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The Free Press Wednesday Nov 21 Rockwood DIGEST Welcome to a new formal and lei me introduce myself your new correspondent with regret we wave goodbye to Barb who has worked so hard these past two years Shea now saving lives in a I ve been floating around Rockwood for the past J I or years first farming north of the vil it However Rockwood was always home base we felt right in the heart of the action Clara Street I vc also been writing for he Free Press in various capacities for something like ten years so it was naturally assumed I d take over when Barb announced her retirement Let me know what going on Givemeacallat is such a busy village possible get everything in the paper but this column fray enable me to the powers that be into giving me as much space as possible Glad to be here your new correspondent Jennifer was deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Centennial School caretaker Bob Gordon lost Tuesday principal Grant said We saw him as a staff member of school and went on the youngsters were his friends Mr commended all people involved in rushing Mr Gordon after his collapse I proud of our services he said as he rem on the rapid arrival of and amb ulance services He also commended vice principal Bub I for his quick action Mr Gordon a recent Rockwood resident now living in was caretaker of Rock mofa Community Centre He leaves wife Linda and a large family Son Jim will be taking over in taking service the school Hall and Stevens of the Village Two ambitious women have started a call their business The Village Elizabeth Stevens and Wyn Hall wanted into craft work weaving and However at various craft hales they found their homemade con fections sold better than crafts decided to ehange their With more more working and larger percentage of commuting business people and feci hostesses need help providing wellcooked meals Tor parties They offer take of anything the hostess wishes a total service they do everything or part I hey often prepare and serve the meals from their own lis of specialities leaving the entertaining to the hostess Specialties include veil and chicken dishes ijuiehe lorrnine desserts The Village Pantry also eaters to business meetings as well as a variety or social activities ve only been in business for a month but are delighted with response to their flyers Chmtims looks like a busy lime for Elizabeth and A unique Remembrance Day demonstration took plaee at Centennial School when Rev Carrie of the Presbyterian I showed the youngsters the reason behind World War Using a lugof war technique Rev chose a large student to symbolize Hitler and the bullies of the world When a student representing any small European country tried lo the large he failed until several small students allied countries were pulling together lo overcome the bully The message being says Rev that if we all work logelher we can sec bullies don I hurt little ones and Branch of the Bible Society will not be making a canvas this fill elopes should be available in the soon but if not please send to head in Toronto or the district KQrln Bets sharpies I major ItTtt winners J tannic 1 The Trail Riders held their awards night Saturday with a dinner and dance In the Centre President Lana English retired and handed over the reins to Nelson Cole next year gathered to applaud the winners of the five horse shows during the past season crllfieates ribbons and trophies Here awarded to winners in all classes English Western and Junior division Rubnlkowicz Hi point Western Sharpies Junior and also winner of the Lnn Wilson Challenge tro phy Sue who wis presented withlhe president The United Church held a successful baxaar and tea Saturday in the church hall on Hums Street It was convened by Agnes Dunbar and Elizabeth Stevens Jennifer Bon- Liberals pick Drayton man Cobs and Scoots were Invested recently a ceremony held In Rock wood Cenleanial School Cobs front row left lo right Lorry Philip Chris Ripley Don White Richard middle row left to right Rich Lilly David Jones Rick Ripley Chris Hughes Back row Lee Herb Parr KevinCalley Tom Hammond Eden Mills Fog shrouds spree of window breaking Judy Brain pipes dignitaries to brance Day services Many attended In and snow to hear prayers and the laying of wreath In memory or who died In both wars Ospringe Hay ride for 4H The dad en party Moore bouse Metric Hallow Linda Prizes by Mrs Some of the groups taking part in the bazaar on Saturday are Brownies Guides Path Tinders Craft Club Karate Club United Church Women and the Presbyterian Women Mrs Irene Colo has the tickets for the New Year dance These arc per couple Phone for early rescrv at ion The Christmas Obituary dance is scheduled for Dee Steve is two young sons of Mr Mrs James Outfield were baptised by the Rev Carrie Sunday service were christened Ryan James Damn Edward Their godparents are led and Dorothy Jennings Wayne Howard Emily L Lock in 85th year Lillian Lock of Acton Seniors Residence 4 Mill SI died in the General Hospital November after a brief Illness Mi- Lock born In La Ken New Brunswick and is pre deceased by three sisters and three brothers also lovingly rcmem by many nieces Diane Crawford Family and friends of Mr and Mrs Duffield were also present Someone look age of the heavy fog that engulfed this village earlj Sunday morning and vented their rations by going on a window breaking spree I hose places hit were Norm Gas Station the Senior Citizens room at the Community Hall J Turner and the Presbyterian Church vestry This may be a sport for somebody but to those who have to the broken panes Mrs Francis London and Mrs J John son have been visiting heir parents Mr and Mrs William Me Lean i for costumes I he rules stated that everybody should be in so the girls each made their own sub marine sandwiches they enjoyed with punch Brian Moore took everyone for ride where they lad a great time much talking lauglnnt and singing last meeting was I eld Monday night as part of the 4 Achievement Day irk Achievement Day will held Monday Dee 10 at ilulations Heather Black on the fine showing of her Welsh pomes at he Royal Winter Fair Her father Howard Black also some prices With his horses Mr and Mrs Gordon Howes for a week with their daughter and son in law and Mrs James Robbie and Ricky of Ottawa Hie farmers are plowing their fields despite the rain and snow and the gulls are having field day The newly plowed fields are literally with the white birds smacking their be iks over the juity grubs More birds mean less bugs and fewer bugs more food for nuns So don forget I feed the birds this winter we need them around Remembrance Day assembly was held it jiringe school last Friday Mr elass led the assembly and all the was gathered in he gym i Elbert Van Donker- will carry the I provincial Liberal I parly standard into the next election for Welling lonDufferln Peel riding Mr Van of Drayton won the ridings candidacy by beating out two Erin rivals Dave Wright of Erin held the party cand idacy during the last provincial election He lost to Conservative Jack Johnson and also tost out Mr Van Erin Reeve Larry MucKenzle was the other runner up for the Grit banner COMING COMING COMING A skate and equipment swap w ill be held at school Saturday from to II a m Articles for sale must be at the school Friday A lOpercentcharge sales be collected to be given to home and school for the purchase of equipment for Eramosa School The first Brownie pack will hold a bake sale on Saturday morning same time The Fantastic VW RABBIT ErSpeed and Automatic Gas and SATURDAYS MOTORS ltd eXkhB or Toronto J England on August daughter of Adam and Mary Ann Jarrctt She eight children lu 1927 she came to Canada settled Toronto In 1940 she married Waller Lock who was in the army Medical Corps through out I he Second World War During his absence Mrs Lock worked Victory Aircraft in and bought the service station and store Corners Albans Anglican Church Acton where the funeral service Interment look place in Cemetery Acton Pallbearers were Run Gordon Clow Alan McDonald Mark wen and Sam Schonnop all friends She was a very ictive lady known for her good sense of humor her willingness always help with a great passion for others stopping to think Upon Mr Lock return herself At the from active service they was known as served the area about years Throughout those years she was a kindly generous friend and neighbor to everyone especially the children She was an enthusiastic gardener and loved baking and knitting Many of the products of her were given lo friends neighbours After her husband death in 1977 she inued in her home but in 1978 due lo failing health she moved lo Acton Seniors Re sidence While there she continued lo be the kindly sympathetic helpful woman she had been all her life She Is survived by one sister Mrs Mercy Smith Brandy A Spanish Conquest oldest name in brandy Is also one of the finest Europe Brandy Prepared and aged In the gentle classic manner since If you havent yet 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