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The Arton Free Press Wednesday Eromosa ratepayer opposes route of line Public reaction from ratepayers affected by the high voltage transmission line proposed by Ontario Hydro seem to clash with personal opinions Eramosa council was told Monday night J DeGrandis registered an objection over the proposed line with the township council claiming the right of way would have a disastrous effect on his property on which he has spent much money and time He described his old stone home with its stands of various trees for councillors noting that the proposed line would pass within feet of his house The property situated on the cast half of the Sixth Concession lit 3 and part of Lot 2 would be divided by the tall towers he said and he understood many of his neighbors shared the same concern However press reports of a meeting with Hydro In the Acton Free Press indicated property owners affected by the line were satisfied and ready to begin negotiations over the land Mr said this view conflicted with the reports he had Comins and Goirrs MRS ANN WILSON of Eden Mills Mrs William Early and several other ladies pause to wait for the entertainment to begin at the Rockwood Sunshine Clubs first Christmas social Photo by Lorraine Eramosa council briefs At the regular December meeting Council Agreed to donate to the Salvation Army in for Christmas cheer but filed requests for donations from the Stratford Festival and the Canadian Mental Health Association Passed a motion again supporting the application of Village Trustees for sewer and water installations in the village Councillor Strong of Jackson Street sits down to chat with year old timer Mr of Main Street while awaiting the program to begin at last Thursday s Sunshine Club Christmas part Photo by Lorraine Santa was a lady at Rockalong WI Suits was a lad at the last meeting of the Womens Institute which was held a the So Centre and the meeting which began as dessert and coffee on merriment and great fun It started at tables laden with Christmas goodies as fudges little mine tartlets Christmas and fruit salads etc all homemade were consumed members attending After dessert tune a short business meeting conducted with Mrs Guild in tht ihair get will wishes to Institute president Helen Mrs Guild expressed th office at the next meeting January sponsor included agreement of the local group to sponsor the H club in their new project and further discussion prevailed deciding gifts would be appropriate for associated members of the Institute who were presently shut in Members were then reminded that the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Laura McKay 18 Street in Guelph on date of January 1972 At completion of business formalities games of court whist then added to the zest and fun of the evening Grab bags of party favors were the prizes as progressive winners reached in to he bags of the losing players to take one of their treasures and thimbles Spanish onions candies and packets of kleenex played their roll in adding to the festivities Bell signal After the games Santa Peg Dyer conducted a musical Christmas gilt game as prizes were sent around the circle of ladles and when a bell tinkled each lady kept that particlular gift Mrs Tnisdale of Harris Street gave a vote of thanks to everyone wishing them a wonderful holiday season and she especially thanked the conveners of the Christmas party Mrs Alex McPhedran and Mrs Lloyd Dyer for a tremendous evening Endorsed a resolution from the Mayors and Reeves Association opposing a rate increase for Bell Canada unless the company could show a need for the increase to maintain existing services and expansion Dissatisfied with an answer from the Grand River Conservation Authority regarding plans for the proposed Guelph Dam decided to write and ask for plans again Proclaimed Monday Dec as Boxing Day and also noted It was the date of special meeting of council Was notified by letter that a motorist was suing for damages as a result of an accident on the Fourth Line Dec at Bill Bruce corner The insurance company is to be notified Filed a letter from the Rock wood and Area Ratepayers asking consideration of employing men on winter worki to analyze and take remedial action on wells and septic tanks Reeve Warren Parkinson presided for the six hour meeting with all councillors present Christmas is a time to remember and everyone in wood is happy to remember a delightful old friend Stewart who Is in the General Hospital in Room Best wishes are sent from many villagers who miss seeing him at his place at the window on Guelph Street Another seal to be placed on your Christmas calendar A combined Christmas Candlelight Service will be held on Sunday December at the United Church at 8 p church will participate with all ministers taking part in the service A combined adult choir and the Junior Choir of the Presbyterian Church will provide the anthems for a wonderful invitation to everyone in the district to come and the true spirit of Christmas under one roof