The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Centennial notes lal Tlio Former resident sends 100 for centennial Fly Jack Carpenter It that the Acton count Morn were rlHht I to body ntfett thrir decisions Hie Commission no exception week Ihiy received more mall than have they or tie centennial project I of tlio letters has treated need or The mail lit in donations to and fully endorsed tlio of the the fore It Is derided to Irn rmw the tempo for donations to tin DR WINEGARD president of the University of Vcnturec at Blue Springs over the Victoria Day weekend addresses the Venturers and Rangers ranged in urged the group to be concerned about the a horseshoe for opening ceremonies at the first Ontario environment and live it by application Coles Over 1000 turn up for first Venturee Council approve zoning changes An expected BOO Venturers materialized into over Venurcrtt and Rangers Tor the first nilOntario Vcnturec over the lon Victoria Day weekend Camp sites at Blue Spinas Scout ft It Acton were overflowing with tents to lommodatc the unexpected deluxe for the three day camp Arranged and staffed by the a Troop of Venturers under Under Ken McCualg the Venturee attracted members of the movement from as tar cast us Kin Hat on and Ottawa north as and south to Windsor ceremonies of Ontario line were opened by Dr president of the University of a onetime member of the host scout troop He told the large assembly that It was up to environmental troupssuch as the Venturers to take the lead so the province would be recycling products and agitato for control of pollution Change ways WuwK advised the open sky assembly there were limits to growth and if we change our ways none of us would be here In the year AD under present policies Wchave to regain our sense of respon he declared rfWBnTTthff scouting movement Ton Id be Just the right social movement to attain the goal If they were prepared to work for It touting is not just for a good tune ho said He referred to the sense of responsibility that led four rmer members of the Applewood A troop to spend time in Ghana Africa to aid that emerging country and he hoped many more Venturers would sense some of the need of the developing countries of the world For two Venturers and two girl Itangcrs Interviewed by the Free Press Ontario One was a combined social occasion and opportunity to practice camp craft they had been boning up on over the winter Boys meet girls Manning and Cathy Major both of Wtllowdalc pointed out It was also a good chance to meet plenty of boys for the girls at the camp They were outnumbered to 1 which to their way of thinking was delightful and a far departure from the days when scout and guide camps were rigidly separated and all the formalities were observed The Blue Springs Reserve was a spot they asserted but deplored the lack of swimming pool on the hot weekend Did they set up their own tents Well not quite Although they had been camping for about eight years they were not averse to ACTON YS MENS CLUB AUCTION and RUMMAGE SALE at the Acton Arena SATURDAY MAY For Pickup Call 8531658 DONATIONS WILL BE PICKED UP CONTACT ANY YS MENS CLUB MEMBER help from a nearby troop of Venturers Most of the Venturers and on the weekend were used to camps where halfdozen or numbers up to a dozen attended camp and the large attendance at Ontario One was glorious opportunity to make new contacts friendships as well as pick up tips about camping Optional activities Brian Ocelli Cook of the Oakville a frequent visitor at Blue Springs and Don Irvine of the 13th Mack St troop of Peterborough were just as enthused as the girls They pointed out It was optional whether you participated in amp activities but felt most In attendance would take advantage of all they could attend as well as having full Itineraries of their own rhcy favored the freer movement and coed camps as compared to camps or yester year also noted two French speaking troops were In attendance from Northern Ontario Informal garb The informality of the camp was matched by tho of dress shown by the Venturers which ranged all the way from the approved Venturer uniform to Apachetype garb In vogue with 14 to yearolds There were beards moustaches berets bush hats sweat shirts and jeans in the camp a situation scout leaders of a decade ago would have found intolerable Veteran Art Jackson whose official handle Is Assistant Provincial Scout a full time scoutcr found It all delightful He kept in the background and let the Venturers make Ontario One a camp of their own with no interference Among visitors were Provincial Commissioner Charles Clark of Stoncy Creek Joseph Turner of the Provincial Scout Executive as well as numerous others from all parts of the province opened camp by accepting a simulated bottle of of champagne and breaking it over a ship drawn by whkh was really nn old cart Monday the Venturers and the looked mighty deserted for the first time in four days Happy holiday Firecrackers and fireworks popped and hissed all over town on tho weekend culminating Monday evening in the usual Victoria Day displays in gardens There were organized displays in and Cnmpbellville Police received a complaint Friday of fireworks from Poplar Ave and investigated speaking to parents of children Involved A couple of impaired drivers were charged by police but In general the holiday weekend was a happy and peaceful one Brothers remanded Bob and Ed Calvcr of Acton appeared in Milton court last week on the Milton police docket and were remanded until June 19 They also appeared in court In Georgetown Tuesday yesterday The brothers are facing various charges of theft dating back several years Others have also been charged with possession of stolen property in connection with the case Only the name of George Currie has been released by police Some charges were laid by Acton O others by Milton O P P and other