Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), September 6, 1972, p. 14

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The Acton Wodnotdny September 474 students on school roll Changes to the Rockwood Centennial School enrollment have been minimal according to Principal Grant McRae who reports that students will be on tab this year which la only two less than last year a count A change In staff brings In Miss Heather Full am of as the new highly qualified Physical education and Remedial teacher and In the Grade two area of teaching Miss Gall who chose summer months In which to change her nam lsnow Mrs Tremaln For easier access to gym and changing facilities and also as an approach to fusing the kinder garten children more easily Into routine the Room classroom at Centennial Is the new kindergarten headquarters replacing the No building which is presently housing two classes composed of grades and students Comins and Goirrs It a and wJcome summer The entire family home to all the congregated for their family holidays and it was sunshine if the population sign on the watcrakllng and outdoor living village outskirts has been flue- for the local family who tuatuig natural environment at any time Germans visit park splendid season cited here that Gregg Strong and Rob arc back on the village toll temporarily anyway and It fun to know that they remember their homestead town after their months of visiting in Australia and touring through Approximately two and a half weeks ago when they arrived home and there has been a constant entourage of visits to the two households with friend catching up on their experiences Welcome home kids from those who dropped In Ho ho We have an exchange of residents from Acton now living in the village and it a red carpet welcome to the Chris Duiker family new owners of the Stan Harris home on Balaclava Street Glad you re with us folks and hope II feel at home In your new community It birthday greetings to of youngest ladies Heather Anne the daughter of Carolyn and Bill reached the ripe old btrthda of months last with June her premier appearance Happy Heather Anne and belated congratulations to her proud parents The Sunshine over Slxt Club Is letting and raring to go Word is that the club will resume or its fall gathering in the Rock wood Town Hall on date of September Watch it though A change in the hour sets the meeting with a luncheon at 1 sharp and members are asked to bring salad or pie and other games will allow the eating session and all club members and potential members will be welcomed Welcome home to Chris Gill and John Clark Jr who had a four week vacation to the most point of Vancouver bland A great trip a terrific and a marvellous way to start off the new school sessions Channel on the Severn was the August summer tune habitat of Betty Iau Clark with Paul and Beth this of Main Street had a serious this summer but is back on the road to recovery friends arc pleased you are well again Mrs Bailey and send their best wishes You 11 never believe it but the Monty Root family made It back from their Oxtongue Lake retreat its tough getting used to what with telephones and tele vision and all that but it a great to be back and you can half way believe that Fishy you say Well it the truth this time that Sandy Root of Guclph Street received a prize as the winner for the flsherwoman who caught the largest small mouth bass In the northern region A letter from VanDuurcn the Editor of the Vacation Guide as published by the Forester con the 15yearold girl for her Mb 4 ounce Oxtongue Lake triumph and sent her winnings under separate cover It was in again out again for Karen Nightingale when she was rushed to the Genera for an emergency appendectomy It was a five day stay for the Alma Street patient and her friends are glad that she ha3 recuperated satisfactorily after her August sojourn Sherwood of RR I Lisa Alma Street Diannc Clark of R 4 Laura of Street and Linda Summcrvlllc irf are Centennial School students anxious to Ret started in their grades and classes A picnic at the Rock wood Park final teed the three day Invitational visit of the a group of Germany citizens who visited for the consecutive days of August to the fhe Wednesday park program drew some cars with visitors to the area to celebrate along with such dignitaries as Guclph mayor Norm and representatives of Parliament and Provincial to whom greetings were conveyed by Mayor 1 rich Speck from the Iudwjgsburg Festive lime It was a festive occasion where camaraderie band and performances song singing games and bathing and swimming were topped off with a wiener roast and a hot chicken dinner from the spit along with a nighttime camptire and marsh mallow roast During the program the flock wood Park Supervisor Jim Muir and his assistant Harry Collins were presented with plates from the City of on behalf of the park hospitality Hie event marked the first for the Grand River Conservation Authority bouts but it was also one of the most exciting cording to Supervisor Mulr who has been pleased at the success of the local area this summer Jim says that the crowds this year have been more consistent Four injured crash 1 a m