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A Wednesday Aug 31 TELEPHONE 519J flnneu and Off Founded in every by Printing vVUow Street Acton Onuno L7J 2M2 Telephone Subacnption Smgto copies each countries other than Canada Second clan Number Ken Bellamy Don Ryder of Adversaig Hartley Coles Managing Editor The Free a on the Printing and Ltd group of which include The Pickering Newt Advertiser Aurora Banner Tha Bolton Entercaa Brampton Guardian The Burlington Tha Weekend Pent Tha Guardian The Georgalowm lodapandeni Tha Hamiilon Post Mark him Economist and Sun Th Champion Tha Newt The New ket Eta The North York Mrror Beaver Friday Beaver Tha Weekend Tha Richmond HIlThomrWI Liberal Scarborough Mir or The Sloufhnlts EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Editor Got Murray Editor Helen Murray Sports Imcoa room Nancy ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Ratal Manager Cook Salea Kirk Davy Susan McKwnon Sandra vWton ClaaalflerfAdintrttaing Mac BUSINESSACCOUNTING OFFICE Offka Manager Joan Shewn Well miss Tom Big bluff Tom first mayor of Halton Hills and with a long record of public and community service dead He died Saturday at Georgetown hospital Shock waves went through the en tire Townof Halton Hills as word spread of his untimely demise at age Tom Hill was a man of immense common sense who brought it with htm when he first invaded the political field as a council lor from the old Township of His family s roots went back into the history of Glen Williams When he spoke at township meetings councillors were aware he was not only speaking for himself but for the people of the Glen Unlike some modern municipal politician who posture platitudes or tackle topics in an obtuse manner Tom Hill met them head on His opinions were delivered directly in plain language no one could mis understand He could play politics too with the best when it as necessary Tom s manner could either delight or enrage the hearer It was more the former than the latter when he ran for the offices of mayor for the newly created Town of Hills after coming up through the ranks in the township first as council lor then as deputy reeve and finally as reeve He easily became the first mayor of Halton Hills and his skill at politics in those early formative years had much to do with the strong financial position the Town is in now and created the foundation for the present municipal operation He was also a strong voice for Halton Hills in the Credit Valley Conservation Authority Defeated after two terms in office by present mayor Peter Tom Hill retired from active politics until last year elections when improving health allowed him to once again run and win a council seat for Ward 2 the Township of Aside from his political career Tom Hill was a like able man Like all of us he was afflicted with weak Illness plagued him over the last several years but he never changed Those who knew him and saw the heart of gold beneath that bluff exterior will miss him knowing he is one of the last of a vanishing breed Our condolences to his family and close friends Letters Complete band list Dear Sir The Page article supplied by the fair board on August regarding the bands in the Fall Fair anniversary parade on September con some errors and As of today here is a com plett lis The Acton Citizens Hand Trie Georgetown Girls Pipe Band The Hamilton Fire Brass Bond accom I hi Colour Party in members brought in by the Canadian Legion Branch The Sea Scouts The Arthur District High School Marching Band The Accordian Band and a special feature back by popular demand a return visit of the Brampton Shnners Go Patrol Rumor also has it that the Acton Merchants ore also pre paring a surprise for our anniversary edition of the Acton Fall Fair parade Yours truly Robert Johnston Chairman Fall Fair Parade Committee Reader needs help with genealogical research Dear Sir I have recently acquired a copy of Centennial How fortunate are the people of the area to have had Individuals including the Free Press with the foresight energy and dedication to compile such a book It Is invaluable to those of us doing genealogical research In this regard I am most anxious to correspond with or come to interview anyone Interested in or descendants of the following Joseph Anderson son of John Lot Cone 7 Joseph William George died 1B87 Anderson sons of John Lots 23 Cone 5 Twp Peter and Isabella Dixon Deforest of Lot 11 Cone Nelson She is buried in St David Presbyterian Church Camp- bellville James and Matilda Bonus Twp Thomas and Jean Bonus Census Twp James Hume bom 1M4 Charles Hume both lived in Township Peter Hume NW comer Sincerely Jean Anderson RRJ Perth TAX From the editor s des Dear Otto About Brian Dear Olio Well long time no hear or sec Since space is limited dispense with pleasantries So Otto you re not too wild about some of the things I writ ten about your leader Brian That understandable I haven been loo complimentary 1 must say expected to hear from sooner right after the convention when I climbed on my soap box and spoke admittedly quite harshly about your new leader For the benefit of those reading this column from the editors desk for yours and many others information is a column not an editorial and reflects only my views not necessarily the views of the paper which are found to the left in the editorial column 111 reprint your letter here Dear Gord As you know I am mot In the ha bit of responding lo editorials However after having read your comments in the August