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The Acton Free Press Wed March Garage on fire Rock around clock for March of Dimes LIKE FATHER LIKE daughter Slater did various jobs after leaving school but had a real interest in getting into construction Her father John Slater was just the man to talk to An opening appeared as a flagman and got her chance Her face is well known to Rockwood residents who Im sure passed her every day for months When the man who drove the packer quit another opportunity arose- SURE BEATS working in a factory Alice Vance is interested in making money to go back to school and her brother had just the answer A flagman was needed and Alice got the job This fall Alice hopes to take nursing at Conestoga but in the meantime she sure knows how to stop traf fic She also finds the men friendly and other than the noise finds the job great especially with the nice sunny weather starting by Kerry Chalmers like dancing Well if you are in grade seven eight or nine you can dance for 15 hours and for a very worth while cause This year the March of Dimes campaign has a new angle To beat street conditions and prevent people from having to canvass through mud Julie Brace campaign manager decided the kids could hold a Danceathon and have village residents sponsor them The thon will be held on April at run from seven Friday night to 10 a Saturday morning Pledge forms can be picked up at the school Root Hard ware and the M Shop pet to Alt students must have a sponsor to attend the dance so if you are interested kids pick up your forms and get out there and get sponsors People are invited to pledge whatever they wish but are asked to support these students All sheets are to be turned in to Julie Brace by April 9 Dog tag Kerry Chalmers Today is the deadline for dog lags Any dog without a tag can be fined and the owner is also reminded that dogs in the village are not permitted to run at large People with concerns about dogs can contact Wayne the Dog Control Officer Mrs Brace is in charge of this March of Dimes cam paign tor Rockwood and in vites any concerned parent lo contact her Mr and Mrs Elmer of Station St had a rude early Tues day morning They had been visiting with friends in Acton Monday evening returned around 1 a m and put the car in the garage as usual At about am the couple was aroused from sleep to sec bright flashes or light reflected off their bed room walls their garage was on fire Mr honed the Fire immediately and was impressed with their fast response The garage and car were completely destroyed but fortunately only minor damage was done to the house The police and In surance men have examined the ruins but the cause of the fire not known Check JTrttVrts Clai for good buy Sell it too Dial Men willing to talk of problems St Patricks party for Bible Club by Chalmers Do you have complaints about the water and sewer construction on your John Slater superintendent of the project here in and Roy Schcrmerhorn of Woodstock Engineering are two men thi can help you number of foremen on the streets every day who can help you They ask that you speak to them and point out the Because of the terrible weather conditions caused a mud bath in the village it was difficult for he men to continue at their speed As a result Harris St is behind schedule Mr Slater feels thai the con nation will be complete in three weeks which time the men will put the roads and to their original condition Pictures were taken of the raids and houses prior to con struction so the crews have something to work with in their rehabilitation The pro gress elsewhere in the village is reported to be moving along at a good rate and they feel the work on St and around the school will be completed in the next week or In the meantime do tell the men what the difficulty is be fore they leave on Friday and while they arc cleaning up the site then something will be done Mr Slater also mentioned that someone is usually patrolling the streets on the weekends and that he cm be reached Saturday mornings if there is an emer gency situation as he often is here Saturday morning To reach John Slater through the week call or Hoy at The joyful noise coming from the Bible Club room in Rockwood was not only because they were having such fun at their St Patricks day party they had just learned a new song called Oh Say but Im Glad and they really were happy Before the party Aunt Helen McDonald stressed the importance of reading the Bible for personal guidance daily and of prayer Few parents realize what reading is available lo their child today and thus do not warn them of the chances of dis covering harmful literature The truths of the Bible arc designed for you to read it can only help you if you open it and read what God has to to Villi Why not shed extra pounds Ladies girls even men summer is coming why not shed those extra pounds Join the Toners and be come a new before summer Toners was organized in September our now president Lorraine Renaud It is a branch of the Canadian Caloric Counters Weigh in is with the weight recorder and the only person who sees or knows your weight is yourself The meeting consists of pledge roll call secretary and treasurer reports and weight recorder reports They discuss diet tips and stars Carney and lone Nineteen more members are striving for the same goal The club always welcomes new numbers teens pre teens and adults So if you gained a few extra pounds the winter ma we suggest the loners All have the same problem and together as a group can conquer it 1or additional information call Townsend at mill an time Library news Kelso Assistant Librarian There is a good selection of gardening books in the for from beginner to green Ihumb expert Also there are several titles on patios and pools for those who are thinking ahead to warm spring days In the culinary department are two new books Popular Cookery and The Electric Slow Cooker cook Book Other recent additions are Kale the life of Kathenne Hepburn The Early History of and Vicinity Home steading by Patricia Crawford Margaret That cher First of the House A Blast of Trumpets by John Creasey and two old favourites The Lieutenants Lady and Mother Mason by Bess put o any probler have No one i They count day Each person has the daily calorie intake suggested in their doctor Every week each member brings some thing diet for the basket orange apple die pop or and the biggest loser of the week wins it The biggest loser of the month receives a nice gift from the club Star When a member reaches her desired weight she becomes a star In congri the Head Office sends her a star pin and the club gives her a gift Rock wood Toners have had two THISTLE CUSTODIAL SERVICE Complete INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL CLEANING Owned arid operated by Charlie Cheyrre phone 8531846 GEORGETOWN ELKS LODGE 540 are extending an invitation to you to become a member Asa Organization Elks iru prepared I cannot prow dp Thn Elk also public servients either lor nood 11 such as sponsoring sports teams playgrounds field days etc lues vary Your may also participate If For further information please call Larry Allen 8773905 Missions Gift contest put the Door Team over the lop lo everyones surprise and delight at the increase in the number taking part explain ing that each of us must learn to gel the habit of giving of our blessings regularly A story about a boy who disobeyed his parents and tried to ride his pony before it was saddleready held everyones interest He found that the is true when it states Your sins will find you out A game of Sword Drill was eagerly played by both teams with the younger ones showing much improvement as they all strove to be first in finding a verse in the Bible A special word of praise was given to the newcomers by Mrs for their excep tional progress since coming lo Hie A time for enjoyment of the many treats followed the study lime several mothers generously donated cookies and candy which the little waitresses soon passed to delighted recipients 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