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News and views Something really great happened to me last Friday af ternoon and I found myself part of a fun occasion One of the Important things I nave learned la that very little Just happens the nice things that Is There usually has to be someone who initiates a situation which presents Itself and circumstances where people are receptive enough to make it happen properly For me everything worked out on Friday but it took a group of people called the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association to plan their yearly convention the thoughtfulness of an editor who submitted my material the continual alerting of story possibilities by local people the mood and objectivity at a particular time of three unbiased Judges and the hospitality of the Acton Free Press staff and publisher to make It for me a perfect occasion It was terrific I knew approximately a week before that I was going to win an award of sorts and although I was pleased as punch I had horrendous mental envision men of falling flat on my face or pulling a goof such as one performed by me for television a few months ago The remembrance of that experience has long been planted indelibly on my feeble little brain and I shall always be expecting a repeat performance Well everything turned out quite differently Denis Gibbons drove me down to the Holiday Inn where the weekend convention was being held Hartley and Irma Coles and Kay Dills were there to greet us there had been no mix- up of traffic no hairwrestling wind storm or pant spattering rain spells Even my annual rudolph red nose infection was stayed and eye mascara didnt run giving me free allowance and confidence to meet the dif ficult stuffy people I would probably encounter On arrival room was the key word and Hartley and I zipped into an elevator to arrive at a closed door with gold letters proclaiming the right door but an escalated hour By this time I could see old television all over again You know wrong arrival time dead tired and smiling faces But it turn out that way Everything was delightful and everyone warm and friendly We met up with gentlemen of publishing renown who were enjoying a warm up before being ushered Into Room by the OWNA President who was about being late Good humour ran high as drinks and efficiency were combined to organize impressive head table composed of newspaper publishers an editor and me Again I say It was fun My planned speech which I felt I should make went dead blank My funny microphone story went astray as I realized that the one being used was a portable type and not one to trip over at all and my witty to be slanted at the Ontario Hydro had to be curtailed after I had met their Mr Jim Durrand and accepted the award cheque which they had so generously given me I couldnt believe all the nice things they about correspondents and had conniptions when I recognized that they were all part of a written brief on what I had said about myself But do you know No one cared The luncheon host was delightful the two weekly newspaper publishers between whom I was sandwiched were charming and certainly I learned from the humorous and outgoing Harry Hemp of the Sutton West Advocate that be has a high regard for the super Intelligence of the newspaper publishers In his district It s two days later now After the luncheon I had hoisted around or some kind person had my two framed awards while we visited at the Holiday Inn until It was time to leave I had pretended I wasn t pleased with them but I was It had been a once In a lifetime happening brought about by nice people who know what human relationships are about I m not sure what Ill do with the plaques of course some suggestions are that the bathroom or the attic would be fine But It wont be the plaques it wont be the hundred cheque or even the luncheon I will remember It will be the thoughtfulness of those who put me there the of those I met and although Denis Gibbons chariot did not turn into a pumpkin upon arrival at my front door in Rock wood I had had an opportunity to feel just a little like a Cinderella for at least once all during Friday 30 luncheon hour and it was marvelloos The Free Wednesday March Father son banquet at Ballinafad church CUTTING DOWN mammoth dead elms In the vicinity of the Eramosa River are Dennis Transom of Grange Street and Angus Pine of Woolwich Street both of Guelph Working Saturday evening Masses Based on on Indult dated January 1 1970 presented to the University Church by Pope Paul Bishop Ryan of the Diocese of Hamilton has inaugurated the Saturday evening Mass which fulfills the Sunday obligation for parishioners of Sacred Heart