Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), February 9, 1972, p. 13

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First experimental snowstoe hike held VON speaker February 9 1972 Trend is back to home care and Goins The gusty winds weeping across the Eramoaa could not deter the outdoor enthusiasts who arrived as per a schedule at the Conservation Park to participate In the Grand daylight and constated of parkland trails which extended from the main entry to the new Fourth line concession road across the banks of the river up towards the Mill to double back again to the pavilion Hie meeting of the Club was a highly as from the KltchenerWaterloo successful which many of the members attended Threegroupo WIUl President Ralph Williams Dividing into three groups ffl under the leadership of Joan Bell Peter Kershaw from Waterloo University Rock woods Park Superintendent Jim the piano for sing long which vies followed by a short business was playing a major role Mri Par Ice supervisor of the Hume Maker Service gave an account of how the service came Into existence and Its function arid explained how Its needs had i Pane ID out Ihe exciting word A A A IU called the llnLsonry of flourishing as It steadily betomen graduated to requiring the more established each program runt Jim Invigorating and stimulating Muir the party the McNabb broiuht hhH of and Mrs William Although the majority of the the outdoor escapade brought webbed framed shoes hikers were eager amateurs together people of all ages as especially by the hikers were eager amateurs together people several others were veterans at youngster from to came In the sport which absorbed from Erin Georgetown Acton approximately four hours of and Burlington districts as well It K had Trainlnu Sthoola and started present In out Numbing blasts could frame of mind when they force the hikers back they rendered a duet and Mrs in exhilarating of of 40 trained from who are dedicated In their profession Great afternoon Flic enjoyed the Informative presentation and at since lis October 14 Inception Die members enjoy fellowship the delight of vim place to moot plus the odd pleasure of regular biweekly continue to Invite vlng a entitled reading amusing CI In Iced On VON Representative for the Brunch of the Victorian Order of Nurses Miss Mcleod gave talk on the history of the VON when doctors and hotpitals were scarce and people were largely looked after In their own homes As time progressed care was taken over by the hospital said Miss who continued by explaining that turn since been found that patients particularly children are happier In their own homes and trend Is back to the home care with the VON cold clean county air and plunged onward Oh It was fun After they had completed their ploughing trek through pre arranged virgin yet untouched by snowmobiles or other vehicles they gathered In groups around the pavilion to consume a lunch of hot chill and deep brown chocolate Another hike The group tried to convince Peter and Joan that soon again would be soon and others wondered if the park could provide them with snowlines regularly for freelance Jaunting At the moment says Jim the only nvallabte are time belonging to the Training Schools but moybe If the Authority sees the demand lOI0rlrtri wo could get some here X3ll Meantime Saturdays shoes which hud been brouilht down from Creek and Fergus were returned later Plans for another total hike have not been set The next event on the Conservation Agenda is for of February at Ijiurel Creek Itll be two miles of night hiking with full moon guarantee from Peter Kershaw Grand Valleys ardent outdoor Therell be midnight bonfires and barbecues with sing songs and fun Just contact your local stretched the everyone Interested In Joining to usual closing time to their club and advise their commodate a period of games next time of congregating at the after which coffee and fruit bread Hall will be on were served with Miss Florence February at m Queries high cost road maintenance residents hope Unit Clerk found his Hamilton convention not all work but that when away attending to township business there were some Interesting features Unit made his trip enjoyable home to morn and dad are Unit Ihmnn Hilts Is In Ml liMik New Zealand enjoying the of all worlds hunting climbing airplane flipping for all the world to see she landed on All worriers about how Jean Meadows would get along after lier terrible automobile accident will be pleased to see her out on the sire now visiting about and lunching with friends and relatives In a masklike cast from waist to head she Is In the best of spirits and hopes to cast- off come March a Just proves Unit prayer plenty of spirit and the right can pull you through anything Great Appoint and mufflercd warmly outdoor fill you with Fulcrum Jin enthusiasts from Burlington OakvUIc Acton Kitchener and he helm the winter and Waterloo districts gathered at the Rockwood Conservation springtime plans for the Park to participate in first experimental lift loft set down lift right set