Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), November 22, 1972, p. 17

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Four seek three Rocktcood trustee seats Gary gbad and dm Gary the Bennett Public School In Acton Commatlag every day be Us residence and la to get taTOhred in Tillage Ha has had One candidate locking a and prior to career was and has chosen Rockwood aa be working with Municipal place for htm and his wife Donna Recreation In Stratford Ontario Kingsbury who was bora and andbwanopdatedtawwledgeof railed nan He hopes to sat bis recreation grow op in a nlty where people an be a good Gary feels jcelngroup on the Trustee Board ha past president veritable newcomer who baa me that one must know the needs the people In my estimation we can never know what others want until we sound them out says the ambitious teacher who said that nobody had ever asked him what be would like to see in the village or gave him the oppor tunity of telling them what be dtdntwanfltseemstor ford Teachers College as well as the Universities of and Waterloo Lutheran A teacher for 11 years be has spent two years at the Etoblcoke Public School in Toronto and has since been on the staff of the school In Acton Controlled growth He has strong attitudes about where should stand In the district and Is concerned that village- problems are allowed to discuss them secondary to the township The man who has worked on a council He anticipates the committee devised to review of sewer and water Halton Countys Educational installations but advocates con- costs has been schooled to think trolled growth rather than see long He has attended be Strat- change in the village life style He sees no reason for drastic change Followed up from regional government as long aa the village has strong Disregard bylaws representation which can assert Although Mr Is not itself I am not a fence sitter well acquainted with residents in said the teacher administrator the community he hopes to meet And If I must stand up and be supporters at the All Candidates counted on issues I will do so Night to be held on Wednesday November 29 at the Rockwood Gary feels that not enough Centennial School An Important importance was put on Inter- viewing the Grand River Conservation The Acton Free Press Wednesday November New tastes for Curls The seventh and final meeting thought they were of the Carrot Curb was held terrible but the leader enjoyed November 15 They discussed them lesser known vegetables such as issue as far as he Is concerned Is the reckless disregard of village eggplant kale kohlrabi and salsify They tasted quick- dried beans and choice and fancy green beans The girls couldnt really tell any difference Also on the menu were canned cabbage rolls donated by a mother most CONCERNED PROVE ITI VOTE DEC WP Wright authority Tor sub- and township bylaws He Is support In the Issue of adamant that all dvtc rulings sewers and water costs This never have to become avenue has never been invest- personal Issues but rather rules gated to my knowledge he said to be adhered to and properly and I would like to see It enforced The race on and one other emendate contesting for a place on three man trustee board Is Ralph Kelly writer who with his wife and three children moved into the village to April Ejected to an executive post In the Rockwood and Area Rate payers Association two weeks before actually taking residence In Rockwood Ralph Kelly believes In community involve ment Already be has affiliated himself with the minor Softball league last year working with the Bantams and during the past Ralph Kelly season was the coach of the The only way to enjoy nanlty living said the outgoing Mr Kelly Is to dig in and like what youre doing Already Ralphs two sou Ricky and Hark 10 with their 12-year- old sister are players and fans white mother Edith is also an avid supporter who fa great with kids often playing hostess to aftergame food sessions for the hungry teamsters Mr Kelly in looking at a possible position on the trustee board feels that the trustees should be given more power to control their own destiny He feels that the village could and should function as a separate entity and need not be tied to the township strings Safe place I would like to see Bob Leslie is listed as a merchant on his nomination business man who has said regarding the Issue of water and sewer installation Just because a man enquires about an auto mobile doesnt mean hes going to buy a Cadillac On the board of trustees when the first enquiry was made as to costs for a vehicle supplying water to the village Bob Lethe looks at the latest picture and says I think this water and sewer installation to critical to this community and If It does go through Die coata now stand it could be a death knell as simply cannot afford It Re agrees that there are wells In the village not producing clear water but feels that there are methods which could be devised to repair them or if not feasible other systems which have not yet been considered Waterworks If Bob Lulls gets elected into the Board in December be will make the same suggestions which be made last Bob Leslie January namely that a winter works project be Initiated to test study and prepare an accurate picture of where the problem wells arc and Investigate a cure instead of applying an overall blanket cure as suggested by the OWRC at exorbitantly high costs A Rockwood district man all remain much the same without loss of its present character be said and finds it great that the village Is such a safe place to raise kids In and enjoys the rapport and tremendous friend liness between neighbor and neighbor I cant say that the village shouldnt grow said Ralph Kelly but on a controlled growth basis and with so many lots available within its own limits I cant see any Immediate cause for concern Regarding the installation of water and sewer facilities Mr Kelly feels that the OWRC have not demonstrated severity his life born near Eden Mills Bob Is in tune with village lndigenousness He is strongly opposed to Regional Government but feels that they have come into being because community boards have abdicated their own respon sibilities and unless small village and township assert themselves rural towns will gradually disappear into larger units Could be absorbed He la adamant that the township council should take a closer look at what Regional The only Incumbent village trustee is a previous York Comly man who baa lived In Rockwood for the past 1M years Bart Smith has served five yean on the trustee board and can see the next term a potential time- consuming period In discussing the issue of water and sewer installation he admits that previous to his getting on the board in only the cost of water bad been enquired about After the announcement from the Honorable Mr Kerr however In IMP the trustees were informed that they could also Include sewers in the packaged deal with a SO per cent government assistance and the Board then considered this as a feasible opportunity Against increase Mr Smith is concerned that there are some citizens who cannot