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The Acton Free Prow Wednesday September Minor League fun day at park dotted the horizon of the Ball Park It was the Bob Shaw and Harry Barber big Minor League Fun Day which I- culminated the year Dot Polo IS and under saw brother Tom pinch This year has been a good hitting as coach for the team one said George Smith chair- which almost matched the man of the and until the last minutes of Minor Softball League the game when Frank a We had registrations for this boys score moved up two notches year a ball and because of when Mike Stewart came in with limited diamond space we had to a homer bringing the score to open up the Four Corners school It was 20 decision as the and diamond The enthusiastic under girls directed by Peg Ellis organizer who really cares about and Ben Salmon lost out to the kids reported that the players Junior boys handled by Jack were great but he felt that lack of Mike Kelly and Mike parental Interest continues to Martin hang heavy True Sunday games showed true enthusiasm however with two sets of bleachers seating crowing yelling and applauding parents all anxious to see their own special Johnnies or Marys knock a home run Cenotaph corner abused ask church fence moved Games starting games finishing off everybody had something to watch The atoms were outplayed by the victorious squirts with a final score and the Atom kids grinned at manager Alec Lush and the squirts had had Ray Miller and Frank Alisop as their coaching managers Midget victory It was a stimulating tangle for switching pitchers and catchers and Nell Bestward MOTHERS FATHERS and baby brothers Minor Softball games for the district of Rock wnere necessity warranted Bantanis as they played against crowded at the bleechers to see their favorite PhotobyLorrauie final a midget victory with a to 1 final score As finally for the days ac- tivltles it was Coaches versus I fathers in an amazing display of parental abilities versus coaches who work for kids French fries and hot dogs were consumed with fervour by the pintsized athletes and friends of I the Eramosa I Committee end the Rockwood Eramosa Minor Softball I congratulated them for I getting behind the league as date great rounds of activity But President George Smith of the it stands there well located ANNE GARNER the star A passed along local centrally In the middle of the nt atria it laurels to the parents who had village most of the time tin time and effort and the occupied with few things under team was the Queen of coaches whose diligence and happening except second Minor Tjtnffima it Genuine concern over village young people prompted surprise decision at a meeting the St John s Anglican Advisory Board last Thursday evening and 13 boys and girls were Invited In to the meeting to share a nice In a matter concerning than and the Rockwood Cenotaph Acting on complaints from village residents particularly those In the direct vicinity of the wartime veterans memorial Don Hilts chairman of the Rockwood meeting of the village the Re- SteSedtaCtelS in Advisory creation committee toe Lions 5 creation committee the Lions Club the Ratepayers Assoda tion and other Interested organ izations to discuss the necessity of arranging facilities and possibly a program for area teen agers Other The St John Board aim con attending from the ages of to IS Fund raising schemes also discussed were the Friday Meter Monday Carlo for all men In the community and the Wednesday November a bingo open to everyone The chairman of the board warn Milts cnairman me anemia a church Board of Trustees met with the il9 Advisory Board to request that of Sundav School lha treasurer the picket fence on the church bowling green property facing the Main Street be moved back Hews and views It is not an example of tcctural splendour but it is a well constructed building ample and functional enough to a ceo mm s Minor League operation had contributed to the Thursday Senior Citizens Fund Day Lorraine Photo by success of the round of time softball activity Name officers group committee Monday nights first general meeting of the group committee parents for the Girl Guides Brownies Cubs and Scouts was a tremendous success and of were on hand to talk to the assemblage as well as Install new officers Chairman Leslie Ferguson convened the meeting and Intro duced Mrs of District Commissioner for Spirit Valley Girl Guides and Brownies of the South Wellington District Mrs Ferguson also Introduced Doug Webster chairman for meetings and two days a week youngsters arrive there for nursery school It rather like the living room in an unhappy home Ail tidied and polished but nobody allowed in With us it the Rock wood Town Hall and why It useac isn t more adapted to community needs nobody seems to know More feasible After the business Doug Briefly on the New Right now the Village Is sent into about miration the the boys The monthly paper is an Informative feaBib time one which lists aU the Cub and the potential con Scout happenings in Wellington ta and Counties as as containing general information size of Many other for the area communities less Its population Doug also referred to the new have made provision for younger Program which Is being Introduced in three areas of for kinds of for precubbers and if wo successfully accepted will renlals and whose become a part of the Boy Scouts i Inhn Church Lorraine milkshakes which the young droppers in would pay for Each place was adaptable with chesterfields reading lamps radios and a variety of games equipment such as ping pong card tables hockey and good books all available to be used Questionable word Dropin centre has become a questionable word these days so why not call it something else The kids will tell us they want to be in charge but it time got together with them not to be intimidated but show them that if everyone works together con structively great things can happen and even aged adults over t the ogres they make them out to be Arranging such a centre can t be dependent on any one organization