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Late buses for twp high schoolers by liar b Wynneck Get involved ask ques lions find out what is going on These were the messages that the student panel members sent home with parents and students from this years first Home and School Association meeting The panel consisting of three high school students one high school teacher and one mother fielded the que on the topic What is High School all about in 1970 The music room at Hock wood Centennial was Jammed with about BO students parents and teachers most ready with inquiries In Jan 197 J present grade students will choose the subjects Ihey wish to take when they enter school in September Panel mem pom tut out the import ante of reviewing the option sheets carefully making the right decisions Home School President Jim Goring pointed the work executive mem tiers Belly Junes Ind put engineering and conducting the inst illation of Public School Creative PI The Assoc Is also supporting the new Parent program and the Wolf Cub 1 ack Rural High School students can take advantage of late bus runs This means that the students can participate in after school activities or receive extra academic assistance and with a special pass board a homeward bound bus at 5 instead of the usual J George Day local school board trustee explained to tins writer that the Welling ton County School Board finances late bus r n per high school per ye at a total cost of about school decides when they will run the late buses Most schools implement the service nightly In the fall and RAMOS TOWNSHIP Council was inaugurated In office December Thej are left to right front row Deputy Reeve David Ma won Reeve William Township Clerk I loyd Back row Councillor John Allan Burnett and Councillor Murray Cox spring when outdoor sports programs are in full swing During the winter months the service is reduced any where from one lo four nights per week If parents or students wish more than the runs pro vided by the board they are responsible for the funding Apparently at Ccn tcnnlal Collegiate students sell citrus fruit to finance extra late buses Trustee George Day commented that he favors equal opportunity for the rural students It is one of his priorities lo convince fellow Board members that there should be late bus runs every night he said Mr Day noted that he Board current transport costs are above the pro vincial ceilings He said that extra transportation costs for this year would have to come from the local taxpayer When there are no late buses in service students can travel on city buses from the high schools to the Quebec St bus terminal A Gray Coach is available from there to Rockwood at 1j m The total cost for the rides is The Acton Free Press B5 Wednesday Dec 6 More Rockwood news on Page B 6 Rockwood and district Eramosa council discusses future by Barb Roads wages and benefits planning culture and tion and attendance were the areas township reeve Bill Adsett stressed in his inaugural address to Township council The town ship line is hard topped and that project finished Com of the iflh Line redevelopment north of Is a priority this term I said Watch the budget were the keywords Reeve Adsett used dealing ith the costs of wages and benefits The municipality can expect less in terms of provincial grants he noted and the alternate funding source is the local taxpayer To carry on with the municipality there must be some increase to rate payers he said The reeve plans to investigate the county system of a group rate regarding disability coverage he stated If there is to be develop ment at to existing residents he stressed Reeve commended the Lions and clubs with a strong sense of com spirit he noted for work well done He added that he would like to see other groups independently fin ancwg their own projects and using the Com Centre facilities said thai he recognizes the time demands of local government and emphasized the importance of prompt attendance it meetings Deputy David is concerned that Ihe taxpayer get the best value for his dollar He sees only ratepayers financing water and sewer system Council s job is to maintain services and keep taxes in line as the province reduces lis subsidies he noted Councillor Allan Burnett underlined his interest in luwiisiiip roads An annual hard topping of specific road parcels he sees as a cost saving project in the long run Completion of the water and sewer project this term is another of his con Councillor John commended the strong ex penenced township staff for their assistance to council He listed the items he feels demand attention in he upcoming term Completion of s secondary plan and the adaption of a meaningful plan which council can use for guidance when appro iched by developers A recommendation that council take a hard look at Hie water sewer front charges inequities and the financial hardship facing some ratepayers with the hookup The number of dollars Meals on Wheels for Rockwood s HI elderly Rockwood Meals on Wheels program has been on the road for two and a half years now and the hot noon day meal is appreciated by local customers Volunteer drivers pick up the dinners from St Joseph s Hospital Guelph deliver soup salad meat vegetables and desserts to village and township residents Special guarantee the bill of fare is served steaming hot or frosty cold If customers require a special diet for example a sail free menu the hospital dietician looks after the details The customer just enjoys the dining and no dishes to wash meals are provided MRS ROSE DYER has been a satisfied customer on Rockwood Meals on Wheels route since he program started years ago Mrs Dyer now years of age appreciates the variety In he meals delivered by the volunteer driven Joan mode Friday delivery year round four days a week Tuesday to Most recipients are in the elderly age group Customers may choose the days ihey wish Ihe deliveries The diners report that he value can be beaten at per meal The service has many advantages It means that fewer grocery bags have to be carried home lhc problem of cooking small quantities of different food varieties lo maintain a healthy diet is diminished Patients Just out of hospital can receive meals on a temporary basis They can cancel the deliveries when hey feel read to rustic about in their own kitchens Volunteer drivers look forward to seeing the customers on the route and keep an eye out lor how everyone Is feeling Local residents arc the faithful drivers who make the deliveries rain or snow The program is sup ported by he Red Cross and the and District I lonettcs Mrs Mary Coulter whose up the service with Jane of the Medical Centre is the present volunteer