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I would like to thank Pat Garton for writing this column during my absence I know she kept you well in formed about Scouting and Guiding in Acton Last Saturday was In im day for all the Beavers in Georgetown Milton and Acton They all swam down to the Hilton fair grounds and celebrated- Christmas About 1G0 of the wee blue and brown lads gathered for where gifts were made and then exchanged Many games and a final were among the activities which made a very full day for both the boys and their It was a joint event between North and Milton districts Final camp The Wolf Cub section did not let the weekend slip by either North Halton district held a final camp for Cubs over ten years of age who would bt going up to Scouts soon The camp was held at the Glen Camp near Mono Mills Cubs Wayne Chap pel Tim Jim Johnson Don McDonald and Brian Steckley attended the event which was run as Scout camp All of these lads will become Scouts within the next year In fact eight Acton Cubs ore now eligible to become Scouts Senior Cubs John Barrett Steven Darren Gord Goulding Jim Johnson Don McDonald Brian Steckly and Edward Wong can attend the Scout meeting this Thursday June second They are to wear Cub uniforms Scout section will be holding heir district cam tins weekend Scouts attending should bring St on Thursday for registration and crest Permission forms and food money con be re turned Friday Parents will be needed to drive the lads Further information will be available at the meeting Saturday May girls of the 1st Acton Guides visited Black Creek Pioneer Village It turned out to be a very In formative and enjoyable day for all Wednesday May some guides were tested on their Health Bodge Mrs Funk of Eden Mills checked their scrap books for this badge Badges were also awarded to the following that evening Artist Marie La Citizen Sharon Bendicks Carey Martin Christine Allen Janice Rome Carol Ann Hostess Christine Sarah Homer Tracey Arnold Bt Prepared Emblem Janice Little House Emblem Carol Ann Waskallk Plant trees Brownies of the 2nd Acton Pack planted two trees in May 17 as part of their Golden Hand test work May was the final meet of our pack and the Brownies planned the slon as port of their Golden Hand test We enjoyed a chicken dinner at the Scout Hall followed by bowling at the Acton Bowling Lanes Many thanks to John Pete Homer and Alex John stone who came to help out marking scores for Brownies It was a fun night with everyone having a good time Hope to see you all in the fall High notes School is quickly coming to an end as students move into the month of June This is us ually a busy month for stu dents and teachers as last minute projects are handed in and marked Last Thursday Art hit Acton High School The Art Club and dents from both semester one and two arranged an Art Show on Thursday evening Sidewalk art On there was a side- art contest which was open to all students The this year was Leslie Carter Tomorrow Thursday the annual Athletic Banquet and dance will be taking place The tickets are only each ind the banquet will be held it the legion where an awards will take place and a dance will follow at the high school Get your tickets it too late Next Monday is program day at Acton High On this day students will spend the morning attending all their by Jennifer first semester class for next year and the afternoon at tending second semester courses By doing this the dents will be able to arrange timetable changes this year to avoid the confusion that usually takes place In the fall Drives over The Outer Club Is sorry to that after Saturday June their monthly glass drives will be discontinued for the summer Thev are grateful to all who have supported them and are pleased to announce that they have raised more than to be put towards the pur chase of two Voyageur Canoes In cooperation with the recreational council of Acton they also received a grant for this project Fund raising will continue in the fall so please save your glass Many thanks weeks in the Closet For only you get a of Old Acton High and the New Acton High Buy one today CAROLYNNE HOARE a Brownie of the Second Acton Pack enjoys herself with five helpings of cole slaw at the Brownies final meeting Ask parents about libraries Parents in North are being asked to let their public library know what kinds of books and programs they want for their children Questionnaires distributed by the South Central Regional Library System ask parents their opinions about the importqnee of such services as providing more Canadian books for children holding story hours for pre school children buying records and cassette tapes and helping children find information for school projects Thequeslionnaires arc part of a study of library services to children being sponsored by the South Central Regional Library System to help libraries choose goals and priorities for children services in the future Librarians library trustees and school person net throughout the region are also being surveyed to dis cover their view of the role of library services for children now and in the future The research is being carried out by the Centre for the University of Toronto under the direction of Parents and others inter In library services for children can obtain a questionnaire at the public library Fireworks Firefighters arc making plans Tor their Dominion Day program with fireworks After three very filled days in Ottawa the grade eights relumed to school The trip was a very successful one and provided much enjoyment for Ihe students The first day held in store a visit to the Peterborough Lift Locks and our arrival at Carle ton University after eight hours of driving Later on in the evening we had a tour of the campus and later a dance was held in the On the second day we toured the War Museum Louner House which was the former residence of two Prime Ministers of Canada Sir Wilfrid and W Mackenzie King A guided tour of the Parliament Build ings and a trip to the National MuscumafCanndaconcluded a very interesting and tiring day On the third day was the guided tour of Henry and the return trip home Thanks to the mothers and teachers for their guidance and patience and to Denny s Bus Lines for use of their comfortable and attractive bus Also a very special thanks to Mr Allken our bus driver whose driving experience and supremacy brought us to and from w th the utmost safety Circus The circus held by the Kindergarten three classes went superbly It was a total success and all refreshments were sold All the winners for the Science air held in April will be going to the Toronto Science Centre this Monday The grade sevens will be leaving for their three day trip to Midland on June and will be returning on June 10 At Wintario enjoyed the Wintorlo program at George town last Thursday No re ports of big winners though HONDA CIVIC WEVE QOT EM IMMEDIATE STANDARD SHIFT OR AUTOMATIC NO DOWN PAYMENT BANK PLAN FINANCING UP TO OS Acton Free Press Wednesday 1977 B11 Last week was filled with preparation for the dance interhouse track and field day and the track meet held at E C Drury school in Mil ton On Thursday May the eight students held a to raise money for the trip to Ottawa and graduation purposes Mr Edge was hired for the successful evening Wednesday May an inter house track and field day was held The points each team earned are Tigers 439 points Lions points Jaguars points Cheetahs points Cougars points and Panthers 332 The Sanitation Derby was the lost event held on Wednesday Here are the points each team received for the amount of garbage they picked up Panthers points Cheetahs 15 points Jaguars points Tigers five points and Cougars and Lions tied at three points each Held trip by Michelle Grade two Five clusses from Grades 2 and Special Education went to Hamilton Place last Wednesday There was a play called You re a Good Man Charlie Brown The best part I liked was when Snoopy danced around his supper tvcryone had a good time at the play 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