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Ken Bellamy TELEPHONE BwwMndEoraiOffic in Wadnaaday by Acton Free Prss one of Matrolaml Prolong Ltd group News Aurora Banner Newmarket Era The Bolton Enterpme Brampton Guardian The BurSnoton Poet The The EtotMcoke Advertiser Guardian The Sun The Chanson The The Haws Weekend Editor The North York Man Oekvute Beaver Beaver Tha Week Ttw Weekend The Richmond Liberal The Scarborough The Tribune The Woodbndga Vaughan News Don Ryder Director of Advertising Hartley Coles Managing Editor he conation that i the event of typographical error that portion of the apeca occupied by the erroneous Ham together with amenable paid for at the appkcable rate In the of a typographical error aoWtawng good or art offer aafl and may be withdrawn at any una Member of The Canadian Community Newspaper and The Ontario Newspaper Ataociation Second data umber DEPARTMENT Murray New Edttor Helen Murray Darkroom Nancy ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Cook Ratafl Advertising Manager Sates Stone Jennifer Alton Kirk Davy AdvertWng Carolyn BUSINESS ACCOUNTING Office Manager Jean Shewed CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT Manager McAnhur Need more candidates Theres lots of time left for people with a concern for the community and an interest in the work of council school board or hydro commission to file their nomination papers and run in the November 8 election Even in this time of restraint the Ontario government is spending close to for commercials to promote voter turnout and candidates for the election This is an indication of the provinces concern over the low voter turnout an average across Ontario of just over per cent through the 70s and for the i960 vote and the high number of acclamations close to 50 per cent for the council and school board seats in the last municipal elections across the province Councils and school boards spend about billion annually and Municipal Affairs Minister Claude Bennett is correct when he says its about time many many more people exercised their franchise and there were fewer acclamations Last time for a possible six council and school board posts in Acton and the same number for four were filled by acclamation in Acton and two the same way for ward two There were separate school board regional and area council votes in Acton So far this time the mayors chair regional council seat hydro commission seat and separate school board post wont be filled by election in Acton In Esquesing the separate school board seat hydro commission regional councillor and mayors chair to date wont be filled by a vote This isnt intended as a slight against anyone who has been elected by acclamation or those who would win because they arent opposed yet for this vote but it is important that there be preferably no accla mations this year especially since theres now a three year term And if we are lucky enough to wind up with an election for every seat then the least we can do is turn out and vote Actons not depressed According to a business management consultant Jerry Byers who spent some time the past spring and summer talking with local business people Actons in something of a depression He didnt mean an economic depression though there cant be any doubt local business and industry are going through very tough times but a mental depression The consultant was speaking at the windup dinner for the 25 firms which participated in the provinces small business management program here which was sponsored by the Acton Chamber of Commerce Actons in a depression he said we have a defeatist at titude We were left off the map we feel weve lost our identity through regional government and Halton Hills the towns not growing in fact the population has shrunk a bit in recent years we dont have a plaza like other towns in the area theres an odor over Acton from time to time Ac tons not important etc This isnt the first time weve heard this about ourselves especially from outsiders whove spent some time here but not enough to really get to know the heart and soul of the community At least one other consultant type has referred to it as Actons inferiority com plex Yet those are the kinds of some Actonians give off Well its true Actons taken some kicks in the teeth especially since regional government But as Byers also said theres also a strong vibrant spirit here There are many many people in Acton who are enthusiastic about the com munity and its future All is not perfect here but we have a lot to be proud of and cheer about in Acton The consultants comments seemed timely coming last week just a few days after two outstanding community events Weve already praised them to the hilt but a couple extra pats on the back never hurt anyone Simply stated any com munity which can stage the outstanding fair our fair is or can raise the kinds of dollars Acton does for cancer research by running around a track or giving to a canvasser at the front door isnt in a depression or suffering from an inferiority complex From the editor s des Former smokers are too much by Gord Murray Its not easy these days being a smoker especially when eating in a public place at the same table as Bill Cook Thursday night I covered the windup dinner and presentation by consultants who helped 25 local firms by giving them an introduction to small business management during the spring and summer See story elsewhere In todays paper Anyway there was BUI and I sitting across from each other with Bills wife Monlka Don Perry and Don and Doreen Lindsay also at the table After wed enjoyed our salad and rolls and after stealing a glance around the room to see if anyone else was puffing and there was I decided to light