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8 The- Acton Press Wednesday 3 198Q and district Rockwood Digest Senior citizens apartments in Eramosa will only be built if there is enough community response and so far response seems to be very slow A meeting held last Wednesday at the Rock wood Town Hull attracted only an estimated people plus members of Council The meeting was chaired by deputy reeve David Masson Ms Gibson of the township hired consulting firm Gibson and Associates Ltd of Toronto spoke to the bled few concerning the need for resident response If a senior residence is to be built soon It was brought out that the planned apartment building would be different from former Ontario Housing Corporation systems Size of individual units would be larger square feet instead of the usual square feet Local input on apart ment needs would be the basis for determining style and appointments of the building Other attractions of the planned unit low rise building will include one and two bedroom units wider doors to accomodate wheelchairs safety bars etc a lounge and a laundry room Rent will be geared to income However it was stressed that a senior citizens apartment building would not even be con for another five years or more unless resident response indicates a more urgent need Organizers are a dam en in their request for people to til out their questionnaires Deadline for completed confidential question to be sent to council was August 10 but an extension may be granted If still interested residents should contact any council member or township clerk Lloyd as soon as possible All seniors and residents over are asked to respond immediately A resident who has been a part of History since celebrated his birthday recertiy Burt Root who started Root Hardware now Pro Hardware years ago and then started Root Home Centre in Guelph eight years ago is bright and lively as he reaches his status Bom in Mr Root had many years involved with farming and other types of work until he moved to in 1930 and started the hardware store in the building that now houses Food town grocery store About ten years later he bought out George Lawrence who had a grocery in the present store building moving his business to larger quarters tor man years Bob Leslie managed Root Hardware and was a partner in the business He now manages Root Home Centre in Guelph while Mr Root is still president of the company Walter Mitchell bought the store five years ago In the years Mr Root has seen the business change from strictly dry goods to a combination re gift and centre For most of the time he was in business in Rockwood Mr Root also acted as a local con Highway south east or sent Stewart Jamieson of Churchill Street South Acton to General Hospital with minor in juries O P investigated the accident which involved Jamlesons Plymouth The car rol led into a ditch when it appeared to fail to negoti the corner An ambulance was colled and Volunteer Firefighters were called out at m to wash gasoline off the road The Plymouth sustained an estimated damage Please call Jennifer or 9096 with news personals or coming events for profit organizations Eden Mills Donation to Bible School toot who started Root Hardware in Rock wood SO years ago celebrated till birthday recently tractor employing a team of up to men building houses bridges and making bowling greens out of Anglican Cemeteries Now living in Guelph Mr Root and his wife Verna enjoy an active life They have one and son in law Mr and Mrs Edgar Johnson grandson Kenneth and two great grandsons Philip and Randy Observe the happy miles on the faces of Rock wood mothers this week Yes youngsters are back to school No more endless peanut butter sandwiches no more Juice stains on the counter no more moldy towels behind the closet door no more tripping over fourteen pairs of runners in the vestibule noneofwhichyourecognlze Hurray you Rockwood Centennial and various High Schools for making life worth for so many harrassed mums Sunshine Club executive wishes to remind members their first meeting of the season will be held Thursday September 11 at the Town Hall with a pot luck lunch at 1 p New m embers are welcomed Members also wish to extend get well wishes to Mrs Ethel Craig who is presently in St Josephs Hospital undergoing by Mrs Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Terry Cole were Mrs Selena Cole and daughter from Baden Germany Mrs Cole husband Jim is serving with the Cnnad Armed Forces there Any Indies interested in Bowling on Tuesday nights please contact Ivy Ritchie at Mrs Ted opened her home for the August meeting of the Presbyterian Women Light members an the roll call by naming a blessing A donation was given to the Vacation Bible School Plans were made to serve a hot dinner to a busload of Seniors fom Rochester NY on October The ladies were Ospringe Ferguson clan holds reunion By Doris Fines A family reunion of the Ferguson clan was held last Sunday at the home of Sadie and Jack when relatives enjoyed a delightful day together All members of Jack family were there and Orma and Ross Fer and all their fam Ily Kathcrlne Smith and Gray Rivers Ruby and some of their made up the total Anne and Bruce Smith and wee son Brent en joyed a holiday