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raifivfiiflfxw teamwo VWm¢ltflw rcv mmua Afimutmwm ALLISTONAn interesting article with headline Off to London to hear anthem ap peared in recent issue of St Catherines newspaper concern ing former resident of Alliston and only son of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Dowling Eric Dowling who has been organist and choirmaster of St Georges Anglican Church in St atherincs for the past 34 years teartted recently that an anthem which he composed in 1975 for the 100th anniversary of the Diocese of Niagara was one of several artadian works in the repertoire of St Lukes athedral hoir of Sault Ste Marie presently in Britain on three week tour They will be using it at St lauls athedral in London England on Itednesday August lttth The anthem treat and larvellous are lhy Works is one of many works ol this weltknown organist who is regarded as one of anadas leading com postrs Although Mr Dowling just returned from holiday to England friends arranged the return trip so that he might have an opportunity to attend the Evensong Service at St Pauls Cathedral The anthem first introduced by his own choir was sting by several choirs during 1975 in cluding St Lukes and is favorite of both choirs During the tour the Sault Ste Marie choir comprising 19 boy trebles nine teenage altos and nine adult men with William Wickett organist of St Peters Basilica in London Ontario as accompanist will be appearing in about 20 concerts attd church services Their choirmaster is John Wood Eric Dowling is well known to many older residents of Alliston and was former organist of St Andrews Anglican hurch here Their records indicate he was organist at the official opening of the present Church on October 9th927 Farmers Union backs Innisfil land policy SIlttiltl Itinisfils fight against largescale annexation by the ity of Barrie received support at the regional meeting of the National Farmers lnioit held Iuly 2t and 27 in luelph The region unanimously Stilt ported the following resolution After having carefully studied the Sitticoetletogian Area Task Forces recom mended ltarrie llilttiii Area and having compared it with the proposal made by Innisfil township it seems abundantly clear that the Innisfil people have paid more attention to the preservation of good agri cultural land than has the task torce The National Farmers Union in Simcoe oiiiih whole heartedly supports the Innisfil proposal not only for the sake of farmers Simcoe ounty is imrpetual ly being shortchanged where agricultural land is being cott cerned as we all have to eat mttch greater care should be taken to preserve what is left the resolut ion continued Barries annexation bid of 13500 acres mttch of it good farmland is being opposed by Innisfil township About 6000 acres is offered by the township for urban development The resolution presented by district of the NFI asked for full support and pressure on the provincial government iti this matter Don Mills man drowns in ottawasaga River WASAGA liliiAtll Man Shut Leung lit of Don Mills drowned Monday when he tell front canoe into the Not tawasaga River It was the second drowning within week at Vtasaga Beach severryeatwold Hamilton boy drowned in Not tawasaga lta last Wednesday onst tarry itth of the Ontario Iroviticial Police said Mr Leungdrowned ltt about to feet of water in the river near 24th street Mr Lettii two other and 123 UNITS 10 50 3t Pick0P5 it Bobcats youths had rented the canoe from nearby marina Inex perienced they lost control of the canoe and the man fell into the water nonswimmer Mr Leung was not wearing life jacket supplied with the canoe onsf lritbbsaid Dr owan of Wasaga Beach will decide whether there will bean inquest Daniel McGrath of lIa milton drowned last Wednesday after he fell off an inflatablemattress Lincotns Mercuer Meteors Montages Capes 32 Dell5 WE WANT TRADEINS FMCC FINANCING AVAILABLE PRICES GOOD TIL AUGUST 2776 NO HIDDEN CHARGES ALL FACTORY DISPLAY INVOICES ON ORDER NEW I977 IF YOU DONT BUYA I976 IOSALESMEN TO HELP YOU Before accepting the respon sibility at St Georges in St Catherines he was organist in churches in Collingwood and Galt His wife the former Marguerite Stewart of Galt passed away suddenly last February and interment was in Alliston As fellow and past presi dent of the Royal Canadian Col lege of Organists Eric Dowling is also well known to organists and choirmasters in this area and friends here have often timed in on radio broadcasts front his church SURPRISE PARTY Mrs Mary Hoey and Mrs ora Walker were honored at surprise retirement party at Stevenson Memorial Hospital recently Both have been with the Dietary Department Staff for the past 16 years and received gifts from staff members and the Board of Governors of the Hospital Visitors with Mrs Mary Har ris last week were Miss Laurie Tucker and friend of Trenton and Mr and Mrs Ted Harris and baby son ofMilton Mrs Hindle and Mrs harles Jeffreys of Churchill called at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Slater last week Mrs Warren Gibson and members of the family have returned from holiday with friends at Timagami Mr and Mrs WA Thompson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jack Thompson and fami ly at Owen Sound More winners at Festival picnic and an afternoon of games completed Shanty Bay summer festival weekend at The Village Green Sunday In the mother magnet