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The Acton Free I Brief backs tennis courts Pondering the script Thomson Photo TVfeature Will Rexs tail wag film Visitors to the Conservation Area Friday night were surprised to And a Mm crew working from clock until dawn Spectators at the Fourth Line site watched the shooting of the and tunrise of of Man which has been filmed there over the past two to three weeks Members of the crew said how cooperative on lookers and nearby campers were at keeping the noise level down while the filming was in progress Shots had been ruined by the noise from passing and trains Nearby resident Audrey Hudson mentioned that she sometimes not only had to hush the children during the sequences filmed in the quarry but also found it necessary to keep Rex her German Shepherd In the a grave site the dog seemed quite anxious to remove the stones from the pile and return them to where they were ob tained was such a regular visitor to the sites Mrs Hudson said that she fully expected his tall would be featured In many scenes Other than Rex stall the leads in the film include Trudy Young and James Hurdle who was recently in the series The film crew outnumbered the actors by about to Friday with Norman Allen on camera and Dick France on sound The crew also Included Lynn the only woman technician in the Canadian film business The movie was directed by Kirk Jones the executive producer was Ron Weyman uncle of Ian of Rock wood and Wendy Thomson of Acton who were among the spectators A commitment wai made at the last meeting of Ire Recreation Committee which could conceivably put Into the realm as the only community In the district with facilities for the game of tennis Two district ladles representing approximately ardently Interested players whose names were Included In a brief presented to the said many of the players requesting the courts worn already qualified whereas others were anxious to learn the game as well see their children play The delegation composed of Molra Hill and Lorraine Hoot said they had no lanvasicd for names but Just casually enquired as to general Interest in tennis in Rockwood and were at the enthusiasm displayed by potential club members who were anxious to a recreation In the village in which they could participate real response With this kind of response with just casual discussion certain that it would be even greater wllh doortodoor can vasslng they said although they felt that the numbers of names already Included In their brief there already sufficient Interest shown In the game of tennis to qualify for consideration of the Recreation Committee for the local courts Costs of screening tho feasibility of three courts as opposed to only two and the fact that eventually a well organ led tennis club would pay back any loans on costs by charging membership fees geared to family single and student players of the brief The submission was made la the recreation committee when a gravelled area near the Rock wood ball park was suspected of being the one designated for the long promised village tennis courts Interested players measured up the surface indicated and found its measurements to be several feet short of the of a standard court On checking with tennis court experts they had also learned that to incorporate the courts with outdoor skating in the winter would not be feasible as they would require continual re surfacing and expensive fencing would be ruined The brief read Wc would ask that before completing the present surface and in corporal ing it into innovated tennis courts you look at drawings which have been prepared to specifications for tennis playing next actual playing requirements and consider the feasibility of Utilising that area as II presently stands or altering It in with standard requirements Considered Important Tho delegation suggested that wllh the game of tennis fait becoming the most popular game in Canada as the one in which all ages can become involved cither from the standpoint of com play or that of healthy recreational activity It should be considered In as an coming into the village and an Increase In population expected to double consideration of such courts would be feasible as long lorm planning for recreation they sold and suggested that as many of the new residents would bo city people many of them already will be physically versed In the gome of tennis After discussion the Recreation Committee requested secretary Harvey Peart send nolo at authorisation lo planner and landscape architect Dick Strong to Incorporate three tennis courts In plans of Ihe com munlly and athletic complex proposed by the and District Lions Club The Com felt that as the centre might not be completed for two or Ihrceyenrs construction for such courts could begin ahead or the other facilities with possible Previous Interest slmwn in district players had made llw Itw hart Recreation I WmifiMtf IftdlifriPfrMtdflnfa decide at an earlier In ihfuiiflh Hull Mm hint whit nam lnuUl at ft irn Ihw also had iiwj ihrjnifiMjrfftllifriPritdflni of each as a means of getting project off the The names indicated to recreation commute the if Interest shown by those and districts RADIANT FRESH AND PRETTY Friday evening Valedictorian three of young lady is flanked by Patricia Mitchell and smile happily at their Grade Trudy Smith winner of the graduation banquet from Hock Family Award for Citizenship wood Centennial Public School held last Photo by Lorraine MIKE to ir market lor or Invite all Acton and looVop in and Me him Jaok LTI MS Mllfon On the beach a Park was one of five sessions of rigorous in under the National Lifeguard program The program undertakes to both mentally and physically prepare the lifeguard to do the best Job possible and to be prepared for all emergencies In addition lo the practical training hears of lecture time was devoted to the role of the waterfront lifeguard and while the course proved that the and standards for rdfng is becoming higher Tear the course was enjoyed by all Aa a reminder for all swtm- enthusiasts who want to go further with their Instruction or fee parents who want to get their kids in to the swim the program wilt ran two four week eras ha is beginning July to IT and August to and for the fee of per child Instruction win be given to the child five years of age or over The program will Include the instruction of the nonswimmer right up to the level of advanced and our highly qualified staff this year is making great plans to incorporate in terest and fun for classes Registration began Monday June ltth at the conservation park gatehouse for advanced beginner survival intermediate Junior end Intermediate Lit e- Our staff with Assistant Supervisor Steve Powell Instructorguards Kevin Summer Jim Lis Theakston and a Beach Super- invite swim Mao and tore Thursday be GLASS only pickup in the North side of town Xw to the holiday next Monday collection will not be made until Tuesday T July PAPERS in the South side habit Ma 8530974