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m ACTON FAIL FAIR Till- HERALD Wednesday February 1B77 Page Harder work suggested for society to avoid further financial setback The Agricultural Soc must work harder than ever In preparing or the 1977 fall fair if It la to avoid further financial setbacks which last year totalled society president Russell Murray said last Tuesday Speaking at the society annual meeting Mr Murray warned the members In attendance that the society cannot afford to end another year In the red If the Acton all fair Is to maintain Its standing as the largest annual agricultural exhibition in North Halton he said more members will have lo become involved in Its pre paration and operation The 1977 all air marking the society anniversary will be held Sept 16 17 and 10 Last year loir was some thing else even if we did get soaked Mr Murray said But there were awfully people helping out I don mind getting soaked but I don want to be the only duck In the pond We should all put Acton firefighters need new quarters every ounce Into each and every committee According to secretary treasurer John a year end financial report the lety income during total led or nearly more than the previous year Expenditures however jump ed rom in 1975 to foranoverall toss of approximately in 1976 Pointing out that the society enjoyed a profit in 1975 Mr informed the mem that the figures represent complete turnaround of Income and expenditures to the t me of nearly Citing examples of unusual disbursements last year Mr singled out increases In postage rotes a 397 expend for a new stock ribbons and a charge or hydro services at the fair which had been paid by the former town of Acton prior lo regions Illation In accordance with the Mr Murray was returned o serve a second year as president while Brent Marshall was elected first vice president and Brian Evans as second vlceprcsl dent Directors for as recom mended by cere George Wallace Steve Lister and William Nclles and adopted by the members are Bill Murray Wallace Steve Lis Paul Thompson Ted Brown Brian Hammond Burt Robertson John George Milne Keith Alien Cathy Robert Murray Gary McEachcraand Carmela The volunteer iremen of Ward 1 appear to be next In line or expanded commodatiaas according to a council decision Monday Coun Pat McKemie citing an acute need for additional space at the brigade Bower Street quarters requested Hie chairman and vicechar mnn of the Inance and ad ministration committee to meet with Area I re Chief Mike Holmes and some of his men to determine their needs Pointing out that the Area Ire department has now been satisfactorily accommodated by a move to the expanded former Works Garage on Maple Avenue In Georgetown Coun McKemie told council the Acton are now forced to park one of their trucks In a space nor used for meetings and discussions The also used once a month by Actons Friends In Deed an organization for the physically handicapped Council spent ex panning the Maple Avenue works garage after that department moved last summer lo the Road municipal grounds Also Included in the cost were air condition heating roof repairs and other renovations designed to ihe fire department Coun Miller mean wh lc chastised the author a letter to the editor printed last week In the local press In he department and fire chiefs came under attack Calling the department one of the best In the country M Her advised such critics to Investigate further before making complaints Coun Mike Armstrong agreed that the town enjoys very adequate re thanks to two very competent chiefs and stated that he expected that most tens had taken the Utter as he had a grain of salt VON meeting Feb 23 VON Branch management final meet or 1976 was held on Jin Mrs Margaret D sir reported year slat si nursing sits number of home v s la for IP the reg 607 of these I the lis area Mm Florence Anderson dent taUd that the of VON Iran be stlny rebruarv p ON K iik Court The total K I toad rl Has I rector of Inst tut be the Tie pubic to attend Cobham Reports from chairman of the society s various com and divisions were largely favorable Field super Intendent George Wallace re ported that the town recreation department is prepared to comply with the society swish regarding alterations to he Prospect Park grounds and Ihe proposed construction of a per pavilion While the directors Ihe air horse sheep and hogs and shows described their respective concerns as succe ssful an appeal was made for members to contact prospec live sponsors or the cattle show By guaranteeing top money prizes each year It was suggested the Acton Fair will be in a position attract highest classes of cattle breeds Noting that the amount of prize money awarded last year was increased by Nino expressed hope that the fair could this year with a further become a Class exhibition for the first time Entertainment committee chairman Brent Marshall also called for add llona effort from the members in ihe hopes of improv the society reg ulor Friday evening activities and other social events S3 8771113 nt PARTS LABOUR INCLUDED MIDWINTER CHECK FOR ALL IMPORTED CARS OIL FILTER CHANGE castrol COMPLETE LUBRICATION TIMING DWELL COMPRESSION CHECK CHARGING CIRCUIT BATTERY CONDITION PRESSURE CHECK COOLING SYSTEM CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM BRAKES STEERING SUSPENSION Import Tune Ltd Armstrong Giergetewn 3 Carnival Tickets Tickets for Georgetown s carnival That En tertainment be available at Gordon Alcott Memorial Arena rom 3pm loflpm on Jan and to p m Feb and at George town Memorial Arena from 10 a to I p Jan and 5 toBpm Feb AH ACTION BY TON JUNIOR r ABM Junior Farmers compete zens are welcome lo the rehearsal free of charge It shows netsat 1 Sat Fib 12 Sun Feb 13 and Saturday ghl for adults and SI for Junior Farmers ami up ith only one w n in competitions held for the lone games n Georgetown and Saturday The local farmers took top honors in ih women s and men bowl ng but oiled In ds to capture the title curling volleyball and The w m volleyball competition were York County Junior Farmers curling was won by the lour North white the crew took men basketball Wellington county took honors or curling S regions look pari In the ion competitions which provide thi step to provincial games lo be held this month The winners rom included Don and Donna Ham lion rnet and Mary McDonald and workman Townscnd Wally SOMETIMES FLOWERS ARE THE ONLY WAY YOUR HEART CAN SPEAK Whatever your message Call us Today and its on Way TOWN OF HALTON HILLS NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND TENANTS WARD FOUR POSTING OF PRELIMINARY LIST OF ELECTORS A preliminary list of electors has been posted on Wednesday January In Office of the Clerk Administrator Municipal Administration Building Seventh Line for Inspection Acopy of the preliminary list of electors has also been posted up in several locations within each Polling Sub division Property owners and tenants are requested to examine List to ensure that their names and relevant Information are correctly shown therein Attention Is drawn to necessity to complete the required form available at the Office of the Clerk Administrator respecting an Application tor correction or alteration to the list All requests for additions corrections or deletions from the List will be received by the Clerk Administrator at the Municipal Ad ministration Building commencing on Wednesday January through to Friday February 1977 30 a to excluding Saturdays and Sundays The last day for filling forms requesting additions or corrections to or deletions from the List will be Friday February at A 30 D PRITCHARD CLERK ADMINISTRATOR and REVISING OFFICER TOWN OF HALTON HILLS Dated this Day of January 1977 DECORATING CENTRE DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN STOREWIDE LIQUIDATION robcrt SALE CONTINUES TIL Gougeon SAT FEBRUARY Our Loss Is Your Gainf Everything Goes No Hold Backs I Pine Dining Suite INCLUDES BUFFET HUTCH TRESTLE EXTENSION TABLE ARROW BACK ARM CHAIRS SUGG RETAIL ONE ONLY AS IS Now Only 1298 HURRY only a few Loft to Save and more on quality furnlturel LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM DINETTES BEDROOM SUITES LAMPS MIRRORS PICTURES STATUES ODD CHAIRS ALL PICTURES Free Dellveryl All Sales Final I Open Tues to Sat am Thurs and Fri till 9 pm Main St Downtown Georgetown Hurryl Sale Ends Feb Our Complete Inventory Is Reduced LIBERTY DINETTES ALL STATUES PRICE Cash Carry robert Gougeon HOUSEHOLD fubn or Gracious Living