up rather than go climb a wall of the Legion hall while we awaited the main course Now theres nothing worse than a re formed smoker In my book They are much more of a pain than people who never smoked Exsmokers are so pious and about having kicked the weed Bill never misses an opportunity to give me a dig about smoking I cant really blame him sitting In an office near mine he hears me hacking and wheezing all day long But Thursday he was in rare form He was slipping out of the office for a few minutes in the morning and another employee asked him to pick her up some When he returned he belled me in the shoulder and told me in no un certain terms that I could buy a house again if I Just quit smoking for a year Bill was astounded he got so litUe change from a bill for one deck Every time I coughed that day which If youve been around me much youll know its constant he gave me shot about smoking When I lit up at the dinner in a loud voice flounder than usual for BUD he proclaimed I was sitting at a non smoking table That set them all off I just puffed and blushed my way through it all We desperatetype smokers are pretty hard to embarrass into butting out We all got talking about smoking and quitting and I soon learned Monlka and Don had also smoked at one time as did Bill which I already knew They seemed to agree with me that exsmokers can by pretty pure and nobody argued when I suggested heaven help all who know him If Bill adds beer to cigarettes as a vice he no longer needs Hed be insufferable I think his most cutting remark was when alter a delicious chicken dinner I got up to go the washroom excused and Bill called after me Going for a smoke eh Not guilty that time though It really was a nature call Bills not really all that bad about me and my nasty smelly dirty habit I know its all those things but havent quit yetmore about that later The one whos really a pain In the neck about it all la little Helen Talk about Holler than Thou She makes rude remarks about my smoking In front of anybody anywhere anytime I think shes as rude about that as I am for smoking Helens an exsmoker but of the little league variety One to packs a week not a day but a week for a couple of years Makes her a real ex pert eh And what was really silly was she started in her early 20s when she was old enough to know better especially since shed already known me as a perfect example of what tobacco can do to a person for a few years Ive been fortunate health wise so far My wheezing and coughing actually sound a lot worse than they are I think the coughings become Just an extra habit My doctor confirmed this at last years physical Your lungs are In good shape he told me More by good luck than good planning Id say But how long will lady luck smile on my lungs I dont want to even con template it I hate the taste of them I smoke only about half of a regular cigarette before butting it which may be why I can still breath since the last half is supposed to be the most damaging Id like to quit I just havent found the surefire easy way to do it Theres lots of methods Ive read about but they all require some willpower which I dont believe I have when it comes to cigarettes Im well the best way to put It is hyper Always have been too Im sure nobody could work with me and Helen would be packed and departed in a matter of days if I ever quit And who could blame them I think my saving grace if It comes In time will be medical advancement Maybe soon they can come up with a shot of something that just kills the de sire for cigarettes and leavesno side effects Or is that just wishful thinking Thanks for help Dear Sir in behalf of the committee for The Terry Marathon Hope I like extend sincere thanks in the following Thanks ti the merchants and hanks h had pledge forms available for the participants Thanks In all who donated in so many ways In help defray expenses Thanks to The Acton Free Press fur Its excellent coverage leading up and including the day Thanks all the volunteers who helped in so many ways throughout the day Thanks all the participants the clubs and all others donated to cause We in Acton can proudly call our Terry Day a success and take pride in helping to keep The Dream Terry Alive Sincerely Jon Hurst Chairman Acton Terry Fox Marathon f Hope Committee Our readers write Teachers lose respect Laws not enforced Dear Sir Do we have two sets of rules in Acton depending on who we are This the question am asking after witnessing a car going through the stop sign on Churchill Rd at approximately pm on Septem ber Because recognised the driver as a prominent Iocs resident and government official I watched to see If the driver of a police car which had been watching that comer for a while previously would give him a ticket He the police officer flashed his light and pulled the driver over but never issued him a ticket I know quite a few people who have been given tickets and fine at this corner for rolling stops Maybe they would be interested in learning this rule does not apply apparently to everyone An resident Name withheld on request In their response to Mr letter Mrs Graham and Miss Gibson have completely missed the point days are perceived by the public as goofing off it is not some kind claim It is a fact Education costs have risen in some areas per cent in the last ten years Most of the increases had gone into teachers salaries Teachers have become militant they have in some cases gone on strike or withdrawn service When any profession employs the tactics of a common labor union it must expect that shots will be taken at It Teachers have made tremendous gains in salaries and benefits but not without a price They have lost the respect of the public Universities