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The Acton Free Press Wednesday March Last toot Steam locomotive makes final runs Belching clouds of white smoke old steam locomotive No chugged along the tracks last Sunday on her final run a charter trip from Toronto to Paris Junction to return again via Brantford Born in September 6218 was a northern type engine built by the Montreal Locomotive Works She has been forced into retirement because there are no longer any major railway repair shops left in Canada In which steam locomotives can be overhauled the past one at Stiatford Ontario having been clewed down and sold just after no herself had been completely rejuvenated in December Other problems also played their role in her retirement as replacement parts for the aging engine had to be custom made in shops Tour miles One of the many locomotives of her type No had played a heavy part in the drama of World War Two when troop trains were in coru operation transporting service el to Montreal and on to Quebec for overseas duty Old again made a special name for herself according to her train buff admirers dating from September 1964urdl she has puJed over m in nil Tan excursion trips to equal her number of miles in pa service Place of honor Over the weekend numerous conjecture were bandied as to her final fate and close listening revealed considerations of a multimillion dollar compound slated for Torontos waterfront some time within the next six years in which the present Union Station will be enclosed with steam locomotive no standing In her place of final glory as the central figure Pure speculation said one well- informed member of the C S whose educated guess Is that she will either be transferred to the governmentoperated steam museum The National Museum of Transportation In Ottawa for posterity or sent on to Stratford and housed Indoors out of the elements Nostalgic memories Whatever her future old has done her job well and last weekends twoday excursion runs revealed the nostalgic memories which her penetrating steam whistle sound aroused in the thousands of spectators who waited to view her from the various points between Toronto and Paris Ontario will ever convey or replace Saturdays reactions when at approximately the loud triple toot tooot of Canadas only remaining steam engine still owned by the Canadian National Railway alerted its viewers that It was making its second to last final trip Line track People were gathered all down the track beyond the station and right on through to Guelph at focal spots where they could best observe and take of the historical event St Petersburg Buffalo fans gathered from the United States and from many parts of Ontario exuberant train enthusiasts who had come to watch old round her final track Excitement delight una bashed remourse with in some cases tears of nostalgia were registered on the countenances of the congregated throngs many manned with cameras while others lugged tape recording equipment In an effort to pick up the wistful whine of the aged machine and record ever sound Full load She was loaded with passengers on both of the two- days excursion trip and on Saturday people composed of friends members of the Upper Canada Railway Society and other investors In the event hailed the onlookers and gales of cheers went up as No passed through hamlets villages and towns to roar past small groups of admiring spectators The assembly were only slightly rebuffed when the scheduled five minute stopping time with amateur and pro fessional photographers all primed to take pictures didnt come off Instead she sped on past the village station at app roximately m to stop at toe Rock cut Just beyond and not to be outdone avid tralnsters fled to their waiting vehicles to chase her to her stopping point and the No Highway from the wood Station to the of was at one point lined bumper to bumper with auto mobiles of every sort many of which continued their train chasing exploits right on through to London Banquet held Passengers on the Sunday run had a special attraction when the locomotive having stopped at the regular stations as announced by PA Systems installed by the finally reached Paris Junction There officials turned No on the coaled up her tender lubricated her wheel Journals and then diverted to another line she proceeded to Onondaga and Caledonia to continue on through the back way to Hamilton where the Sheraton Connaught Hotel was the scene of much reverie as members of the had their banquet honouring the valiant engine before turning homeward to Toronto Will Saturday and Sundays escapade really be the last run for