district police forces Proper zoning for and a and gift shop were approved by iouriill Tuesday On of planning board council approved applluitions for zoning changes Hie first was from church asking reaming from HI residential to so tin present church will con form No objections were made Shop In house the second application was to the at Wilbur loin holding to LI to Its use as a traits and gift shop Hie former home of Mr and Mrs Jack Wood it is the only house on lis block facing Wilbur Mrs Pal demons of Scarborough hopes to open a Councillor these are routine zoning changes but wondered how the church got there In the first place Orient lime McKenzle wondered If it was right to rczono just one house at a time commercial Councillor oats thought It was surrounded by ordinary houses that shouldnt bo changed Mayor agreed each use should be considered on its merits Councillor Marks Inquired about parking and councillors parking would be on the street Mr Coals pointed out the owners only to use part of ground floor for their shop Costs of the applications are ixivercd by applicants Hie must Important item In any kind of building Is for your name will bo on a brick In the community centre project Keep coming do it now should Mirth even councillors The Box 100 Acton t- of pleasure or ton Is to rectlvo leltirs Much as the one below I Project Acton Hello I am a money order for f 100 my i to a worthy emme I left Acton In March after going to school for live your a I lived in centre house off the brick on llowcr Avenue Some of my school pals Mill In Acton I to when nmcron Irishman I mini Wilds Nora Kinney Anderson and of tho names on the cenotaph are fumlllar to me from World War One I have bun out west aince Nov but have bet buck several and hope to be k in If I will be nearly old hop to me 100 worth of bricks put into a wall in my nami s W 1xkir I van burg Alberta former resident of llinnks Mr I your name will be in Acton Centennial project Now let liear from sonu more of our former residents anil lot of si s too Mull Number Authority plans nature exhibit teachers from Wellington Peel and llnlton s attended the Teachers conservation Workshop at ft rm Conservation Area on May d by the Credit Volley Authority the Workshop was designed to teachers with tho for outdoor education oifi red by the Authority I an orientation talk by information officer Joan and technical advisor Jo I hi Winters group walked Hie nature trail In the pouring ruin from this discussion and tin rs to questionnaire which Followed have already sparked Interest fit tho Authority lvil Plans to enlarge tho are underway An indoor showing samples trcui bark fungus rock soil mid r Hi ins of Interest to the local Is lug at Terra Council visit Mayor Us expressed his at seeing the spectators hairs In the council chamber filled for the council meeting tin flic visitors wcren t a delegation with a complaint but of from Second Acton Pack Commissioner Hose Hall and apt ac- the girls They are for their citizenship and Included an hours at council meeting County supports township reeve llulton County Council threw their support behind a move by Mrs A MucArthur to have the JIM provincial grant restored on a permanent basis for Ontario Scholars Mrs MncArthur the grant should he continued because It recognizes excellence and several students could not pursue university education without the money A Milton District High School teacher Mrs MucArthur said fc She knew what she was about from Aeton Deputy Reeve Pat principal In an Acton Public said he had contacted several secondary school principals and learned many support the move to cut the grant the number of Ontario had doubled and In some places tripled since marking of tirade exams was returned to locil by the Department He said he felt the private bursaries were generous and that In need qualified under government plans Ho felt council should support government SHERIDAN COLLEGE CONTINUING Si EDUCATION DIVISION PRESENTS famlly camping seminar Saturday May 1972 Oakville Campus A one lor nil persons Interested In Camping equipment rollers louring and camping In and USA Mr and Mrs Camping Trophy Winner Mr Wood Gag Cortvot Co Mr Edna Fox Trovol Trailer Co During afternoon displays will be sot up Including tent Coleman Primus Propane Equipment campers and trailers maps planned tours across Canada and the U A nook lots on parks and a display by Hamilton Automobile Club family I 1 J FRUEHLINGSTANZ COME TO OUR DANCE ENJOY GEMUETLICH KEIT AND FIND OUT WHAT IT MEANS SATURDAY MAY 72 a NICK TRIO singing star Carl Milton Union Hall on Pine St CEREMONIAL BOTTLE of simulated champagne presented to speaker by Venturer from to launch Ontario One PhotobyH Coles WEEKLY CRUISES Pushkin Sail down the glorious Saguenay River past the Quebec City and visit St Pierre FOR FURTHER CONTACT MILTON TRAVEL SERVICE la Martin St MILTON ONT Summer color at its best CHROAAACOLOR a mux popular i Contemporary highlighted overhanging top and Scandinavian full corner and baie rail Decorative matching wood grain grille Flank Genuine oil finished Walnut and hardwood oF decaiolive overloyi Ultiomotic UHF Channel Selector Cabinet ne 36 H Ths CORTLAND In Contemporary this dltinctivc reflect me detailing throughout From overhanging top to he curved rati gracefully tapered legi Genuine finished Walnut veneer and hardwood A inleorol control panel area with the fine furniture front Cabinet me 33yW D Th BUCKINGHAM C402BW Compact and only haj A big Super impact cabin in lack back Titan HandcraFled Chauil Solid State Modules Chromatic Brain Demodulator Picture Tub Glare Ban Picture Face OCX Volli of dure Power Tuning Sol State Super Video Range Tunng System Automat Tint Guard Fine Control SpotMe Dial Speaker VHF Dipole Antenna Clip on lie UHF Cabinet me 16yrH Drop into our Downstairs Showrooms and see Chromacolor in action Kellys of Guelph PHONE 8226041