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Rockwood riders win at Penetang The Acton Free Press Wednesday August firefighters spent almost all day Sunday fighting the blaze which completely destroyed the A BLAZE WHICH STARTED the basement by spontaneous combustion gutted out one of finest buildings last Sunday morning By 9 15 a only a shell remained of the R M Shopette Variety Store on Main Street Side view of the building shows the smoking debris as firemen on the roof continue to quell the burning Photo by Lorraine W By Jennifer Trail Riders did It Most of the major awards at Ihc Georgian Bay Competitive Trail Ride In on July went to local of was Ihc overall Sweepstakes winner and Middleweight trophy winner on her Arab marc Rot k I en Mo McGinn is also of was close second winning Ihc reserve Irophy for day and heavyweight trophy on Montlgo Red an appaloosa gelding Other winners were Sheila of Acton second in middleweight and Agnes McGinnis of third in Middleweight Division Dave Taylor of was second in heavyweight while Jim Cook Shopette and its contents as well as living quarters in the building Don Hilts photo treated to a special dinner to celebrate her Monday birthday The couple had come home at and had spent a quiet evening with their family before retiring about 11 10 pm At the outbreak of the fire neighbours and caring residents immediately rallied indicating the esteem in which the Short family are regarded in the village They were offered a home in which to slay clothing Tor immediate wear and vocal assistance for whatever their needs All day long the family was reminded of the kindnesses of a small community Sandwiches coffee Fried chicken and chips varieties of food and refreshments were delivered for both the firemen and the Shorts The brigade which had been alerted early In the morning kept Igil on the smoking rubble until 11pm Sunday evening An early Monday morning alarm was an am recall to duty for brigade assistance in also of Guelph was third in the same Dales of was third In the Junior Division and his father Fat Dales won the award for the oldest rider Joy able ride A new event this year the Georgian Bay Ride proved to be one of the most enjoyable yet with miles and miles of trail through bush and field The still unspoiled ana is a boon for horse lovers and excellent setting for trail rides This con no longer be said of this locale where riders have only roads to choose from Reserve winner Mo was mobt amused at his trophy donated by labalt Breweries because It had a large stamped on it even though the was only miles long Bread subject for sermon Rev gave a talk on daily needs The Elton Trueblood said the 10 rd Prayer is a pattern of things wc might rightfully ask for reverence lor the kingdom of God daily bread in testing lime Christianity is the only religion that says it is your right to ask Tor material things but must remember who the provider Is Mr said Never say Give me my daily bread In slang bread means money Bread includes all our dally needs food health well being Only God can give the things that money can buy D in Normandy dur the war dined on the best French cuisine Later in prison camp he had to beg for bread Our daily bread isn t that easy to get now God asks us to work along with Him to idc Leonard Griffiths in his book Hang on to the Lord Prayer recaps the story of the 1 Red Hen and updates it The other animals refuse to help her because they could lose their seniority or unemployment In However the 1 Red Hen made five loaves of bread without any help Then the pig low duck went to the tar mer and complained The farmer said Tills is the welfare age 1 going to let you keep one loaf Instead of taking all me The I Red Hen never made any more bread Work for your bread and share it if you wish manna I keep till the next day God provided only enough for one day Your well bc- depends on your spiritual feeding God will light the way for you one step at a spiritually fi MO of Rockwood on Montigo Red after winning Reserve Sweepstakes and Heavyweight Trophy at the Georgian Bay Trail Ride July 29 Photo by Jennifer Barr Mrs Don Early many friends will Ik sorry to hear that she is a patient In General til Mr and Mrs Gardner and family next week on a trip Scotland On their return they an leaving our community and moving to tilt vicinity of Arthur will be missed Ontario forest Industry directly and indirectly apprnxl million annually in municipal federal taxes including over million to the provincial govern ment in various charges reps visit US Five delegates along with among people In Mel McCullough Canada the and representing County dinfi countries clubs were part of a recent H exchange program with members in Kenosha County Wisconsin in the The family of Kenosha Carol is very sine program promotes better Limehouse agricultural and Friendships renewed By Mrs A Benton Mrs Bert Paul of Sudbury called