Many hopefuls remember that she was taken out wraps after her publicized final trip of approximately one ear ago and feel that she will someday be on the tracks again But those in the know rt all her last appearance when she made the October run from Toronto to Kitchen for the October Homeward bound she sprung a part on her and almost cripp led permanently limped Into the Union Station at about miles per hour Own steam hes lucky to be running today said a local buff And although I hate to see her put glad to see her return gracefully her own steam rather than being pulled home by That would definitely be most embarrassing More trips via steam engine for railway fans That too remains to be seen The is the only one of its type still owned by the Canadian National Railways others having been sold either privately or to be used as museum pieces decorating cities and towns throughout Canada Others on display No sister engine No is presently to be seen outside the Station with some others on display in Sarnla Orillia and Kingston The function of the Upper Canada Railway Society is to encourage studies of railways in Canada including field trips to different junctions to study track layouts signalling photo graphing old stations ana tape- recording train sounds More trips Chiefly however the UCRS promotes train trips for rail enthusiasts and one of Its knowledgeable members speculates that a Canadian Pacific Royal Hudson will be coming out sometime in the spring of 71 for a few fan trips but on this venture the Canadian National will not be involved when one other aged steam locomotive will take the C back lines from Ontario through to Quebec ITS NO BLARNEY that the St Patricks Irish Stew night held at United Church hall was cooked with elegance by the Board of Stewards faithfully assisted by their wives and other members of the congregation Latecomers to the dinner Mr Gordon Harris of 1 Guelph waits while son Wesley hungrily devours his delicious homemade cake and ice cream dessert Photo by Lorraine SANDY McPHERSON of R Rockwood serves Mr William Plumber of R 5 Rockwood who has come back for seconds seconds at the annual United Church night In the background Susan Tosh and Rose Marie Hams assist in tidying up the tables Photo by Lorraine Pony recovering from heart attack A 30yearold Shetland pony had a whacking heart attack last Saturday morning but today Is merrily running about chasing race horses around the field Jingle Belle an adorable palomino coloured pony belonging to little 6yearold Patrick of 4 keeled over in her stall last Saturday morning and to all indications looked as if she was past recovery Seems fine The vet was called and Jingle Belle was given an injection with little hope of survival Today however the valiant tiny animal back to normal Her supposed rest period came to a quick end when she was steaming up the stable with her energy and so Patricks mother Jenny Barr let her leave her confinement and Jingle Belle is now running about having a great time A show pony from Milton Jingle Belles original name was Sheila and during the 40 s she was a wellknown figure in harness with small stallion of the same colour She converged on the Barr family when they wanted an older pony for their young son and Jingle Belle was chosen Enjoying tremendously great health it Is difficult to realize that the small pony Is at least years old as she exuberantly jostles and kicks about constantly taking pieces out of her baby donkey companion Anna Belle Steals show Last year during the Rock Trail Riders entry in the Rockwood Carnival Jingle Belle attempted to steal the show insistent that she should lead the entire parade Right now her happy owners feel secure that everything is fine with their star pony and already plans are being made for both Jingle Belle and Anna Belle to participate in this years local village procession Rockwood Bowling Low scores made the Rock bowling ratings look like a standstill from the previous weeks competitions but right now the team league shows the Clippers and Pacers tied for 1st place with points 2nd is the Stratums team with 108 3rd the with Neighbours Nortons Bluebirds with Whltcwashcrs with Carneys Plumbing and Heating with tying with Four Corners who also have 84 points 8th shows Alley Cats with is the Gooycr Bros team with and 10th place has the Slow Pokes with only Just two Nortons Bluebirds made only two points last Tuesday night and the Four Comers ran up five with with Tony Stokman the high man with a triple score Jack Parkin high single was and Ralph Wright and Ann Parkinson made a single Fred Nightingale rang through on a single