Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), May 2, 1973, p. 8

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Tha Acton Wednesday Way 1973 Scouting Around Scouting In North la trying to ready Itself tor Increase In membership And all because of something thats recently received a great den of news coverage Everyones been talking about the seven per cent tax Increase and how It could be a long cold winter it were all to turn up the thermostat As a result crash courses In advanced fire lighting are being given to Scouts around the area tor those of you who have daughters and not sons never fear 1 hear that the Guides are learning to knit heavy sweaters and suits again ft looks like Scouting to the Cub Pack Newsletter This newsletter la compiled by Marny Willsio who is their group publicity chairman This news letter Is read by all parents of Cubs and by the sound things theyre a very active group Just last month the boys had a trip to the Science Centre Mrs Willsio Bald in her letter Judging from the tired bodies and sore feet a grand time was had by all Since theres nothing Creator than a cubs curiosity Id Imagine that was a very accurate statement However they must have had a speedy recovery because two weeks later the Blue Six went bowling Wo should be hearing more from the Balllnafad Bunch as time goes on because in the coming months theyre arranging a trip to Fantasy Island and a bazaar Theres one word to describe a group like the 1st busy Sweet trip Some of you may remember reading of the Georgetown B pack trip to Toronto to see the parliament buildings the stock exchange and other attractions city life didnt ap peal to everyone or at least thats what I thought after reading this report by Terry Colter which I have entitled Everything you wanted to know about maple syrup but were afraid to ask Last month the Georgetown H Iack visited the Mills Sugar Bush Accompanying group were Terry Colter and assistants Uremia Davis and Malcolm Mac- lod Helping with the driving were and Ken camp Venturer In North llalton District have been keening busy month during holidays Georgetown Venturers held a DropIn camp attended by Venturers from 1st and Georgetown companies Norval Hangers dropped In one evening for a campflre On March Venturers toured the Douglas Aircraft plant under the guidance of Bob a from District Glen Williams Venturers being opportunists took advantage of living at the startlngpolnt of the Craiy Boat race They ran a small food booth and raked In Not bad for a days work Not long after that the Glen Williams Cubs Scouts and Venturers held a Hobby and Craft Show at the Glen United church modelling coin collecting short wave sets models and even paintings were on display A very Informative Scouters Club was held In the Glen recently It took the form of a Youth Forum and benefitted from the wisdom of the panel which was composed of Mead and Barn and Ron Chatton of the teaching profession After reading all this youre probably wondering what Vcn luring Is all about venturers are fellows between the ages of and who form companies varying in numbers They are largely responsible for designing their own programs and have an adult advisor to help them pull off their projects First aid In this District shouldnt be a problem Venturers and their leaders successfully completed a St John Ambulance course and they say they arc looking forward to commanding the first aid ten of Scoutlcus Its always reassuring to have competent first aiders at the ready no matter what the event Decision in two weeks on pheasant pen objection The question of whether or not pens on the property of 111 west half of tat Con could eventually produce a situation objectionable to his neighbor Jeffrey will be discussed further by Council In committee before a decision Is mode Council received letter from Mr Jeffrey complaining that hi number and size of the buildings on the Donaldson property may become objectionable and also result in a health hazard Appearing before council to reply Mr Donaldson said he had been by township officials he Permit produce sale if its home grown MANY articles of clothing books and baked goods were available at a rummage sale sponsored by the Heather Club of Knox Presbyterian Church last Friday afternoon Ruth Brent checks the selection of dresses Gibbons photo Council Monday night assured Dan resident or Lot 4 Can Just north of Milton he may sell vegetables and from a stand on his fiopcrty provided it Is has grown himself Mr Roberts first appeared before council to request that his land bo rozoned commercial to allow him lo open up a plumbing business with his but Lets Play Bridge by bill coon Sometimes when defending Its not a case of knowing what to lead its case of knowing what not to lead Hero Is an excellent example from the boards at the Acton Bridge Club where declarer is defeated because the defense would not lead a certain suit South dealt with neither side vulnerable Addresses needed principals party Students in every public school graduating year since imo arc being personally invited to Principals Recognition Day May Conveners have been named for each year beginning with Earl Mosaics searching out his classmates of w McKenxles first year here But naturally there are some blanks in their lists and convener Mrs KathySanford has compiled a list of names referred to her as location unknown Also quite a few teachers who have moved on cannot be located Can you help Let Mrs know at the Robert Little school if you have addresses for any of these former students