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The Acton Press Wod April 1975 I I a III I M I The Acton Froo Press Wo Winter break activities dull and interesting attend meeting Ray by Peter McCuiker Moat parents and teachers wonder what their children do during the March break Over the past week of either cold or wet weather youths of Acton were offered longer skating time and swimming at the Lions pool Georgetown held pro grams for area youths but other than these no special programs or activities were offered by the regional municipality John Toebes or Main Street said he fooled crowd playing road hockey and began preparing for lacrosse He said there be more things to do and Mid he would like to see arena In town because you want to rent the Ice yu tan because it always tooled up Lynn or ft Acton said is plenty to do around Hills and she Isnt She spent most of ter time on the break skating at the Georgetown Skating into the pool hall and would like to see a theatre come to town Dave of Churchill N said he spent the lime riding his bike around and swimming at the Acton pool There are enough activities and he was not bored He is looking forward to soccer in the summer months and was glad that there was a lack of snow so bike riding was easier David Bell of Elmore did some reading and played hockey He there were enough facilities in town but would like to sec a theatre here He goes to or Brampton to take in movies and goes skating on Saturday When interviewed he was scouring the town for doodle art poster Brad of Jeffrey Ave would love to see a longer March break but said the board of education go for it He know Brad Jenkinson that there was skating offered nearly every day but he hadn made use of the facilities He wnsn bored but stated he wished the arena roof would get fixed and a theatre come Into town Ray of Mowbray there was not enough for kids to do He said he would like to have seen dances held at high school or concerts at the park He skated and played hoc key for the Detroit team in the Legion midget house lea Dave Georgetown to do nothing and dldn use any of the town facilities He said however the town should have a cinema He said he was bored Hanging around on street comers Isn t it used to be when women and young girls wore Interesting outfits Hut many youths keep the faith and make it Into a part time profession There were things to do during the March break and there 11 probably be more in the summer Then however street standing will be a more cosy and scenic activity Larry I Fisher Youths plan carnival Scout and Guide news GETTING READY to hit the Hull sleep out is John Scout Troop the Scout the Acton Last Thursday the first Acton troop welcomed Edward Brian and Peer Semma into the Boy Scouts of Canada They were investd by Scoutmaster John Sharpies The new Scouts had plenty of time to make new friends because Thursday was the first evening of our for After the Investiture and games the 13 Scouts were Instructed In estimating and compass Scoulcr Rick Seville then showed the boys a few tllms Harold Saville helped us by leading the for that evening This was followed by more gomes mugup and then supposedly bed Eleven Scouts stayed for the sleep Hiking Friday the Scouts went on an orienteering hike out and around the Sixth Line Acton They employed both map and compass to find the spot where the leaders were waiting The Scouts met the Acton Venturers who were camping out there and some from the Hamilton groups but they did not find us We all finally met up not far from the cars After supper that certainly called for a little talk about orienteering Following this John gave the boys a demonstration on fire lighting without matches The Scouts then enjoyed a few games and some more films After a singsong and mug up the boys had a chance to beat up the leaders but they were not successful Saturday the Scouts worked on their personal fitness badges The ended about three clock as the tired boys trudged home The nights do get very short at camps but nevertheless the Scouts had a great lime and were given a lot of training for summer camping Everyone is reminded to bring in their logs of the to tomorrow meeting The draw for the giant and the two rabbits was held at the Scout meeting Thursday The frizes were donated by linton Store Three Scouts drew the winning tickets for winners G Mcllugh Mill St first Mac farlane Churchill Rd S and Mrs Nelson Crt consolation Thank you very much for supporting the organizations The new youth group at the United church only had a couple of meetings but already Is planning a special carnival In the ope of raising a little money for their own project they are arranging the Indoor carnival to be held in the church Saturday April from to m In the afternoon Thcro will be about different carnival games operated suitable for youngsters from about age three to Public school students arc expected to be he main customers at the carnival where for only dime they get live tickets to play games Winners get more tickets There are no prizes Just fun About adults have said they 11 help out with the after Cubs visit by GO Train On Tuesday March Cubs of the A Pack accompanied by their leaders parent volunteer Mrs Naomi and three Scouts travelled From by Go Train to visit Toronto After a tour of Union Station where the highlight was close up view of the Turbo they visited the Toronto Dominion Center and the Museum Returning by subway to union station they boarded the Go Train for the return journey to Georgetown For many travelling by Go Train and subway was anew experience and added to the fun and excitement of the day outing Mrs Elizabeth Mrs Pal and Rick were invested as leaders In First Ac Ion Cub Back on March by Gordon District Cam of North District Each leader has children in the pack who took part in the investiture ceremonies Bennett weekly nwvs J I would like to apologize for missing last weeks column I forgot all about it because of the holidays Sorry Well the holidays arc over and everyone was back at school Since it was April tool s day many students had lots of Jokes to werer words skateathon will be held and students arc still getting sponsors Many arc participating Z students have as fad a chance as any to win prize for their school I would like to congratulate Slav But so did he teachers he boys on winning the Irs Bradshaw of told hockey tournament And also her class they had to write f Ihe students for supporting word essay about their team production of food Then aft everyone had written do the assignment she that it had to be on paper She said it had to tf on April 15 and in Hieroglyphics April pi Blizzards for Occasions tit I low p I IMints ih nit T I Dirk Phone ICIIW frHl of FLOW WE Carole Flower Garden Centre Acton Lidng Flo nil West of Acton South Side Highway noon program member There arc about 16 mem hers in the new youth group from grades and eight They meet every third week On March they injoyed unique East Indian supper at the home of leaders Sue and John Dunne on the fifth side road of township The Dunne family lived in Bombay for two years About 17 learned how to cook curries and make Indian bread A film from the United church was also shown On Saturday Mart the travelled St a to hear the gospel folk group Reborn were very impressed with the musical program On Sunday they held breakfast special lying in pancakes and waffles with about 12 attending It was a special timely morning of fellowship with the minister the Rev I Nelson talking to them Tile group has also hnd two parties and they expect lo have a weekend camp in June weekend seven Junior farmers attended the annual meeting and confer of the provincial elation Over 350 delegates from counties and districts In Ontario saw Dtn Mode of County become the 31sl president After close election Saunders Grey county wus elected vice president The meeting and confer was held in the Prince Hotel In Toronto from March 21 to March The conference of the weekend dealt with com Speakers from the 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