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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Nov 19 1980 and district Rockwood Digest After 23 years with local and county school boards George Day has retired with this past municipal election Taking his place as Trustee for Eramosa and schools is Betty Jones George the former Postmaster started on the school board in April 1956 as secretary treasurer for Eramosa Township School Board and the last ten years as Welling ton County School Board Trustee During those ten years Georges areas of responsibility have varied from Gueiph Puslinch Eramosa to Erin Erin Village Eramosa to George followed in his father footsteps His father Frank was secretary treasurer of the local board When George took over his school board position had 11 country schools all oneroom except two which had two classrooms and two teachers each George would visit the schools at least monthly to take around the teachers paychecks Usually he found himself visiting every two weeks and always at the beginning of school to shift about extra desks The late tale Meadows rural post man would deliver the desks In his trusty truck In the 60s George had the job of organizing the school system centrally and closing the rural schools It took three public votes before Township residents were ready for but in 1962 school number 1 and closed their doors By early schools to Including 1 were closed and Public School opened its doors February 1 Southern students were bussed to Public school It was still two years before the building of the new efficient Centennial Public School Prior to centralization no busses were utilized so a completely different system had to be broken In to the concern of parents with young children We have a good bus system and an excellent alignment of routes George comments Even though rural schools lasted a long time in George is proud that the township inaugurated the first rural remedial teaching in Ontario in A remedial tutor travelled from school to school assisting any students in need of extra help By all Eramosa children had the ad vantages of libraries and gymnasiums in their central schools Kindergarten was introduced to Rockwood in 19G7 with the new school George is also very proud of the community library an outgrowth of the Ccnten School library after the addition was built in the mid 1970 As trustee George felt his responsibility was to the whole county not just his own areas and through his encompassing concern feels he got the best for Era m The county system has given equal op portunity to all the students In the county he states some townships more far sighted than others but the county equalizes the op port unities George sees quite a difference in today students from those he dealt with a generation ago He feels present day youngsters are less secure and are suffering from a permissive social system that encourages broken homes Why has George decided to retire He says every organization needs new blood and he feels its time he stepped down Besides he and his wife Grace wish to travel and the Job that has taken hours a week Tor years has tied George down Take note two years from now George will be reorganizing the school system of To The Residents Of Erin Township THANK YOU For Erin Council novo eon earn Restoration stops on kilns The prohibitive cost of restoring the historic time kilns and powder house at the chouse Conservation Area has persuaded the Credit Volley Conservation Authority executive committee to recom mend they abandon the project However the parks and recreation com of the Authority will be requested to in vestigate the feasibility of providing some protection for existing structures in the con area so they do not further deteriorate The Historical Records Advisory Board meeting in November 1970 passed a resolution requesting the Ontario Heritage Foundation be requested to provide funds for a feasibility study to determine the costs involved In res the draw kiln set kiln and power house at the Ion area The Foundation discussed the possible restoration and preserva of the lime kilns at a meeting October of this year and concluded the project very ex pensive They re in bad shape veteran executive member Henry Wheeler said As a result the ex ecu live committee of the passed a resolution at their meeting Friday to abandon the restoration of the kilns and powder house and advised the On Heritage lion It was withdrawing Its application for funding assistance Hills member Gail Mallby reminded members the parks and recreation committee had Issued a lengthy re port a year ago where it was indicated it would be a costly project She said the committee had ad vised the Esquesing His toric I Society of vandal Ism at the site and asked for their input on a tlon Mrs urged the executive committee should make residents of and area aware of the decision and give them a chance for in put Acting chairman K Harrison asked If the derelict kilns were going to be allowed to detcrior ate and no measures taken to preserve them from further vandalism It was noted there is a high fence around he one vertical kiln but no pro tectlon for either the powder house or the set kiln both artifacts of some historical said that per haps the CVCA should in vestigate how the Halton Region Conservation Authority raised funds to restore the Kelso kilns Ebenezer concert set by R McLean Mr topic was Freely Serve Religion grows in you Israel means people of God The children of Israel be gan to grow spiritually The Ten Commandments meant God s people were people of the law When you buy a slave you keep him for six years and then he goes free We are still enslaved by some forms of In There Is always a new concept The Ten Commandments were re placed when Jesus cut them down to two Love God with all your heart mind soul and strength and your neighbour as yourself The Christmas concert Is planned for Dec 12 Rockwood Bowling The Ilockweod Bowling Ted JesUn lopped Ido moved Inlo Ihe lead in II the women Turn in Four Tony Si I JptI Ted JH Lin vs The The n The Ciuia i The The Corner union Erie Mt Ann Parkinson COO Mam McKenlo J as Sue Kalhy 111 chic Men bowling over Mo Ted Jolln 7S tun Savior Tony Mt A JELL I Church Cubs Invested In the tint Cub Hack recently were front row left to right Patrick Ilaworth Dennis Ifosdll Stephen Kevin Fuller Dave Foster Duck row Grtgj Jason Bard Kevin Harris Love Chris Vlckery Principal Brown ends 3 1 year career More than friends relative and well wishers were on hand at School Saturday night to help Principal Lome Brown into retirement Hew II however have to wait another month