Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), November 15, 1972, p. 11

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Parkinson reeve election for deputy council Reeve Warren Parkinson was unopposed in his bid to stay in as reeve of Eramosa Township for another term Councillor Bill threw his name into the hat as well as for deputy reeve but later withdrew to defend his seat on council against five other contestants and the reeves chair went to Mr Parkinson by acclamation There will also be a race for the deputy reeve office with present deputy Duncan McPhedran a veteran of the ballots being challenged by newcomer Donald Gordon The three council seats are being contested by present councillors Bill Adsett and Ken Fair with Betty Lou Clark John Hewitt George Major and former deputy reeve Jim Milne supplying the opposition Councillor Dick Strong who earlier Indicated he would again run for office declined due to business reasons So Eramosa will have an election for deputy reeve council and the liquor question as well as contests In Rockwood and Eden Mills for trustee posts Comins and Goins Ninety Eighth Year No ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1972 Second Section Drenters receives grant of was among recipients of grants totalling from the Canada Council for projects to make Canada a cultural heritage better known Mr received to prepare a book on William founder of the Rock wood Academy one of Ontario s first secondary schools Mr was born in 1820 and died in Hie well known sculptor and artist recently returned from England where he continued his research into William Wetherald early life Voters ahoy Get to know your candidates and decide then whether they measure up Eden Mills and township residents seeking election will be out en masse next Wednesday November 29 at the Centennial School where the Ratepayers Association is promoting a four minute spiel from each with an opportunity for questions Get behind your electees and hear what they have tosaylltsyour community your money being spent and your right to know what fa going on plus the added pleasure of mixing it up with your own township people Everybody welcome and If finances can manage it 11 be coffee and donuts to boot Members of the Acton Legion send special applause to organizers of last Sunday a Memorial Day Service One of the most remendous In the district said Legion members who especially applaud the effort of the Churches ministerial staff Mrs Roberta and her Choral Society singers leaders and members of the Cubs Scouts Brownies and Girl Guide organizations veterans and all other officiates who assisted in making Rockwood Memorial Day Service a moving and dedicated affair Village residents also add their commendations to all who participated and they were especially proud of their youthful marchers who gave added strength and appeal to the march to the cenotaph Hataoff leaders your a great one dokseyl Don t forget the busy fingers getting the gala December Christmas bazaar buzzing It 11 be a great day with goodies galore bazaar items books for sale coffee chats and all the etceteras So make a date and the boughs will be decked with holly at the Centennial Public School auditorium with the hour set at 2 until Hey now it an open invitation from Helen to visit her Art Nook next Friday November and Saturday the 18th from the hours of lpm until 8 when Helen will show original paintings in oils and ceramics leathercraft stone jewelry and picture framing all home and hand crafted Come Continued on Page B2 FOUR YOUNG ROCKWOOD people were amongst the candidates confirmed by the Right Reverend Walter E Bishop of Niagara last Sunday at St James the Apostle Anglican Church in Go know and live were the instructive words of the Bishop as he told confirmees to Go into the world know the truth and live it The Rock wood St Johns candidates were Anne Jones Jane Audrey Hudson Pamela Dorothy Ingle and Paul Douglas After the service a reception was held in the parish hall for the Bishop and the newly confirmed as well as relations and friends Photo by and Clarke Guelph PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH SATURDAY NOV mi Wo Reserve the Right to Limit Quantities OUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE TO YOU Our policy to oiler you Low Everyday Prices PLUS Weekly Advertised Specials We guarantee that our advertised specials are priced lower than our compotition and we will back up guarantee with a Cash Refund to you lor the flerence in price upon proof that any of our advertised specials may be purchased at a lower price elsewhere in the shopping area BRIGHT S OZ BRIGHT OZ BLADE apple juice 32 jLtM J BROWN GOOD FOODS LOAF BOAST I J BREAD 19 KRAFT OZ ALL VARIETIES OZ chuck as- cake Mix 39 149 STEAKS79 POWDER DETERGENT KING SIZE We Sell Only Tenderbest Grade Red Brand Beef GOLD SEAL RED SOCKEYE CHEER ONEBOZ SALMON cottage OZ JAR AAA Instant Coffee BOTH ONLY purchase of one at Reg Pr 31 CANADA HO I ONTARIO IB LB BAG Pepsi C POTATOES OLD SOUTH a OZ ONTARIO FANCY ORAOE ORANGE APPLES JUICE 2V 39 APPLE PIE 39 ONLY STORE HOURS rMTOf MPM TUI1 IMfcTOIMPM WE D I AM TO P M AMTOVMPM SAT UNMAMTOPM FAST FREE DELIVERY OPEN SUNDAY 900 AM 600 PM Rockwood to pick three from four WITH 1973 LOOMING as one of potential problems for the Board of Trustees three new men arc seeking election to the village seats and with one incumbent also vying for reelection the date of December is shaping up to an exciting contest Running for office are Bob Leslie merchant Ralph Kelly writer Gary Bateman school teacher and Bert Smith a correctional guard with the experience of five years on the Trustee Board WARREN PARKINSON Reeve by acclamation f Now See our large selection of TULIPS HYACINTH DAFFODIL ROCKERY and AMARYLLIS BULBS Open days Week lam Til Dark Phone Always a good supply of FRESH CUT FLOWERS WE WIRE FLOWERS ANYWHERE Caroline Flower Garden Centre Acton Florist Two Miles West of Acton South Side of Highway Cloted Wednesday afternoon during winter month

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