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The Acton Free Press Wednesday February 10 1971 Confucius say widower who A letter from Eden Mills Dear May What gaiety really there is a birthday atmosphere throughout the country Here we Joined In the celebrations of the neighboring township of A saw Norm Marshall Jr In the store and he asked me if I would MERELY PRODUCING a camera at the Centennial School grounds can result in a holocaust of laughing playing youngsters all trying to get into the picture Photo by Lorraine New headquarters for Snowmobile Club The Snowmobilers through the Conservation Park Club have a new headquarters cook outs and treasure hunts all thesetiayaand the Camp part of the past months winter lodge la proving an Weal setup as a cold winter night meeting place Approximately 35 members now belong to this enthusiastic group and a round of seasonal outdoor activities have already been planned with trail rides Huge fireplace The idea of the new club meeting place is a great one according to various members Coffee is available for the adults and the kids can warm up with hot chocolate or pop During the Institute hears of Bruce Trail Weather affected the February meeting of the Institute only as far as location was concerned and a very impressive meeting was transferred from the No 8 School to the Centennial library last Tuesday evening February A short business session was conducted by president Helen Bain at which time reports were given regarding the summary day for the short course and February euchre scheduled for the No B School was postponed until the date of February IB providing that weather conditions improve and that parking areas into the school are ploughed out really frosty days its Just the place to stop off and warm toes around the huge fireplace before setting out again for another trip Club President is an eager member of the club and with the executive members Chuck Petty Milne Bruce Richardson Judy Dunn Red Meredith Eddy Kingsbury and Bob Baldwin the membership is catching on Box social Another group in the club comprise a husband and wife team committee who make the plans for recreational activity and on this weeks agenda a box social is scheduled for Saturday night when the members will return from their trail ride and meet at the Centennial School On Sunday afternoon a Snowmobile safety demonstration will be conducted at the Conservation Park with a tentative time set for the hour of or DO pm Saturday meetings At the present time membership Is composed of local families who meet every Saturday nights at Camp for their regular outings The Recreation committee members composed of husbands and wives include the Frank Allsops the Ken the Dave Bacons and Grant McRae and his wife Jim the superintendent of the Rockwood Conservation Park reports splendid co operation from the members who conduct their own policing rules In the area of the park and the village been compiled from the Bruce Trail Association collection personal ones which she herself had taken and others from various sources She conducted a running vocal commentary as she showed the slides and her audience was sincerely intrigued At school Miss had shown the same slides with commentary earlier In the afternoon for the school children at the Centennial Public School Mrs Glendenning then presented a fun word game tor the ladies and gentlemen who were present as guests of the Saturdav members after which a light lunch was convened by Mr3 Mitchell and Mrs Lloyd Dyer in Bruce Trail the absence of Mrs Nelson Mrs J Glendennlng as dunng which tune the program convener for Canadian chairman thanked the guest Industries was chairman of the speaker for her visit and other program and she Introduced members of the institute who had guest speaker Miss Anne contributed to the successful from Toronto who is employed evening Euchre winners with the Bell Telephone Company there Miss Barwell presented a aeries of colored slides of the Bruce Trail many of which had Two way radios School buses carrying children to and from home in Wellington County are equipped with a new device to foil the driver who breaks the school bus passing law It Is Instant communications via two way radio systems with the main terminal which will then relay the licence number and a description of the car to the police It is also expected to be of value In notifying police of commons along the route Euchre winners at the Hail Crewsons Corners Saturday are Mens high Tom Shannon mens low Cliff Storey Ladies high Catherine McCrlstaU 119 ladies low Marie Dewar Lone hands Tom Shannon Door prize TOWNSHIP OF ERAMOSA NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS OF ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP The Township Council has authorized an interim tax levy of 30 mills on all assessment to become due on the si day of March with a penalty of due on of April and on 1st day of each month thereafter that such taxes remain In default Hindley Clerk Treasurer We Specialize In Floor Covering New Samples for 71 Just arrived Ploy Bedroom Carpet High back VIITL COHANS Free Estimates on Flooring Installations LAKEVIEW CENTRE announces the 1971 economy drive DtfwntEOOfalMcfcL mo the NORTH END UllmnMlMi Milton ara mm than lew Dataun acroaa Canada Md a I thought thats mans and I said so However Norm seemed to think they wanted a woman on the committee so I agreed On the Friday night I went over to the and went with them to the Mohawk Raceway The level under the Grand Stand and surrounding concrete areas had been loaned for the occasion BUT helped me locate the chairman of our committee we agreed on the scoring system and then proceeded to the table Bet aside for us near a large flatbed truck which was the stage Beauty and brains It was a competition of beauty and brains each brave contestant having to deliver a short address to a rather roving audience Selection of a winner as you may be sure was not an easy task However finally we had a queen and were able to progress to the other activities These consisted of rock n roll outside and square dancing inside All very gay By the time the huge model birthday cake was towed around there must have been between 700 and people there And we Barrow each had a piece of white birth day cake which was passed Eden Mills Ont round by the cake committee July what was notable to me in this large crowd was the real feeling of family celebration Mile long parade Saturdays events started with bicycle races the machines being decorated with all sorts paper rosettes streamers etc And then the parade It started from the chute on the backside and was about a mile long by the time all the floats were on the track There really were some outstanding ones an old schoolroom furnished with the old desks old horsedrawn and baby buggies lotaof participants in dress And Ill never forget our own Eden Mills float Constructed by the it represented the mill even had a waterwheel In I saw It again In the parade Later In the afternoon there was a demonstration of ethnic dancing in which six or eight groups participated And there were booths to visit too where Items of everyday use In early Canada were on display You would have enjoyed seeing some of the lovely old quilts The day concluded with a magnificent fireworks show Sunday By Sunday I was exhausted from ell the standing around and bo Im afraid I was not present at the service and closing ceremonies Celebrations such as this have been going on In every community In fact when I took the Hutchisons over to Stratford we saw at least three other parades As I said every Canadian seems to be Involved the fun of this Birthday Year Ive company coming tor supper so must Just check on the oven Love Choose ft from Canada and truck TILDEN ANDREW MURRAY MOTORS GEORGETOWN ROBERT RHAMILTON OPTOMETRIST Road S NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP Effective on the 1st day of February 1971 the following license fees shall be payable on dogs Male and spayed females Female Additional male or female Kennel license 1000 Any dog owner that does not procure their 1971 dog license by June 30 shall be liable to a fine of exclusive of costs under the Summary Convictions Act Dog licences may be obtained at the Township Municipal Office Town and Turners General Store Eden Milts L T Hindley Clerk 37d7ffiL WEEKLY GOODIE CASH REGISTER TAPES ISSUED AFTER SATURDAY MARCH 1971 WILL NO LONGER BE REDEEMABLE FOR CATALOGUE GIFTS EATON CERTIFICATES or FOOD CERTIFICATES ttxmgi in It ALL IGA CASH REGISTER TAPES AND BONUS TAPES ISSUED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 13 WILL BE REDEEMED FOR EATON or FOOD CERTIFICATES AND CATALOGUE ITEMS UNTIL SATURDAY MARCH Off FOR FOOD CERTIFICATES ONLY UNTIL JUNE 26 1971 Betty Kennedy interviews the most interesting celebrities weekdays 305 to 4 pm LISTEN HERE ONTARIOS FAMILY STATION Cohoe Salmon CHECK OUR HANDBILL FOR OTHER SPECIALS THIS WEEK