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News and views Thin week continues her account of concerns at home when son Kevin went travelling What a worry We have a number of In our family and If all of them decided to go on an excursion at one time Im afraid we at home would never survive For eight weeks weve worried fretted gritted our teeth and considered the ab solute worst things that could have happened Husband Monty has probably developed a peptic ulcer and me Ive gained ten years and ten more unwanted pounds Relies on parents Meeting people who knew Kevin became a calamity Who could eislaln where he was and how could we tell ourselves that everything was all right when a boy who had been writing regularly had suddenly quit on us and we had no way of communicating to find out why Especially when terrible tales were constantly related about overseas youngsters being beaten rolled and stoned for money and passports all by their own contemporaries who had learned the hard way to fend for themselves Again I say Know thy kids Yesterday we had our letter It was written two weeks ago by a boy who Is now a young man In his own words he really does care but time has passed too quickly for letters and he relies on his parents to trust his judgments So what we know is that Kevin Is in TelAviv Israel employed In a short order restaurant of which he has been offered managership He writes It Is strange to me but now that I am here I have little desire to Join a to help this state this people and this society especially after having been In the Arab countries He Is finding for himself and setting his own values of what Is good and right He has learned to put a tremendous value on life and respects humanity and what It Is all about Most important to us his family is that he is safe and well we know that although young he Is capable of handling his destiny He talks of returning home in July for fall enrollment of University but tie baa had some challenging opportunities offered which make htm vie for time Youth on move What makes Kevins trip more worthwhile to write about than Nothing All youth 1 the move today and If they keep their heads Its the greatest experience of their lifetimes Kevin is only one of the multitudes of youngsters who are reaching out for further horizons to attain goals which many parents in their younger days never did have the opportunity to enjoy What is Important though is that parents and other young people can Identify with Kevin Travelling sons and daughters should understand the Importance of regular home communication where even notes and postcards are acceptable open lines as far as most parents are concerned so that Innocent concern will not develop into Incongruous mental pictures gloomy thought Pile of letters The liaison at the Canadian Embassy in Ottawa in contac ting us at a trying point of Kevins travels said his desk was stacked high with letters from harassed parents from PEI to Vancouver British Columbia wliose sons or daughters had not written for weeks developing Into months Dont worry said the young official two months without writing does not represent reason for concern because there are many places to see and too much happening so that time to them passes quickly Well hes right you know How many times have our own parents worried about us and how many times are we too neglectful about the people who wait to hear from us Theres a good lesson to be learned here and one we should think about Time does pass quickly if were busy but it only takes a few minutes to write a line or drop In for brief visits Life Itself is too short not to take that time and make that effort When we finally received our letter I was tom between ab solute elation and thankfulness In reading It through I know now thathelslncontrol There will be times of concern again but at least now we have a point at which to write for the time being anyway He is not working In the kibbutz but he at least arrived In the area to which he was headed and has been wise enough not to be Intimidated to carry out earlier commitments against his better judgment No longer will It be parents worrying about a young boy but rather communications with a son who has a fair idea where hes going and were thankful Obituary The Free Press Wednesday April Mrs Dodds came here in Another chapter of village history was closed last Saturday when Jean Nicol died In Toronto and was placed In her final resting place in the flock- wood Cemetery beside her husband the late Rev W and one Infant daughter The lady who would have been in June this year Is remembered to the Rock wood and Eden Mills Presbyterian congregations as a bail of fire and an organizer who enjoyed people and fun Mrs a well loved member of the community reportedly kept the manse a RIVER flooding estimated by Every spring the park area suffers slightly i experts to be the worst since Hurricane Hazel from high rising river spread but this seasons SwS well as raising five has played havoc with the Millstone