Tragic drowning saddens village Mm Year No ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5 SECOND SECTION Riders from States Quebec The life of a child was tragically snuffed out Friday afternoon when eight year old Barbara Ann Boughner drowned In the water by the Main Street bridge In Rockwood Barbara had just returned from a swim with her mother when she and two little chums Kim and Laura Hilson across the road to the river to take an extra splash without the usual permission Sliding Into a deep section close to the shoreline she suddenly found herself In distress with no one In the vicinity to help her excepting small A neighbor seeing one of the children frantically motioning and screaming from the side of the road ran across and plunged Into the water after sending the little girl for help Minutes passed before Barbara was and within seconds the Fire Department who had been called to the scene were applying artificial respiration under the supervision of Cox Despite continued efforts it was too late B Moore of Acton also on the spot checked the small girl but she was gone The eldest child of Mr and Mrs Henry Boughner of Main Street Rockwood Barbara Ann was eight years of age The Ospringe Barbara Boughner have two young sons five yearold Jimmy and Allen three Barbaras mother Is the for mcr Jean Colquhoun of Erin her father Henrys home town is Belfountain and employed by the Keith Frost trucking business In Brampton he was away at the time of the disaster and did not hear of his young daughters tragic death sometime later In the evening The Boughner family had only moved to Rockwood from Erin three months previously Barbaras grandparents Mr and Mrs Jim of Erin were visiting relatives and friends In Vancouver but returned home Immediately by air when they received notification came from the Lake Erie region A pupil who in September would have entered the Grade two class at Ccn School Barbara Ann had lived a very short span of time In the village but already she had made on impression on those who knew her An exceptionally lovely and friendly child postal assistants enjoyed chatting with her during her daily trips for the mall neighbours looked forward to her visits She will be sadly missed Three cousins carried her to her grave Gordle Boughner of Terra Cotta Roy Boughner Erin Martin of 2 Erin and her Uncle Graham of Barbara was burled on Hon day August 3 at a in the White Church cemetery at Bel fountain Fridays drowning recalled to villagers the similarly unhappy occurrence of 1934 when little Ian Guild the only son of Mr and Mrs Lome Guild had just learned the Joy of playing In the water and on his own had wandered down to the river and was found there sometime later drowned Ian only three years old at the time New residents visitors By Mrs D G Robertson Welcome to Mr and Mrs H and baby who have come from to reside on the 1st Line in the Stan Snyder house recently vacated by the Mcttlcr family Debbie and Brenda Klooster of Erin spent a few days with their grandmother Mrs Klooster Vickie and Mary of Brampton visited with Mr and Mrs George Fletcher and Shirley Townline for a few days CENTRE CELANESE CARPET ARMSTRONG VINYL PAINTS SUNWORTHY WALLPAPERS SHEPHERD CASTERS FREE ESTIMATES ON FLOORING INSTALLATIONS Mr and Mrs George Lang and Bonnie returned home on Saturday from a three week motor tour which took them as far west as Vancouver Miss Linda McKenzle who has summer employment in Guelph a few days holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs Nor man McKenzie Mr and Mrs Byron Bruce spent a few days vacation in the north and on Manitoulin Island Mr andMra Woodward and family camped for a few days at Bel wood Greg of Guelph visited last week with Mrs M Jackson Mrs B Coyle and two children of Toronto are holidaying this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Mann 2nd Line A miscellaneous shower for bride tobe Gall Fuller was held Tuesday evening In the Church basement attended by over 50 neighbors and friends Brenda Bruce conducted an amusing Tree Contest Mrs George Fletcher had a reading Gait was escorted to a gaily decorated chair complete with an umbrella where she was assisted in opening the large array of gifts by her sister Mrs Hannah and Diane LundHgan In a few words of appreciation and thanks Gait extended on invitation to her trousseau tea and also to visit her in her future home in Glen Williams She also thanked the ladles who hosted the shower OUR READERS WRITE Dear Sir It is with deep regret and sympathy to the family that I write this letter As you know has just lost a dear little girl by drowning I hate the word It is so easy for little children to slip away without the grownups knowing it and it would have been so easy for me as I stood at the bridge a day or two before the accident to report that small children without on escort were playing In the water But not wishing to Interfere I did not report I did not do my duty Let this be a lesson to us oil to report all hazardous actions of children Better safe than sorry Very truly yours Millicent Milroy Rockwood Ont Dont miss these starfilled nights at the Free Admission Big in re coming to fin Each advance evening four whole evening ore given over me holder free on ever day of the performance vehicle included Airgulf Avgutt August 23 Auguil24 August August 27 August 29 September I September 3 September 4 September September 7 Check the lineup Football Toronto dm on ton Bobby Shannon To Italian festival Johnny Cosh Brando Loo Circus International Bobby Dimension Drum and Bug I Competition Military Band Tattoo Jo and 50 and S3 Jo 00 JiSOO and and 4 4 5 and J and and WOO 50 and Canadian National Exhibition August20toSept7 Sundays from Moil Order Office open Aug wit For or wife Grondifond Box Office Canadian No ion Exhibition Exhibition Park Ontario 89 entries compete In Sundays trail ride The beautifully rustic grounds belonging to the Halton Presbytery of the United