Vlv Nightingale a triple and Mary Stahlbaum bawled a single game The Carneys Plumbers and Heaters took only three points when John Carney made a and May a 210 single from the Strattons who took points on Dick 211 225 to triple a 593 and Dune Kingsbury made a single Whitewashed Don Archibald showed a 220 set of singles to triple with Garry Parks rang up a triple score for the who were defeated by the Whitewashes with a to Art Nightingale bowled and to triple points as Brian Robertson took 135 and singles to triple 581 The pin a The puis wouldnt fall and everyone was disgusted but the Neighbours managed to theCUpperswitha5to21ead Bill Gamer knocked off a 293 set of singles to triple In at Harvey Bayne showed a triple Ellen Garner a single and Sandy a 214 single score Bert Archer for the Clippers raised 189 and 198 in that order to show a final triple of 676 Doug Chandler rang in a 195 and to triple Harv Jestin made a triple and T a set of singles with each Pokes Elmer Alley Cats took a to 3 point lead over the Slow Pokes as Ward Bruce poked a single and Ross Ferguson a single Elmer Allan showed for the Alley Cats with single and Arnold made a 200 single Winnie Hilts tried for the Bros team and bowled a single along with Jim Suttons single but their team was outfoxed by the who lead the battle with their to points and Mike Martin made a 272 single and Lome Garden a 209 single Top scores Women over Gamer Lola Jestin 573 Vivian Nightingale Maureen Campbell Mary Stahlbaum Nellie Stokman Ann McCormach Irene Gloria Alton May Swackhammer Ivy Ritchie Ann Parkinson 500 Men over BUI Garner Bert Archer Garry Parks Harv Jestin Don Archibald Art Nightingale Ted Tony Stok Doug Chandler Only one man in a million really understands the International situation but it odd how you keep running into CROWNED IN billowing white steam locomotive 6218 makes its final run through Rockwood photography buff lined the trains route Saturday and Sunday as two charter trips went through the engine is forced Into retirement since there are no longer any major railway shops left in Canada where it could be repaired Its unique whistle signalled its approach from miles away Photos by Lorraine BUY A COOKIE MISTER and little Ruth Hartman of Alma Street Rockwood was one of the brownies canvassing for cookie sales the proceeds of which will be converted into craft materials and supplies for the annual Mother and Daughter banquet to be held this year sometime In May The drive is over now and only a few extra cookies will be on hand for last minute sales This year the girls did a terrific Job and their leaders are pleased with the results Photo by Lorraine TEDDY KNEGT Tim Hartman and Wanda Gray are ready to pounce as Greg Strong tosses the ball to centres Steve Hartman and Rob Drijber at the Wednesday athletic night held every week at the Centennial School gymnasium Its become a popular evening for high school students and the big game Is basketball in which mixed teams play with zest and energy County apportionment shows little change Recently released figures revealing actual apportionments the municipalities will pay towards the county budget snow Milton paying per cent while Acton pays 2 Esquesing pays per cent while will carry the smallest portion at 1 per cent Burlington pays more than any other town or township In the county a total of 42 and Oak- vine is second highest on the list at 39 per cent Only very minor changes are reflected against last year ROBIN DRIJBER leaps high to get control of the ball against the opposing teamcentre Steve Teddy Knegt waits to grab the ball and Wanda Gray is ready to take it down the floor The Wellington County School Board has opened all schools in the area and under supervision the otherwise after- hour neglected facilities are available to groups who make arrangements to use them A whole new door has been opened and the School Board assures us that schools are for people Photos by Lorraine SUPERMARKET MILL ST ACTON RED BRAND BEEF PRIME RIB ROAST RIB STEAKS BRAISING RIBS 89 SCHNEIDERS LB PKG MINIS1ZZLERS 65 Proctor Gamble Specials Shoulder M 99 99 PROCTER GAMBLE OZ TIN CRISC0 0ILsav AYLMER JARS SAVE ASSTJAMS 54 BLUE BONNET LB PKG Save MARGARINE CATELLI JARS PICKLED BEETS 39 ALLENS TINS SAVE FRUIT DRINKS 389 MCLARENS OZ JARS SAVE SWEET RELISH 279 TOWNE CLUB BACON 59 FRESH PRODUCE DAILY ONT NO I 3 La BAG Cooking Onions FANCY A C5 LB BAG U S NO I LGE HEAD CABBAGE 2 US NO I Green Onions 219 PRICES EFFECTIVE MARCH TASTERS CHOICE FREEZE DRIED OZ COFFEE HEINZ TINS SAVE SPAGHETTI in 5for1 SCOTIA GOLD OZ TINS SAVE APPLE SAUCE 64 COLGATEPALMOLIVE GIANT SIZE ARCTIC POWER