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The Acton Free Wednesday June No crosswalk on No 7 allowed A letter received this week from the Regional Traffic Super intendent S Hunter for the Minister of Transportation and Communications in London conveyed to the Rockwood Board of Trustees that their request for special crosswalk markings indicating that the roadway on No highway extending from the Cenotaph across to the opposite sidewalk will not be sanctioned The communication was In answer to a third request made by the Board on behalf of citizens who were alarmed that without proper crosswalk lighting and markings pedestrians could be struck down In traffic Mr Hunter said that No Is not a villageowned roadway but a highway owned by the Department of Transportation and Communications In this case read the letter There Is no legislation a valla Lie to allow a pedestrian crossover on road ways under our Jurisdiction In view of this we must advise you that no additional devices will be installed in this area The Department Indicated that the present crosswalk which already has existing crosswalk markings plus a school crossing sign should function quite satisfactorily with reliable crossing guards Award winners JACK OF 5 Rockwood was the valedictorian at Monday nights Centennial School graduation banquet chosen for his all- round scholastic abilities he commended teachers and parents for their assistance in making his school life memorable and worth while Jack Is years old and the son of Mr and Mrs K Druif of 5 Photo by Lorraine Comins and Goirrs CHOPPED DOWN to size now this heavy tree branch was blown down in Thursdays wind and ruin storm A victim of the now defunct Agnes the branch weighted by water finally cracked and came booming down on High way just below Harris Street necessitating W hours of traffic rerouting between Frederick and Carroll Streets in the Village Alerted by the Hydro Office workmen from the Department of Transport and Comm unications in Erin arrived on the scene and chopped up the roadblocking branch Photo by Lorraine L Hockey replaces late Charles OBrien Missed a bright light at the corner of Alma and Church Streets lately the comer of the Herb Saunders abode Weil the brightness youre missing Is Marie Ellen who left May for Jasper Alberta and with her Guelph friend Mary is working there not to return until mid August Reports are that shes having a wonderful tunc enjoys the people and the country there but the weather in Alberta matches our own cold and rainy Miss you in your homo grounds Mary Ellen and your friends look forward to your return Happy workholiday to you too Recently appointed by the Roe Canada Ltd and after plant trustees Hockey closure operated his own of Main Street will take up his business as broiler grower for duties beginning July 1st In his nine years More recently Mr capacity as manager and Hockey was employed at secretary treasurer of Hydro secretary to the Board of Trustees and secretary to the Cemetery Board Selected after interview from nine applications Mr Hockey will be bringing to the Hydro Office at the Town Hall tremendous qualifications and accounting experience Emigrated here An exGunner Officer In the Royal Air Force Mr Hockey transferred to the Accountant Branch and was later promoted to Squadron Leader Senior Accountant Officer Emigrating to Canada on expiry of service he was cost accountant at De Aircraft Supervisor Accountant at l HOCKEY Rockwood park is Experience scene Nature education hikes and guided tours of conservation areas will also be available to campers throughout the summer The tours will be run by students employed by the authority under SWEEP Students working in an Environmental Enhancement Program The summer program will also include wildlife camps at Luther Marsh Conservation Area west of and teacher- training sessions at Mills education centre near Grand River Experience an experiment in environmental education has been extended by the Grand River Conservation Authority to provide summer activities for campers in three major conservation areas The sevenweek program will include films on safety nature and conservation topics to be shown regularly on outdoor screens on Saturday nights at Gorge and Rockwood Con servation Areas and Conservation Area between Gait and Paris Happenings at Rockwood Softool University of Guelph as Office Supervisor and presently is engaged in parttime work as bookkeeper In 1969 Mr Hockey attended a four month refrqshcr course at Conestoga College with ac counting business law and mathematics as major subjects A keen member of the community and his wife Ray took up residence in the village years ago and live on Main Street near the outskirts As a property owner Mr Hockey is interested in municipal affairs and is also familiar with office routine including typing and computer application In accepting the position Mr Hockey will be replacing Charles OBrien who held the same office for a period of eight before his death last May In the ab sence of a hydro manager the position has been filled In the interim by his wife Ruth Find body in farm house Cause of death has not been determined according to police reports on the finding body at an 3 farmhouse Friday morning Investigation continues on the death of David Clarence James formerly a resident of According to Corporal of the P the boys family is presently residing in Cleveland Ohio having moved there from some tune ago Twentythree year old David had returned to the City and his name has been linked as a Crown witness to a Ontario murder The P P denies that the relativity of James death to that of the trial however and samples have been sent to the Forensic Science Centre in Toronto following a late Friday autopsy Days vocal commentary on his and Graces trip to England sounds terrific Two days with Jean London and then a rented car trip from Margate on the cast coast all along the southern coast to lands End into Wales and all the while visiting beautiful old cathedrals and places of historical interest through where six years ago 100 children lost their lives In a land slide Stratford Cambe ridge wherever their whimsies took them Grace and