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The Free Press Wednesday July 1972 Sleepwalker falls over cliff An amazing sleepwalking feat resulted in a foot fall over a Conservation Park cliff last Sunday when Mae a popular radio personality toppled over the embankment escaping serious injury Mr Byard Delewarc Avenue was camping with his family and it was during the night time that the accident occurred Witnesses said they heard Mr Byard call out for help but not knowing the area were afraid to investigate as they too might fall over the edge in the darkness Mr apparently assumed he had broken ribs and reportedly did not cry for help for fear of making the injuries more serious Suffering lacerations and bruises he succeeded in climbing back up the cliff but will expectedly be off the air for a few days of recuperation People who tell the truth are our best friends until they start telling us our faults POLLOCK AND CAMPBELL of H igh Q rJt M mortal E ngnving Wtr St North CHARLIE JOYCE of Michigan Ave from entertainer Vince who won the grand prize of at the the show Other winners watch Old Fiddle Championships Don Hilts Photo and here he accepts the trophy and cheque GRINNING HAPPILY Saturdays Fiddle Association president of Queen Karen of holds her and Township Councillor Bill Adsett The float bouquet of red roses as she rides in the float was one in Saturdays parade which launched flanked by John Root and Rockwood the first contest ever held by the Central trustee chairman Don Hilts as the wellknown Ontario Old Fiddlers Association funnyman Vince Photo by Lorraine sings happily beside his wife Fiddler SMILE AWHILE with JOHN SALMON Top talent attends fiddle contest It was another first for when the only chartered Fiddlers Association In Ontario held their premier contest at the Village Rockery drawing top talent from across Canada The Central Ontario Old Fiddlers Association with head- Quarters In Guelph sponsored the contest which was held on the property of Mrs Jean Meadows under the managership of Harvey Tuffln Nightime crowds ranged from hundreds to approximately viewers cm the final evening count and Fiddler bugs who had heard about the contest from as far south as Arkansas generously praised the local event as one of the best theyd ever attended Funnyman M District talent and musical groups were the highlights of the Wednesday and Thursday Jamboree nights with the Vince Mountford the gregarious for the entire show Friday s show included of the best fiddlers from Ontario and Quebec who met in the first round of elimination towards the final contests held Saturday of the best in each class competed Saturday with prize money going to the three best contestants as accorded by the front seated The chumps lop winner and overall show champion was Charlie Joyce of Michigan Avenue Snrnin Ontario was his take home 11 the best fiddler in the of was the second winner and Moorehend of Fergus former North American fiddle queen wo third Ail in all the prizes for the meet totalled and contestants who participated were delighted with the overall hospitality plus the added exhilaration of the competition Itself The IB and under competition was won by under the managership District talent and musical Six of the best in each class of under competition was won Nursery school needs money for equipment A delegate representing the Trustee meeting requesting to supplement qualified nursery schoolteacher children believes cause of the the the their far vinlnmunt In the of A delegate representing the Trustee meeting cause of the Nursery Outlining the plight of the local School was heard last Monday school Mrs Bender said that she evening when Mrs Judy Bender hod previously applied to the appeared at the July Board of Township Board requesting to supplement their costs for equipment which the enrollment fees and weekly could not cover as well as paying the of a Comins and Goins The best news of the week is that Mrs Mary Scott of Main Street has nipped down to the Western hospital last Wed nesday was operated on on Thursday home with dauthcr Hazel on Saturday and is now visiting with daughter Gladys until Friday to return to next Saturday Nice going Mrs Scott your many friends are grateful and pleased at your splendid recovery and will drop in to say hi when youve had time to recuperate If youve been missing Eddy from the village lately know that hes spending two weeks at the C A Trenton Air Station with the Air Cadets and meantime me hearties its for Sea Cadet John Dales Great training sound and as their others say All kids should get a crack at the discipline and training they receive Come one everyone It isnt often you get a chance at theatrical productions at minimum costs ana the O E kids working in Eden Mills speculate hopefully for a full house when they present an adult play entitled The Dreamy Kid by Eugene O and directed by John of Seven m is the time for next Friday free evening of tragedy and drama with coffee to be served by the hospitable ladies of Eden Mills Community Centre Right no the enthu siastic student teachers the children on course are preparing for their own play and Fridays teacher effort will be one other way for audiences to see what the O Is accomplishing and how in Eden Mills It is making a worthwhile contribution to that village and the district children Peonies and petunias were the decor of the day when Dean of Harris Street hostessed friends and neighbors on her on Harris Street MrsS Trousdale was the chief games organizer and Mr Armstrong was the leading contender In the ana clothespin competition Judy Brain of Guelph visiting granddaughter of Mrs Alice Hilts won the soda biscuit and whistle game and other games continued throughout the af ternoon until delicious lunch was served Florence and Ingle daughters of lady Dean were assisted by Judy Brain and Ingle in serving the delicious repast concocted the hostess herself It was a fun afternoon and despite the possibilities of rain everyone enjoyed the activity Nice going Mrs Dean everyone should try your outdoor party switch and it also a good way to get a sun tan Hey it riddle diddle guess who won the fiddle and Chick Milne is the proud possessor of the Club draw for the gorgeous hand made fiddle donated by Vic Smith of last Saturday night First fiddle I ever owned says the grinning clubber and in next years competitions his local friends expect to see Chick heading up the fiddle More