on a number or friends of some years ago In the v last Friday She is visiting her Mrs Aubrey Grant In Stewart town Rev Barrow has returned from holidays and is conducting ices at Tor the rest of the holiday season Messrs Joe and Bill Brooks Michael Noble and Stanley spent a holiday in the north recently including Island Mr and Mrs Omar Parker of were guests of Mrs Mills and Miss Helen Mills on Sunday Miss Jackie Crichton was at Manitoulin Island where she stayed at the Karn last weekend Mr and Mrs A Patterson spent a couple of days with his nephews the Han Pattersons at Tiverton Mr Wilfred Johnson of Thorn bury renewed acquaintances of boyhood days here on Friday Aberdeen Association Staying with I he Maurice Martin family was Sharon leslio of Alton has participated in many 4 clubs including I hi calf club and held crop club Jane Nixon of who bus completed light 4 clubs and is in interested Jersey supporter visited with the Isaacson family Paul of Hornby stayed with the fimily Paul has been very in the dairy club Kuth of Milton visited with the Kozak family Kuth ho completed 1 clubs comes from thorn breeding farm Me of visited with the Sehafcr family MELS IMPORTED AND CANADIAN HANDCRAFTS Antiques Restored Stripping and Refimshing GUELPH ST GEORGETOWN old Can Tire Bus Home877 4488 Open THE CROWD STANDS back as firemen Eramosa volunteer fire continue to work on the smouldering brigade stayed with the building At 8 15 remains of a fire which started the next morning they redampened the reportedly sometime around rubble to ensure that it wouldnt seep Sunday and was not completely out until under an adhering building on its left late in the day From 6 10 to m the Photo by Lorraine Fire destroys building Continued from Page 1 brigade called in the Fire department whose special duties were to protect the adhering building Damage to the Ritchie property wis confined to water clean up resulting from the necessity of putting In two holes In the root or the water hose as a prevention of fire spread above tire wall in the attic Tenants in the apartment had all been away but furniture from the building was moved out quickly and stored elsewhere Besides the few items reported the Shorts holdings snow a car a dog a horse and a saddle the remains of an established business moving ahead Cash receipts which had not been banked were also lost and bir thday presents decora wrapped and labelled To mother on her birthday were burned Special On Saturday night previous to the fire been pemng the debris as a further prevention of fire against spread into the next door quarters Whether Shorts will resume business again will depend on insurance value and outcome On the day previous to the fire they had been asked to sell their business and had quickly tossed off the offer by saving No way we like it here in Thcv hod decided only recently to take up an option to purchase the building in which their Variety store was operating The present owners of the building Mr and Mrs Frank I had been on their vacation visiting relatives In Perth near Ottawa They were telephoned and informed about he Tire by their son Doug and came home to find the house in which they had lived for years a shambles Three ago the Cameys built an apartment above their business just next door and their former Carney Hardware store was revamped to become a store Carpets Carpets Grand Opening Sale Now in Progress We are very pleased to announce the opening of our carpet store In Georgetown and we offer you for this grand event FREE UNDERPAD FREE INSTALLATION On Any Purchase Twists Loops Ca rves Plushes Shags- Patterns High Low Shags Rubber Backs1 Indoor Outdoors Commercials STARCO CARPET Main St N Georgetown COME AND VISIT US BIENVENUE A TOUS 8776515 The Town of Central Halton Comprising Allof the present Town of Milton Parts of the present Towns of Burlington Parts of the present Townships of and WANTED ELECTION OFFICIALS to work at the Municipal and School Board elections Elections to be held on the following dates Advance polling to be held Saturday September it a m 8 Regular polling to be held Monday October 1st a p m Central Halton will be composed of Wards and officials are required from each Ward as follows Ward 1 Trafalgar comprising North Oakville and East Burlington Ward 2 MILTON comprising parts to OHicers24 and Nassagaweya J Cwto Townships and part of the Town of constables Deputy Returning Officers Polling Clerks Constables Ward 3 Nassagaweya comprising and North Burlington Returning Officers- Polling Clerks 11 Constables S Application forms for the above positions are available at the Town of Milton or Township of Municipal Office or will be mailed to you if you will call either of the above Municipal offices at Milton Applications will be received until September and the respective individuals will be notified immediately thereafter J Returning Officer Town of Central Halton