Three mothers assisted Mrs Tubman when she took her 300 odd Rockwood Centennial School School pupils to Toronto to view firsthand the downtown museum Real live dead mummies fascinated the youngsters as they viewed fossils and rocks for their school studies as well as many other wonders which the museum provides the bus trip and tour which began at was arrival back to Centennial at where a prompt written recording each student of what they saw was completed and openly discussed Another display of the upswing in our modern educational system Great A tour at the south end of the village these past two nights shows a scene like downtown Montreal as one house is especially gaily decorated across from the Crabtrce Confec store Take a look RENT CASCADE MOT WATER NEITER Jul lifw Per WORLD WIDE SHIPPING EXPERIENCED and EFFICIENT FORWARDING SERVICE PERSONAL EFFECTS HOUSEHOLD GOODS FURNITURE MERCHANDISE IN TRUNKS CRATES OR PACKING CASES CONTACT T CASS0N 8789211 Rockwood Post Office Hours DEC 25th and DEC 27th JAN 1st and JAN 3rd ROCKWOOD POST OFFICE IS CLOSED No Wicket Sendee or Rural Route Service TUESDAY DEC 28th Wicket Service 830 to 1230 M NO RECEIPT OF MIL RURAL ROUTE SERVICE REGULAR DISPATCH OF HAIL AT citizens and a merry merry Christmas to you too neighbor Congratulations to Doris and Ted on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary Missed your party some of us did but it great to know that you had fun and we look for you again when you ve made your Missed at the Senior Citizens party last Thursday were Mrs Mary Scott of Main Street Mrs Pierce Mr Douglas Mc and others Come on folks we want to sec you all getting back into village tivilies as soon as possible so get well and be around again for Christmas festivities You are invited to get in the swim in January when the Creative Arts Committee under the sponsorship of the Recreation Committee will offer upholstery sewing yoga and art as the second round of night school creativity with registration date set at Tuesday January at the Rockwood Centennial School For those who cannot attend but wish to Join the secretary name Eileen of Gzowski Street Is offered as a contact Come on in everyone the water fine Sympathy is extended to Mrs S Trousdale of Harris Street whose cousin Kate Ait ken the folksy easygoing homemaker broadcaster died last Saturday at at the age of after a lengthy illness Known to millions of Canadians as Mrs A she retired in while her radio program was one of the tops in the country Mrs S Trousdale often refers with affection to Mrs and Rockwood offers its condolences Goodbye to one of Canada most senior stars heard from neighbors and wondered if the report was ac curate Press reports were fairly accurate Reeve Warren Parkinson assured Mr There were two Use school centre Councillor Bill was requested to collect more information for council regarding use of schools for day care centres following receipt of a letter from the Wellington Board of Education asking if council was interested in the subject Mr Adsett said he understood the nursery school people using town hall facilities felt cost was too high and were anxious to acquire a place at more moderate cost Councillors debated whether It would be worthwhile looking further since It was obvious the school was already pressed for room They asked Mr Adsett to contact the nursery school and the principal of the school for information before they answered the letter ratepayers who Indicated name concern over the line but no openly challenged the council to do something about It he wild The reeve said council never directed the meeting between properly and Hydro acting as arbiters Ho council stand on the controversy stating If rnmotut got Into it like oil you do is make one of people happy at others expense Has council studied the right of way enough to know If It in taking the proper course Mr asked Ken Fair assured Mr they had spent limn the route and finiiltlorlng possible Councillors agreed with Mr that there wan confusion over tliii route the line would take will only now had been cleared up It was first thought the route be on One and Two Mr thanking council for the opportunity of presenting his case when he was to at the first meeting mid he had no Hie way Hydro has treated him ROBERT O D OPTOMETRIST Road Georgetown NOTICE Tor Service Wide Selection for Every Person on Your List SHOP ROOT HOME CENTRE 8am to Except S and Dec lo Sundays VILLAGE INN ELORA ONTARIO thi Tiffany lounge dining room ALL THIS WEEK The Windjammers NEXT WEEK The Dawn Singular Trio FRIDAY and SATURDAY IN YE OLD PUB Jack Petne The Branded Men NEXT WEEK TUESWEDTHURS The Nashville Express PRESERVATIONS NOW BEING TAKENg I FOR CHRISTMAS PARTIES GALA NEW YEARS EVE BALL- CALL NOW AND MAKE Ml RESERVATIONS YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT STORE A D DRILL fill Accurate Drills all materials Well comlortaole design in BID CIRCULAR SAW General purpose trip saw In I comb nation blade Bevel depth rents Cuttin depth SO 3 B JIG 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