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Halloween That ghoulish time of year is once more with us the only time of the year when its not unusual to see witches ghosts downs and goblins roaming the streets in search of goodies Trick or treat day has been moved to Saturday instead of Sunday because of opposition by some mem bers of the community So be ready Light your pumpkins dress the kids in costume and be on hand for the many characters who are sure to knock at your door again this year Happy Halloween Decision Mayoralty hopefuls square off at Acton s allcandidates meeting Hills mayoralty candidates Glen of Acton and incumbent Peter Pomeroy of Nor val squared off to discuss the issues at uut Wednesdays allcandidates meeting sponsored by the Acton Chamber of Commerce at Acton High School About 100 people attended the meeting to hear the views of the 16 of tbe 19 candidates vying for Actons votes on November Doug Mason a candidate for Hydro Commission was absent as were the two candidates for the separate school supporters seat on Board of Education Mark Bradley and Tony Fiorita who apparent t invited The majority of the questions from the audience were directed to the two men seeking the mayors chair and candidate McKenzie even had a lion for his opponent Glen McKenzie told the audience he grew up in Acton and loves the community and its citizens All candidates meeting for Esquesing candidates voters will get a chance to hear tbe views of their council ana school board candidates at an allcandidates meeting at Georgetown High SchoolonNovember2starungat8pm There are no plans for an all candidates meeting for ward two in the Acton area this election yearsold The political neophyte said he wants to give Acton treatment It deserve at council The main plank in his platform is to promote Jobs through tax incentives to prospective In dustries arid commercial developments McKenzie said be feels tbe GO buses should be running later on weekend and the GO Train brought to Acton The town hall should be torn down scrap It and a community centre built in the rural area between Georgetown and Acton Halton Hills has great potential as a tourist area and his measures to encourage business will enhance this drive Property rights are endangered by the quarry issue McKenzie declared adding the alarm about this Issue should have been raised by councillors sooner Hills must tighten its belt on spending and he is going to lead by example his campaign for mayor is costing next to nothing Hills should be following the beaver s motto sharing sharing sharing He called on voters to help him help you Peter Pomeroy The marriage of Acton Georgetown Esquesing into one town was received less than enthusiastically and Peter Pomeroy said when he was elected mayor he pledged to represent all areas of the Town He feels he has done a good job in his four years as mayor at representing all parts of Hills Glen Peter square miles noted his opponent has questioned his involvement in Ac Ion but noted be is in Ac ton at least three times a week for council drop ins and many many social functions If his opponent hasnt seen him Pomeroy sug gested it was because they dont frequent the same locations The Incumbent noted he spends a lot of time dealing with the Acton ratepayers pro blems too Contfeuiedonpagel More stories Area council race page Hydro race page Regional race page Board of Education and Separate Board races page 11 Mm A Community Newspaper One Hundred and Eighth YearIssue 16 ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1982 PagesThirty Cents Acton Social Services and Information Centre Optimistic Centre will get the needed dollars to remain open next Social Services Committee will be asked December 14 to approve a financial plan which would keep the Acton Social Services and Information Centre open After the centre moved from the building to the former Gals Pal building on Mill St East where business has doubled because of the more visible location a budget shortfall developed because of increased costs and renovation expenses If the centre doesnt receive some fresh funds between the end of this year and when Its 1963 grant comes from the region in April It will have to close Tor a time It will nave to be closed by mid January at the latest Since the crisis was brought to the attention of tbe region It has been discussed by councillors who voiced support for helping keep the centre open and the valuable service It provides and has been developing a rescue plan which would also put the centre on firmer financial footing for the future Peggie who operates the centre said in an interview that she and board of directors members Peter Marks Lome Doberthlen and Eric Balklnd met with region officials Denis Perlln Debbie Oakley David Szwarc councillor Dave Whiting and other staff last week to deal with the problem She said she is optimistic the centre won have to close for any period of time but cautioned the final decision on the proposal to be made by staff will rest with the new regional council noted the region has social services and health unit offices in Burlington Milton and Georgetown but not Acton so the region Is tanning to make the Acton Social Services and Centre a suboffice and will pay a lease or licence fee Staff services Childrens Aid and health unit have been using of fice space at the centre on a parttime basis all along so now tbe region will simply be paying a fee giving the region a In Acton like It has In other urban areas The fee structure Is still being worked out klnd must meet again Szwarc If the region starts paying a fee this new financial arrange ment t expected to impact