program co ordinator Mrs Coulter is being married in mid December and is leaving the village as year round resident She will over the position to Mrs Joy McKee Mrs Belly will keep up her duties as assistant Presently total of 19 meats arc being delivered weekly but there Is room for more customers on route for meal deliveries can be made by contacting Joy at or the Medical Centre spen on roads should be he said He sees Park Development as priority The involvement of groups to financially take charge and carry out activities on Ihe playing fields as the tennis club has done with the courts he sees as important He suggested that council examine exchanges with similar munlcipalllies within or out of province to better understand how town ship administration can be improved Murray Cox New at the job said that he appreciated the township operation in the last few years especially the good roads water and sewer installations and the fact that the ural residents will be burned with hat expense The 19791980 Township Council was December with hither conduct nig the invocation Tins is William fourth term in the reeve chair David served wo crms as councillor and begins his position as deputy reeve his term Councillor Allan Burnett returns for his third term and Councillor John his second lerm Murray Cox Is the new comer the council seat Roundup by Barb The 4H Clubs Award Night will be held Dec 13 Centennial School Please note a change in the News deadline In future he deadline will be Mondays at noon Looking forward to hearing your news Call The Horticultural Club meeting will feature local Horticulturist Murray showing slides and discussing early Canadian gardens He will present a survey of historical gardens in Ontario Plan to attend the Dec 13 Shoppers find bargains galore Hell anil llarh behind a of online mil pies from lhc to their I bakelahle Trustees stand firm on secretary position hollowing a petition by some residents concerning lhc hiring of an out of own person to fill the vacant village clerk position special trustee meeting was held In camera An official statement has since been released As promised here is further on the petition presented to Ihe Hoard of Trustees of the Police Village of Board wishes to residents of the Village thai they arc convinced they made the right choice for Village secretary The selection was based on in formation gathered from three sources written resumes in person in lervicws and recemmenda lions from an impartial third party an accountant from Ontario Hydro The gen I lorn an from Hydro was sit on ihe inter because lidrn pavs7 percent the I w second lo Ihe Hi in with opinions itnlitj from a professional il he Village Afler much the selection w is in M bewail one mouth null i tun pirn on December will assume full respon if scire ir n J in 1 IJ79 He and his family will be moving to the Village as soon as possible and we hope lint they will be well received us new members of the com Board would also like to lake this opportunity to thank the people of the for the support they have given us over the past has been an interesting educational and it limes very rewarding period and we wish the vil be incoming Board of the best for the coming year Barb Wynneck The delectable aroma of baking bread beckoned Christmas shoppers across the snow to the Lionettcs Bazaar In the kitchen shuttled a steady of delicious rolls and fruit pics from the oven lo the bake I able The industrious I loncltes sold their hand knitted crocheted and home sewn articles Other club members served fruit bread cheese coffee from lunch counter Die I Club offered brightly decorated pencils as well as white elephant Kerns Precious porcelain dolls created by Vcrna Brown of Orion were available at Joy antique booth The Catholic Women offered rummage ver reasonable prices The Pull the String Game was highlight for the Rockwood potter Maureen had many festive o customers hem delightfully fragrant sachets Ideal for kids to stuff in Mom stocking beautifully glazed planters and unusual earthy straw wreaths decorated with nuts and bound gay ribbon Sacred Heart Church Altar Society presented hand made Christmas decorations and tickets for i calico fabric yulehdc wreath Baby lacocca 1 Itockwood will wreath lo hang on her door as hers was the winning ticket Betty Lloyd Rock wood displayed in assort of colorful hand woven and hand knitted items at her table Attractive plates especially designed with a Christmas theme were among the holiday gifts ceramic worker March of offered Itockwood woodburner Gathof had a wide selection of her crafts available Mrs spent numerous hours stitchinc the gorgeous Poppies quilt won by Pal Many i hopeful ticket holder was willing to change their bedroom decor to commodate this quilt lhc 1 sister club from featured prise packages populirwith the kids Delicious Nova barley candy was a hot sweet selling item at shopkeeper Shirley Geary booth Hi first lime Juvenile Girls learn sol up a table al the bazaar part of their fund raising The girls worked many i winter night creating Christmas decorations to sell it this even C Dot Polo sent a message her team Merry Christmas She mentioned the great help thai and Grace Britney had been her throughout the successful ball season She thanked her team fur their support in the Christmas project with an added appreciation lo Laura Jennifer Britney and Heather Britney The team submitted Dot s name for a Provincial Women Softball Award She proudly received award at a recent Association Meeting in Toronto the firs time a coach had been so honored she said Euchre parties revived in area by Barb How a good hot game of cards to pass a long frosty winter A revival of the Old Time Euchre Parties is what card enthusiasts have in mind enter a in men brain work socialize tion and lots of neighborhood fun They Invite players of any age kids to senior citizens to attend the first progressive euchre party day evening Dec 11 Lunch and prizes will be provided with the minimum admission fee Proceeds from event will be donated to local charities halls are booked at present so the first parly will bo held In a village home Organizers hope that the turnout will be good and then euchre evenings will be held regularly twice a month They plan lo car pools for those needing rides in nasty weather For further information please call before Dec Properly Inflated lires re duced drag on your car mak It possible get more miles per gallon Clean points and plugs will also increase your car mileage TIIHR 1 already printed The Kinder garten clans post their letters to Santa In lhc special Post Office box December l was kindergarten teacher Marion last day on the job