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The Acton Free Press Wed March 3 Rockwood ghost town A deputation of determined people attended last weeks village Trustee meeting to state their case in the sudden reopening of the controversy of whether should be rerouted or not This Hon was thought dead and buried by most residents after the ministry held hear last summer with the village and a decision was to leave the highway as it was People are confused and angry as to why this issue has once again been put before them Mr an Eden Milts resident felt It was the responsibility of the ministry to explain to all why it necessary to change the present route I as a taxpayer would like to know the reasoning behind suggesting such a change he said The people who built on the high way did so when It was high way To reroute would mean taking it in front of homes that have tried to avoid the highway he added No reason Chairman Allan Osborne explained that the board had not been given a definite rca son for the proposal either and said that Mr Stevenson the man who is responsible for improving had once commented lo re route was too expensive Who then asked for recon of the rerouting of Hwy 7 and why Mrs Bacon of Saunders Bakery told the trustees that she was surprised to hear of the proposal saying she felt it had been settled last summer and she I heard any of the local people discussing it since Allan Osborne asked the group for a consensus of opinion stating that the nun needed input before a decision would be made Ian Wallace and John Ward who live on County Road or Eden Mills Rood one of proposed by passes told the meeting they had done their own survey Against It Out of families are against the re routing and two are ided outlined Mr Wallace We will have the brief ready to present to the Township Council if necessary he added Chairman Osborne outlined some of the reasons why a by pass can be a beneficial thing He pointed out that with the increase in commuters traffic can increase making dangerous for children and wondered if the proposed recreation area for he north of draw more ears through the village Allan also questioned it a by pass would really cut into business that much John Hodge owner of the Hi Way Gulf and y establishment on felt Ihe village would become a ghost town g To reroute means putting the business man out fi of the picture he explained g We have the task of paying for water and sewer and fl taxes and we need the bus mess he stated Take bus iness out of the village and you have a ghost town he stressed Jim told the people that he had come to Hock wood to gel into a sane world and that if the highway is re routed hell sell and move Mr Osborne wondered if all business would be affected and felt that the bakery was an example of a business that didnt need travellers to exist W Oh no we rely heavily on transient business Go wan to help ease the parking for shoppers at busy limes Mr Harris again stressed his belief that with the proving of the highway traffic would increase adding to this congestion at the top of the hill Mr Hodge suggested that because there are better outlets running east and west from the there would be no danger No mistake We cant afford to make a mistake in this stated Allan Osborne The Ministry isn going to alter the road in two or three years from now if we change our minds we must be sure in our decision Die Expressway and No were improved to ease the added Ian Wallace I really dont feel we need to worry about an increase in truffle he said Mr Wallace also referred to a recent traffic study that stated that the present num of cars using 7 is per day and the pre dicted number of cars for the year would not exceed He hen asked again why there is a need to re route and spend millions The cost for the ministry to reroute will run from J million dollars to million dollars depending on the route picked The group were unanimous in their reeling that in this day and age when the federal and provincial government are tailing for restraints it Asks trustees Residents precedence over new developers Jean Mcadoi neighbor Mrs ap proached the Trustees with a request that Catherine St he opened they said they would like to make use of these streets lo allev lale the future tax burden stated that they felt the longtime resident J IS GROWTH really welcome Residents disagree as they met with village trustees and Eramosa council the past week stly attend who wished lo lake much to Harris shouldn l worry about cost If Ihey are willing to spend four or five million dollars for the water and sewer project they for a by pass he said Chairman At Osborne the residents that he would get a letter off to Council stating the feelings of the deputation and he would attend the council meeting to speak on behalf of the village residents Ian Wallace and John Ward felt the would also ilteni the meeting lo present Iheir brief Allan lorne in any residents Rockwood roundup by Kerry Chalmers Kenny Death a player on the Legion team hosted two of the Soult Mane players lhat were here last weekend for the tournament The Michael and Kevin Conwaj were on the winning team and were res for scoring the winning points m the las game The boys stayed with the family from Friday evening till Sunday with most of their weekend being laktn up with the tournament and resting up for the games Deaths did treat the boys to a chicken dinner in Acton after one of the games able to si by The Group Committee for the First Brownies Cubs Scouts and Guides are holding a SI Patrick dance on March at the Town Hall Dancing will be to the Country Classics from 1 A hot buffet will be served Tickets are available from June Jansen or from Pearl Variety Get well wishes go out to Alice Hills from her many fnends and neighbors in the village Mrs Hilts is in the General Hospital in room it be a nice surprise if the water and sewer crew managed to finish the stretch of Harris St in front of her home by the lime Alice returns Lets keep our fingers crossed K Bacon