afford the projected costs but said that a letter had been Bert Smith sent recently by the trustees to the township council for Hazel Mack returns to open restaurant A freelance writer local historian and bird fancier baa found her way back to and last Tuesday hung her shingle advising patrons that the Spinning Stone coffee shop Is now In operation Haul Mack wall known the district the coproprietor along with her husband of the famous Mack Bird Sanctuary near Eden Mills If she is Home again Her restaurant venture is not a new one for ber at one time she operated the Red Door Tea Room In the store prese called Pearls Variety in Rook- Many mothers remember well dropping In for a cup of coffee and delicious homemade pastries before leaving off their children for the amiable Mrs Mack to manage temporarily while they completed their rounds of village bopping resetter Those who knew her well are pleased to have her back hi the community well remembering also her local news coverage ta which she managed to keep newspaper customers well informed At one time few happenings occurred in the wood vicinity that slipped by Hani Macks scanning eye ana when she left to take up residence In the town of Fergus she was pothole on his own property which be later sold to the Grand River Conservation Authority which is today the famous Conservation Park Edgar could spin that stone Just by a twist of his wrist says the Spinning Stone hostess who owns other mementos of Rock- woods early history somehow relating ber reappearance with the then and of the district Mrs Mack purchased the building on Highway which was at one time the Barlow Restaurant and with snacks light meals and hot coffee hopes to see bnuoeea grow Not too fast at Brat says the energetic Hats Mack whose greatest delight is getting to visit again with her many old friends She enjoys and whipping up borne made pastries and already villagers are accepting the convenience of a closeby dining establishment where meals are a pleasure and once she gets into the swing of things Mrs Mack Intends to extend her menu to more Intricate dinner requirements HAZEL MACK smiles happily as she spins the stone for interested customers The black granite ornament is an actual stone responsible for molding one of Rockwoods own historical potholes geologically created in the ice ages It was given to Mrs Mack by the late Edgar Harris who had removed it from one of the potholes on his property now owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority Mrs Mack has named her new restaurant The Spinning Stone after the stone wWchbyatwistafafingervviUspmmcJrdesoothefloor Photo by Lorraine greatly Besides Besides her newspaper corresponding Mrs Mack managed to wrap up several books One based on the history of Eden Mills is used today for reference material In the local public schools Two of the writers other books were ones dealing with Wellington County highlights and another was written on the Number One Public School once situated on the tod Una Eden Having given op her newspaper career after the death of bar husband tat Fergus Mrs Mack la now launching her new with great an emporium Spinning atone end battle the Brent door of her restaurant the historical ornament aits on the floor a of tbe ancient days when pot holts were ban formed The particular stone which Mrs Mack to her by the late Edgar Harris who bad removed It from a Eramosa Township THANK YOU for the privilege of serving on your council luring the past years I am most grateful for your approrai of my past attempts to you well I am wiling to serve you again but again Your Vote is Needed To ensure continuing effort toward an improved community- ADSETT Wm H Your Support said Eramosa la already in a form of regional government and asks the question of villagers Is it working He can see better road main tenance advanced facilities made available and greater co ordination of services to rural communities as beneficial possibilities from regional government but that until It gets working efficiently such benefits wilt be slow in coming He does not want to see any heavy Industry in the village and Is anxious to become a trustee from the standpoint of working for the community if you hope to enjoy living In it of need to his satisfaction nor Indicated that any steps have been taken to solve what problems are here If It Is such a problem said Mr Kelly it cant be too great a one or the County Health authorities would have stepped in sooner No region yet Looking at regional govern ment the newspaper man feels that for Wellington County we wont see it for another four years He can see both the good and bad points of regional government and referring to the Township Board he Sprnnrenresmlssnd feels The basic factors now to be that without strong knowledge- considered said the knowledge able representation able hardware merchant are and other communities be the Issues of water could well be absorbed by and sewer installation and regional government before controlled growth He hopes another election all issues will be exposed at Bob Leslie Is not November Candidates Night hi favor of sprawl but would like meeting where every in to see Rockwood kept as a the township should question the dormitorytype community potential threat of regional retaining Itsown personality with government sewer and water Industry brought In installation in the village of We have enough room to grow and to what extent within our basic boundaries as will affect all township long as we stay as laid out in residents Village surveys he said Electors Village of Rockwood VOTE VILLAGE TRUSTEE THE MAN WHO WORKS FOR PEOP1E PEOPLE ARE IMPORTANT forwarding to the Minister of Environment making the motion that the Trustees would not favor any more Increase over the maximum of per cent of the original costs He hopes to see only light Industry come Into the village with steady normal growth gradually filling within the village limits He feela that the trustees should insist on more control and have more authority In the planning and development Within the village in cooperation with the township council A man who cares about village kids Bert Smith would like to see a club organized to keep them interested ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP REELECT KEN FAIR FOR COUNCILLOR He Stands for Planned Orderly Development SUPERMARKET MILL ST 8530650 MEAT DEPARTMENT SPECIALS Grade A Fresh CHICKENS Large Sizes 3 lbs up CHICKEN 49 Schneiders cooked Picnic Slices Schneiders 10oz SKINLESS WIENERS 49 Town Club Mb Sliced Side BACON 89 Roll Pkg TOILET TISSUE 59 Van Camp Tins BEANS PORK Monte 48 Tins If IN A PineappleGrapefruit 3- Save CATSUP Bottle 39 Tins TOMATO SOUP PRICES EFFECTIVE NOV FRESH PRODUCE DAILY White Granulated SUGAR Bag 69 Nescafe Jar- INSTANT COFFEE 19oz tins PINEAPPLE 5 Sunshine 2 lb Bag KERNEL CORN 49 Somerdale Bag FRENCH FRIES California Oranges 49 Produce of USA Size No 1 Bag CARROTS 29 No 3 lb Bag Cooking Onions 39 Christies Loaf RAISIN BREAD 3 Dares lb Bag Save COOKIES ALL VARIETIES 49 am

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