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The Acton Free Press Wednesday August 1971 Press Camp trailer resort approved by planners Nonswimmers dum Two alert teenagers rescue wet canoeists CRUSHED AND mutilated remains of a flower bed which had been created and cared for in commemoration of those whose names are engraved on the Rockwood Cenotaph is shown as it appeared on the Mam Street comer last Tuesday morning after nighttime wrestlers had used it as an athletic arena Photo by Lorraine Broken flowers garbage left at cenotaph A meeting of the Planning Board held in the Township Council Chambers last Thursday evening sanctioned the Keith and Bob Hamilton camp and trailer resort which they had proposed earlier on one portion of their property on the line of Although some area residents were not in compliance with the Planning Board ruling presenting possible fire hazard and vandalism as the main sources of concern the board chairman said that with the Fourth I conversion opening up the roadway there would be easier access to properties in case of fire and as the camp would have supervision there should bo less opportunity for vandalism via winter vehicles than in the case of free lance An agreement will be drawn up specifying the limitations of the proposed camp and its rules to be signed at a later date by those residents involved William Hamilton and solicitor represented Keith and Bob Hamilton Indignation has been evoked by the wanton display of disrespect to the flower beds and grassy area surrounding the Cenotaph on the main Street of Rockwood The beautifully manicured commemoration comer has long been a focal point In the village and under the continued effort of Frank Schneider has been a picturesque reminder Lest We Forget those who gave their lives for our freedom Mr Schneider has worked diligently for years to keep the comer worthy of recognition and one which residents could refer to with pride Each year new variations of plants and bushes have added new decor as well as the annually freshly painted white picket fence As Frank says A small token for those boys who gave their lives for us New use found During the last few months a new uscage has been made of the hallowed corner one which normally is feasible and right However any area where pervade soon loses its gloss to become an eye sore unless those utilizing such premises apply proper outdoor manners and deposit waste materials in the garbage palls on hand Too many times noon hour visitors enjoying the privileges provided for the senior citizens during Centennial Year two benches have taken advantage of the accommodation for lunch hour picnicking but leave their debris on the ground for someone else to pick up Broken remnants Last Tuesday the cenotaph corner showed a even greater display of avid carelessness when flower beds of red salvia and purple forgetmenots thoughtfully arranged and standing high in watchful glory were found bent beaten down and mutilated the broken remains of some youthful night time wrestling mutch Garbage vandalism and disrespect are not the qualities which the cenotaph represents and some citizens question the Credit was attributed to the quick thinking of two teenagers last Saturday afternoon when an overturned canoe could have resulted in the drowning of two Conservation Park visitors Enjoying the weekend sunshine on the shores of the Eramosa River at the ft swimming area above Harris Lake Sherry 2Arlss and Steve of were alerted by the frantic yells for at about 30 m in the afternoon The canoe with two people a man a old girl and her small terrier was caught by the wind as they attempted to turn In another direction and croft was A man cant outrun his shadow but a driver can outrace his SHERRY TAYLOR of R R Ariss and Steve of headlights The Ontario Safety Mary Street rescued two visitors at the League reminds drivers that it Is Conservation Park last Saturday afternoon when their canoe overturned and the swimmers were thrown in the foot w of Toad swimming area of Harris Lake Photo by Lorraine Illuminated by the headlights inverted throwing both canoeists and dog Into the water Coulont swim Both victims were non- swimmers and the man was making flailing attempts to grasp the canoe as the girl desperately tried to hold onto a life cushion and her dog at the same time Moving fast the rescuers Jumped into the water and quickly spanned the 37 ft to the frantic pair They procured and inverted the canoe and then towed and pushed It safely to shore as the two visitors from Michigan USA held to the sides Steve and Sherry then returned to the water to recover floating paddles and cushions Steve is the son of Mr and Mrs I McDougall of Mary Street and Sherry Taylor is the niece of Mrs Nancy Carter of Main Street and Is visiting in for the summer It was reported later that the gentleman from the U watch valued at and according to his wife was recuperating from a recent heart attack IN A CANDLELIGHT wedding ceremony in Bethel Baptist church Fergus Susan Johnson 3 Fergus and Carl Harris of were married The reception was in the Round Room Fergus and Clarke Photo continue to leave their wastage Erin gets alarm A JO p in fire alarm last Sunday night was referred to the Fire Department when it that gasoline on the highway resulting from an automobile accident was an occurrence in the Erin district A Rambler driven by James Start of Misslssnuga and a Cougar owned by Donald were proceeding down the No 24 Highway southbound when Mr Start made a left hand