Church situated outside of south of Highway was the scene of the 1970 Competitive Trail Ride sponsored by the Trail Riders In which riders and their horses participated last Sunday A colorful panorama of colored horse van painted trailers and beautifully groomed horses dotted the area as riders drew in from Mississauga London Southampton Quebec and right down to Michigan all anxious to participate In the horse en durance ride where as the brochure read Time Is not the most Important factor on the trail horse section Your horse ability on the trail Is our prime Interest Obstacle judges included Betty Brock of Guelph who is affiliated with the Guelph Pony Club Dick Strong of the official timer with weight recorders Fred Barnes and Don Leader both of Guelph Buz Ellis was the announcer far the casion as he vocally lined up the horses to start out in the early morning towards Pat Dales form on Rockwood line Ray Ellis was trailer picker upper and Mrs Jean was the ride with Mrs Sidney Strong and Don Leader the scorers A warm Good Luck was the official greeting printed on the Instruction leaflet as the riders started on their way with several stop points set out as horse con dltlon checking points Entries were open to all horses and ponies four years and over with In struct ions to leave at one minute intervals starting at 10 a m and early Sunday morning camp arrivals act for 30 so that horses could he checked and in accordingly by veterinarians The regardless of weather notifications were of little significance on Sundays ride as the day dawned beautifully warm but airy and lone riders couples and entire families were on hand to start out on the long mile trek through the countryside Respiration and pulse rates with special noting of any unsound breathing problems were the responsibilities of the vets judging the proceedings Their other duties were to conduct periodic trail tests throughout the ride eliminating horses that showed any signs of difficulties Another test of each horse as It com its ride in at the finish point plus the all important one half hour later final one noting any change in the condition of the various animals Timekeepers recorded starting and finishing times making special note of periods required for halts imposed by Judges during the ride Efficiency supervision equestrian ability plus beautiful scenic routes which had been masterly charted by members of the Trail Riders with emergency pick up trailers on hand If required were evident About 3 p m the early starting riders began to pull In to the Blue Spring Road grounds BySoclockthc last horse had completed the days trek Open air fires and sizzling steaks could be sniffed as they were delectably char coaled and consumed by weary riders and cowboy hata and casual habits were In colorful array as everyone dug in and ate with friendly and jovial Beck of Guelph was the grand winner the Trail Sweepstake on his mount Roman Brother an eight yearold sorrel with the following participants the winners of the Lightweight division Mi BUZ ELLIS CENTRE lines up the horses as Troll riders from Quebec to Michigan arrived at the United Church picnic grounds outside of to participate In the twenty five mile horse endurance ride where horses ability on the trail was the prime Interest TOP left and Sue Thompson two riders from Michigan watch events from trailer has attended the riding events for years now Is seen with her 9 year old quarter horse Bog as Sue holds Dark Model a year old morgan mare BOTTOM CENTRE The culmination of days events was a cook out over open fires when riders checked In after their mile ride and then relaxed to enjoy an outdoor steak fry MIDDLE ROW tell Vlvianne Micdoimld of East Is seen brushing down her II year old gelding Rory before his final vet check MIDDLE RIGHT The entire Dales family were present on the ride with the exception of Mike who Is presently In Hamilton little Chris and mother Ev They we shown here with Buttermilk and Pat announces their favorite family horses official retirement from distance events The 16 year old grandmother still good for short spurts but after many exciting years can only enter In moderated participation Buttermilk Is seen with Jim Anne IS Greg and John 13 Feverish minutes Rockwoods Main fire department had their hands full Tuesday morning after clock on the main street of the village There was plenty of action packed into a few anxious minutes The Harry Bonner family of R 3 Rockwood had their vacation cut short as they headed down the post office hill Their trailer s ball hitch released and rammed the car gas tank rupturing it and causing the car to burst Into flames The Tire department was called and soon had the blaze extinguished but the interior of the 1968 Dodge was com burned in the blaze which was so Intense It flattened the tires Mr Bonner unhitched the trailer and it was only slightly damaged Suitcases in the car were damaged and Mr Bonners wife and children escaped unharmed A trail of gas down the hill caught afire and alerted Mr Bonners wife and children They were shaken by the in cident A neighbor called the fire department Pandemonium reigned for a few minutes as flames and black smoke shot In the air Pedestrians scurried for safety from the intense heat which charred hydro wires and blistered paint on a nearby home Meanwhile almost simultaneously Burham eight yearold daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Main Charred Bonner car St had to be taken to General hospital by the fire department with head Injuries Bystanders suspected the little girl had run into the side of a car during the excitement generated by the burning car but it was later revealed she fell from a swing and hit her head Firefighters took her to the hospital where she was examined by Dr Maharaj Xrays were taken which showed no serious injuries and she was released Firefighters meanwhile wiped brows hopeful the string of mishaps did not extend to three