George went covering approximately 1680 miles of thoroughly enjoyable travelling The Days icturned home last Tuesday via the 365 passenger jet the and as a souvenir for the local school kids there are pamphlets in the school library on the 747 to introduce them to the progress of modern travelling Welcome back folks your three week tour sounds marvellous and maybe villagers will be asking you for a condensed historical tour of their own via pictures so we can all share your excursion Hold it Youngsters oldsters and lnbetweensters be alerted The Cenotaph crosswalk is not what it looks to be A letter from the Department of Highways indicates that as the Main Road Is real No Highway belonging to mem the marked out area is not legal and villages trustees want to be aware and not feel unwarrantedly secure making the crossing in traffic Fine if crossing guards take the school kids across said the letter but take note that its no safe place after hours for anyone unless theyre watching Please play it safe and keep on being a Village Citizen not an accident statistic We had a very exciting week On Monday we had our big field day The school came in third On Tuesday the patrols and bus patrols went on a picnic to Riverside Park They all had a marvelous time Friday was the big day Heyday There were all sorts of games and fun The teams with the most points won ribbons This Monday night will be the grade eight graduation Then on Tuesday the grades six to eight are going on a stream survey Here we will have a complete survey of a stream near by FREDA HOFFMAN virtu J St GoroViSq Telephone A CASCADE WATCH NEATER AT ACTON HYDRO STREET Signs In the village say that two rock groups Moync and Swamp Witch will be invading the town hall Organizers hope for a large crowd 13yearold son of Mr and Mrs Chadder of 2 won the coveted Leslie Family Award for academic proficiency Monday at the Cen tennial public school graduation night Paul has been an outstanding student all during his school years but the award was presented for his grade performance with top marks Photo by Lorraine Last chance swim lessons Isnt it great Eden House was a humming establishment last Sunday night when 20 members of the Junior Choir of St James the Apostle of sang for the residents It was marvellous said the nurses and afterwards the children visited and made friends with their audience The choir under the direction of Robert assisted by Dr Gerald Manning also combined with the residents to sing hymns which everyone enjoyed This was the first of a series of special visits which Rev Ed of the new official Chaplain for Eden House will be organizing for regular Sunday entertainment and assisting in prayers during the service was Don Mullan managing editor of the newspaper Remember the invitation folks At Ellen its Open House anytime but Sunday evenings are fast catching on as Christian gatherings enjoyable for everyone Guess who else had visitors aplenty this past weekend Mr and Mrs Trousdaleof Harris Street entertained Mr and Mrs Willard of Ottawa on Saturday along with Mr and Mrs Vic of Sunday was visit from Mr and Mrs Arthur Faulkner of Acton Tuesday brought Mr and Mrs Edward Daniels of Buffalo Oh this summer weather it brings all sorts of delightful surprises by Heather Howartb This Is a reminder that Saturday July Is the last day to for swimming lessons at Park Three dollars paid at the gatehouse will provide a child with four weeks of fun accompanied with water skills and an awareness of how to help his buddy or himself if ever in trouble In an area like Rock wood such training can only be beneficial Classes range from to Intermediate Saving and room Is still available in all Rigorous training The lifeguards have returned from Kelso Dam Milton after attending a rigorous training program All are physically and mentally prepared to handle the crowds and any situation that might arise from 1000 a daily Unfortunately due to the cold weather conditions only the mallards seem to be taking ad vantage of the supervision Enforce rules Many people have the misconception that the lifeguard is on the waterfront only to save a arson if drowning Actually the Is to prevent the person from drowning in the first place by the enforcement of rules These rules may seem terribly confining and appreciative of water fun but all have a safety reason behind them If you do not understand the reasoning of any rule feel free to inquire to the beach supervisor ARTHUR A JOHNSON OPTOMETRIST 54 Mill St EActon 8532520 Wednesday Saturday WEEDS TOWNSHIP OF ERAM0SA Under the provisions of the Weed Control Act Province of Ontario public notice is hereby given to all owners and occupants of lands within the Township of Eramosa that are required to destroy noxious weeds growing on their lands by the 15th day and throughout year If such Weeds are not destroyed when legal notice has been served charges will be laid Please note that dandelion is not considered to be a noxious weed under the terms of the Weed Control Act George Martin Weed Inspector Township of Eramosa ESSOR from LESSOR BUICK RIVIERA GS loaded 34000 original miles lie 828134 19E9 GMC Ton Pickup cylinder standard transmission lie 1971 IMPERIAL Baron loaded Lie N8661 1970 DATSUN Pickup truck 36700 original miles Lie 25355B 1969 P0NTIAC LAURENTIAN 4 door sedan fully equipped Lie N4275 1971 FIRENZA SL demonstrator Just look at the price Lie N10253 1969 VIVA 4 dr Sedan 4 std transmission lie N7171 1971 FIREBIRD fully equipped 19600 miles Lie N7271 1969 I T speed transmission V8 Lie 39257V 1968 CHEVROLET Station Wagon as is Lie 96282X 1965 CADILLAC Convertible Lie N7083 INTERNATIONAL ton Pickup 4 speed heavy duty Lie B57148 CHRYSLER Windsor door hardtop Loaded realty clean Lie 1960 BUICK 2 door hardtop As is Lie N8736 STUDEBAKER As is Lie 910729 1968 MERCURY Montego MX St loaded low mileage Lie X38445 1969 CORVETTE Convertible Lie L94298 1969 CHEVELLE SS 2 door hardtop four speed Lie 781455 FORD Custom 2 door hardtop Lie N75917 1967 CHEVROLET Bel Air 4 door Lie 712519 1975 1877 1975 995 3275 2175 1375 775 2750 125 1975 1975 1376 1969 0LDSM0BILE 4 door hardtop 36000 original miles Immaculate condition lie Jala Ml Main St Milton Ont