to enjoy the time to himself Brown retires December after years as a teacher and principal The retirement party was held early because the official date is so close to Christmas and many people arc committed to other livitles then Among the many guests during the of lea which was also at the school was Georgetown resident Gordon who was Brown first principal at Islington School They had not seen each other for years Brown has been School for ten years He was also principal at Erin public school What will he miss most I always take a big kick out of the kids I like them Basically they re lot of fun I will also miss the paper work Principal Brown said he has no Immediate plans for retirement however he is hoping to get around a little bit Everton CWA meets by June J en The Everton Christian Women Association held the monthly meeting at the home of Mrs Sylvia Watson last Tuesday Nov Fourteen ladies at tended Mrs Dianne Berry of was the guest speaker for he evening She spoke on the meaning of Forgiveness Lunch and coffee were served The Women s Association from the Community Church meet the first Tuesday of the month If you are In terestcd in attending they would be happy to welcome you Miss Jane Bcxton moved recently to the former home of Mr and Mrs John McDougall DalvdJansen the Free Press carrier boy In was a recent winner in the carrier boy contest He won a wrist watch Mr and Mrs Robert Johnston and family have moved from their home at the Scout Camp to their new home with Robert s parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston R R 4 He is hoping to get on with some of his farm related tasks which he has had to set aside He and wife Dorothy live on a farm It Belwood I think our education system in Wellington is second to none It pretty well leads from what I m told and what I observe Speeding about educators in general Brown said They are expecting more from children in some respects and re getting less The kids are floundering to degree Educators are trying to put old heads on young shoulders Lome Brown was born at the only son of Mien Brown who resides In Elora The younger Brown was educated in a country school and at Continuation School At the start or his teaching career Brown was at New Scotland School wit eight grades in York County From 1949 until he was at Islington School where he became a vice- principal for two years Since he has been with Wellington County The task of teaching and being a principal is very trying at times but I can think of no work more rewarding when you reflect bock upon the many years and coun tless boys and girls whose lives have been shared with you tests oqyowfshoulderB For Further Information Contact Big Brothers of Halton HiHs at Acton Community 8arvlcM Can t A MINISTRY OF HOUSING Ontario Housing Corporation Halton Housing Authority Pro Qualification Day to Day Mainton once for Plumb Hooting Drains and Sower Maintenance General Contract Maintenance Electrical Maintenance Glazing Maintenance Appliance Repairs Floor Maintenance Tho Halton Housing Authority invites bids from contractors to provide service in above trades on a Day to Day basis Con tractors will be requirod to provide service to Projects located in Acton Georgetown MIton Burlington and Oakvillo Details and Specifications along with submission forms may bo obtained from Helton Housing Authority 139 Thomas Street or write to P O Box Oakvillo Ontario Telephone Submissions must be not later than a m local time December 17 Tho Halton Housing Authority right to limit tho number of contractors in each trade Thanks for paper by J Turner The November meet of Churchill CCW was held at the home of Mrs Mary on Wednesday evening Nov VicePresident Mrs Kerr again chaired the meeting in the ab sence of Mrs Storey Mrs Thompson led in devotions with readings and hymns having a Remembrance Day theme Plans were Eden Mills made to have a pot luck dinner at the church November and to visit he Maple view Lodge Nursing Home Dec 1 A Variety Concert was held at the church on Saturday evening with a very Interesting pro gram Charlie Perry played guitar and mouth organ Victor Smith his accord Ian Mrs Ward Bruce recited several humorous pieces and Marks birthday by Mrs to the Board of Trustees in the village at the November election were Rod Blair Mike Marshall and John Shaw Rod topped the polls and Mike and John tied John Turner re mains as secretary At his time a sincere hank you is extended to he outgoing trustees Harold Tomllnson and Snow for the time and effort that they put into their years of service on the Board of Trustees Some members of the Presbyterian Church attended Ihe special service and reception at Westminster St Pauls church in Gueiph to honor Rev Fred Williamson on the of his tooth birth day on Sunday November IB Rev Williamson Is a former minister of Eden Mills and churches and is now a resident of Hyde Park Nursing Home Staff and residents there held a reception for him on Monday Rev Williamson served the ministry for over years and hearty congratulations are ex tended on this able day Several of the lots hat are available have been sold in the new Eramosa Mills Develop ment and earth movers are now busy in the con struct ion of roads Into the properties A reminder of the annual meeting of the Community Club this Saturday evening November 22 with des parly at pm and business at p Miss Bella sang two lovely soprano solos The Acton Sunshine Band performed lively old time music and the Churchill Choir sang two numters The Rev Jen kins was chairman for the evening Mrs William Thompson plan and coordinntor After the concert all enjoyed a friendly visit and delicious lunch A congregational pot luck dinner is to be held at Churchill next Sunday November following regular morning vor ship Ail welcome The Churchill Paper Drive Is in full swing with the stacks of newspaper in our storage building mounting hourly The drive ends today Wed but Ihe truck won be picking them up until the weekend so there is still a Utile time to add your bundle to pile Many thanks to those contributing to Hit collection We are pleased to hear that Mrs Edith Storey is recovering well from a painful knee injury suffered October 11 while attending grandson wedding in Edmonton After spending several weeks at the of son Eddie Storey Onllla with her knee in a cast she is now back in her own home and managing Continued 9 iJAy dfcmks TO YOU SEPARATE SCHOOL VOTERS OF J HALTON HILLS A FOR YOUR SUPPORT IRENE McCAULEY Separate School frustao Kroehler Sofa and Chair Sets several selections available FURNITURE SHOWROOM 465 Main St Milton 8787256 Open Daily a m to 9 pm