Rock wood and St Peters in Although the 30 p evening mass is a replacement for the a Sunday mass the regular service will continue as usual for those who wish to attend The innovation is reportedly a forward thinking updoted step for the convenience of today modern society Cub Scout banquet awards A very successful Father and Son banquet was held Friday evening in Ballinafad United church attended by a happy group of over event was held during Scout and Guide week Mothers prepared the delicious roast beef dinner and a varied program followed the meal Chairman of the scout and cub committee Mrs Lillian Introduced the head table guests Rev Kelvin Johnston of Ballinafad church said Grace Speak to group District commissioner Gord Douglas of Georgetown spoke to the group on reforestation Assistant district Murray Harrison of Acton gave an enthusiastic talk on scouting and cubbing are working towards covering Georgetown to make mile on either side of Highway by little cars for a soap box derby in Lorraine Georgetown In June Paul Wilson spoke especially to the parents attending He was enrolled as head of the Ballinafad scouts while Paul Metcalfe was of ficially enrolled as assistant and Peter Snow enrolled as a permanent scout A trophy was given to Paul Use park for show A delegation of Morris and Hank Ruppert asked and received permission to use the facilities at Prospect Park for the annual Sportsmen Show on the Labor Day weekend The show is a cooperative effort involving the Chamber of Commerce and Acton service clubs ITie men appeared at parka board meeting Wednesday to request use of the facilities and ask tor catering rights both of which were granted after several minutes of discussion Parks board intends to operate two food booths at the show Wilson by scout Mike Sojka and cub Jeff Goble for seven years service Rev Johnston received a tie clip and cuff links presented with the cubs introduced the boys who were speaking during the evening Two movies were shown by by Clay Curts In appreciation of Ralph principal of his help Limehouse school one on Bell Scout Mike Sojka who assists Telephone and another on time FROM LOVELL BROS MEAT MARKET RED BRAND BEEF Choke J 1 f I Wing Roast Lean Shoulder or Chuck Roasts Tender V Blade or Short Rib Roasts Lean A fit I Stewing Beef Fresh Ground Chuck Pork Shoulder Roast OJlb Tender Pork Butts o3 Fresh Small Link Sausage 6 Maple Leaf Side Bacon 79 LOVELL BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET Mill Dally Delivery Phone Drop in finals wrestling meet Two local boys represented their districts at the recent AllOntario high school wrestling meet held at the University of Guelph last Friday and Saturday Tops In their own weight classes they had won out In previous Central Ontario Secondary School matches and had moved into the finals representing their individual high schools of John Ross Collegiate and GCVI John Parkinson of J Ross won his first round match and had to his credit a score of wins and losses He was phased out in the final competition by a young wrestler from Rainy River who had an advantaged background of win no loss experience Rough going Brian Hmdley found the going rough and t as lucky as his township contemporary dropping his first round matches Athletic achievements however can never be measured by the wins and losses but rather by the attainment of accomplishment and self discipline and both boys have benefitted with the rigidity of training they have received and in applying same to their grades have kept up their academic studies as well as their physical activities The weekend competitions embraced 180 provincial high schools in which approximate 600 athletes participated Mrs Marie Kelly long time resident At a banquet held by the First Cub Pack and the First Scout Troop of Barric Hill at the Barrle Hill United Church recognition of leadership was given to Ron Anne Parkinson John McCutcheon and Lloyd Place Prizes were presented to Scott Bruce Cliff Parkinson and Place and guest speaker for the evening was Ralph Dent of the College of Education Toronto and speaking on Making the Best of Life he gave those present much to think about Included as guests at the head table were Alan Card master of ceremonies scouter Roy Fletcher and his assistants Andre Carre Hon Bruce and Gary Martin and cub master Dick and assistants Yvonne Card Bob Shaw and Harry Barber Eden Mills Church FOREMAN JIM COULSON of Crewson Comers is seen repairing the chain saw for men crew working the vicinity of the Conservation Park near the line Deep snow curtails easy tramping but heavy bark tree siding is used for surface flooring All dead trees are cut down as the crew moves along and not