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Parade bed race enjoyed by many Pioneer Day Parade was a tremendous success were awarded to some of the many entries best costume the parade Lisa best decorated bicycle Shawn Richardson best equestrian display Max Storey best float Junior Farmers and for leading the parade Bruce who rode a parade horse with a silver saddle The bed race caused some real excitement and was successful despite the con fusion caused by the police who decided to change the route at the last minute Winners were best time for the senior entry was Rakes senior most original entry went to the Lions Club junior best lime to Junior fire fighters and junior most original went to Runaway Hospital Bed ROCKWOOD Rakes sponsored by Murray McLaren Bicycle Shop took first place at the beef race last Saturday as part of the Pioneer Day celebration in the village From left to right Phil Bruce Richardson Keith Nigel Anderson Council looks into speed limit change ThoActon Free Press Wednesday Jury B7 False alarm costly False alarm for Rockwood Firefighters last Thursday night not only caused confusion but cost taxpayers money A call say IngtheKitchlngbarnatR 1 Moffat was on fire resulted in the Milton firefighters ing on the scene as well Fire Chief Carl Meadows says this is a criminal offense and the joker could be when caught township council is considering lowering the speed limit above Corners on the Erin Eramosa townline to 30 miles an hour from Its present Mrs Donovan of the wrote to council ex plaining that there are ap proximately 35 children living in one small area just north of Highway Because of this fact she would like the speed lowered Her letter also included several names of other area residents Reeve Bill at day evening meeting of the council further pointed out that a driver goes up a smalt hill When he gets to the top of it he suddenly sees houses there and has no warning of them He said this Is danger if young children are playing on the road Councillor Dave Masson wondered if there was any reason why the speed could not be lowered to 30 Mr Ad sett said the by law would have to be changed This change would have to be ap proved by the Erin township I Deputy Reeve Henry Holman Jr reminded them The matter would also have to wait until Roads Superin Bob Hamilton has a chance to look Into the sit Council agreed to sent a copy or Mrs Donovan s letter to Erin council and get their opinion on the matter Ford driven by Don Gordon added to the antiquity of the day Passengers were Mr Gordon s daughter Jennifer Reeve Bill Adsett and Councillor John McLeod Club busy in hall with tea games WINNER OF the Pioneer Day Costume Contest are from left to right first prize Mrs Hilda Skip- third prize winner Lisa and second prize winer Mrs Ev Judge found it a very difficult choice as all entries were most original CHATTING with one of the many guests who stopped by the Town Hall last Saturday is Mrs Hoskmgs left id a period costume and Miss Hanna who wore a dress she wore for one of her high school commencements The Sun shine Club served refreshment to hundreds as part of Pioneer Day by Itobena Peacock Pioneer Day for the Rock wood Sunshine Club was a great success due to the united cooperation of helpers and everyone taking part and feeling proud that they were helping to celebrate Canada 110 years and some of the helpers were in period costume to help make every thing more authentic The town hall was decorated by Dave Robertson and Max Milne and everyone commented on what a wonderful job they had done to give a sense of loyalty w th the decor of red white and blue The tea tables were beautifully covered with hand made tea cloths and tastefully decorated with flowers donated by The Era mosa Flowers and then these flowers were taken to the sick in hospital the next day While folks sat and enjoyed some refreshment they were regaled with toetapping music by the Sunshine Band with Mrs Black at the piano Vic Smith on Addle Henry harmonica and Bert Dav dson taking turns w th harmonica and bass with Mrs Davidson taking a turn The penny table had a very busy time selling tickets and the bake table was laden with all kinds of homebaking which did a roaring trade Mrs Mary Milne and Anna Wilson on the takeout table were kept busy handing out and cold drinks and Miss Gladys and Mrs Hoskings in period cos were happy serving Ihe tea His mpossbletonameall the people who helped in so many different ways the lad In the kitchen washing up those sandwiches and so many more who all helped to make the