issue of the Aclon Free Press entitled Mulroney prospers saying nothing I felt I should attempt to set the record straight I naturally respect your views as I know that you respect mine Nevertheless I feel that you are somewhat misinformed when it comes to what I believe to be Brian Mulroney sindepth policies If you look the lime to read the book Brian Where I stand you would notice that he has spelt out detailed policies ranging from social and welfare programs to productivity and free enterprise I will not at this time outline our Party positions since Mr readership victory as It would be too burdensome for both of us However I do suggest that if you are interested in receiving Mr Mulroney position on any subject pertaining to the federal scene do contact me as I would be only too pleased to for ward it to you In the meantime I am taking the liberty of sending copies several recent newspaper articles outlining just some of Brian stands Sincerely yours Otto Jelinek M P I ve just reread column you refer to to refresh my memory and get my reply thoughts in order Also taken the liberty of showing your letter to two people both Independents I believe who commented to me about the column lo see what they thought of your reply well aware Mulroney pub lished his positions book for the convention I don t have a copy but I distinctly remember reading excerpts from it in his mounds of campaign literature available in Ottawa at that time Please do send along a copy for me and some extras for others who may be inter and I will pass ihem on However I think you misread the point I was trying to make in a couple of weeks back 1 know Mulroney has positions on issues every politician has His were written for the convention and carried an into his leadership by some university professor I think from Queen s They are lengthy and com plicated Mostly they were same as Ihe other contender views I concluded But after reading the material and then listening to his speech and comments In policy sessions I not sure If his book contains his views or simply positions he was handed by his handlers and dull fully memorized What I was writing about was what is saying to the public particularly the voters of Central Nova whom 1 presume elected him this week 1 1 wrote this reply Friday 1 fear very few Canadians will read Brian Mulroney Where I Stand Like me though many watched the campaign in Central Nova with Interest following Mul through the dally news Cord Murray ree Press editor papers and radio and television dispatches Those reports have contained little as I said previously Tell mewhy Brian saying to the media this Is what I wrote in my book and this is I tell Canadians now Why when I saw him on TV did he not say what do about opting out and extra billing under medicare even when asked spec by the- reporter and restrict his comments to blasting the Liberals I know he has views mostly critical of the Grits on this issue Please don t keep these pearls of wisdom buried away in an obscure book few voters will have the time or inclination to read make them available through the means b which we usually learn about our national government and leaders the media Without saying much except to hand them the letter the two readers I contacted said much the same thing sans prompting They said they are disturbed by your leader lack of substantive comments in the papers on radio and particularly on TV One men the medicare issue In parti cular The other suggested when a new Issue crops up they want to hear what the man they suspect will be the next Prime Minister thinks rather promptly not what he thinks after a flock of advisors put out a book or paper knew their response would be used in my reply because I t sure my perception was anything more than the of a dls enchanted political junkie I promised to mention their cotes- slaw My grandfather made me burn Remember when told you about my Nell visiting Acton setcral months ago and her but prise at the growth since she lived here as a girt Vtell she Wilting again and 1 recalled a story she told me about my grandfather He was British army clean through the epitome of grant major which he warns He served in the South African War Boer War J with the British Army When war broke out again in he was one of the first to join Canadian Army and was the recruiting sergeant in Acton I be lieve for the pre of the Lome Scots Regiment He served overseas was wounded and invalided home where he was sent to guard the locks on the Canal When WW broke out he et uniform again probably worked against Mm the militia He was far discipline His background wart Impeccably British He flew he Union Jack on hi at home rated lib eral was a teetotaUcr end as strong a Baptist as you find any where But he was also full of fun and my aunt described him a some- of a devil a point I think she might have been suggesting was inherited She recalled an old fashioned sleigh ride to Eden Mills from Acton one frosty night Acer tain twain smitten with a pretty country girt sat as dose o her as as the Hones trotted briskly along the snowcovered roads was one of those nights when the cold is so intense even the shyest person cuddled close to their neighbors The moon being up there like a Japanese lantern At one point in the ride when cloud pulled a certain over the Man in the Moon Elmer fictitious name reached out his hand for that of Esmeralda that pert clerk from the country store He squeezed A squeeze came back He squeezed again harder The squeeze