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Riders open season with ride barbecue The Acton Free Press Wed May 7 by Jennifer Ban- A trail ride a barbeque and an miction served lo herald spring for the Trail Riders who held an equestrian meet Sunday at Halton Presbytery Grounds Blue Springs Line Nassagaweya Almost perfect weather and a record turnout made the pleasure ride the moat successful ever according to club officials Over a hundred enthusiasts were milling around the grounds by noon and the parking lot was wall lowall horse trailers An est riders both English and Western went out on the ride led by Kaz Lewandow ski vice president who organized the Variety Every type of horse imaginable was represented from several purebred Arabs to one of the few Fell ponies in the country from Appaloosas to Thoroughbreds from Quarter horses to Heinz The ride was purely a pleasure event a ride for enjoyment rather than competition Accidents were minimal considering he freshness of the horses For most mounts this was their first outing of the season One horse bolted dumping his rider who suffer ed minor injuries the only mishap of the day Leisurely pace Light miles of bush and trails wen at a leisurely pace horses fording strbams and negotiating hills with finesse Riders were back in the grounds by 3 clock and had time to trailer horses home before the evening activities began A chicken barbeque followed in the ihon providing an opportunity for members to socialize Auction George Adams of was oncer for the while elephant sale after supper This was a chance for members to clean their attics and tack rooms Although many items were of a horsey nature don such as toys clothes artwork and nick were sold Everything from a mature riding horse to gal of liquid chicken manure were auctioned producing lively bidding from the crowd Approximately JIM was raised for club activities by the auction and an additional from the sale of raffle tickets The draw for a Riffle was held after the auction with Caswell of 2 Acton holding the winning ticket Split proceeds The winner who purchased the ticket at Shortiia Tack Shop in will split the proceeds from the raffle taking home about when the tickets are totalled Organizers of the day were delighted with the overwhelming turnout and forsee great success for club activities which include competitive trail events shows junior equestrian events and social act Eden Mills Guides Brownies FOR ALL OF CANADAS BUILDING NEEDS MACKENZIE BUUAll I GEORSETOWR j I6B0 Sideroad 1 or our outdoor project lest decided to go bottle col lecting We were very for lunate in finding a total of S3 CO worth which goes to wards ice creams and drinks on our next outing Bottles are harder to find than we thought The followinj week we worked on WOW seven girls enter lamed us with one Brownie a successful magi trick much to her own de light as well as all the others it turned out perfectly We sent everyone home armed with cookie boxes and very excited just could not wjii to deliver them Plans ire now being made for our camping weekend on May at Corwhin Our theme is to be Gras this year Brown Owl Tawny Owl and Chesworth alt went to liquid em broider display and home very interested having ordered a box of tubes Our first venture is to be a table cloth covered in toadstools and owls which every Brownie eventually will have a chance to try her skill on We entered a team in the South Wellington Division volleyball ment and they played really well But we were creamed by ho champion ISth Salvation Army Company Never mind it was fun seeing old friends again and enjoying the swim Many thanks to all the people that have helped with coaching Captain Ann recently attended a training course in Map and Compass and Backpacking at Owen Sound and can t wait to pass on knowledge to the Guides We had splendid hike on Easier Monday and many girls earned their Hiker Outdoor Adventure badges We walked five miles in all with lunch cooked down by the River on tiny portable stoves made from tobacco tins saved for us by our District Commissioner which can be carried in the pocket complete with solid fuel and matches The weather was so warm that a splash in the river refreshed everyone We rendezvoused at Mrs Webb s house for final questions and tests but still mile a half to walk home John Ford of the St Johns Ambulance Brigade is once again our popular Instructor for the first Aid course being taken by 15 Guides this year The rest of the Company is working towards the Artist badge by exploring modelling in different media such as elay bread dough salt dough and papier machc TV About per of Ontario homes have tele vision Power consumed by these sets is more than suf ficient meet the combined needs of Stratford and North Bay People have been asking why I don write about my donkeys any more We have two more donkeys coming very soon so they be sorry they Our beloved died 15 months ago very unexpectedly and left me unable to writeabout donkeys for a while However she left a baby son BoJay who has now healthy loving boy larger and stronger than his The uncanny part the whole thing is that is so like his mom its like having the same animal still I frequently misname him until he kicks his heels up and reminds me he He looks just like AnnaBelle and has the same ways He talks with the same accent and except for a more developed masculine bray has the same vocabulary Re chases dogs in an identicil in ict the ire convinced it the same donkey and ire fed up So ly is to have some hlnny honey The new donkeys come as a set it s sort of love- me love- my doe deal he mare is a sweet serene lady called Jenny re her Jessie 1 once hid a husband ind horse named Mac still have the ind it got a little confusing Jess a two year old because he t been emotionally weaned yet Chester muse on that name for bill will receive his