congratulations are in order Reeve Warren Parkinson is now the proud possessor of the white 1ions Club canoe but his family are insisting on a motor for the water vehicle and a cottage for the motor no justice nohow says Warren but is keeping the canoe any way Word is that it looks as if John Meat market will be back in the village again operating on the local scene That could mean the last of the black freezer version on Mam Street with village aesthetics restored along with new appetites for special ized meats Grape vine says he 11 be in business within the week but residents curiosity speculate For long this time I- uppers at the post office saj Unit moving date will be this Saturday authorities have their tongue in cheek and say maybe It been months now since the first slated March opening but citizens will be mighty proud of the new building if the ever get inside to see what it looks like Gala opening for the federal ac complishment Depends on post mistress Cox and she not saving anything It was a Wednesday to Wed trip for Marjone Saunders who flew to Calgary with her mother and to wonder of British and also find out first hand what the Calgary stampede is all about Absolute marvellous says Iht lotll traveller who loved ever minute of her trip and flew back home List Wednesday Die sound of fire engines made villagers gasp at the prospect of fire during a wind session last Tuesday afternoon but a trip to the Millstone to sec a car fire extinguished concern as the fire brigade had everything well in great mishap Only ear tire was burned and could be replaced I owns I Council councillors Bill and Ken Fair to look Into the matter and Mr Fair had contacted Irustee Board lliairmin Don Hilts Mr Hilts foil that the village could not afford the extra expenditure and that the annual rental of 165 including costs and equipment storage was not considering that the school absorbed the hall for two mornings a week except when holidays or special hall rentals occurred in which cuse fees for the nurse school were sub tracted enrolled Mrs Bender said that there were approximately children enrolled in the prokindergarten nursery 18 of whom were from the village and three from the outside district But it is a township School she said It just so happens that the are from this year as they are children held over ind naturally given enroll ment preference over new ones applying ambitious mother of two young children believes sincerely in the importance of nursery school experience and Is anxious that this year session gels a new chance with better working equipment geared to the needs of the young child She listed smaller tables portable cupboards for easier storage more updated toys and mater ials as some of the requirements which according to Mrs Bender cannot be considered at the present nursery school receipts level Chairman Don Hilts pointed out Hat Reeve Warren Parkinson would be attending a meeting of the Wellington County School Board at which time he would ask the School Board what considerations could be expected and if grants were available for Nursery School assistance The matter was left pending further investigation and the Trustees requested Mrs Bender to attend their regular meeting in August Mrs Bender in her anxiety to cooperate said that she would look after the of the school personally if the trustees would consider absorbing the costs of the annual town hall rental with Bill Smith of and Robert Heed of Sudbury placing second and third Oldest fiddlers First place honors for the and over class were captured by John of Sturgeon Falls Ontario and of Quebec placed second followed by third place Ernie Adair of For the ladles of Kitchener was victorious with Alice Urecko of Toronto and Karen Reed of Sudbury closing in for second and third place Novelty class winners were listed as Donald Sudbury Bill Smith of and John of CHATELAINE LIGHTING York Road Guelph 8240401 Multi Bright Ideas for all your Lighting Needs EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF HOUSE FIXTURES Table Lamps Door Chimes Swag Lamps Vanity Cabinet Electric Heat Baseboard and Portable Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems Wiring Devi cm Fixture Parts etc Ventilation Hoods Fans etc 1 FREE PARKING Sat See Our Complete Line of Air Conditioners The Continental super silent leaves the operating noise outside because thats where the working parts are and the unit only takes up 10 of window space Modtl Downtown Georgetown 8772551 A JOHNSON OPTOMETRIST St Mill St EActon Wednesday Saturday Since youll find the perfect prices here youll always be glad you shopped at John Salmons Country T V Centre where your dollars Stop in this week and see John Salmon s country TV centre FAST EFFICIENT SERVICE ffiSWSSfffiHSRWSSHBHSUSaSiSBES Notice of public hearings into the transmission of power from to Pickering 1 The Province Ontario appointed under he Public Inquiries by Order in Council OC205372 dated the June 1972 to inquire into he transmission of power from to Pickering Commissioner Solandt has requested Ontario Hydro to file a written technical report pertaining this matter and to present an oral summary of the report to interested parties at a public hearing on July 1972 Any other interested parly who wishes to present a should file a copy of such a with the Secretary on or before August Such party will be given an opportunity to speak to his brief at a sub sequent public hearing Any other interested parly who wishes to make oral representations at the hearing cither personally or through a representative should indicate his intent to do so in writing to the Secretary on or before August 1972 5 Commissioner Solandt will hold further public hearings on August and and on such additional days as may be required in order that interested parties may have an opportunity ask questions of Ontario Hydro and lo present evidence The public hearings on July 31 August 21 22 and 23 will be held in the Ontario Room South 2nd floor MacDonald Block Bay Si Toronto commencing at a m To accommodate special circumstances and unique local concerns Commissioner Solandl will consider requests by interested parties to hold additional public hearings in other pans of Ontario either day or evening sessions All such requests should be filed with ihe Secretary on or before 14 August For further information please contact James Shanlora Secretary The Commission Floor Ferguson Block Queens Park Toronto