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The Acton Free Press Wed June 1974 Rockwood could see sewer and water by fall 75 At closed meeting held the town nil tost Tuesday June members of thL trustee board learned that the pro posed and water instal could be expected by the nil of 197 According to Harry Jones consultant for Woodstock llie water sewer mains con tract will be let this fall with the remainder in the spring of 197i trustees were told the system would be divided into three contracts water and mains pumping station and plant and The estimate for fiinl completion after contractors start operations was at from to IB months allowing for possible arising from dif with rock in the area According to project mm of the Ministry of the three contracts will he for simultaneous completion inllrdtiYtrimeis tees to ascertain If and when the proposed Installation would take place As well as the board of trustees Gary Bert Smith Rob others present in eluded clerk Hockey fire thief Carl Meadows Jim Milne of the town ship council and of the J K Dei ltd were project manager G Micrzynskl J Martin of the technical branch Spencer in charge of project operation Jones ana J consultants for Woodstock Engineering and of the Wellington Health unit Ho was accompanied by an assistant yucstlons on design and capacity rates and potential Installation problems all came under the slate of consideration and discussion II Jones sold the proposed system was adequate tor years with a to city hut that the treatment plant was designed for only 1700 people Bob Leslie was told by John Martin lech nlcal adviser for the that the plan has not changed since the original proposal in This decision was made in the tillage of Rocky Asked about considerations of land sales the trustees were told the Ministry can only finance proven needs with a maximum subsidy of percent The province cannot subsidize any deve loper said Mr Martin who explained that the sewer main size Is adequate for lure development up to the planned maximum stated as for a population of people lie sold that beyond that the developer must fin his own extension costs He said the present density of was set at nine people per acre with the plan density for per acre and future suitable building areas calculated at three and a half people per house consultant said his company would try to sink lines low enough in regions of extensions in case of Idcrs wanting to hook Into the system He explained that in cases it might be necessary for developers to install a small lift station which would be at their own expense In the case of houses in the Ullage where it would be required to lift sewage it was explained that asses for extra equipment required would mean higher assessment for the individual home owner Notification Queried an lime limits on construction MOE said that distance and time limits Will be established on oil con tracts three sections of sewer mains would be a maximum for one trenching operation Notices will he fiubllshed in newspapers and sent to individual home owners regarding sew age hook ups A public in formation meeting was sua with Mr attending to speak to resi dents regarding blasting pro He sold complaints were inevitable and that some disruption must be ex liaison committee poses of exchanging tlon with Tree wheeling meelings between ministry and trustee representatives said Mr Martin who felt that meetings on a regular basis could keep the project well in hand 1972 rates References to increased tosts were heard by those at and trustee Bert Smith referred to rates established in The trus tee was told that financing is based on a year period We could stay with the on board decision for the first two years said the MOP spokesman who added the agreement allows for regular rate reviews planned for rate assessments Yearly to taxpayers on a ft lot bos been set as maximum for water and for sewers per annum according to figures stated as estimated ones at the Tues day meeting G painted out that sewer char could go to but final Igures would not be available for two weeks The mechanics of collection and payments were discussed and the MOE said monthly bills will be sent to township with village collecting char ges based on flat rates for residential and meters recommended for users A by law was discussed re questing home owners to con nect up within a certain time limit The said a target should be set at an percent hook up of houses In the first year and percent in five Holding tanks In answer to an enquiry from chairman Gary Bate- man re Ihe April freeze on holding tanks and the effect of the water and sewer pro ject commencement Mr Martin said the holding tanks should be delayed until con tracts are signed Then own wishing to install holding tanks must sign an agree ment to connect he said referring to connecting with the sewer and water mains as soon as they are available to the particular lot Consultant Jones spoke winter construction le said that nil parties would benefit and that the should add that build able lot should hiv a The municipality must control this aspect indadvist the Ministry in writing of the location of lot not to connection made at time of construction he said Questioned regarding the by pass around the are and the disposal potential of the Framosa River Mr Martin said that no appeal is possible against SALE T JULY tht tut it the trus Ices should write to Ministry 1 stnl Is IJurinf the meeting trustee sin hid enquired rtgird position of the Ontario Hoard east figures He si that present estimated were tin re souries of percent of tin population was told that final still rot avjihbli hut if lenders art 15 percent of the m jo OMB hearing will not hi required In the event tint eosts double then the whole project will to be referred to the one point developer about the of water for one we estate lots He told that supply islnsedonl700peoplc To go above this would mean that two wells would be rCj quired said the project manager pility would to decide on and cost of water for subdivisions GUARDIAN DRUGS Fiftyone attend annual bus trip C W L Ten am wis the startoff time of the Sunshine Hubs annual bus trip list Wed ncsdny when members packed the driven of Neir a light luncheon wis enjoyed Ihe beautiful Prospect park and members were taken on a tour lo see where Blue Mountain pottery was produced Many choice were made and home as souvenirs A hair hour was spent by the