con test for fiveyeatolds and un der Andy Stock was first In the potato sack race ages six to eleven Kristy McKitrick tied with Tara Husband for fir st For girls 12 to 16 yearsof age Lori Moffatt catne first iii the potato sack race Jim Young catne first in the boys section For over17year section Ted Bigelow and Fred Miller tied for first In the slow bicycle race for the over 17 age group Fred Millercamefirst In the wheelbarrel race athy Smith Leslie Moffatt came first in the age six to eleven age group Randy Greenhaugh and David lackard came first in the 12 to 17 age group In the over competition Dave and Daphne Stock were first Planning chairman to stand again MIDHURST Staff Chair man of Simcoe County planning committee Reeve Bill Gowanlock plans to stand for reelection in the December municipal voting in Orillia township If they want me am will ing to continue to serve said Reeve Gowanlock who headed by county agricultural and reforestation committee before being made planning chair man strong opponent of regional government Reeve Gowanlock has cited the increases in pro perty taxes in regional areas and the weakening of local autonomy as major issues in past elections in which he won endorsement Now completing his fourth year as reeve Mr Gowanlock previously served as deputy reeve and councillor for seven years His father was for many years rillia township reeve GOLF HAVEN STROUD Responding to residents requests Innisfil council is recommending to Simcoe County council that County Road between Highway 11 and Lake Simcoe be renamed Golf Haven Road INDUSTRIAL STROUD Innisfil council has approved rezoning to allow an industry on Tiffitt Street just outside Barrie gasoline station was located on the pro perty part of lot Con 14 Mansfield win prolongs set Mansfield dropped Optimists 4l at Shear Park Sunday to prolong the bestoffive Barrie Mens Recreational Fastball League quarterfinal Down two games to none Mansfield stays alive with the win Winning pitcher Gribbon and reliever Dave Lowe allowed four hitsand struck out three Tagged with the loss was Jim McDonald who with reliever Snider gave up six hits attd struck out five tworun homer by Mans fields George Carre in the first inning proved the key hit of the contest Toronto ousts Barrie squirts Barrie Rangers were elilt minated from the ntario Cup Soccer playoffs following 30 lrss to Torontos St Andrews Sunday The squirt team had the misfortune of knocking the first goal of the game into their own not with about mittutes left to play Toronto then scored two guick goals to put the game out of reach LOOK AT THIS SELECTION PINI MIDHURST The Simcoe County recreation department will sponsor its annual picnic for senior citizens on Wednesday at Springwater Park Midhurst OFFICIAL PLAN VICTORIA HARBOUR public meeting to discuss new official plan for Tay township Swimmin FuIIy BroadIoomed will be held in Victoria Harbour public school tonight Tuesday at 8pm ARENA MEETING ANGUS public meeting to discuss fundraising for the roposed Angus arena will be eld tonight Tuesday at pm iii the Lions Hall Essa township council members have been asked to attend come and see the best GEORGINA GARDENS and bedrooms Privote Garages Pool Sales office and models Open II to doin and II to weekends or call for special showing This is Retail Price Alt nova cm In 33 Wm 3le we tt97 IIQL egosum oyetlUCRE out EvoE tvOVHfl NOBODY BUT NOBODY DARES TO MAKE THIS OFFER DOUGLAS LINCOLN MERCURY FORD TRUCKS Essa Rd Barrie 7285558 FLOWER SIIOW IREEMORE The annual flower show of the Creemore Horticultural Society will be open to the public on Friday frotn to 10 pm and Saturday from noon to4pm COUNCIL MEETING ALLISTON Town council here will hold regular meeting tonight Tuesday at SchooI ShOpping Bus stop at door Paved drive Sodded Iot AGENTS ARE WELCOME RESALE VALUE GUARANTEED Georgina Gardens IS so confident about the quality of their homes tiat after two years they will buy back the home for the purchase price plus $1000 737198 YOU PAY ONLY $100 OVER THIS FIGURE ON ANY UNIT iNVOICE Actun Cm in 13 am or CANDLLIET 00 an it co Iono notOI spew ws Ban 003 61 35 no t$3aarau um LLEELcavE The Market Place Wednesday August 18 19767 730 pm in the municipal building The public is invited toattend SOUND PROBLEM STROUD Elimination of echoes in the auditorium of the StroudInnisfil recreation cen tre will be discussed by Innisfil council at meeting Wednesday at pm Council will also meet as committee ofthewhole Wednesday night OPEN HOUSE COLDWAIER The Rev FROM Houses can be finished to your specifications $1200 SUBSIDY which brings yOur interest down to GEORGtNA GARDENS 400 WV LOOK AT recently PRICED $37950 IOV2 Mortgage $950 DOWN $27659 MTHLYPI and Mrs John Alsopp who have returned from England were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Green wood and Irene In the evening an open house was held at the Greenwood residence where members of the United Church charge welcomed their new minister Mr Alsopp and his wife are currently staying at cottage at Wasaga Beach but will take up duties in the village as of Sept ANNI SIIII tl AIJIIAIUI ZIIHI THIS EXAMPLE 1976 Bobcat Douglas Mark up only Total Tax LI Totot Less down payment Balance to Finunze Plus Credit Lite plus FmonceChorge API tt7 You Pay $3208 00 ioooo $3306 00 mi 56 2300 3562 56 8t 56 more Only 988 per month to own this our over 48 MONTHS PRICES GOOD TIL AUGUST 27 76 ONLY