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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1998 Classified THE NEW TANNER For Sale Automotive ¢« For Sale Automotive 1994 Suzuki Sidekick Soft-top, low kms, 5 speed, extra clean. Call Achilles Mazda (519) 853-0200 1996 B2300 Short box, 5 speed, only 32,000 kms, box liner. Call Achilles Mazda (519) 853-0200 1989 Plymouth Grand Voyageur 6 cylinder, new paint (maroon), air cond., good tires, high mileage. $3295. Call (519) 853-1550 1986 Plymouth Vovseate Dual fuel (propane/gas), new paint (blue), good tires, air cond., high mileage, $2495.Call (519) 853-1550 The story of the old arena By MAC SPROWL Acton Fair's September, 1941 arena show featured Blondie and Athabaska pro- viding fun and Ginger Oil, an acrobatic horse. On Dec. 25, 1941, it was noted that the war played havoc with hockey the previous year with only rural hockey. Pre- vious to the war Intermedi- ate, junior and rural hockey was played at the arena. On Dec. 24, 1942, Reeve McDonald reported that ar- rangements had been com- pleted and the arena was leased for the duration of the war, probably a year after, for the storage of wool. The rental was $65 per month. The Reeve and Clerk were by motion authorized to sign any necessary document with the Wool Controller of Canada or the authorized agent. The opening of an out- door rink was discussed. On April 29, 1943, Chief Historical Society meets The Esquesing Historical Society meets in Georget- own's Knox Presbyterian Church on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Ontario Geneologist -- Brian Gilchrist will speak on family history and its role in local history, (or stories you'd rather your future inlaws not know until after the wed- ding!) BOYES PLUMBING Water Softener Rentals Sy Water Pump Harrop reported the fence back of the arena was dam- aged during the wool storage. On Sept. 2, 1943, it was a big disappointment to many that the arena was not avail- able for the fair. The Fair Board announced that the big night show would go on as usual outdoors. The following July 20, 1944, it was announced that a grand concert would be held in the Town Hail on the Friday evening of the fair with a dance to follow the concert. It was felt the first night performance must be obtained when the arena was available again. On Jan. 29, 1945, it was reported that the arena would probably be clear of wool be- fore next season. On July 5, 1945, a letter from the Wool Administration pointed out LET US WELCOME YOU! » Velame Wigan SINCE 1930 Our Hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful information about your new community Call Betty Ann \ 853-1944 CS E= ee fee * 'J (All decks stripped & refinished to new Specializing in cedar restoration 905-455-4624 The building of the old arena on Oct. 20, 1929. -- Photo submitted by Bob Landsborough the wool stored there had all been sold and the building would soon be available and free of storage. On July 12, 1945, there were still mil- lions of pounds of wool in the arena. It stated there had been a great deal of conjec- ture and anxiety about when the arena would be clear and back to its intended use. Acton council had written about the termination of the lease and in the past few days there had been a movement of wool from the building for shipment. An estimated mil- lion pounds of wool were stored there. It was done up in bales weighing approxi- mately 800 pounds each in about 1,250 bundles. The curling rink was covered with bales. Part of the ice surface and seating was piled to the steel girders. The en- tire storage space used was covered with railway ties and planking. The trucks plying between the arena and station carried about 10 bales each trip so required 129 trips to be cleared in one month. On Sept. 14, 1945, there was still wool in the arena. It had been occupied for almost three years. Finally, on Dec. 27, 1945, the first interme- diate hockey game was played in the arena. Ta Cee Bae ! Acton Agricultural Society ' fine oh i 12 Noon on Saturday September 19, 1998 Assembling at 11 am « Parade Theme is Betiical: Parade will assemble on Acton Boulevard in front of 1 McKenzie-Smith Bennett School and end at Prospect Park ENTRY FORM Name of Group: I Contact Person: ; Address: I Phone: I I Brief Description of Float: Overall Length of Float: eS =< = Please return this form no later than September 13, 1998 to Michael Arnott, 40 Maria St. Apt. 112, Acton, Ont. L7J 2C7 or call 853-2549 'a ee oe ee ee --_ 15 Escape the winter this year and set sail for the Caribbean! New Lower Rates Aboard WH atmo h-Ded elm utseall og 7 night Western Caribbean Sailing Oct. 25 and Nov. 8/98 from only Ss 1 685 Cdn p.p. Best Available Inside Cabin Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale and visiting Key West, Calica, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, returning to Ft. 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