bay and club members saw grain ships The tour continued on through area where skiing is Ihc sport in the wintertime Bert Davidson and Alt Catiline entertained on their mouth organs while jokes and a sing song were also part of the afternoon fun Till BUS TRIP The weather bright and sunny The cool air felt quite good When the Sunshine Club packed up some grub To visit We up In Denny bus I ach had scot We were ready lohop when we had to slop To pick up Uncle Pete Smith was there of course Ml fortified with potion In the hills and lakes for fear of snakes He had brought his bite lotion So they tucked him safely in the back To keep him out of view where Peter sat beneath his hat lie could smell the mountain dew So he up and left his long lime pal Just not make a fuss He mule his he stay In the back of Denny s bus With Happy Gone in motion ike should come along But the good folk had a glorious time Round the Blue Mountain glazing plants But got mother pot To inside his pints We visited the towers We He nothing but the best There is no bounty In Duffer In County The finest place to rest In llogwish Grandad saw a snake It is squirting in the air He wit his lip with another nip Then sank back in his chair But there is no like Rockwood Though nice to look around We must snv a for those out there for we live on Hallow ground With a Massey- Ferguson 8hp lawn tractor you can mow a 34 strip of grass mites long with only pints of gasoline the lip you have your of or recoil start gear I or Hydra Sped iransm si on models Th s lawn for mowing lawns i to acres and d no mowers are lablo In a full range from 5 14 tip in cull widths from to Fool on from to 34 Quarts gas par hour on model trimmings was enjoy and afterwards Mr and Mrs William Mclean of Eden Mills members of the Sunshine Club received con Quality built by Maswy Ferguson Worlds largest manufacturer of tractors See them today at Hurt Allison Farm Equipment SALES SERVICE Highwiy Wwt of J on the of their wedding The bus pulled Rock wood at seven clock and everyone reported they d had an enjoyable time last meeting for the season of village and district club will be held Thursday June at p m Members will bid farewell to their president Rev Ralph Williams who will be leaving to moke his home in London set picnic plans Outdoor concert for St Johns Plans are shaping up for an outdoor concert and garden party in Rockwood lo be held on the greens beside St John s parish hall on Main St It s time an old fashioned concert was held in our com munlty say residents who the fun night as a re turn to community concerts which were at one time fre happenings In village life Elocutionists musicians guitarists baton twirl ers and en the bag pipes will be part of the two hour concert with oldsters down to youngsters giving their best and enjoying being part of community fort Strawberries Topping off the main course of concert fun strawberry shortcake and coffee or lemonade will be the dessert served with elegance at tables under enchanting lamp lighting With the dale set for the last of the berry season Eight members attended he Rock and Catholic Women 1 mietlng for June held at the Sacred Heart rectory on St following the rending of regular reports a letter was read from Brother Rob In India telling of his volunteer missionary work and plans for the future He said that help of any kind would be much appreciated A letter ol thanks was also received read from St Martin Manor Tor tht donations sent to Plans were made to have another Stanley Brush demonstration in October also tentative plans lor a dance in November was decided a cheque will be sent toGualc league s Mrs If Saunders and Miss Marie Saunders said had alendcd a silent march In on Mother Day in regard to Right to Life program They gave a short account The parish picnic came under discussion lion Safari in Rocklon was suggested an alternative to the regular picnic It was decided the change would depend on interest shown by he congregation So Ihe night is set for Sat July with curtain time until pm Stiy for the evening or drop in for refreshments say Ihe St who hop sec their premier garden party the beginning of many more iirrioN This past summer i week long up mot trip in Algonquin I Park yielded 1G bigs of girboge mostly cms broken Miss plasties I wo huge wheels each weighing ov pounds were hauled ashore from the bottom of North Tea A log jam in hi River yielded a torn a bro ken piddle and pi ton I of FOR ILL f OUR FENCING SUPPLIES ACTON PHARMACY limited MEET CANADAS NEXT PRIME MINISTER Bob Stanfield will be at Oakville Trafalgar High School Reynolds Street Thursday June at p Come to hear Mr Stanfield and Haltons own Terry OConnor Hoopla begins at 00 p Everybody welcome For transportation call Milton PC Headquarters at new feed grains policy The federal government new Feed Grains Policy becomes effective August 1 1974 Whether you are producer or user the new policy is designed to meet your needs by providing a fair and equitable base price for feed grains across Canada encouraging growth of grain and livestock production according to natural potential maintaining order and stability Throughout the gram and livestock sectors MAIN FEATURES farmers will have direct access to feed grains in all parts of Canada buyers are free to shop for the best bargain sellers are free to find the best price for their crops a nation wide information system through the Canadian Livestock Feed Board will keep everyone informed on selling prices across the country the Canadian Wheat Board will continue to be the sole buyer and seller of feed grain for export market prairie producers have the choice of selling their grain to the CWB or to others on the domestic market cash advance payments and initial payments similar to those provided to ie grain producers for many years will be extended to growers across the country to encourage feed grain production a new storage program costing the federal government S40 million a year will be instituted to provide for security of supplies for Canadian markets it will also lead to additional grain storage on the West Coast in inland terminals on the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence and in the Mantimes steps will be taken to bring into balance freight rates between meat and grain this will progress according to trends in grain and livestock prices and the degree of regional self sufficiency in grain production