stressed A note from Hydro The footnote to notice that was mailed to all users in February referred to water and sewer billings These will not be put into effect the and sewer project is completed Days gone I have contacted most businesses in the village and they arc in favor or having the remain here on Ihc pre sent route added Trustee Berl Smith Not all present were in favor of remaining the same Arthur Harris Harris St resident and Main St business man felt that although It was wonderful having the high way through the village years ago those days had gone Ive watched this road for Automobile Se 25 couple tared pictures films and stones Ray and Betty enjoyed a get together at their home recently when they hosted an evening for some of the fellow enthusiasts who travelled to in the coast to tour of the His Main St would be less if there was a by passhesaid struct I on going on people will be looking for new building lots and I feel the quality of the village will be better maintained with Ihe highway not here Mr Harris con eluded Jim Hodge felt that the parking problem was of little consequence and suggested some alternatives Chairman Osborne outlined Ihe inten lion of the board to level and gravel the vlllaged owned lot on the corner of and memorable evening when he was a guest on me Insight program on channel cable In Maybe The fees a YOU Inflation has home values Youve probably addwWiew possessions Does your fire protect your investment Ask your representative DEINNEY CHARLES for advice get dependable service on automobile home farm business PHONE Twp Council coverage for the outcome of meeting I have a chance at streets opened and serviced while they are still here developers ore moving in and I feel the small person is important Mrs wylie told the board Allan Osborne told the ladies that Catherine was being con but because of a house that was built on the and her street allowance there had been holdup We are willing to co operate on this problem with the house said Mrs Wylie but it is wrong for one house to interfere he said have been good and should productive citizens and I foresee for scenic property is a senior citizens home she lold the Trustees senior citizens don t want lo have go to after spending oil their lives here in the vil loge she said I think Catherine St should take I do think we have to con sidcr the longtime residents over Ihe developers Trustee Pat Smith said Since Jean owns land that may have to be bought get around Ihis problem we may be able to solve our problem he ad I would also like to see beautiful willow trees saved even if we hove to build road around them Pal added Chairman Osborne eluded by telling the ladn Village invited to service March 5 The World Day of Prayer Churches will join together in Program for 1976 has been presenting the material written by the Latin supplied by the InterChurch can women and will be ob- Council of Canada The Rev served In United H G will give Ihe ad- Church at p on Friday dress of the evening evening March The United Gentlemen are Church Women will hostess Invited to join the ladles for the occasion and lflflies from the service which is open to the Anglican Presbyterian the village and area A Roman Catholic and United fellowship hour will follow Johnson arranges meet for protesters on problem assemble some figures and bey would get According lo Nassagaweya Area Ratepayers Associa Walks out lion president Bill Johnson a He said there was no mecling is being arranged at for rebuttal and he which all of the people who claimed the answers offered submitted briefs will have an in some cases werent Tight opportunity to question mem At one point Johnson stood of the waste man up and walked out of the study team meeting Mr Chairman Mr Johnson told this news Ihere is no point in my stay- paper that he was both dlsap- he said as he walked pointed and upset with the angrily away answers the experts provided Mr Johnson has been inter ior questioners at a public in the waste mctting In Burlington Wed ment field for some time this program Russell Dennis interviewed Hay his hobb and asked Mr for his opinion on many facets of the car club Mr Death took pictures of his car col lection and these were shown The Horticultural Group will be going to the Flower Show at This trip will be in lieu of a March meeting and anyone who is interested and would like ID Join In the outing is welcome I he group will be leaving the 15 on Thursday March 11 People will be travelling in their own ears but arc asked to meet at the Academy at 15 If you wish further in formation you can contact Janice Osborne al t Anyone for the Centre A bus has been planned once again lo lake Rockwood residents to loronto this time to see the well known play The Man of La The bus leaves Centennial Public School at 7 m sharp on Monday evening March The aro selling quickly so people are asked lo contact Marjone Saunders at as soon as possible A reminder for soft ball players Softball Registration takes place this Sunday March 7 at the mum opal office on from Players arc asked to bring their birth lificate The fee is per player for boys and girls from the ages of eight through 19 Come on nut and register spring is right around the corner Anyone wanting further information can call Dot Polo at anytime Attention soccer players Registration for minor soccer in Twp for boys from the age of in will take place this Saturday March The locations are Itockwood Centennial Public fnimjo a noon and nytflteift Public School from of p the trip Mr Death also had a per boy for two and can con Hudson at LS355i two guys you auto know THE PRICE BEATERS YES WE LEASE CARS TRUCKS BRAND NEW CARS IN STOCK 1976 CHRYSLER NEWPORT Serial No CL3NSCI13I finished In Starlight Blue Metallic with auto electric heated rear window black vinyl side moulding door edge protector mouldings deluxe steering wheel steel belted radial tires and prerrler wheel covers PRICE BEATERS CHRYSLER NEWPORT CUSTOM 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