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The Acton Wednesday February 5000 raised for arena 101 in Rockmosa rally At approximately 130 entry Swidy McPhecran of R Rockwood rolled his machine towards the No 1 check point he had completed the first and was on his second round of the 100 snowmobile rally which was held last after a four week postponement period The day was cold blowy and dull but the exuberance of contestants was reflected In expressions of gaiety and grins as they sped through bushlands and fields to thefr various check points following red arrows for directions and playing for time Big figures contestants and machines with completing the 100 mile grind and the remaining making So miles or more Except for a mixup on routing due to a previous rally held the day before the went And although the of snow required minor rerouting to avoid rough ground riders managed to cover their areas and hit their check points In Jake time The first riders left the Hamilton Cedar View Camping Grounds headquarters at 8 Sunday morning and as each vehicle rolled out in timed Intervals to cover one of two tracks they headed for bush or road trails to report back on completion to head out again for the next mile trail By 30 all vehicles had been dismounted the whine of the engines were silent as Judges met together to add up the points to make their decision The total receipt of the pledges for the ride were in the neighbourhood of and as small groups of friends ana relatives gathered to watch their favorite charges roll In from their final miles they were Jubilant as the counts were recorded Final tallies showed winners of the events Ray Miller of Guclph who took the trophy for the least number of penalty points Most pledges Anne and Dave won the Family Trophy for the least penalty points The award for the eldest contestant went to George Day for the girl under IS with tho most pledges collected riding an adult Wendy Henry received great applause with MM In pledge receipts Allan of 3 Rock wood won the trophy for the boy under IS with the most pledges collected riding with an adult with his count of Special mentions goes to Katie winter who although over IB had pledges of and also ac claimed was Gary Ritchie who completed the road portion of the rally with only one penalty point Much Cooperation There had been unceasing co operation vented towards the success The families of Bob and Keith Hamilton had loaned their Camp and Recreation grounds for the operation ti John Ambulance Brigade of provided the ncfMry security In case of the alliens Sand Radio of had cooparitad providing communication requirements Lions Recreation and Snowmobile Club members all hid worked together to make the day worth while Hot coffee was taxied to check point operators ljnches were delivered to hungry husbands and a trailer was loaned a booth or checking In and out located at the Hamilton headquarters For complex Additional monies were gained when a snowmobile hat donated by the Hamilton and Doughty John Deere Sales was the winning prize for a raffle won by Arthur Benham What does the money collected represent to the Township Is it a Jumpoff point for building the new community and arena complex which is the Initial plan of the and District lions Club Combining tho amount with other fund raising activities plus the March 17 proposed light bulb lions Club members say they should soon be able to procure the property already chosen for the complex Sundays collection was a tremendous effort and Involved not only planners and riders but farmers WILSON drove the motorcycle patrol in the weekend rally Don photo and residents who opened their lots end their purses to make their contribution to a worthwhile cause Rockwood Page TROPHY WINNERS In the 100 Snowmobile Rally Henry Second row I to r Dave George Day Ray were front row to Ann Alan Swanston Wendy Miller EDDY KINGSBURY and 12 yearold son Tim checked in at No check point located on the Third Line at last Sunday Snowmobile rally drew contestants from many area clubs despite the four week postponement due to poor weather conditions Eddy was a chief organizer of the event which raised funds amounting to somewhere in the bracket and will go towards the club arena complex planned by the Rockwood and District Lions Club Photo by Lorraine SINCERE THANKS to all contestants sponsors property owners and the many others who assisted in making the Rockmosa 100 snowmobile rally the great success it was Thanks again Eramosa Recreation Committee Rockwood Snowmobile Club Rockwood District Lions Club ROCKWOOD MILL END STORE Opportunity Days for Real Savings Sale From Thursday March 1st to Saturday March Drive a Little and Save a Lot SNOWMOBILE SUITS MENS WOMENS CHIL MOST WINTER FOOTWEAR s Women Children Overshoes Snowmobile Boots Etc 20 25 OFF off all Men s Boys Flares Semi D res si PANTS ALSO Men s Brand Names SPORT SHIRTS 20 CUP THIS COUPON and bring ft It In for C NOTIONS ZIPPERS BUTTONS SEAM BINDING TRIM with the or more worth purchase of materiel PANTY HOSE Our Regular Pair so urn ltd ft ukll I Men s Boys WINTER J Goods Crimplene Blende Wools Knits Broadcloths Etc i off OFF Yard Goods by the pound In the basement Upholstery Orion Pile Bedspread Suedene s A V E Some Men DRESS COO SHOES 10OFF including dru and work booh PAINT Protective coating with silicone base AND FLOOR PAINT at 1415 I 1 mi at 420 A Group of I WOMENS All other Women no K I a Childrens Shoes U I I THOUSANDS OF ITEMS NOT LISTED AIL ON SAL AT REDUCED SAVE1 SAVES SAVES PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH Remember Prim a and a lof 12 NECCWWHITE HUSQVARNA MACHINESJ off Frio Isl A V