Sept four persons were Injured when the car they were passengers In was Involved In a collision near Alliston Ross and Butler of Irene Drown of Acton and Cathy Stokes of Acton were all taken to Stevenson Memorial hospital for treatment rhc police were pursuing a vehicle being driven by Keith IjcsIIc Gould of Tottenham The Gould vehicle came Into colli with the vehicle driven by David Brown of Acton at the Intersection of 89 highway and Stmeoe ltd Damage amounted to approximately than at any other time with family ramping better regulated and controlled We have had no instances of theft or vandalism sold the enthusiastic Authority supervisor who was praised with his staff and the ability of the regulars and the temporary crew to work together coopt rotiw I During the summer many comments regarding the courtesy and Interest of the young staff members of the Pork were reported to the Grand Authority and In the same months the family tamping and visiting program increased Celebrate Members of the Authority and the local S H ickbroted their summertime work with a party last Wednesday evening when wives and friends attended an outdoor wiener roast and ball game Although most or the members of the FP stuff have riturned to their an of j days has been allowed for students whow courses do not begin until Inter In September frailer camping was a big Item lor many this year and Fred and Nightingale together with daughters Karen and Patty use that mode of travel for their two week July holidays to see northern Canada and many parts of the S A Calling all bowlers If you re an enthusiast who enjoys five pin bowling make this your big year to Join in with the Rockwood Mixed Bowling league Contact Sam at Tony at or Vivian Nightingale at 8569970 Help get this season off to its greatest start and make your phone call now as everything will move when the league is lined up NEW ADDITION to the Conservation Park has drawn favorable comment Beach visitors looking for access to the highland pothole section on the opposite shores of Harris Lake are enjoying the rustic bridge which was built recently by the park crew and has been in use for the past two weeks It is situated on the furthest end of the parkntarthefourthlme News and views LORRAINE labor day weekend sounds of cottage doors banging signified that the end of the summer had finally rami and once again we are launched Into another season of the system Reach out relax reach out again Remember Its September and the world Is yours Old Tyme Fiddlers Competition Saturday September at Committee Dav dson Win Edwin Watson RULES Each contestant to play a Wall a J and a Reel or Hornpipe Each contestant wdl be given a minute time limit PRIZE MONEY First prize and Hinton trophy Second prize 3000 Third prize J 10 Fifth Open only to County Erin and Townships NO ENTRY FEE close September at I early Mrs Take a deep breath exhale in again deeply and enjoy the tang of one of the year most marvellous its September is the one month of the that has all the of a new year without some of its headaches It like a new beginning with the clean invigorating smell of fresh cooler autumn air stirring latent ambitions or the desire to pick up the threads of the old Think tan It s a tune of rejuvenation one for mind and body programming A time to build create and plan ahead making new resolutions or accomplishments and getting one with our own thing For the kids it spanking new jeans and polished faces to match the freshly painted classrooms and bright new teachers For the mothers Its new attitudes and is for back to normal family So stretch again touch your think tall and get the lazy months of year SEPT AT ACTON FRIDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 15 Variety Concert and Miss Acton Fall Fair Competition Parade and Concert ACTON CITIZENS BAND 730 to 8 pm WELCOME BY PRESIDENT Cheevers versatile entertainer and Master of Ceremonies PRESENTS a variety concert featuring outstanding professional talent JACQUES SMIDT Juggler and plate spinner FRANK PALMER Coloured Baritone singer HANSEN EATON DUO Violin and Accordion RON LEONARD Comedy magician featured on fhe Uncle Bobby Show GORDON Comedy ART SNIDER Accompaniment on Organ and Drums Crowning of Miss Acton Fair by Miss Bruce Miss Acton Fair 1971 Hall Exhibit Midway and Concessions ADMISSION Adults SI High School Students Public School SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16 pm GIGANTIC PARADE to the Fair Grounds from CNR Station FEATURING ACTON CITIZENS BAND ROYALAIRES DRUM A BAND CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS of Burlington FLOATS Commercial and fig float In It parade 111 DECORATED BICYCLES TRICYCLES and DOLL BUGGIES In wet ton HOC si All worthy will rtcatv lie Doll buggies tricycles bicycle to be and if art from Ihe Church Ham Judging of Livestock A Horse Show Junior Showmanship Classes Musical Chairs on Ponies Potato Race p Old Tyme Fiddlers Contest 30 p m Baby Show in the Arena COMMERCIAL HALL EXHIBIT KING SHOWS RIDES AND CONCESSIONS FAIR NIGHT DANCE Saturday September It THE SHAYNES DANCE BAND DANCING IN THE MIDNIGHT ADMISSION SI JO PER PERSON

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