on the centres grant which this year was Balkind noted the region staff Is aware of the centres short fall but of course they didnt receive a commitment for that much money They region staff were very genuine that they want to help I dldn get the feeling we have to prove our case They were very positive recognize the need and that were filling a good role Balklnd said Town has questions comments for province region on aggregate Halloas sparkling clear streams after a woodland glades Heavy tore mack of he for fishermen Warm Indian Summer fall colors bat exists to weather promised far the nest few days and sheltered areas and along roads like Mark 11 win be enjoying it as The Post they also take la the of colon provided by Cemeter Possible 1000 reward for arrest conviction vandals dahsm said she had been concerned about ever r aroundtrying to dig up ln- formation about other people Councillor Mike Councillor Pam Sheldon wants to send some messages to the province about the aggregate Issue and also has some questions she wants answered by the region but council isnt going to do anything further on the Issue until they have reports from staff Monday night in the wake of regional council deferring the aggregate issue until the Niagara Escarpment Plan Is unveiled Sheldon presented eight ana questions for the region and province Halton is going to send a delegation to several provincial ministries to discuss the aggregate issue and Sheldon thinks the delegation Queens Park to introduce the proposed aggre gate bill in order that affected government cies are in a position of having a recognized docu ment to facilitate proper response Sheldon also wants the Minister of Agriculture Dennis to be asked to comment on the proposed aggregate bill before It Is Introduced or confirm earlier comments She also wants assurances that his office will continue to monitor and comment upon the document and its The delegation should ask the Minister of Natural Resources Allan Pope to clarify In writing the precise status of the referred to 10 point policy Sheldon wants to know Is it cabinet The Minister of Housing Claude Bennett should be asked Sheldon said to have any hearing into the aggregate issue In deferred until the other concerns of Halton Hills are answered She wants the regions planning department to comment on the Ministry of Natural Resources District aggregate strategy docu ment and possible confusion between regional to offer rewards of up to for Information resulting in the apprehension and conviction of persons guilty of vandalism This new legislation comes as a result of Mayor Peter suggestion that people living In the area of Cemetery In Acton may be able to supply Information about the recent rash of tombstones being knocked over The reward limit would be not always that high in every case the Town wanted Informs about to curb vandalism or any other criminal act against public property Councillor Terry Grubbe asked if anyone who supplies information to municipality would get The Mayor replied only there an ar rest and for case cemetery van- people part time bountyhunter Staff reported they contacted the about ways of beefing security The initial reaction was Ic see little benefit arising out of physical works such endng This may act as a deterrent la vehicle access however at same time would inhibit police vehicles entering grounds However the whole question of security alternative will and will require more time to evaluate would include such things as security services insidG this weeks Free Press hi theft a and area Official Plana relative to the aggregate policies be reviewed and reported on She wants comments on the necessity for amendments when tbe regional plan may not require an amendment and the area Hills plan does Sheldon wants the region planners to define compatibility relative to land uses in the ag gregate policy She noted the planners said they would the province for the definition of com and thats a cop out The province shouldnt be allowed to define compatibility the municipality must define it Lastly Sheldon wants the region planners to ex- why phasing provisions were dropped the new aggregate policy and If phasing cant be put bat in the policy suggest alter natives to accomplish this previous Inserted key element to development Councillor Ross Knechtel said the region t be dealing with aggregate issues only Halton Hills and the province He said per cent of regional councillors t familiar with the north the region was wasting money working on the aggregate issue and not prepared to deal with it properly said the delegation will take Knechtel comments to the province but at the same time praised the unanimous support from southern regional councillors for the deferral mo tion Knechtel thought council shouldnt pass Sheldons motions until there a staff report even though he agreed with her views Sheldon agreed the region shouldnt be Involved in the aggregate issue but it will take too long and be too hard to convince the province of that Besides she said the regions plan la the one which is before tbe courts and the OMB now Sheldon said the issue is back to square one and it a time for the Town to get our fingers in the pie before the region planners wasted time and money coming up with something else said a report from the planner could be reviewed by Hills council before the region delegation goes to the province to advertise la Aetaa Arte Craft and Sale lob at Para Hall Turn clock back Readers are reminded that Eastern Standard Time returns this coming Sunday October at Before gong to bed on Saturday night turn your dock back one hour else be late for church on Sunday morning