The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, October 1, 2002-7 Historic Waldie's Blacksmith Shop re-opens door trom BLACKSMITH on page 3 important to Milton. Tbis is sornething I've supportcd lrorn the start." Haton MIPP Ted Chudlcigh said residents can n0w refleet on what Milton was like in 1865. "Hopcfully this projeet will bc one of tremendous succcss now and in the future." Mandy Scdgwick, Milton Histonical Society memnber and chair of the restoration committce, told the crowd she feels rcstoring the shop is giving somcething back tou the community that would have othcrwisc been lost forever. The blacksm-ith doors opencd with a ribbon cutting by Mayor Krantz, Mr. Chudleigh and Ms Scdgwick. The public was then mnvitcd to tour thc inside of thc shop. Blacksmiths were busy demonstrating te use of forges with a hammer and an anvil whilc numerous displays of artifacts found while digging drew quise an interest. items thai were dug up included a Feather Swirl prcssed glass, and Company ironstone dinner plate. Its a dreamn corne truc," said Marsha Waldie, great-grand daughtcr of James Alfred Waldie, founder of the original shop. Edna Waldic, wife of the late Alfred Waldic, who was a third generation blacksmith, told The Champion she thought the re- opcnmng of the shop was wonderful. "When wc started the projeet we didn't want to sec another building bast in Milton," added Ms Scdgwick. "There wcrc four gencrations of Waldics here and thcy kcpt cverything. We'rc vcry fortunate te Waldics lcascd the blaeksmith shop to the historical socety." The shop will be uscd for sehool tours and meeting room rentaIs. The gift shop will feature historical publications, photographs, artifacta, crafts and clothing. Photos by GRAHAM PAINE Above, memibers of the Acton Citizens Band play on the Iawn of St. Pau's United Church during the re-opening of Wadie's Blacksmith Shop, which (as seen at top) has been restored. Look in Today's Papler* fo r Your Flyer From 4"g FM 1IN DUS TRI1E S WINDOWS & DOORS since 1978 WINDOWS * DORS 0 SIDING L - -Selectedi areas only ts alroady In your cable. LET UT UNI Ordor Coeco HUgb Spbmi Internet today. BETIER BECAUSE... v) Its TWICE AS FAST as higli speed phione Leaves Vour phione ine FREE 0 You gel FASTER access ID music, tjames antI vitleo clips J Connect Up to 3 home computers for the same price 0 Its ALWAYS on. No dial up. No wailing. J Unlimilesl conneclion lime ORDER NOW. J $2495 per monîli for lte irst 3 mionîlîs, No minimum contract period. No penalties, Order now and gel FREE in-honte basic installation. Once you lry il. you wonl want to experience the Inernet any olher way. Il's TWICE AS FAST as higli speed plions. ulc % HigSpee-Intenet There's more in your cable Cal! 1-866-548-0100 or visit www.cogoco.com/myspeed j New aalabls al FUTURE SHOP e) RadIoShackM»O *Offer ends Otober 31, 2002. Mnthiy raie ater irait ree moihs is $4495. Proessiosai Installation is $49.95, regularly $149.95. Dswnlsad speed based on tua transter rate of 2Mbps for COGEco os 1 Mbps for DOL high speed edition by telephone. Based on data publshed by the leading DSL supplier. Downisad speeds suhrne cao oary wth Internei traffis. semver sr oiher acrs.oIernet star for sew stoimers snly (disoni 90 days). Ose tîme charge tsi home neiwsring may apply Not availabie in ail areas. osme resticions apply p Or