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10 The Acton Press Wednesday Mar and district Rockwood DIGEST An Open Meeting held recently at the Rock Community Centre for the purpose of pro ducing ideas for Pioneer Day was most sue according to organizers Pioneer Day to be celebrated June in con Junction with 130th birthday looks like it will be another fine example of Rock wood talent Tor coming up with great festivals The old world home grown type event will take place at the ball park and will include the usual well stocked food booths craft displays and sales children games and activities In addition there be a war frog races on going ball games pitting kids against adults mothers against sons and so on a pet show and a horse shoe pitch It is hoped organizers will be able to set up some river events In the Conservation Area such as a canoe race They arc also looking into the possibility of a soap box derby powered by kids pushing in carts A chicken supper will held at the Community Centre followed by an open dance on the tennis courts This Pioneer Day is designed to further com munlty spirit In addition to providing an op for local groups to make a little money for their coffers There still lots of room for groups and ideas more participation Is needed Barb neck says she hopes to hear from more people interested in making Day a super event Thirteen students from area high schools were contestants at an Effective Speaking Comp etitiun sponsored by the and District Lions Clubs The event was preceded by a roast beef the Community Centre last week followed by the Judging of the various speeches Representing John Ross High School were Cathy Alex I uciana Mike Ongarato David From Our Lady of High School were Julie Callaghan Peggy Dan Itandy Matthews GCVI sent Susan McLean and Beth while Michelle represented CCVI Karen Campbell and Anna Vcrtrcsca spoke for St James Junior High Winners of this event were hirst place Girls Susan McLean with Peggy coming second In the Boys division Mike Ongarato tame first and Dun was second These young winners of tin first round of sponsored speaking events will go to Stratford in two weeks for district level competition before the area finals Mike and Peggy will represent the Lions Club at district level Susan McLean and Dan will represent Hock wood Lions Need a dose of spring How about dusting off your tennis shorts and racket Tennis Club Seasons Opener Wine and Cheese Party will be held March 5 at at the Community Centre All tennis buffs are welcome I960 number ships will be available and executive positions will be open should you aspire to helping the club Another spring forerunner is Softball re being held Thursday and Friday March 13 and 14 at the Rockwood Centennial Registration fee is per player or per family New players are welcome and only re quire their birth certificate for registration The club is also looking for parent volunteers and coaches an vone keen on pitching and catching Want to aid the March of Young Rock wood will be dancing its heart out March at the Community Centre as boogie all night for the Loos Dance a then Sponsors are needed for each couple proceeds going to the March of Dimes Interested may contact Kevin March or Eden Mills Couples go snowmobiling on Orr Lake by Mrs and Mrs Wayne at Mr and Mrs Jack Chamberlain and Mr and Lake Chamberlain Mr and Mrs en Mr and Mrs Mrs Manse Mr joyed a good weekend of Frances London M celebrate 60th anniversary recent visitors with Bet parents Mr and Mrs William McLean Recent guests of Mrs and Mrs Max Rock Mr Milne wood residents their wedding anniversary this week t estlvitles took the form of a family dinner Sun day at the home of their niece and nephew in law Nancy and Jim Hume of and an Open House Monday at the Milne home Congratulations pour In through telegrams and telephone calls from friends family mem Limehouse and government officials The Milnes wedding anniversary was celebrated in style with a party for over at the Town Hall It was their wish to keep their celeb ration informal Max and Milne were married on March In They made their home in Eden Mills until moving to years ago They have four child daughters Dons Jestin of and Wiima Hunter of Br ant ford and sons James of and William of Another son Kenneth is deceased The also have 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Mr Milne are active In Presbyterian Church and members of both Acton Max and Mary Milne of celebrated their wedding anniversary with family dinner and a well attended open house at their home March to and hears Eaton story WI to raffle quilt birthday party of Silver Wood Institute Mrs Marchington Canadian Industries Convener gave an Man offers to pay for sewers A man has told Era mosa council he Is willing to pay the estimated cost of Installing sewer and water pipe along Queen Street in Council how ever is not jumping for the offer The man Mark Carlo of Guclph has lots 102 and 103 in Block on Queen Street Another man Gino is making a similar pro posal for lot The offer came at the March 3 meeting Council decided to have the building and plumb ing inspectors draw up specifications for sewer Brownies fly up to Guides by I- toes Guides had volleyball Enrolment was held for tournament for the two seven new Guides who Guide companies in our flew up from Brownies district Mills and and water connections along both sides of the street We re ready to put In temporary line a four inch line instead of a six Inch Mr said One estimate for the services by Councillor Dave was Plumbing in Carl Meadows put the number at be tween and 10 for servicing the three lots Mr Civiero hinted that a fourth lot may be in volved The potential of three homes to a mickey mouse system is enough said Masson He said the stem would have to come up to municipal stand which require eight inch pipe Mr Ca lo said he could put in a well and septic tank Tor about In discussion later Inspector Meadows said the request from Mr Civiero to council was not the same as the one he asked