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The Acton Free Press Wed August Assistants for controller AUGUST IS THE MONTH when avid gardeners have the opportunity ot displaying green thumbed growing skills Throughout Rock wood several displays of garden artistry can be discovered is a unique arrangement created by G Bell formerly of Harris Street A series of little cedar stumps piled on top of each other and covered by greenery is an outdoor conversation piece It has been retained on the property now owned by Angus Gregg who adds to the garden decoration by planting four clocks which entwine the roots adding color when in bloom The regular meeting of Eramosa township council was held Aug at the township council chambers All members were in at tendance with Reeve Warren Parkinson presiding appeared before council to discuss the revoking of his kennel licence Mr maintained he had nut violated conditions as set down by council for the original permit After discussion council decided they would not reinstate his licence Paul Nielsen and Civiero of Ac Ion approached council concerning lots on Alma and Division Streets In Rockwood They requested council approval of erection of a building which would have two stores on the main floor and four apartments above They were advised to approach the Planning Board Motions Passed The following motions were poised THAT the Eramosa council authorize a grant In the amount of to the Wellington Plowmen Association THAT the council authorize the reeve to enter Inlo an agreement with Gooycr Bros to construct a medical centre in THAT council authorize the dog controller lo engage such assistants as necessary to ensure that at dogs within the municipality are licenced THAT the clerk is hereby authorised to purchase an electric operated machine at a price of and sell the handcranked one During the meeting clerk Lloyd Hlndlcy was to try to obtain further in formation on a ward system from the Ministry of Treasury Economics and Affairs Council concurred with the township road employees beginning work an hour earlier and quitting an hour earlier for summer months Accounts were passed for payment amounting to 146 general accounts road accounts and the meeting adjourned until Tuesday September at m or at call of the reeve GRCA estimates costs too low At the Aug meeting of the Eramosa township council reeve Warren Parkinson advised council he and road superintendent Bob Hamilton had met with representatives of Guelph township council and the Grand River Con nervation Authority to discuss road costs He said the Authority had agreed to pay all up grading costs and percent of the paving as well paying township of Eramosa an additional sum of 7000 to up grade the balance of No Too low It was brought to council a attention by the road super The Canadian National opens in Toronto today and runs to Sept labor day Association members enjoy Indiana trip Fortythree members and travelled by charter flight to friends of the Wellington Purdue university West County Soil and Crop Indiana for parts Improvement Association of three days July to At the waterfront Jane orb urn Last Sunday crowd at the Rockwood beach was large despite overcast skies The stifling heat of the city areas seemed push bathers to wards the waterfronts and the local grounds drew its share for shoreline activity Tonight Wednesday is film night withj promises of silent flicks including Charlie Chaplin and Cricket The second group of swim are taking of the extra swimming In ruction provided because of poor swimming weather earlier Kids ire coming in from many outlying areas beyond Rockwood including Acton and Campbell vllle Our beach patrol is pleased at both the progress and the shown Even camper children are getting in on the action and participate in the regular program Trouble Is times running out Aug 16 is the date set for the list swimming session With that comes summers end and we here at the water front hate to see it close This has been a good summer both from our instruction sue cesses and from the point of of good relationships with park customers With the shortening water front patrolling hours also close up earlier and mothers sending their children on late evening swims should know that as crowds disappear in the evening now the lifeguards also close up shop So drop around everyone Check in with us down on the beach and let make this fin il round of lessons happy times for everybody If you haven I signed up do so tomorrow and maybe it be a good beginning for a swimming program at regular classes in the fall August Thegrouptrnelled by bus to London airport and then to Purdue university airfield where then were met and hosted by members of the university staff Farm tours were made on to five farms a dairy hog cash crop and two feed lot operations in Jasper county In each case the owners or were very obliging and discussed their operations aided by county agents and university extension personnel While the group viewed the many Interesting aspects of the various farms they became aware that mother nature was being less kind than back home Seeding dates had been much the same us at home and little or no rain since June The prospects of even average crops were diminishing each day without rain On the Wednesday evening an informal dinner with university personnel spec In is Is in a variety of fields lasted well Into the evening as a lively session of questions and answers was enjoyed by everyone The following morning tours were taken of the swine research centre and the agronomy farm where many interesting research programs were discussed of preclation were arranged by president George Leslie for Gary Lee conference and Lester Smith extension agronomical both of Purdue university and the farm hands Each were presented with mementos of A C centennial