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The Acton Free Wednesday August Rockwood Students issue planning study GERMAN HAIDERS AIR HIM TERRIFYING HEADLINES shrieking from glean through the history of 1937 War and the newspapers used as Insulation on the back rumours of war and an inside story of a porch of Albert Maltby Alma Street Rock- stocking strangle murder mokes todays wood were discovered recently when changes headlines not so bad after all by were being applied to his residence Albert Lorraine took time out from pulling porch apart to Plant in Fall By J Burke McNeill the most attractive garden flowers are the bulb- forming plants whose blossoms add the first dash of color to the spring garden Generally bulbs planted in early fall from about Sept 15 on will produce the best bloom Dig the soil thoroughly and work in fertilizer before planting A fertile sandy loam soli is best but almost any soil with adequate drainage is suitable lighten heavy soils by adding sand and organic matter Compost or rotted manure will help raise the fertility level Although bulbs can be planted until the ground freezes planting in early fall ensures that they will have enough time to produce roots and become well- established before winter the fourth In a aeries articles taken from a planning study of prepared by three students from the School of Landscape Architecture University of Toronto Situation No has had an Interesting history and there are several significant historic buildings in existence as well some which are in danger of being lost Some examples of each are ii The Academy which has been preserved at the expense and efforts of one man The water driven grist mill which is still in operation The old woolen mill which was burned down The old high school which was torn down The railway station which Is about to be torn down No active historical preservation society appears to be concerned Situation No 10 The natural landscape features of the valley and countryside and the easy ac cess to them and their great variety of outdoor recreation opportunities at all season is probably the greatest asset of the village This natural beauty is in striking contrast to the rather utility poles and wires street signs the treelessness of Main Street from the bridge north to the tracks and the general untidiness caused by the rubbish lying around in yards Situation No It Is located in the upper area of the Grand River drainage basin where the rivers of the system near their source To protect water quality and quantity of the rivers this region where they rise arc recharged requires special management and conservation techniques such as reforestation To what extent should we be concerned with location appearance of utility lines and wires signs and street lights Sources of Available Information and discussions with people In Urban landscape Design Current We should be very concerned with the location and appearance of utility lines and wires signs and street lights in comparison to the natural beauty of wood they are so cluttered unsightly The overhead wires and the ponto supporting them ore quite ugly the street signs are often dull and in need of replace ment the street light along Highway No while they give off a lot of light big and awkward looking and produce light of poor quality Comments on Current Aimumptlon-Iollcy- These are necessary structures which arc so numerous and nil around that we tweorne used to the ugliness they exhibit yet thin In one of the most thlngn viewing Rockwood for the first time Recommendations re Further Analysis The future development of should Include program to Improve the appearance of the village with regard to overhead wires signs poles lights It would be very expensive to put wiring underground but a tree planting program along streets would help make the wires and poles less predominant Signs should be to harmonize with buildings and surroundings and be uniform In design lights should also be In keeping with the character of the village while providing sufficient illumination Issue No 10 Sources Available Information- Observation and discussion with people In llockwood Current SituationPolicy A street tree program to replace dead elm trees and replace trees removed in the widening of the highway would Improve the physical appearance of the town greatly Trees would also soften the lines of wire and poles Comments on Current Assumptlon-Sit- Trees along Main Street over the railroad tracks and along Alma Street to the village boundary would really be a delightful improvement Recommendations re Further Analysis- A street tree planting program should be begun in Issue No 11 How can businessmen and citizens improve the physical appearance of Rock- Sources of Available Information Observation and discussions with people of Much can bo done by citizens and In to improve the appearance of the village Pride in Urn village begin with pride in ones own Iwtne or business and pride in ones or business means tidy trim yards and kept buildings Comments on Current Assumption-Policy- A of pride in the village and the natural beauty In which It is situated seems unfortunately to be missing In Recommendations re Further Analysis A cleanup campaign Involving the whole should take place every spring to dear away the winters collection of rub bish Issue No 12 What should be looked for from industry Unit wishes to locate in Sources of Available Information Observation discussion with people in Current AssumptionPollcySltuatlon The attraction of Industry to should be a reciprocal arrangement in which the pleasantness of the surroundings and style and pace of life are most Important considerations should favor Industry which does not demand a greut deal In the way of municipal services but is interested rather in the pleasantness of the surroundings in which they locate Research labs and secondary industries similar to Stag are looking for places which arc attractive for their employees to live in A beautiful setting is becoming more and more of on Attraction for plant location so If Rockwood concentrates on retaining and enhancing its natural and manmade setting it can hope to attract compatible industry Such Industry would be interested in retaining the character and lifestyle of the town Recommendations re Further Analysis Determination should be made of the type of industry which Is undemanding of municipal service or can be convinced that the beauty and lifestyle of Rockwood Is more important than having