afternoon in the town hall something for the folks to remember We would like to say a special thank you lo Coca Cola Ltd Orange Crush The Village Saunders Bakery Mrs J McLeod Mrs M March Donna Pat who donated and to the WINNER of the senior most original entry m the bed race was the Lions Club bed Sitting behind the wheel is former Lions president Walter Swanston and standing behind from left to right is Gary Ritchie Jim Funk and Murray Swan ston Missing from photo is Ted Ford Eramosa library by Kelso New arrivals at Community Library Adult fiction The Big Foot prints by The Company of Friends by John Crosby Return lo Thebes by Allen Drury High Road lo China by John Cloary Staying On by Paul Scott Fiction The Age of Uncertainty by John Ken Galbraith Grand mother Household Hints by Helen Adamson Majesty by Bert Canada in Us Now by Harold Head Model Book by Oltar Stcnsbol Juvenile f The Luck est Girl by Beverley Cleary Summer at Forty Five Acres by Alan Wild smith Windmill by Michael Bond Tell Me a Tale About Trolls by Sylvia Tester The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter village Trustees for the use of the hall The climax of the afternoon was the draw for the penny tabic and this caused Iota of amusement Everyone was tired but happy because the project was such a success GUELPH S ONLY SPECIALTY LIGHTING STORE CHATELAINE LIGHTING York Road Guelph Multi Bright Ideas for all your Lighting Needs EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF HOUSE FIXTURES Tab c Lamps Doo Ch mes Van ty Cab nets E Heal and table C Systems W Dev Pa Is etc Ven Hon Hoods Fins FREE PARKING TQ TO THE ULTIMATE FENCING IDEA why settle for less MODULAR WROUGHT IRON POOL ENCLOSURES BOUNDARY DIVISIONS BALCONIES YARDS DRIVEWAYS OFFICE BUILDINGS Curbing Interlocking Paving Stones Lawn Ornaments PATIO SLABS CONCRETE PLANTERS It CATHEA CONCRETE fiESTORATIONS LIMITED 250 MARTIN ST MILTON MON SAT 8 5PM p This meeting is to dis cuss the hazard land tlons and their effect on vale property All interested people welcome Eramosa Youth Choir left for a trip to Britain last day They will take part in the Pioneer Day celebrations the village were enjoyed by many area residents as well as large crowds of vis tors People entered into things with enthusiasm and It seemed everyone worked to gether to produce an enjoy able successful day People behind the scenes who have Scottish World Music been working on this project for months deserve a big thank you for making Pioneer Day ng to rem ember Third meeting with the Grand River Conservation Authority will be held in Eden Mills Town Hall on Thursday night July between six and val while there as well as perform in a concert to cele brate the Queen s Jubilee while In B England The choir will tour Scotland Eng land and Wales before return to Canada on July 16 Reminder Summer hours at the library are Tuesday and Thursday and p m and Saturdays a m EVERY MONDAY BINGO Now held in GEORGETOWN ELKS LODGE Mounts cor go town Early Bird 30 PRIZES Doors Open 7PM Bingo Starts sss 3Specral Jackpot 56 Numbers GUARANTEED 100 00 lot tti Dill a FREE BUS SERVICE am A don and for deeper faster carpet cleaning rent 1 SHAMPOOER 142 75 Larger Brushes For Faster Cleaning Only 2 per Day For oil your hardware need visit HARDWARE MM Acton 853 2720 THE illstargk festival PRESENTS the 2nd annual Hillsburgh Country Bluegrass Jamboree a outdoor fort a I far Community SATURDAY JULY 9th HILLSBURGH PARK the Country group of the Yea CANADA S OWN The Good Brothers JUNO AWARD WINNERS The Dixie Flyers Yahoos The Show Lindas Kitchen The Rainbow Valley Ramblers Kent Tocher The Gazette FIddHn Fred Special Guest Margaret Good I Ronn TV Show AND A FEW SURPRISE GUEST PERFORMERS Noon til Midnight Rain or Shine ADMISSION at Gate Children Undo by Adult Admitted Freo Senior Citizens Admitted Free Effocttv AB IHIlllliiim SUPERMARKET 9 Mill St East Acton to limit 8530650 TOILET TISSUE FANCY PEAS 14oz Tins FANCY Save 30 99 Save Tang 3 Poly Pak Save 30 ORA CRYSTALS 89 Betty Crocker 195oz Save CAKE MIXES 69 The Tea of Save TEA BAGS White Granulated Kg Pkg SUGAR 79 Grade A Medium FARM FRESH EGGS Mitchells Tin APPLESAUCE ReFill Bottle GLASS CLEANER BUY GET 1 FREE Prlncs Edward 19oz Tina YOUNG WHOLE BEETS Scarcest 85 Save 279 Save 4100 2 MILK 3Qt Bag or Jug Deposit Canada No Fresh REGULAR LOIN P CHOPS CENTRE CUT PORK CHOPS BROWN N SERVE CHOPS Freah Lean MEDIUM GROUND BEEF Swift lb SIDE BACON Schneiders Pkg 9 VARIETIES COOKED MEATS 289 PRODUCE FRESH PRODUCE ARRIVES DAILY 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