turn towards Acton and the two vehicles collided feasibility of the benches left there to encourage such thoughtlessness Others however feel that the Main Street corner is an ideal setting and that the benches should stay as a resting place for weaned walkers Meantime the flowers are still crushed and thoughtless people on ground and it will require the concerted effort of those using the area to bring it back to its original appeal before the responsibility of caring for the sacred corner becomes another Village taxpaying responsibility rather than a deed of respect and Descendants reminisce Mr and Mrs Earl Brown had Mr and Mrs William Brown nee Chapman of St Thomas as their guests also cousins from this area gathered to enjoy an ternoon of reminiscing Mrs Arthur Chapman of Mrs C Harris of Mrs John Coyne Mrs Allan Anderson Oakvllle Mrs Arnold Sinclair who are all descendants of William arid Maria Chapman Their family John G Chapman settled in St Thomas Henry and Mary Ann Chapman remained at Ivanhoe and Mrs Walter Damage to the Rambler was estimated at and the Cougar Flora James settled at No injuries were Eramosa township In A sustained by the two drivers but family tree Is planned or a book e pending of the Chapman descendants Die alert was sent to the Rock Fire Department Bermuda honeymoon for Mr Mrs Beattie inspiration citizens who know left rear bumper and trunk the monument represents of the Start vehicle was badly and care enough to work at dam suggesting danger of it gasoline exploding Ontario Safety League says that the risk of arrest for anyone who drives after drinking It is in 2000 EDEN MILLS ANNUAL FUN FAIR AUBUST in case of rain Aug BEGINNING AT 615 PM BALL GAME Toronto Shuttle Semioe Eden Mills Games of Chance Skill Bingo Bake Table Fun for the Entire Family ADMISSION FREE The St Johns Anglican Church was held at the Steelworker was the scene of one of the Centre in Guelph and Ian village s prettiest weddings of Radio C Joy provided when on July at 3 Nancy dance music for approximately May Ingle of and guests Norman Alexander Beattie of Bermuda honeymoon Eden Mills exchanged vows in a During the festivities Mr and a matching double ring ceremony Mrs Beattie left for their which was performed by Rev Bermuda honeymoon and the Frank Russell of Guelph Mrs bride going away outfit was a Catharine Meredith organist fashionable three piece ensemble played Praise My Soul the King with white blouse on pink shorts of Heaven The Wedding Prayer and sleeveless coat of pink tre- and Blest be the Tie that Binds vira material She also wore white accessories At ihe reception me mother received in a soft mauve colored crimp jersey street The bride is of Mr and Mrs George Ingle of Harris Street and Mr and Mrs Douglas Holmes Beattie of grandmother Mrs Dean Scleral showers Before her wedding Nancy was feted with several showers including a cup and saucer one gucn bj Mrs Dorothy Dean of Harris Street a miscellaneous shower by Mrs Roy an aunt Mrs Catherine and Mrs Duncan Kingsbury planned a shower at the home of Mrs Kingsbury of Guelph and Miss Marg Norton of in Guelph gave a miscellaneous shower Mrs Carolyn Wingate Mrs Betty Lou Clark and Mrs Carol Wilkinson Dawson Rd also dress She wore a corsage a specid of white roses and white ac- presentation of a fondue pot and groom The church was beautifully decorated as lily of the valley bouquets tied with pink ribbons decorated the pews and baskets of pink glads and yellow and white mums the chancel Lovely bride Looking lovely as she wore a traditional white brocade wed The groom mother chose a street length beige with multi coloured cord trim and accessories to match Her corsage sweetheart roses Grandmother assists Mrs Dorothy Dean grand mother of the bride also assisted in the receiving line wearing a stunning blue crepe dress with presentation of a fondue pot forks were given to the happy couple on behalf of member of the St John s Anglican Church in Fellow at the St Joseph Hospital Staff in also feted the bridetobe with sheets and pillow cases Dil groom friends and fellow ball players held a stag at the ding dross trimmed wit trench d5ffal sleeves white village Town Hall lace and an neck In Hip lace and an empire neckline the bride carried a bouquet of pink and white sweetheart roses A friend of the bride Mrs Catherine Kelly of was her matron of honour Miss Brcnda Ingle her sister and Miss Margaret Norton a friend her bridesmaids A cousin from Clifford Ontario Kayc Dean was her tiny flower girl Wear pink They wore pale pink chiffon over taffeta with empire necklines and long sleeves with garlands of matching flowers in their hair Bouquets of pink rose buds and baby mums were carried the attendants Her flower girl wore a simple dress In a deeper pink coloring and short sleeves her hair piece also matched her dress Completing the wedding party were Blair Dawson of Brantford Ontario cousin of the groom who was best man Dean Ingle the bride s brother and Dean MacDougaU of Eden Mills a friend of the groom served as ushers The bride was given In marriage by her father George Ingle Honor guard As the bridal party left the St Johns Church members of the Junior Auxiliary wearing the full green and white uniform of the group of which Nancy May has been the leader or some time formed an honor guard on the church steps adding an impressive and pleasing af fect After the service a reception corsage and accessories The threetiered wedding cake wus baked the 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