Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), July 11, 1973, p. 8

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The Acton Press Wednesday July FAGGED OUT but willing to go are the water tap gang who have to cool off before getting Into another game Seen checking in at the centennial school tap are Mike McRae Hudson Merrill Michelle Patterson Steve Zimniewich and Carol Swantec Photo by Lorraine CHECKING OUT results of their days special plans need to be lined ahead Lois TRACY SWANTEK McLaren enrolment enjoying the summer school activities leaders of the and Hamilton Pat Ellis Brenda Smith Helen Janet Laura McFarlane and program are representative of a cross district summer school program Craigie and Cindy Swanston sit around crowd around leader section of children in and the sponsored by the Youth In Action grant of the staff room desk at centennial school Smith as she shows them how to district villages Photo by Lorraine Jhe provincial government are happy in while leader Donna Milton comments complete an Indoor craft The 100 their assessments and decide what from behind Photo by Lorraine Frog Prince charmer Youth in Action grant The cut from THEM an Opportunities for Youth project brought a favorite fairy tale alive for dozens of children and a few adults at St Johns parish hall Rockwood last Friday afternoon THEM presented The Frog Prince for the appreciative audience which was alternately impressed amused and slightly frightened by the lone of the story which sees an ugly frog turned into a handsome prince by the of the Princess Talra The frightening exposures were provided by snake witch Martin Madden and his fellow crawlers They sent shivers down the spines of the audience until that magic moment when the prince stepped out of his frog suit charmed by the princess Wesley Kalll played the frog prince and was the charming Lady was played by Maxwell In a manner which kept the play lively and Jim Gordon played the oaf 100 entries As many asioo entries are reported this week Although the deadline for entries was June 30 more entries are still welcome and the rules and entry form can be obtained by writing to Warden A J MacArthur in care of the county administration building In Milton The contest Is designed to in courage oil and watercolor paintings and photographs of Hilton scenes of historical Interest famous homes buildings and monuments Prizes ranging from to 850 are of fered In the public and high school divisions and from HO to in the adult divisions for a total of over NO In prbte money who acts as the princes guard and in whom he confided state secrets His lively ballet with a sword was match for the slinking of the snake witch The chorus which provided background for the play had Gail Clark Paul Clark and Mike singing The music was also by Jim Gordon The play was directed by Marion Harrison and Joe Designs were by Mlnkc while the morning theatre classes of children painted the set and made publicity posters This Friday THEM Is presenting GollecGee at the parish hall at p m Admission is free Funds summer program school grounds Plan program of creative arts and under the leadership of Pat Ellis residents interested in learning of what the provincial govern Smith Donna Milton Youth In Acllon grant Helen Cralgle Lola Hamilton means to their community can and Cindy are tho sec the results In operation at the leaders who supervise and lead centennial school the youngsters In a full day or fun grounds any day the next and excitement five weeks Two of the girls have taken Over 100 children ranging in leadership training courses st age from to filiated with the Youth in Action a to 3 wltn crafts while the others have already gomes story time athletics and previously established them son learning nil port of the fast selves with their Involvements moving program set up by six with local young people Pat Ellis ambitious district young people program In Erin Village recreation program sponsored by IheOFY last summer and It was under her Initiative that the girls considered conducting the Rock wood playground of continuity The recreation committee said that they would only support the endeavour if It would be continued for more than Antique relinlshing leather craft creative Jewellery making bridge Chinese brush painting up hotstcrlng conversational suggestions from members of the group It was decided that Mondays and Thursdays would be the best evenings for consideration for program activities and The grant totalling will go towards materials required plus bus trips arranged for the The eagerness of the girls together with the enthusiasm of their Eramosa recreation committee supervisory rcprc and salaries for Mrs Bitty Lou Clark the leaders all of whom are of It convinced planning special careers with the the committee that it would be a exception or the youngest Cindy worthwhile program and already a Grade student at the project is reflecting their Guclph Centennial High School judgment careers and the game Smith is entering her rarms at Niagara Kails is the second year In nursing at the exciting trip planned for next Soldiers War Memorial Hospital Thursdays tour for children and in Orlllla Pat Ellis will be at leaders and with others also those who will attend and find out lending Chedoke Hospital in planned together with play and what particular courses they Hamilton and both Lois and field It will make for to see heading for University stimulating diversion for Rock courage suggest torn French and many other subjects Were considered as within the general open house in the fall realm of possibility at lant students could decide together Monday evenings meeting of the which night would be best for and District Creative them Arts Committee together with An Insertion in the next Acton instructors and instructresses of Free Press could alert township some of last year s courses who residents that courses will attended the meeting In an ad capacity The meeting was held at the home of Mrs Lillian Hill on Fall Street and as the question of whether the some programs should be continued or Introduced it was available in the fall with President Lillian Hills phone number Inserted as the Inctiil number to call for those in Culminating the evening Mrs Hill served by candlelight during post refreshment innaare heading for University stimulating Diversion tor hock the fall Lois to Toronto Unl wood youngsters who were early verslty to French and enough to gel their name on the MAGIC MOMENT in the Frog Prince comes when the Princess Hopper kisses the frog prince Wesley Karll and transforms him into a dashing prince the guard Jim Gordon and Lady Cyndie Maxwell register surprise HColes Photo with plans and Donna to the University of Guelph for a general Arts course Blind mans buff cardboard J cat faces and colorful houses and Tuesday visitors saw ac tivity everywhere with basket ball the game for boys as played in the school gymnasium How do the kids enjoy the activities Its been some time since has been so inundated with childrens recreation and week long stopoff from regular school most them were looking forward to having things to do The summer time program seems to be answer and already enthusiastic pa renin are passing on com young leaders Hopscotch dodge ball Softball and other games nave been lined in white on the local school ground playing area When the umidity Is at low ebb Ihe leaders arc able to incorporate the entire group at one time and during the heavy heat of they take them inlo the school where facilities lean toward efficiency in organized indoor participation Oneof the stipulations set up by the recreation com mlllec when the proposal for the summer recreation program was first broached was the Insistence list for thVsummer program decided that rather than prcset discussion ft was also considered a program of classes the com feasible that If certain classes mlllec should first appeal to would flourish more successfully n other than those proposed availability of the school should be Investigated Mrs Hill will also check to sec if facilities will be open for housing upholstery and furniture for re- finishing Mrs HID chairman of the Creative Arts Committee chaired the meeting en audience at Frog Prince Turning into a Prince SCENIC FLEA MARKET EACH SUNDAY IN JULY AM to 5 PM Dmmhs per table admission S ART CtAFT VEGETABLES FRUIT COLLECTABLE ANTIQUES JUNK MEADOWVIEW PARK AND AUCTION CENTRE ISMS The Council of The Township of Reception Open House Dance July 14 1973 24 OPEN HOUSE WORKS DEPARTMENT 8 pm12 Midnight OPEN HOUSE AND DANCE BROOKVILLE HALL The Council of The Township of Nassagaweya cordially Invites the residents of Nassagaweya to attend an Open House addition to the Works Department Building and the recently renovated Brookvllle Community Centre Hall Council and members of staff will be In attendance and we hope you will be able to come In and meet them and to view our expanded facilities Mrs A J Reeve Mr James Watson Deputy Reeve Mr Arthur Gibson Councillor Mr J Cell Mclntyre Councillor Mr Russell Powadiuk 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