came back harder And so It went squeezing hands all the way to Eden Mills where passengers disembarked for refreshments As the sleigh un loaded Elmer watch Esmeralda get off It was then be realized the hand be held belooged to someone else Her band turned out In be my grandfathers Needless to say action had been observed by everyone on trip The poor swain was the it of Jakes the rest And if everyone baa a my aunt s for decades later I guess It phase my grandfather one bit It was typical or his kind or humor which as kids growing up we learned by experience lo be wary of when ever we visited the grandparents The one who sal next to him had to be specially careful after tea was served After my grandmother would pour lea he would take his cup pour a bit in the saucer swirl his spoon around the cup and the apply it to the wrist of the nearest grand kid which usually turned out to be me II burned like hell because lea was piping hot having Just come from the pot He would laugh delightedly at our discomfiture My grand mother ever solicitous after our welfare said Now Fred youe brought tears to his eyes And he had sometimes But when we got over the surprise we couldnt help laughing along with him at a trick he could on us hot about every time He loved to play jokes on people but he was one of the softest touches Acton when it came to helping people In trouble He never had l great deal materially but he was eager to share It with anyone who didn have any And he helped many people over some of the bumps in life without a thought of often think of him when I pass the cenotaph in Acton because he raised and lowered the flag when they played Last Post and Reveille for Armistice Day services for a longtime He had a row of medals They looked a block long when I was a kid And he kept scrupulously and wore them proudly on his chest He loved m especially that of brass bands and military bands of nil stripes When ever I see a veterian along behind a band head up chest out and pride of bearing in their stride I think of my grand father and the times be burned me with those darn spoons Back issues 10 years ago 173 Nelson White guided one of the country fastest three year old pacers Ambro Nadir to victory In the Prix Etc one of Canada top harness races this week Fred Kenlner also picked up a prize this week He was presented with the Howard Miller trophy for mast points earned by his white leg horn chickens in Canadian Na Exhibitions Poultry exhibit Bandmaster George Elliott also had a lot to be proud or as Acton Citizens the CNE picking up the trophy 20 years ago 1 Acton first lady barber of Milton Is taking over the former shop of Cipola of Toronto The Free Press has been chosen best all round newspaper In the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association competitions it was announced this week Four yearold Pi chord Is reported after being knocked down by a motorcycle Monday According to OPP reports the child darted into the street from behind a parked bus Traffic on the Toronto St rat ford Line was halted early last Friday when five railway cars were derailed at Acton Limestone Quarry east of Acton Provincial election campaigning is in high gear Candidates include Progressive Conservative MP George Kerr of Burlington Owen Liberal of Burlington and William Gillies New Democrat of i 50 years ago 1933 A big crowd assembled In the park yesterday afternoon and evening for Community Picnic arranged by Acton and Business Men s Association Over 1 at tended this year Mr N Kerr wel corned everyone before the races bet In a ball game Dublin school defeated Lome school This wis followed by a game between businessmen with Nelson and Peoren captains M Cooper was the umpire The horse shoe pitching was won by Stephen Coxe and Mel Wilson who eliminated and Basil Mellon Tea and coffee were provided to go with the picnic lunches with free treats for children In Ihe evening Jockey Club hardball against an Acton team The locals who lost were Wallers Waterhousc Hollo way Ainslie Morton Marshal Tyler Chalmers and Crlpps The final feature was a tugof war The team of eight men were pitted against others for the first pull but this number had to be lessened Acton Citizens Band gave a few stirring numbers 75 years ago IMH The house on Main St Is bung enlarged and improved It will be occupied by Mr and Mrs James Lackey and will provide accommodation for the Messrs and members of their family The Utile property which was recently purchased from Mrs Little will shortly be occupied as the residence of Mr WW Beard more who is announced to wed Miss Katharine Mackenzie daughter of Vtilham Mackenzie Esq of Mackenzie and Mann Robert who had been working on s bam at has died of typhoid Mr Ernest Macklin electrician has created quite a beauty spot of the lawn in front of the Power House Main St roadway has been gravelled from J C Nelson gate to St It has also been from Ave to the foot of the hill years ago Septembers ISM The Exhibition or Esquealng Agricultural Society tor this fall which will be held in Acton on he third of October promises to be one of the most successful ever held by the society The committee here are using every effort for he success of the affair and he residents of he township will on his occasion have showing what a lit tie exertion and enterprise will do for an exhibition of this kind The regular meeting of the Board of Education was the Council Chambers on Monday evening last Members Mr Matt news chairman and Messrs Storey Moore