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The Acton Free Press Wed Nov Jim Gordon is not your everyday song writing musical prodigy kid JIM GORDON puckish package of enthusiasm bus to Queens Park Forty members of the Acton and area Progressive Conservative Association chartered a bus recently for a trip to Queen Pork The rip was organized to them sec how the legislative Assembly is set up and works since most visited the Parliament Buildings before Also many wanted to meet MP for West George Kerr Ken- in his office the group toured the building and snowed great interest in the structure and history Many comments were made about the wood and plaster carvings and the great expanses of marble Following lunch in the McDonald Building the group attended the Legislative Assembly listening attentively to the Question Period where the Opposition questioned the Conservatives closely about government decisions While the group seemed a little quiet at first en thusiasm grew during the day and by late afternoon individuals were carrying on lively discussions with Mr Kerr In his office before he saw them off on the bus It was commented that it was nice that all party leaders Bill Davis Stephen Lewis and Bob Nixon were here There had been much activity on the floor as many MPs congratulated Bob Nixon on his confirmation as leader of the Party Can be proud Acton I report a very good evening on Wednesday October Hob Arbour says Acton and surrounding area parents can be really proud of their teenagers generally speaking Not one complaint was received or phoned into the local regarding wilful damage or rowdyism Scv cralgroups of teenager roamed the streets throwing eggs at each other when the time got late officers asked them to on all cheerfully went or their way in soaked to the skin from the rain which throughout the night Two charges Arbour says although all the officers were out or cruiser patrol and on foot only two charges were laid one for careless driving a the result of a cor going out control on Mill Street the other was a charge of failing to yield for a pedestrian the crosswalk at Queen Street and Acton after a pedestrian was nearly struck by a car There were no accidents and the young children ap peared to be having a great time making the rounds from house to house VISITORS TO the Parliament Building par admired the beautiful marble Mrs Joyce Sprowl and Mrs Viola Sprawl pause to look around them Photo by W Thomson No Every Monday Night at 8 AT THE CREDIT VALLEY CLUB FORMERLY RIVIERA 40 GAMES JACKPOT 52 Nos Cards 3 lor 1 Sponsored By Gorgttown Elk Lodge No 540 PROCEEDS FOR DEAF DETECTION SERVICES by Jennifer Burr Jim Gordon is not your everyday song writing musical Rid Most is year olds heading for the en tertalnment world have a guitar sound box gimmick and lots of ego Not Jim Far from the stereotype he a puckish package of vibrant enthusiasm an In Instruments the only ding board for on energetic voice son of Kathy and Don Gordon Jim lives with his family on Just west of Itockwood A recent graduate of s Cen Utah Jim Is taking a year off to experiment with talent and to find out just where he Is heading He hopes to enter the Royal Con of Music next Tall and Is currently boning up on music theory and v study For experience he is also singing with the University of Singers and the University Madrigal Singers Hearing him sing some or his own songs like Great War Veteran furrows or Happy Songs one wonders just now much more ex he needs Will lev el learning spoil his astute insight and poignant lyrics Jim was born musical according to his mother and was always tinkering with instruments We re lucky Jim has never really liked noise he likes music she chuckles Centennial High School was for Introducing Jim to the trumpet and of taking him to the Kiwanls Music Festival Out of this the hllharmonlc Jim and three wages went into a kitty and whenever was raised the boys went on a holiday One of the tragic moments of these jaunts was the death of their ancient Vauxhall In Contord North Carolina For past two summers Jim has the group Theatre Happening in Eden Mills This organization Is devoted to bringing theatre and acting experience to young people A playlet iwas produced each week giving Jim much scope for writing musical scores as well as directing and acting His antics at anything from a beardless dwarf to reluctant toaster delighted audiences from to Now concentrating on learning the technique of writing the many songs vibrating in his head Jim spends much of his time surrounded by musical In strum Apart from learning to play the trumpet at school he has had little formal training He taught to piny recorder and the while experimenting Instruments such as circa 1894 mandolin guitar School bell tower Hut Jim energies have not been totally Immersed In music He younger brother Ian have spent past five years helping their father Don build a unique house ft is set In a clearing of surrounding trees and rocks overlooking a