or teachers ass lists 1MO Edward Russell Howard Roy Wood Margaret Foster Jack Crawford Sabina Janik Timbers Bill Dron Ina Harding Helen Ruth Smith Edith Doug Gregory Bill Heeley Jeff Morris Doug SagaskI John Tripp 1959 Robert Little School Carol Evans John Pat Edna 1963 M Z Bennett School Beland Howard McBelti Darlene McCurdy Jake Helen Wilson Terry Swim Bob Browne 1972 Bennett School Terry Jeffrey Ryan Reed Missing teachers Former Robert Little teachers not located are Elizabeth Muriel Chambers Miriam Ritchie Elizabeth Dryden Bell Joanne Ridler Henderson Mrs Norma Brock Nina Kelly Ruth Henderson Bette Shirley Williams Miss Barrett C E J Griffin Mrs A M Gordon Elaine Elder Mrs Barber Marlene Taylor Templar Mrs Barbara Mann Mrs Reynolds Miss Elaine Ellis Miss Marian Carol Mrs Nancy Webb Helen Baker Farrow William Kennedy Mrs Mary Skirrow NORTH SA3 J 10 J C7 EAST CA 10 SOUTH SK7 4 J The bidding North EAST SOUTH WEST Pass J C Pass 2D Pass INT Pass 3N All Pass N T Opening lead Four of clubs If you do not agree with Souths opening bid then suppose he Holiday The Victoria Day holiday is Monday May this year cose At the Acton Bridge Club pairs reached three no trump but only two of them made the contract Since South did not his clubs West does not know if it a real suit or Juvit a starting bid In any case West should lead his fourth best club Dummy will play the seven East queen ana declarer should win with the king Ninth trick Declarer Is looking eight top tricks He has two spades five diamonds and the one club that he just won If the defense will co operate ho would be able to get a ninth trick To put pressure on the defense declarer begins by running all five diamond tricks Declarer can discard a heart and a club with case East must hang on to a club to help hi partner and he is worried about hearts so he will have to discard two spades West can easily discard a club ard a heart Temptation After the five diamond tricks declarer leads the heart jack which Is won by West It Is a great temptation to West to try to establish the club suit West hos a heart entry and it looks at If he could get same club tricks However he should think back to trick one On his initial club lead East played the queen which denies holding the jack Therefore declarer has the club jack and If West leads clubs declarer gets another trick in that suit should resist tho temp tation to lead clubs Instead he should cash the heart ace and exit exit with a spade In this way declarer Is denied his ninth trick and must go down to defeat Decoration Day planning begins Decoration Day tatlvoi from various organizations mot last Wed Elected to plan this years event are president Jessie Coles secretary Helen Jocquo and treasurer Dave Hunter There were six organizations represented at the meeting In the library board roam The groundwork was laid and final arrangements will be made at a meeting Wednesday May Decoration Day Is the first Sunday In June this year June plained townships holding by law prevents change In land until such time as the official plan and zoning by law come Into effect It won Mr Roberts argument that commercially zoned land lies all around his property He referred to McKlntey Transport and Durante Towing Service When the subject changed to of produce Mr Roberts pointed out there Is another stand In the area at which not only homo grown produce but oranges and bananas are being sold I would have to think they may bo contravening by law It should be looked Into Deputy commented In reference to the existing stand Half question Councillor Dick felt it Is a question of whether or not the stand was operating prior to the passing of the holding by law In Council also assured Mr Roberts he needs no license to sell home grown produce and that ho may rent property behind his own to grow vegetables needed no wilding permit to construct the pens which he said are feet long facing each other with a foot walkway in bet ween painted Ive used six gallon of paint on them now and theyre not near painted yet he tola council He said he feels he cm- agricultural use of I he land The birds he show urn all kept In pens and Iherti la no he laid Hi ald In pen are feet from the feffrey property treasurer French inn firmed that the township building by law call for a for a barn But building Inspector ald they were shelters Mr Donaldson Interjected Building Inspector Tom Mclean in attendance at the meeting agreed saving he would call them rain shelter Potential Hi tuition Taking hi turn to speak Mr Jeffrey conceded that the Donaldson have done a tremendous Job with their backyard but added that he la still concerned an objectionable situation could result If the land were sold it could he rabbit later on then could be a smell situation It Setting confined It could get to all pen he said Mr Donaldson countered that the pens are portable and can come down a fait a hey went up Deputy reeve suggested the matter be referred to committee for further discussion If we think we need more Information well call you both Reeve Tom Hill concluded Reeve Hill promised the men an answer In two weeks time GRAY COACH LINES Spring Time Table Effective April Regular Service Unchanged COMPLETE DIILT SERVICE TO TORORTO 30 a Sun 2 pm X8 a Sat a a m exc Sat Sun am p m Sun Via Yorkdale Centre FOR HOLIDAY SERVICE S TIME NO FOR SERVICE TO GUELPHKITCHENER STRATFORD- OWEN SOUND Ask for Time Table No TORONTO AIRPORT EXPRESS SERVICE RUNS FROM ISLINGTON SUBWAY STATION SHIP BUS FAST- PARCEL EXPRESS ECONOMICAL 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