municipal services supplied in any case a well exists already which could supply water to small secondary industries along the tracks if they construct their own sewage disposal systems Continued Next Week Rockwood captures Eden Mills tourney Rockwoocr YEAROLD Joe McCann observed his birthday Sunday and friends and relatives feted the genial Eramosa farmer Photo by Lorraine Fete Joe McCann on 81st birthday One of districts most popular citizens celebrated his birth day lost Sunday August and was feted by his three children and grandchildren with a party of gifts and fun Born in the district in the venerable Joe McCann of 1 Rockwood enjoys life and likes to visit with his many friends about the district Spry and able with a sly sense of humour Joe can recall early farm families throughout and and with his avid memory relishes recollecting past events with his contemporaries and younger acquaintances Sundays party was a happy affair for the delightful gentleman when his family gathered to celebrate and present him with gifts and a beautifully decorated birthday cake part of which he shared last Monday afternoon with his friend Jim McGuire at R Comins and Seniors downed Mills softball tournament Hamilton Strabane Juniors reached the finals behind the two hit strikeout by sidelining Carlisle in the pitching of John Salmon morning and Saturday night to capture the Armet Industries in the championship of the annual Eden Holtby wins Hurlers duel After an exciting 15 Inning pitchers duel between John Holtby and Bob Shaw Mets claimed on important victory in Thursday night The win assured Norval of at least a tic for first place in the Intercounty Fastball League Score was tied at the end of nine innings Holtby singled in a run for in the top of the tenth but Rockwood tied it up again m their half of the inning on Mike Kellcys triple Knocks in winner Holtby drove in the winning run in the top of the 15th as scored three tunes Mike led Rockwood hitters with three hits in five at bats plus a walk Await winner are still awaiting the outcome of the BinbrookFort Erie series before they resume play in the Intermediate C playoffs Binbrook advanced against Fort Erie after sidelining last week Four hitter Salmon tossed a four hitter and fanned in the Carlisle game and shortstop Don Arbic walloped a foot home run which turned out to be the longest clout of the day Bob Shaw picked up the victory in the game against Chick Milne and Arlon provided most of the Rockwood hitting punch during the tournament previously won the Glen Williams tourney Tourney successful Tournament chairman Jack Chamberlain reports the event was very successful He estimates the crowd at between 500 and paid A list of tournament scores follows Armet 4 Carlisle 1 Freelton Badenoch 2 Hamilton Sheffield 2 Rockwood Guelph Armet Hamilton Strabane Hamilton Strabane Erect historic cabin Sept With a heave ho and a mighty Museum shove the log cabin will be Committee chairman Ron erected at Kelso next month The Harris said Sept 19 had been set cabin has been the subject of a aside on the calendar for the log fund raising project for the past raising The cabin is a duplicate two years by the Friends of the of the Alexander cabin that stood many years ago Already 12 volunteers have offered their help to erect the cabin Mr Harris sold the project was still in need of volunteer workers for part or all of that day and he was confident with help from those who were willing and able would be able to have the cabin up that day Funds for the cabin were raised through the 1970 and 1971 version of the museum festival sponsored by the Friends of the Museum at the Kelso Conservation area Aho now According to reports the girls teams visit to with the Nichol family was a great one and although the Rockwood teamsters didnt make a top score against the girls they did make a hit socially The NichoK are hoping that theyll make another visit sometime relatives feted them to two wonderful celebrations for thelr wedding anniversary on Saturday August Both parties were attended by people Their beautiful farm grounds and an outside fire added to the success of the affairs and other friends send their heartiest wishes to the couple who are well liked in the community Friends send their best wishes and hopes foe an early recovery to Miriam Level who a patient in the Guelph General Hospital Marjory Herb and daughter Mane Ellen Herbs mother Mrs Saunders Marjories mother Mrs G Daly of and niece Daly also of left by last Saturday for a week visit to Calgary Its high hopes for a motor trip through the Rockies before and their friends wish them a wonderful trip good weather and were sure the scenery will match Its congratulations to Nellie peaceful was and Toni of at Sauble Beach for the David Their friends and Bacons of Guelph Street when Well now Its the early bird that gets the worm elsewhere but in these days its the early girls who get the squirms when morning dips arc taken Four young preelght am mermaids have been getting in their morning Jumpins this past two weeks and if the weather gets back to its warm peak their regular bouts of exercising should shape up to be a new vogue for next years conservation activity Oh those early morning swims are great and according to the girls theres fog on the lake They claim its great for the brain they stayed at Gails sisters cottage Mr and Mrs Ted Woods of Guelph for their summertime vacation Glad to see you back neighbours Itll be weekends from now on Villagers should give a quiet prayer for the complete recovery of a very dear girl who has more than her share of illness Pam Ingle had to return to the Sick Childrens hospital with a sight difficulty after her marvellous recovery from her hip operation While on her cottage vacation she was hurried to a specialist for Xrays when her eyes werent functioning properly but the doctors have every hope that shell recuperate successfully Our love Pam from friends and we pray youll be well soon Its the nip in the air that tells you its that time again And now the Exhibition dates been moved ahead it means that summertime gets colder earlier It doesnt dampen the travel itch for local ladies however and bussing off to Toronto Ex on Monday at am were Mrs A Continued on Pag BS See Our Complete Selection Of SCHOOL SUPPLIES BE READY FORSEPT7lh SPECIAL FOB DECORATED TUMBLERS 6 Tumblers 9 Tumblers 185 DECORATED Coffee Mugs PEARLS 5 to 1 VARIETY STORE Main St ATTENTION Acton 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