camping for two weeks on Bruce s parents farm Mr and Mrs Elwin Smith at Meaford Mr and Mrs Glen Jackson Mark David Karen and Jeff had a good time camping at Lake Bernard for two weeks near Sundridge Mr and Mrs George Lang enjoyed a week s vacation at a cottage at Parry Sound Todd and Kim son of Fergus visited over the week end with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Boyd Ospnnpe Tour West Mr and Mrs Max Heidi and Michael spent five en weeks louring the western provinces us for as Vancouver Island They went salmon fishing to see how it was done and caught a salmon the Calgary They Stampede rodeos and called to see Mrs Wesley Bruce at Whitcwood They say the weather was hot and dry in the west but perfect camping weather PREPARING INCOME TAXES Is it si bag In Sept Mrs Tom Hawks of Kelowna B has been visiting for three weeks with her sister and brother inlaw Mr and Mrs Vemon Stewart and family The family of Blanche and Byron Bruce treated them to evening at the Stratford Theatre to sec Night to celebrate their wedding anniversary Attention All children In the community Sun kitchens FACTORY OUTLET 40 Spruce St Paris Ont 5194423118 Kitchen Cabinets Bathroom Vanities and We Spec ahze in the sale of d style and colors factory seconds and damaged goods ALL at very reasonable prices for the do it Storo Hours Mori Tubs 9 Wad 9 Thur 9 Fn Sat Everton reporter The latest addition to the editorial staff of the Acton Free Press is June nee Given who will be bringing readers news of Everton Mrs Janien has lived hi since December 1978 and worked the production department of Free Press for nearly a decade A native of she is familiar with and Erin Towmhipi and area having lived seven years in and also In for a time Mrs and her husband Dirk Laura and David Part- time prime time Evening Study at the University of continues to grow In popularity Students who are pilots pro hockey players factory workers postmen housewives and lawyers are signing up for c If it time for you coma and see OWe want you to feel comfortable on this campus and have made some special preparations GEORGETOWN MAJORETTES Baton Twirling Lessons Registration TOMORROW Sept at Holy Cross Church Hall Maple Avenue clock run from to Juris Pracllca day to change duo lily of gyms is open to gins and boys to bog SPECIAL CLASSES ate For more Information call 8775688 or 8771933 o o o o o o Campus tours have been planned especially to orient you to our campus Study skills sessions have been organized to help you learn how to study wnta essays manage time Our student counsellors will help you with answers to your questions taking courses in the evening We have added more evening credit courses so that you have a wider choice than ever before In addition to our regular degree programs we have Certificate and Diploma Programs in specialized areas such as Computing and Information Science Wo realize that the evening is your prime time so our counsellors are on hand to serve you at that time Phone for a brochure 3956 Or come In and discuss your selections and learning with a counsellor GUelph day School is starling September 7 at am at Knox Church Come and join Us for Bible stories sing ing crafts games and lots of fun For further information call Registration for Guides Brown Scouts and Cubs will be on September II from to at School reminded of tot Retreat to Cncff Hills in October Pennies for the Fellowship of the Least Coin were received and by Mrs Harden A chapter on Human Rights titled Native People What Rights was read with discussion following Readings were given by Anno Wilson Alma Mac Donald and Lasby A social tin was served by the hostess assisted by MaeDougall Mrs Anna Wilson gave the courtesy remarks Prior to her forth coming marriage Miss Tarrant was honored at a bridal shower attended by friends and neighbors in the Community Kail Mrs Diane Wallace was hostess at an after noon tea for guest of honor Mary Friends and neighbors met to bid farewell and offer sin cere best wishes for a happy future to Mary who is moving to Mrs Man sell enjoyed a visit with her mother Mrs H Archibald in Toronto A pretty wedding took place on Saturday even at the United Church when marriage vows were exchanged between Miss Tarrant daughter of Mr and Mrs Handel I Tarrant and Jim son of Mr and Mrs A reception followed in the Community Hall Congratualions and best wishes to the who will be residing in The Acton Industrial Ball Teams held a tournament at the park here over the weekend Even the rain didn dampen their happy spirits Tara and Troy Mac spent the week end at their grandparents trailer at Lake Canadas Employment Tax Credit has been extended Create a job and you can create up to a tax break for yourself Its simple How would you like to deduct as much as your federal income taxes Its simple Expand your work force by creating new jobs and you can also create a tax break for yourself Up to 120 for each new employee hired providing that the job is created as a direct result of the Employment Tax Credit Program And it simple to do You just f II out one single page form Full details are available at your local Canada Employment Centre Call Ext 33 Employment and Immigration Canada Immigration Canada Lloyd Axworthy Lloyd Canada