celebrations This was a new venture for the Soil and Crop members and thoroughly enjoyed by those participating If It is repeated the organization group will have a hard time to repeat such an experience says A Grubbe agriculture and food representative for Wellington County institute visits academy Greenock Women tute visited the academy in July Joseph Drenters gave the group a very informative talk on the founder of the academy and the protects he hopes to in the future Members their families then wenbto the home of Mrs A Gates for a picnic supper on the lawn Mrs J McCul loch conducted a brief bust meeting A social hour was enjoyed by all Driver injured at Cedarwood Park Driver of a Volkswagen convertible was transferred from the General to the Kitchener Waterloo Hospital and hospitalized with undetermined Injuries last Saturday evening as the result of an accident which occurred at camp grounds near Rock wood Leslie McAuley of David St Brampton driving the cor and pro west on a grass trail in an open held on the property of Bob Hamilton on the Fourth Line of The left front wheel dropped into a groundhog hole causing the chicle to go out of control skid sideways and roll over on top of the driver The driver two children Andrew and daughter Sandra were riding in the vehicle but were thrown clear unhurt Damage sustained was estimated at 250 The latest report on Mr condition is that is progressing favorably What NOTICE CARNEYS PLUMBING HEATING ROCKWOOD OUT WILL BE CLOSED Aug 16th to Aug STAFF HOLIDAYS summer risers on Wednesday morning could feel the briskness of typical Canadian National Exhibition weather Where has all he gone and when was if FRBB MOM A Man Called Horse WED AUGUST 14th AT CEDARVALE PARK 830 pm Bring Friends Don t fornet a Blanket to sit on DANCE at the CREDIT VALLEY CLUB formerly the Rmera Saturday Aug 24th Music by THE METRO GNOMES Dancing 9pm to 1 a 9 Per Coupla ADMISSION BY TICKETS ONLY DRESS CASUAL FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 8779110 FAIR FARMER JACKS DEAL TOR FAIR FARMER JACKS CUSTOMERS AFC Stereo Rece f Headphone Output Mike or Guitar Input Track Cam dgo Tape Player Selector with Built in Demodulated sound Stereo Adaptable to 4 Speakers Way Air suspended Horn typo Speakers I Full Size Record Changer ONLY 8712374 Money Down Payments Till OCT ON EXTENDED CREDIT PLAN FREE Lottery w every purchase of SlOOOOor more FREE WITH EVERY RADIO PHONE TODAY DELIVERY TONIGHT OPEN to 9 DAILY OPEN SUNDAYS JACKS DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE JUST NORTH OF Comins and Goins intendent that the estimated costs of by the Authority set n was too low He and rood superintendent had estimated the cost at Council members discussed the They did not with the estimated up grading costs proposed by the Authority for Eramosa and Guelph townships The councils estimate the cost of road Upgrading to be and feit that township road standard should be observed on diversion roads as well A letter will be sent to the Authority advising them of the council a decision Little change has occurred in Shirley Ritchie condition since her accident two weeks ago The many friends of Shirley and her family are concerned and express their feelings in warm wishes for her early recovery Special visitors the home of Oscar Sitskn Drijber are Mr Mrs J C of Germinston South Africa The visiting couple were the sponsors of the first trip to Rhodesia after the fatal shooting of their and Christine Sinclair in May of lost year first visit to Canadian soil for Mr and Mrs Calltz who are enjoying experience although unprepared for the summer heat Welcome to Canada visitors and thank you for being so hospitable to two of our own people In South Africo It hello again to Ann and her three daughters fona and Amanda who spent ten days at Girl Guide Camp Kee way din near and returned home last Wed Friday night wns stag night for Gilberts of Eden Mills who was feted with a stag before his Friday Aug 16 marriage to Marie Hen of the same village The affair was held at the community centre for oil gentlemen In the community Progress is closing in on and little by little plush village lots arc being gobbled by outsiders Sleepy little of yesterday Is getting wakened by giants of tomorrow Hej now If its weekend activity you re after Trip down to Eden Mills about Saturday night and get on some town fun when he annual Fun Night will sponsor an old timers ball game bingo games of chance and dozens of fin events to keep your pocket book empty but your spirits high Make money for the community centre is the way village folk put It but they hurriedly add don t forget our famous ham burgers they re speciality of the house and terrific Drivers interested In breaking their car tension bars should try arriving fast and stopping quickly at the post office The deep potholes In that vicinity of the village would Jar the out of any self respecting jalopy Remember when Do you remember jit and bobbysoxers running boards ana rumble seats foxtails on bicycles scooters made orange crates and roller skate wheels rpm records was here Mokes you think It SUMMER SAVIN SALE AT MACKENZIE BUILDALL GALVANIZED 10 Length 187 I EACH PREFINISHED WHITE TROUGH Length EACH Driveway SEALER Resists gas and oil spil lage FREE brush with each 5 gal purchase PREFINISHED WHITE ALUMINUM SOFFIT and FASCIA Long lasting to eliminate painting or staining SOFFIT Cut to t Vented Soft I FASCIA by Long T EACH 88 BUILDALL OUTDOOR LATEX PAINT 1Q44 Easy application high hiding and quick drying house paint Brush clean with soap and White COLOR HARD BOARD SIDING Long lasting siding requires painting and resists surface a damage 57 per Ft 5 and over WOOD LADDERS 5 Std Ladder 9 88 Pushup Wood Ladder HOURS Open Mon to Fri 8am Sat till pm Thurs till 9 p Georgetown store only MACKENZIE BUUAU Acton 8S31860 Church S