deluge is considered to be the worst in five of which was born Restaurant on Main Street Photo by Lorraine ta v Came In 1907 Rev Dodds and his wife had come to In from Ontario now called fort Erie As the pastor of the and Eden Mills Presbyterian Churches before church union In 1922 they lived In on what is called taken residence in a nursing home She is still remembered In the community for her tremendous vitality and active enthusiasm In church affairs and Is survived by three children two sons and one daughter James Murray Dodds Calvin Hughes Dodds and Margaret Mrs Duncan five grandchildren and great grandchildren Officiating at the service at the cemetery was the Rev Ralph Williams the United Church minister affiliated with the Rev Dodds home church on Harris Street which at that time before union was the Presbyterian Church POLLOCK AND CAMPBELL Manufacturers at High Grade Memorial Memorial Engraving Telephor Ml Wafer St North SOME cellars were flooded during recent rains and thaw ARTHUR A OPTOMETRIST 54 Mill St EActon Wednesday ft Saturday Milton HI Main St Spring Seeds sprout into music fun Friday entire program and gave special commend all an to the two co ordinators Betty Lou Clark and Don Gordon who assisted back Com in s and Goirrs What do you know Tuesday mornings spring weather saw Jean Meadows venturing out on the village streets driving a car for the first time since ac cident An absolute miracle and her many friends are very happy at her recuperation and courage Nice going Jean well all look forward to seeing you around Mrs Harry Bailey is feeling better now that her toe operation Is healing Her local friends are pleased she Is getting well and the Bailey home on Main Street Is a delightful place to drop Into for a visit with two very nice people And Mr Bailey makes the best cup of tea since Mother Parker Come on now Dont forget the runnage sale at the Rockwood Centennial School this Saturday April 23 beginning at pjn until Therell be White elephants boys books home baked goodies and you name it all up for grabs when the Cubs Scouts Guides and Brownies committee will sponsor the villages biggest little sale to raise money for special projects and buyers be on hand to witness and partake of the fun event of next Saturday Also keep In mind the Fashion la local ladies when the Rock Home and School Association presents its annual Fashion Highlights at the Centennial School auditorium on Wednesday April at pan Itll be entertainment and lunch for mere and the will also be on band to spoof up the evening with chuckles and talent It was Husband for the Presbyterian ladies Twilight Auxiliary last Friday night and nine husbands and wives gathered for fun and games at the church hall Prises and lunch highlighted the evening which began at pan ana Luted until approximately it had been a great evening for Ray and Betty Death were guests at the 25th wedding anniversary of Toronto friends last Saturday evening when and Charles Leavens were feted to a celebration at the Lions Club It was a terrific affair well attended by many outside Toronto guests as well as those from the big city Its been floodtime this week for River dwellers and the John family at Bend In the River extended sincere praise to the staff of the Rock Conservation Park for their assistance in re routine the overflow with the useage of sand baas and elbow grease Jimmie Milne played his role in the vital bout with nature by supplying necessary grain bags for sand tillage which was the only defense river residents could utilize to hold back the torrentuous waters According to Jim Muir such flooding is pretty well an every five year oc currence but this years ice breaks have come up quickly producing an unusually high water rise Ah well soon the summer sun and extended energies will be restored then who will remember the hazards of spring tide It was visitors for the Allan when Mr Freeman Barrett and his lady friend came from Montreal as guests of Donna and Allan for last weekend Mr and Mrs Phil of spent the weekend as guests of Jean and Jim Milne and enjoyed participating at their wedding anniversary celebrations Brown relaxed and smiling broadly the Ray Elliss are back home on Jackson Street after their three week visit to the land of the Mexicans Pleased that they missed the worst part the winter Bate and Ray left from Malum March and arrived home last Friday Just in tune for spring sunshine and warmer weather It was an stay In Mexico City followed by a mile bus trip north to San Miguel a beautiful old world metropolis of some residents Symphony concerts band concerts night clubs exciting shopping sprees were part of the nighttime adventures of the foursome who were daytime There was a twofold paid last Friday evening when cast members and organizers of contributions to its success the Spring Seeds variety show expressed Wa pleasure at the expressed their pleasure at such a sensational audience The entire show was packed with originality culture and humor at the completion of during each