experience program with down and one Georgetown resident on Saturdays trek at the panel discussions and other Conservation Park started as a Novice but after a few miles of activities and it is their hope that practice he graduated lo The weather was several conservation areas will frce7ingcoldlitcveryonewarmMaslJiemoniingwcnton te in even greater Photos expanded information program irnoios WflterHnDtla Queries produce avid discussion Last Tuesdays was a tremendously Interesting meeting for the Womens Institute when as program convener for the evening Mrs W Guild presented series of topical and provocative questions for consideration and discussion Concerning local and world wide controversies the was composed of 10 leading queries which greatly affect todays mode of living and the avid discussions which ensued proved the all- round interest that todays Institute ladles share in current events Welcome president As usual the meeting was held In No Community Centre with president Miss Helen spontaneously welcomed back by the members after several months of absence due to Illness The roll call with every member present was answered by reading a topical and interesting news headline from local newspapers Mrs Trousdale of Harris Street displayed a sample of Irish moss which had been sent lo her by a friend In Prince Edward Island In showing the moss Mrs Trousdale explained how this product of the sea is a million dollar business for that Island and how as a gelatin substance can be utilized in many food compounds Mrs liojd Dyer of Guelph Street then gave an of the Krland le Home In Creek and displaying pictures of the beautiful old homestead dining room pointed out the very dining room table on which the First constitution of the Women s Institute of Canada had been drawn up Plans for acquiring the property as a historical centre are already in the offing for the organisation and each group will contribute towards Its purchase in their own way Textiles subject Two poems were then read by members of the local Institute one Noises and a second poem I love old things After this members were informed that their next March meeting would be one of special interest to all as a representative of a nearby textile plant will be present to explain our modern fabrics and how best tousclhem One other Institute is being invited for the evening as well as members of the Club with the No a School the regular meeting place Mrs Guild then presented her Recognize musicians A couple of people called to identify most of the musicians in the old picture in last weeks Free Press It likely they comprised the Methodist church orchestra wilh soloists rhe man on the left is Charles Mason longtime stalwart of Acton musical circles and one of the men at the back is another former bandmaster John Hill AK and Harry Jeans are also in the back row to the left and the man with the bass violin is possibly Hay Watson The boy in the centre could be Bert Smith woman in white is likely a wellknown singer in the district and the other woman in a dark dress Is Ethel Coleman now Mrs Ralston Brown H P Moore stood in the centre of the group which had posed on his front steps for the picture which drew rounds of discussion and controversy with all members pari I pa ting avidly A short game of bingo added further to the program which Ihe appetites those present for the delicious lunch prepared and served by Mrs Albert Shultls and Mrs Margaret Nelson council Introduced several now faces into the township recreation committee with appointments mink the February meeting Wednesday evening Deputy Reeve Dune Mc mid Councillor Ken up several new names the committee which count thought could work lurid in glove with the newly fuiineil I ions Club in well as performing oilier duties expected It was noted replacements were necessary for bank manage Jim irecnls who submitted his resignation lo sped ml the drive for the Milage I Ions Club and Monte Root and Herb Saunders of village felt they had served their time and should be replaced Alter several minutes of discussion it was decided to stagger the appointments so they could be made each year instead all at once Appointed for a one year term were George and Grunt Two years Harvey and Rodney Hell years Harry Barber Dyer and Ron Martin Councillors Bill Adsett and Ken Fair are also members of the nine man committee which hoped would represent all sections of the township Nossngaweya Council received a complaint from the trustee of the police village or Mills when Council met on Monday evening Norman Marshall who with rrustee Rodney Bell and Village Secretary John Turner appeared before Council Monday rught a township ruad maintenance bill for for 1071 lite road In question In the Second Nnssagaweyn The road passes through the village or 1 feet Township roud Eramosa council briefs At the meeting Inst Wednesday township council Approved a grunt of to Wellington County Soil and Crop Association Authorized Rotary Tub to conduct a ear lottery in township 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