council staff about Gino figured out a price about the same as for sewer and water then he comes in tonight with a four inch line by Mrs A Benton Women Institute met in memorial hall on Thursday afternoon President Mrs Anderson read School lets out at three in opening Thank yous were re- Children Sick Children s Hospital for cash donations held every lv weeks be ginning Thursday March IJ at call A comment on the postal system brought almost all com plaints The president informed members the annual meeting would be April from the with a pot luck lunch at Aid and The noon Mrs read Mrs J Brown lengthy motto A mirror of the past a guide to the future Mrs Booth read an art An invitation was re ceived lo visit the Lee Home women ex hikes penalty Congratulations to Heidi Schotach Cheryl Brown Julie Mel Pa terson Jennie Driver Julie Smith and Shannon Salter Badges were handed out to Brownies and Guides who had earned them Fifty girls enjoyed an evening of volleyball followed by refreshments Brownies and Guides celebrated Thinking Day February 21 with a com Thursday evening the bined meeting Ebenezer Pancake breakfast Interest on paid back taxes arc up Council pissed bylaw Monday night that raises the charge to l per lent a from one per cent Ihe hike reflects recenl changes in provincial legislation The new rate starts April 1 What wrong with putting down ion the rt solution and let someone it offered Councillor Dive with on his see on armed reiil was the reply from trustee field be made Of two fail projects Food for all Seasons and Crewel the latter was more popular A long letter was read from Mrs Diamond President of FWID in which she stressed the importance of observing 1JB08I as WI year and advising planning programs around It The presently was discussed was finally decided raffle it at 11 a at a baked goods and craft sale In the hall on June Members will have tickets for sale soon Mrs A J Benton out lined plans for upcoming marathon euchres to be Program convener of the day Mrs AW read a lengthy paper hat she had pre pared on The Postal System telling of he transferring of mail since traces were first dis covered written prior to on stone tablets After Canada was covered mail was carried by trappers runners horseback riders stage coach train and bout Mail has been delivered by air since 1918 Acton Us first post office in 1844 Limehouse in 1857 Public school children are enjoying another Professional Develop ment Day On March they begin their mid winter weeks break Mrs I Mrs George Burl was hostess to the February meeting of Silver Wood s Institute Mrs I mdiucr the president pened with a word of welcome of present Eaton Roll wis answered stores he lold of Ins In eleven members and life and the growth two Name one or the store to the present way progress is changing time lives Committees The meeting closed by wire mined pi in the sinking happy birthday to Manor Parly held sever members over 75 in and he March yeirs William and Mrs James Mr and Mrs Fred were Mr and Lamb Mrs Norma Mrs Jack Churn from lie and Mrs Marie Davis Saskatche- Ola friends from this community extend con lo Mr and Mrs Max Milne Rock wood the occasion of their 60lh wedding an and to Mr and Mrs Sheldon Trousdale who are cele brating their 50th wed ding anniversary Sm cere best wishes Rev Carrie Doc bring was the guest minister at the church service at he Guelph Correclional Centre on Sunday and their chap lain Rev Hank was in the pulpit here Some members of the Mills United Church Women and Presbyterian Women the invitation of Speedside United Church to join with them and other groups In worship and fellowship at he World Day of Prayer meeting Friday evening The Craft Club ladles paper on venture at serving a Timothy founder lun proved lo be a profitable and successful affair last Wednesday There were 18 mem out to the Friendly Seniors meeting follow ing the luncheon Several good readings were given and euchre was played Livestock valuators to convention Ha Hon Hills will be sending four represent to the livestock seminars next month in Toronto Wilson and Spencer each livestock val Wilson will attend the two for attending day convention April 11 and at the Royal York Monday Hills trim itxiut until the town general committee Hit is proved sending the four J imtli people and paying their in I urn expenses as well as pay run office as well as livestock valuatoi Sanderson Clai Rockmosa Tennis Club SEASONS OPENER WINE CHEESE PARTY March 8pm Rockmosa Community Centre All Tonnia Buffs 1980 Memberships Welcome Available by Mrs McLean The March meeting of United Church Women look of a pancake breakfast Mrs Bob Johns was convener Moore Mrs Joss Mrs Ferguson Mrs Beaton Mr and Mrs Horace and Mr Jim On Saturday March 15 Mrs Don Joss presided at Church Mr and Mrs Jim Allsop was and Mrs Sheldon the speaker at church Trousdale will receive service which featured a their friends on the ladles choir of the ladies Guests will be were guests at the World welcomed from 2 to Day of Prayer which had pm been prepared by the wo- Sincere sympathy is men of Thailand Those extended to the family taking part included Mrs and friends of the late Earl Ward Mrs Keith Ronald Fait Rockwood bowling Standings at the end of highest bowlers Don the second week of the McKersle71l third series are Hen pecked 12 Carney 10 The Lost Causes Rovers Guelph its Lady Luck 7 Ivy Leo 7 Up Downers Latecomers Unpredictable The Slaves Countrymen The Slaves A Nellie Slokman 622 Erkc Van 608 Ivy Lea John Murlson Ivy Up Downers Elmer Allan Leila Peart Latecomers BUI Gar Don Women over for Carney Glen Gray March Nellie George Lawrence Erke Van Ross Ivy Ritchie Leila Gordon Gary Parks Peart Ellen Garner On predic tables Ken Marg Ell Hunt Fred Vander Alice Johnson valk Lady Luck Men over for March Paul Holman Rick Ted Seem The Lost Jealln Walker Causes Walker McLaren Gary McLaren Glen Road Parks Glen Gray knight Rovers Ted Paul Bill Gordon Garner Ostrander Country Results 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