are finding first year students who are barely literate This after 14 years in our precious and expensive school system And these are the top 10 per cent of Apparently quality Is down and costs is up Must be in flation Public relations should be a re quired course for the teaching profession The first day of school being a day could only have been a move calculated to enrage and alienate the parents hardly likely to win the profession any points Miss Gibson asks that the parents support the teachers Forgive the dreadful pun Miss Gibson but they do they certainly do Yours truly Pat Harris Rosemary Rd Letters to the editor are wecome but must be signed The name may be withheld from publication on request Great soccer tourney Dear Sin Over the September 1112 week end Acton Soccer League were hosts to the rural soccer Hundred from squirt to bantams were Involved in compeut ton teams pot on a fine of soccer and sports for all spectators Sincere thanks extended to Carole Saxon for organizing audi a run event Your Urn and effort put forth Carole to appreciated by many people Am Thorpe Soccer Mem Preserve hall as landmark Re Acton town hall Dear Sir have just been informed of intent to demolish the historic 1880s Acton Town Hall It saddens me to hear that out side groups are allowed to superimpose their actions upon the community It appears they strive against the heartfelt wishes and best interests of pioneers and their families who served tirelessly to found plan and develop their town and environs Is it possible that Acton has no vote in a matter of this magnitude Cement steel glass plastic park ing lots all have their place In our present society However destruc tion of what is basically good seems to be a valing factor peculiar to the human specie I have great respect for the Land mark and Heritage Societies Thdr function is to preserve the historical cultural and values while Integrating the past with the present and hopefully the future They earn our and gratitude Acton Town Hall la a land mark I lived my early years In Acton I visit frequently It be with great regret should I no see it just where it should beaa an historic site when next I visit- Ottawa years ago September Picketing of the AJax Engineers Ltd plant by employees all members of the United Steelworkers Local 7S1S con tinues as a strike against the company reached its fourth day Toronto International pro perty on the Fifth Line east of Acton has been sold to a group of Georgetown area men who may turn the land into an estate subdivision Specials this week at your local Store are 3 cantaloupe for pork shoulder roasts a lb spare ribs a lb fresh chicken leg or breasts a lb oranges lb bag 59c and lbs of sausage for Acton Council has approved the appointment of Bank of Montreal man ager Ted Pratt as a member of Aclon Parka and Recreation Committee Harry Hibbs and the Shrimp- Code- tall the popular musical group will re turn to Acton Community Centre Saturday night for an encore per formance 20 years ago September 161 On Sunday there will be a farewell service at the Acton Pentecostal Taber nacle Tor Rev Kenneth Held and his family who have been here seven and a half years Specials this week at your IGA Store are loin roast Opork 45c a lb teabagspkgof60tor75c 14 lb of breakfast prunes 39c margarine 21 lb for 45c and Cohoe Salmon 2h tins for With a minimum of boys and girls new recreation director Jim Casburn says he can start a figure skating club here Michael Bennett son of Mrs Michael Bennett and the late Mr Bennett his returned to St Peters Seminary Lon don to start his second year studies for the priesthood Playing this week at the Jem Drive- in Theatre is Breakfast at Tiffanys starring Audrey Hepburn and Mickey Rooney and also playing Shaggy starring Joyce and Shaggy the Dog 50 years ago September Actons Nineteenth Annual Fall Fair set a new high record in 1932 when people saw the shows and the exhibits Rev and Mrs J Gulp a former bel oved pastor and his wife of the United Church Acton has been visiting this week with friends In the former parish Specials this week at your Red White Store are bunches of grapes for Brookfldd Clteesc a lb Heinz Mayonnaise for 20c large Heinz Catsup for 19c 3 celery bunches for 25c and lbs of cookies tor 25c Playing this week at the Gregory Theatre on Friday The Trial of Vivian Ware starring Joan Bennett and Pitts and on Saturday The Carnival Boat starring Bill Boyd and Ginger Rogers Nelson Co won third prize in the window display of Lux Soap This ts the third year in this store has 75 years ago September IS inn Mr Edward and his daughter Miss Phoebe arrived this week from Rochdale England and Mr says they will now permanently In Canada Farms for a one hundred acre good farmland lot 24 on second line one mile from Acton and for a good farm adjoining Acton acres with brick house and good barn At Tuesdays meeting of the County Council the following grants equivalent to those from the Government were made to public schools for continuation classes Milton Acton and Burlington each Miss Ida McNab returned on Friday from a pleasant visit with friends at Midland Mr Coles left this week on a trip to his old home Ilmlnster Somerset England 100 years ago September 211 1 Dr M is erecting a new building between his drug store and Mr Jewellery store It will be used for surgical work Mr James has made arrangements to open a coal and wood yard in Acton and will supply all with coal and wood at reasonable prices A 1 foot flagstaff will be placed on top of the town hall and the council will likely procure a nf special occasions Messrs Taos T Moore and McGanin cane serosa a flock of ducks last week at pond in this vil lage and each hunter secured two