act the enthusiastic crowd responded with sincere applause The Rockwood School auditorium was threequarters packed to enjoy the two hour show which started at exactly and moved along with quick with a IS minute for coffee and refreshments Local talent local well as Rob and Alex Sinclair with their folk singing entertainment and T Mc- Cutchcon singing his Scottish songs accompanied by Mrs William Early were only some of the numbers which delighted the audience The Rockwood Philharmonic Society comprised of David Brown at the piano Blair Sinclair bass clarinet both of and from James Gordon on the trumpet and Peter Boarder with the bassoon Comical and clever the lads produced musical humor which everyone enjoyed and loudly applauded Songs by Emily Chlllngorlan a Guelph Centennial High School student were also well received and the audience was enchanted with Prabha interpretation of songs from her native India Dances by the University of Guelph Philippine Islanders conveyed the charm and graceful femininity of the Island girls and alter listening to the folk singing of the mixed group of boys and girls the Rock audience was again intrigued and applauded warmly Express thanks At the completion of the entertainment was an original built for the Harris family but also made guitar selection act piny Democracy In purchased in approximately I860 Action which received special by the Presbyterian Church to ovation The satire depicted the accommodate Rev John situation of an ultra modern St radian and his family The model post office being wished on house has been more recently a tittle unknown village called occupied by the families of situated supposedly Hilton Dick Strong and is now somewhere in the some province owned by the Robert Murray was praised for his work as prop as the Capital City At the plays man and Ian Gordon who also finale thespians John Clark and After her husbands death in wroked In the background Joy Monty Root as Ministers of all 1918 Mrs stayed on in Lord and Jackie were In the Public Works and General of with her children for charge of refreshments and the all the Post Offices presented approximately five years until Swamp Witch a high school their ultra special modern model they had completed their public student group composed of a continuation school Richard and Eugene Szponarskl flic curtains produced a genuine education after which they John Clark and Al wooden outdoor shanty in which moved on to Toronto entertained the younger fry for a Postmaster George Day was In latter years Mrs kept one hour rock concert after the seated reading a copy of one of house for her son Murray in show the Wellington County Board of Toronto but for some time Included In the evenings Education school books because of ailing health had MANURE COMPOST WEED FREE STEAM STERILIZED GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDED FOR Shrubs Gardens Lawns 35 BUSHEL 3 BUSHELS 10 BUSHELS A LOAD 5 YDS PI DELIVER McNAIR MUSHROOM FARM LTD MILES S OF ACTON guests at Centro De a San Miguel riding academy where students received specialized training In cross country and advanced riding from an exMexican Cavalry Officer who gave terrific Instruction The foursome Alex and Betty MacKenzle from Penctang and the Elliss then proceeded to Taxco miles of Mexico City where there is an elevation of 9000 ft above sea level The home of the silver mines was also an exicitng place to visit where stores resembled continual duplications of stores with all their ware After four days the travellers left for their Mexico City stay- over before returning to Rock wood A marvellous trip and Ray and Babs are home now safe but sound as if they would still like to be enjoying the delights of Mexican hospitably Isnt it great No longer will one member of the Lions Club have a blank beside his name on the list husbands and wives The popular Freddie Nightingale will soon have his own when he up to Betty Lou of next Saturday April It was a bomber stag held for the young bachelor last Friday night at the Town Hall when approximately 100 friends and relatives gathered for a night of cards and fun to celebrate and guests came from Brampton Kitchener Guelph Toronto Eden Mills and with an extra large count in the collection purse Brotherinlaw Jack Gnffenham of Main Street organized the party and after their marriage Freddie and BettyLou will live on Mackenzie Street in their own home Welcome to Rockwood Betty- we know you and Fred will be happy here COMICAL AND CLEVER the Gordon who plays the trumpet anu provides Philharmonic Society lived up to its vocals for the group The society which has reputation last Friday night capturing the been playing together for four years audience at the Centennial School auditorium entertained with original song hits but to view the variety show Spring Seeds announced that they will soon have to split as Pictured arc David Brown Blair Peter Boarder now in Grade will be Sinclair who plays the bass clarinet 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