small lake The family started building the house around a central three fireplace chimney constructed from the corner stones of the old They lived in a school bus until it was ready for occupancy Some of the school rollings formed a balcony while an exquisite stained glass window from llcspcler pieced together by Don graces the stairway Tastefully decorated with antique furniture each piece with its own story the house Is like living history the gazebo in the garden is actually the bell tower from original school Now the house is almost finished Jim Is building a log inbln in the woods ffand- logs and trees have used to erect a small cottage with variable measurements and studding formed around existing window frames Tlmele quality The Gordons enjoy living In Jim has some strong feelings about community he loves Their property has a timeless quality that suits Jim It seems for from civilization and yet Is within walking distance of downtown Hock wood and only ten minutes from Guelph Us close to everything I need If I should need it he says But how long before he has to leave an Idyllic retreat In of recognition Jim admits sheepishly that like to break into show business and will perform It someone wants me to but feels he should educate himself more There Is so much more I need to know Interviews Parent teacher Interviews at the high school Tuesday DAVID TV evangelist to appear here David Malnse host of Canada s only national gospel telecast Crossroads will be appearing in person at Churchill ltd Acton Nov through Mat a Mr guest on this occasion There will be special music his ruside sponsored by 1 inlecostal nncle This rossroads TV Rally will provide wonderful opportunity for everyone to meet his tikcattcr ran Chamber campaign pay for lights Acton Chamber of Com mcrce Is conducting a campaign to strengthen membership before the town Is absorbed into the new town of Hills In a letter to members and prospective members President points out With the new regional government taking office in Jonuary 1974 It Is probably more important than before that we hav a strong voice in the support of our community and Its development Membership of the Chamber increased sub in but Mr points out new ideas and people arc needed to develop community Seek meeting Esqucsing council Monday Materials has reiterated their desire to have madi a request to close a joint meeting with the Town through their council property and have the road quarries allowance conveyed to them prove men Is The Chamber is also conducting a financial campaign to help pay for the Christmas lighting which graced the streets of Acton last year and is considering a council request to participate in the Christmas bus service A dance Is being held at the music centre on Nov ember 17 to help defray expenses for Christmas lighting Tickets Among projects of the Chamber this year have been a Meet the Candidates night meetings regarding dumping of Metro Toronto garbage in Citizen of the Year dinner and dance as well as several dinner meetings The executive of the Chamber meets regularly THE ACTON FREE PRESS Authorized as Second Clan Mail Postal Registration Number OilS Jravel BUREAU 70 MAIN ST EMILTON Let your Sunfhght Agent take you to where the sunshine is Jamaica 1 week from Puerto Odd FROM 347 Acapulcoieek DEL SOl week FROM CALL US NOW I 878568056805680 Toyota Community Calendar Whats doing In North Halton area I PAPER DRIVE Save your papers I The Acton High School students will be picking them up on Saturday November 10 All proceeds will go towards the 1973 Commencement DANCE Everyone loves to dance So be sure to be at the Acton Legion Ha 1 1 on Saturday November from9pm to am Dance to the music of the Ticked available at the Acton Legion Taxi Stand and Blue Springs Flower Shop REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE Sea how much cor your monty will buy at HTAlLiTfOlN TOYOTA Hwy 2f Just North of or STI12N tun Thru Thtirs Set and M 8 MM Admission Children Students and Adults 1 75 15 16 THE LAST AMERICAN HERO Stirring Jail and Valor Parr no a thrilling adventure story with car racing Sat Nov 17 The Theatre will be operated by The Milton Police and Optimist Club for Youth Appreciation Day Matinee and THE THREE STOOGES MEET HERCULES Evening and THE LAST AMERICAN HERO FREE ADMITTANCE afternoon and evening performances LES7 WE FORGET REMEMBRANCE DAY Sunday November 11th ORDER OF SERVICE 10 am Formation of Parade for Legion and all other organizationsActon Legion a Service at Cenotaph 11 Church Service in Trinity United Church Haltonvttle Service Sunday Nov at 3 p m Rockwood Service Nov 11th Ham at Cenotaph 11 am Rockwood Centennial Public School Auditorium REMEMBER TO WEAR A POPPY ON POPPY DAY FRIDAY and SATURDAY NOV 11th REMEMBER OUR FALLEN HEROES MATTELS BARBIE CAMPER BIG SPECIAL Quantity Keywound Durable metal case 30 hour movement to read dial Use our Christmas Laraway Plan A small deposit holds any Hem Satisfaction Guaranttador your money cheerfully refunded