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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1998 No urge to merge: Town Prospect arena dead? Continued from Page 1 cillor Rick Bonnette said he was in no hurry to have any discussions with Milton. "As far as ti or amalgamating with Milton, nobody is pushing and I don't believe that we should lead- ing any discussion with it and I think we should keep our- * selves as Halton Hills and we don't want to lose any more of our identity," Bonnette said. Ward 2 (including rural Acton) Councillor Kevin Kuiack said that they already share a Catholic school and fire services with Milton and that many town residents feel more of a link with Milton than Halton Hills. Continued from Pagel in a new building. Report uncovers some surprises Varanelli said that he was surprised by some of the items listed on the report, including that fact that the water had been turned off by the Region because of leaks in the water main. Water is essential to both fire fighting and public use of the wash- room facilities in the build- ing and carnival workers use the showers and washroom facilities. Varanelli also ques- tioned why the Fair Board had not been told that the electrical transformer had failed, and been removed from the facility. "Again, I'm just wonder- ing why when this happened, why wasn't it just communi- cated to us as a problem or something we should be at least aware of," Varanelli said. Another unknown is whether the fire department will allow use of the build- ing on fair weekend even though a valve in the sprin- kler system is broken. 'Building is dead' The Town's Manager of Pale "If we decided to set up a WU partnership we possibly ir] could have a stronger " ACTON voice... and could get of the es} funding directed up to the trl} north," Kuiack said, arguing ft r HARMACY LTD ° that Acton and Georgetown Hes did not lose their separate inl REACTINE 18's 10 mg MENNEN SPEED STICK identities when they were fi Reg $21.89 Reg $3.99 amalgamated into Halton je] : Special '2.99 Hills in 1974. Mal __ Special 15.00 | ; = Acton councillor Norm } | GILLETTE TRAC Il plus 10's CLAIROL NICE 'N' EASY Elliott said what he fears the La} Ras siisé Special 16.99 most is that Halton Hills i aby. might lose the identity it has Special 8.99 teeth pen PADS developed over the years. FINESSE SHAMPOO shy 1 tht thas eS ee Special $4.69 CREST TOOTHPASTE 75 mi Reg $1.19 Special 93¢ JORDAN TOOTHBRUSHES 1] 2. Price Special : spooked into some kind of negotiation of the future of our town with another com- munity is totally premature," Elliott said, adding the des- tinies of Halton Hills and Milton are diverging, not growing closer together. "Unless we are legislated into some kind of compulsory merger with another munici- pality I think we leave well enough alone," Elliott said. Mayor Serjeantson said that she was glad everyone had a chance to comment on the issue in front of the press and public, 300 ml Special *3.39 COVER GIRL Powder or Liquid Special 4.99 Lipstick or Mascara Special $3.99 HUGGIES WIPES Reg. $5.95 Special 4.59 JOHNSON BABY POWDER 624g Reg. $5.59 Special *3.99 2 Main Street North, Acton 853-1620 Featuring the Great Classics, Canadian Literature Home & Gardening Children's Books & Unique Gifts Out-of-Print Books Great Gifts for Sather's Day ate Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 44 Eastern Avenue, Acton, (519)853-0092 (Across from the olde Hide House) Acton! On the Ghost Tour, some of Acton's very own apparitions will be talked about, along with the historical value of many of the buildings they are said to inhabit. Your tour leader Ron Hudson, who owns a Bed & Breakfast just south of Acton and is chairperson of the Halton Hills Tourism Committee, has promised to entertain with some ghoulish stories of his own! This light hearted tour will stop for sampling at the Station Hotel, Sweet Dreams Cafe and Cones. The Historical Tour will highlight the origins of many of the older buildings on the tour and offer an insight into the people who lived here over the past 150 years. Did you know that Canadian author Mazo de la Roche lived here as a youngster and is said to have based her Jaina series on the Beardmore family and their home Beverly House? This fascinating tour will stop for sampling at the Red Dog Cafe, Godfather and Clarke's Newfoundland Store. Tickets ($8/person) are for sale at Wetherby's (853- ~ 1633). There is a limited number available, so get yours early! Tours leave at 2 p.m. July 1, from the olde Hide House parking lot. LEATHERTOWN FESTIVAL - Sunday, August 9 There's lots of great entertainment lined up for the main DOWNTOWN ACTO There will be an expanded children's village, buskers, great food, lots of vendors, sidewalk sales, jumping pillow, band showcase and organizers are still accepting applications. If you do clowning, magic, juggling or crafts call 853- RO. Box 21, Acton L7J 2M2 853-1031 ext. 274 0239 (evenings). An Acton area musical favourite , VENA LEE Light Evening esa George Grosman ue - 10 p.m eT eee Soin Us For We Symphony of Sweets Buy one dessert special & the 2nd is half price ual, a} ag y le NYY 35 Mill St. E. i 853-2663 Open Daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Sunday stage including the 18 member Royal Oaks Stage Band. |}- Facilities, Paul Stover said they are trying to determine how much it would cost to fix the sprinkler system, electri- cal transformer and water main valve, and more impor- tantly, who would pay for the repairs. Stover said that he wasn't surprised by the report be- cause the Town had "band aided" repairs for many years, knowing that the facil- ity would be closed. Stover also said that staff weren't "widely aware" of a number of items listed on the report, but asked the engineer to list everything, not just structural items, that need to be fixed before the building could be used by the public. "The building is dead," Stover said, adding that the engineer is also worried that high winds could cause more damage to the roof, which.is already leaking heavily in a number of areas. "We just tried and tried and tried to let them (the-So- ciety) know it's not safe. and can' t be used in its present condition. That's clearly stated," Stover said, adding that the Town was in an awk- ward situation. ' "They (the Fair Board) have not really come back with a business plan, or po- tential uses even, other than the fair, so it's going to be a debate whether its of value to put this kind of money into the building." step would be to it down with the Fair Board to discuss the engineer's report and then he will prepare a report for council. A partial list of necessary repairs to the arena and com- munity centre building in- cludes: * $390,000 for roof repairs * $30,000 to replace steel joists * $50,000 for masonry wall repairs * $60,000 to upgrade wir- ing * $30,000 to repair the sprinkler system * $30,000 to replace the handicapped ramp. eS JUST MOVED? Phone Call Betty Ann 853-1944 wy oh VWeiane since 1930 aro) Our Hostess' Gifts and | Information are | New Community i, JS the Key to Your |