just the elms fall under the block Photo by Lorraine Lets Play Bridge Have you ever played a hand where the lead to the first two tricks were aces and both were ruffed The contract was a result of a misunderstanding but that didn t take away from the sur prise element of the hand West dealt with neither side vulnerable NORTH 10 J J Flit VOID K 10 Funeral services for Mary Frances Marie Kelly of Main Street who died after brief illness on February at General Hospital were conducted Thursday morning Father Elliott celebrated requiem mass and held committal services at Sacred Heart Church Burial will take place at Oustic Cemetery in the spring Mrs Kelly born Oustic the daughter of and Fred Hanson and attended school at SS- She had lived in for the past years She was predeceased by her husband James Francis Kelly and is survived by two sons Ivan at home and Frank of two daughters Vera Mrs George of Elora and Teresa i Mrs Peter Zukwich of Edmonton Alberta 17 grand children two brothers John and Fred both of Guelph one sister Eileen Mrs Ambrose Whalen of London She was an active member the Altar Society of Rockwood and was organist for several years Pallbearers were Pat Kellj Ross Benham Pat Schmidt Cal Fred Hanson and John Lynch 8 hurt in 14 accidents collisions occurred In the North Halton area patrolled by the Milton from Sunday Feb to Sunday Feb report police Eight persons were Injured ana there was a total property damage of In one of the accidents en Acton woman received minor Injuries after being Involved in a single car collision on Monday Feb The Injured woman was Christine Stevenson Tie scene of the accident was Highway east of Highway Estimated damage to her car was Pattern talk club members held their second meeting at United Church on Saturday morning Leaders offered suggestions on types of fabrics for members patterns and a discussion on altering patterns was held women plan events B Mrs Wright Mrs William Ml Lean took the devotional at the Eden Mills tenon Church meeting hosted at Mrs Beryl Wrights home Mrs Garnet McDougall presided the WMS meeting ami reminded the ladies of the World of to be held in the United Church March in the evening Mrs R Sinclair gave a talk on the mental association with which is imolvcd Mrs Beryl Wright took the chair for the Indies Aid meeting Plans for a Good Friday morning breakfast were arranged also to cater to a wedding in April Mrs Anna Wilson were appointed to look after SPIN this month A spring baiaar has been postponed to October Two readings by Mrs Wallace liisby and Mrs Anna Wilson brought the afternoon to a close A social cup of tea followed trump The end result was declarer making five tricks all in trump one club ruff in dummy and four trump In his hand Oh yes the normal contract was six club doubled down two Five diamonds will make as North can take seven diamonds two spades and two heart ruffs In dummy Six clubs Is down two as East must lose two spades and he will probably lose a club unless be peeks Last weeks winners at the Acton Bridge Club were 1st Bert and Jack Coats second Cam Sinclair and Art third Norris and Bart Fisher If youre between and 20 male or female fun loving and keen to learn We Want LEARN TO DO BY DOING JOIN OUR LEARNING PROJECTS JUST FILL OUT THE COUPON MARKING YOUR AREA OF INTEREST AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU Meetings in Milton in March Sponsored by the Ontario Department of Agriculture Ontario Department of Agriculture Main St Milton Please Check Your Intereit LIVESTOCK ENGINEERING a FIELD CROPS NATURAL RESOURCES HORTICULTURE FARM PROJECTS OTHER PROJECTS FEBRUARY always seems a long month and this year it was even longer with an extra day But It over now Thats the way the bidding went West has a normal opening bid but I feel that North should lump in diamonds to show his long suit East showed excellent restraint In not mentioning South bid spades but he expected North to bid again When North passed so did East who decided that defending spades might not be too bad an Idea Very West led the club ace and he was very surprised to see it get ruffed in dummy After all no one has bid dubs and he only had two of them Declarer now led the diamond ace and It was ruffed by East I hope declarer wasnt too surprised since he was looking at ten diamonds East continued with the king and queen of clubs A small club was led and West ruffed West returned the diamond jack and East ruffed The Jack Indicated that it was safe to lead hearts which East did West won and gave his partner a third diamond ruff Iced the cake East now put the Icing on the cake by leading a club No matter what declarer did he could not stop West from scoring another