Nor can it be one put off until the Lion Club Dream Arena becomes reality Is of the essence and today problem is a present one and to day teenagers need something to do right now If every group contributes financially it could be that a trained specialist could work in with the kids a young adult who recognizes their problems and is prepared to assist Funds for such a venture could be derived from Recreation and Township grants and general contributions from the various groups working cooperatively together with the kids themselves also assisting in fund raising schemes Form committee The answer to the whole matter will only be accomplished how ever it the committee is formed It should be initiated by the Township Council or by the Village Trustees This Is their community and they are respon for the needs of its citizens If it could be worked out and may lead the way to showing other communities bow to solve the problem which Is not exclusively indigenous to our own community but rathe rather a world wide reflection of the restless Insecurity of a very young peer group in today society Seek approval An Ontario Municipal Board hearing to hear the application of Sand and Gravel for an operating license under the Pits and Quarries Act has been scheduled for the township council chambers Tuesday September at a m from the Cenotaph and alleviate wear and tear on the sacred corner area of Guelph and Main Streets Complaints received Residents had complained that the Cenotaph was being dese crated with debris scuffing and general abuse inflicted on what is In other communities sacred grounds Chairman Hilts said that the trustees would draw up an agree ment for of the church property and the village would be responsible for maintenance of the fence and lawn skirting the sidewalk After discussion the Board decided to invite the teenagers using the cenotaph grounds to come Into the meeting and give their points of view Generally they agreed that the lights on that particular comer plus the eating establishment on the opposite side of the street lently located benches were inviting reasons for using the premises plus the fact that there were no other meeting facilities in the village to include central location Send letter After the 13 boys and girls two of whom were from Acton left the Parish Hall the St John Advisory Board chairman thanked Mr Hilts for attending and said that a letter would be sent to the trustees informing them of the boards decision The members present then dis cussed the matter but decided ihat as it was a vestry decision it would have to be held in but secretary Len Hockey was Instructed to draw up a letter for the Rockwood Trustee Board stating that the matter was a con gregational decision The Board further recommended in the pro posed letter that the trustees consider contacting other groups the community with the Wellington DUtrMScoutiii and program throughout E was thai over the entire province to Mr Webster ta conducted A and pro- ff v the election tor executive gram Has conducted lth Mrs W of Nor state available lor that session J- W flection tSSiT SpS ntvTSverSnSMe SagmeetK consideration ahE new ust years Leslie that thp rwi future gen Ferguson drew top votes and meetoR The letter will request retained her position as group representatives of all committee chairman Gall township and village organize l SeTiS tlons to discuss what man secretary for the year is MHltK arrangement can be made for Audrey Hudson treasurers to any people and it is their is held by Irene could be and for publicity with plans to First meeting up Wl0l citizens In put the group really in the public scouts were conjunction with the kids them eye is Joy Law reminded that their first meeting construction could be Tnu result rather than destruction September at until at the Rockwood Centennial School Veterans can remember stage for all boyB from to 13 and if door canteens were mainly Interest can be generated for the housed converted to friendly drop 14 to 16 year boys a Venture Club in centres with warmhearted could be formed The word is to housemothers somewhere In the coll Group Committee Chairman kitchen preparing cinnamon Leslie Ferguson at toast and coffee cold drinks or Plans were hashed over for a children a Christmas party and also a uniform exchange plan were discussed During the program Audrey Billon was presented with a silver tray by Leslie Ferguson on behalf of the Committee for her years of vice working with the group Leaders for the various groups are for the Brownies Captain Leona Kingsbury Tawny Owl Leslie Ferguson and as Snowy Owl New troop With a new Guide forming in the village there will be Bette at the helm as Captain assisted by lieutenants Lewis and Sue Meadows Cubs will have Vic and Mavis Johnson and Charlie Barnes as leaders assisted by Claire Mc- behind the Scouts as their avid and capable leader Dave Hartman with Vin Johnston as his assistant Warden Jim practices On Sept IS at the taterntfenal Match at SenrtBgvfDe Bear Stratford a Warden will wardens i of the counties Hes planning practice this Friday morning ana Mitten are Sum as hell be hi far the big the SEETHE COMPLETE DATSUN LINE at MILTON FAIR FREE LICKT FREE FOR TIE CIILI1FR North End B P tun Salts Unit Steeles Ave Milton wetsosvsr pm- f UNUSUAL TOYOTAS OP HARK TOYOTA WEST GEORGETOWN SALES 1344 pa Rockwood Creative Arts Program REGISTRATION DATE Tuesday October 3rd ROCKWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL Classes begin October 10th 10 Week Sessions 1500 Per Person Courses In Chinese Brush Painting Yoga Photography Needlecraft Upholstery All courses provisional depending on adequate facilities and enrolment mm n WEEK LONG SPECIALS Alka Seltzer Sugg LIU 53 Anacin Tablets 95 Arrid Extra dry rant fill Sugg lit Baby Powder Johnson Sugg IT ST 93 Bufferin Tablets 88 Mouth Wash Paramette Syrup Hair Spray Tooth Paste Pepudent Family Slie He 77 SPECIAL Shampoo ISV Creme Rinse 87 Kotex 48s Shampoo 99 Aqua Velva Ictjblu Alter 66 Agarol Contac C Capiulsi Sugg 97 ACTON PHARMACY and DRUG MART