preliminary school in in the same class as and generally learn what society expects of a as soon as I find out myself By IK way a is the result of a cross between i dinkey mire audi horse stall on in Chester case his father was a Shetland pony stallion mule is the opposite cross I he terrible stories about most of them unprintable They arc supposed to hive the most peculiar volte of ill the kingdom like romped guinea fowl I believe But then a donkey s reputation is never very cording to the uninitiated and I have found them to be one he most intelligent and communicative animals We soon find out and mules The donkey mare and Ericas outgrown Welsh pony marc are lo to donkey slallu n in order to produce a donkey foal ind i pony mule foal Next ycarwe 11 have wall towall donkeys mules and My trends think I nuts heck Hie Flyer In This Weeks Paper For Our Renovation Alteration Sidewalk Sale Nielsens DOWNTOWN ACTON Mom will remember Ladies Wear Lingerie Hosiery Jewellery Boxed Toiletries Writing Paper Fancy China and Glassware Hartz Mountain Budgies Cages and Supplies BOXED CHOCOLATES Smiles n Chuckles Alio Da ry Box Black Mag c Mo rs MOTHERS DAY GREETING CARDS from 15 to Eden Mills OVER 60 EQUESTRIANS turned out for the Spring Pleasure Ride held last weekend by the Rockwood Trail Riders competitive event the trail ride heralded the start of spring tivities for the local riding club More than a hundred members enjoyed a and auction sale after the ride WHAT AM I BID for these lovely horsts chants George Adams of as he suLh items gallons of liquid manure and other sundries the Trail Riders Spring Ride He is assisted here by Todd Smith I DO ENJOY a bit of wing Shauna Stone munches on some chicken at the supper following the pleasure ride held this weekend by the Trail Riders ON THt FINANCING CHICKEN is a man job Roy and Dave do fine job producing enough chicken for the Rockwood Trail Riders barbeque Your guide mosquito Control How to stop them from breeding usually develop in still water so the best way eliminate them is to do away with still water breeding sites ever they exist You can do your share Eliminate all standing water around your home Fill in low areas to prevent water gathering Make sure drainage ditches and gutters aren t clogged with trash Clean blocked drainpipes and drain water from flat roofs Dispose empty cans and old tires and up end buckets and other containers left outdoors Change water in wading pools ponds and bird baths every few days Keep your swimming pool properly chlorinated and filtered Insecticides and pesticides should be used carefully Follow the manufacturers instructions How to stop them from biting Mosquitoes are most active in the evening and in wooded areas It is only common sense to reduce mosquito bites by keeping out of way as much as possible Repair holes in your screens and make sure they fit tightly Mow your weeds and grass frequently trim hedges and remove all vegetation which protects adult mosquitoes sun and wind Provide netting for the protection of babies and young children Close the damper on your fireplace when it not in use Wear loose protective clothing with long sleeves where mosquitoes are abundant Lighter coloured clothing attracts fewer mosquitoes than dark clothing Many efficient insect repellents are available but always read the label and follow instructions Last year a type of encephalitis spread by certain mosquitoes occurred in Ontario for the first time There were about cases moslly in Southwestern Ontario To guard against a recurrence prevention is important and many mosquito control programs are underway Most mosquito biles this summer will be simply a nuisance If however symptoms of encephalitis occur such as drowsiness loss of appetite fever headache nausea and consult your family doclor A free pamphlet on mosquito control Is available on request tram your local health unit or any office of the Ministry of the Environment Hon A Minn or It a I Hon Frank Miliar Ontario Easter theme for church meeting Mrs W McDonald was hostess for the Presbyterian Church women monthly meeting last week Mrs TcdBarden first vice president took the chair in the of the President Mrs They opened with the poem Easier Legend and then the hymn Beneath the Cross of Jesus Roll call was held followed by an taster verse scripture was taken from Matthew and read by Mrs The reading the death Jesus Devotions were ejvin by Mrs McDonald ind the prayer by Mrs V McLean Minutes of last meeting were read the surer report on the tome as you ire was Hi w attendance mere sine every vtir InUtitiois Invititions to attend the Anniversary meeting May at Knox Church of the 1 i Mission circle were received The annual church will take place on May followed by the monthly meeting he the least coin was dedicated by Mrs G Wright before the meeting was turned over to the program committee Headings were given by the following Mrs Steven son Mrs Gilberlson Mrs Petgy Van and Mrs Anna Wilson Several numbers on the piano by James McDonald were en followed by a prayer I unch was then served and Mrs Anna Wilson courtesy convenor thanked the hostess for the use of her home and all those taking part for making it a pleasant evening In hospital Mr George Weal is at present confined to hospital ill wish him a speedy recovery Shirley prised her mother Mrs by inviting few ends and old neigh hours in on Saturday evening celebrate her birthday were enjoyed as was chatting over old times A birthday cake was sampled and a delicious lunch was served Community Sliver Pc Setting May 1st Thru May 31st sale 5Piece Place Settings in Silverplate and Stainless ONEIDA Mill IN 1881 Rogers Silverplate Pc Place Setting s Heirloom Stainless Place Setting Community stantess 5 Pc Place Setting life Oneida Deluxe Stainless j Pc Place Setting SHOP NOW SALE ENDS MAY GLYNN JEWELLERS 108WYNDHAMST GUELPH