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ACTONS RURAL FIRE area truck enshrouded In smoke made several runs the past week up and down country concessions and sideroads High winds fanned flames spread Staff Photo and caused fires HEAVEAWAY Firefighters Lloyd Mclntyre and Phil Scotty may not be Volga boatmen but they did plenty of heaving fighting grass and brush fires during the past week Staff Photo Grass fires keep firefighters hopping over week FIREFIGHTER NORM PRICE administers oxygen to one man who swallowed too much smoke as he fought a grass fire on the Third Concession near Churchill The man was taken home after treatment Staff Photo i Acton Firefighters have been i kept hopping answering grass fire calls in town and the surrounding area over last week A total of nine fires kept the local brigade on the go Two fires in township last Wednesday started the week off The first occurred on the property R at 45 in the morning and the second at the home of Tom R R at I in the afternoon Thursday a tcrnoon firefighters were called to douse a grass fire on property behind the home of Mrs Lappin Poplar Avenue at in the afternoon The fourth fire occurred Friday morning at 10 on the Nickl property R 1 Acton near Crcwsons Corners A fire at Mam Street North Saturday at 15 was the first of three that day Firefighters gave oxygen to an overexhausted man at the second fire on the Colbcclc property on the Third Line of Erin township The fire occurred at 10 The third Saturday call was to the home of Mr Coupland R R Acton at in the afternoon Two fires Sunday completed the list of nine York House was the site of the fist at 1040 in the morning and the second took place at the home of Roy Trace on the Sixth Line of Nassagawcya at noon Firefighters also gave oxygen to a local who took ill later Sunday afternoon mm Select 60 from crowd Rumors persist jumbo jetport near here from I t All imnnil mn Continued from Page One meeting to attend the next two meetings Then these 60 will set up another general meeting for all interested persons Divided into 15 discussion groups Monday night the 300 produced from their own number the people who arc anxious to go into the problem even more deeply Mrs Palmer explained a continuing program is more helpful to a community The nucleus group of would then provide resource people The program was introduced in the full Robert Little auditorium by Committee on Drug Education chairman Harry Dawson The discussion groups considered five questions then returned to the auditorium to report see a film and the Nervous System and conclude that the 60 would meet again next Monday at the Bennett School Reports from the discussion groups showed interest was high and both adults and young people were anxious to learn more Some comments Adults must open their cars and show a little more tolerance Lack of communication between adults and students is obvious Students said there arc no adults they can talk to Parents felt a lack of specific information on the drug abuse problem The natives get restless in the summer Theres nothingbut nothing- for young people 13 to or so to do in the summer Especially the girls Drug abuse is a limited problem confined to smaller groups But some former users were in attendance and wanted to share- their experience and advice with others who might have similar problems A lively group of public and high school students talked over the question with Rov Wood and told him they thought the problem of drug abuse was not serious but was increasing They explained they look to adults for common sense and would like to talk things over with adults Hair of them stated they thought adults should not drink or smoke in front of children Should marijuana be legalized 1 1 of them said yes 33 of them All agreed theyd tike more facts Mrs Palmer met afterward with some of the interested young people and both Mrs Palmer and Dr Omelon were available to talk with anyone with specific problems Special thanks went to Mrs Palmer principal for making available and readying the school and Dave Dills for providing literature Rumors persist in this neck of the woods that the proposed new super proposed by the federal government will be built here Latest information leak received by The Free Press is the will located in Nassagawcya township including the area from Sidcroad to bordered by Highways 25 and Highway would be the main access by road Rumors continue that Premier League leading Strattons whitewashed Nortons seven points to ml in bowling league action last week Shirley Salmon paced the win with a neat triple that included a redhot 3S1 single Dick posted a tncount and Sam Nyholt registered a for the winners Second place Carneys downed Elmers Alley Cats five points to two as Doug Cross chalked up a 71 triple and 346 single strengthened their hold on the third place with a five and two triumph over Four Corners Gail Bacon shone for the winners storing a 700 triple while Nellie posted a respec table 665 for Four Cornets Queen of Hearts moved to within a point of fourth place Neighbors with a 52 win Ellen Garners triple for Neighbors was the best of the Whitewashes also claimed a five points to two victory over Untouchables behind a nifty triple by Pete Mulder Present league standings follow 141 Carneys 127 The Neighbors 106 Queen of Hearts 105 Nortons Four Corners Elmers Alley Cats Whitewashes 1 they ffouak English at Should encourage youth to meet at arena Marks Board will discuss bylaw to control power boats A meeting of the planning and development committee of Acton Board of Parks Management will be held in the near future to discuss a bylaw Drag strip trial Page deputyreeve stated We had nothing to stop him council approved complete operation of the drag strip Mr Bowman was quick to enquire We didnt have anything to disapprove it the deputyreeve retorted Mr Bowman concluded by saying he thought governing bylaw for the drag strip should be drawn up soon Council agreed to have clerktreasuier French write Mr to ask what days and what times he proposes to hold races to control the use of power boats on Fairy Lake Several complaints about power boats speeding on the were lodged last summer by residents At Thursday nights regular board meeting chairman Peter Marks asked members to consider banning power boats from two specific areas of the lake one on the north arm and one on the south The areas would be fere need by barrels Board member Art Gordon went along with the ban on the south arm area in which swimming occurs but disagreed with the restriction of boats from the north side area It was Mr Gordons opinion that if power boats were allowed on the north side it would discourage swimmers from using the area After some discussion on the matter it was decided to refer it to a planning and development committee meeting At their regular meeting Monday night Council Passed a resolution approving the budget of the township planning board for the sum oi for the year 1970 Passed a bylaw authorizing the treasurer and Ins staff to make charges for copies or extracts of township records or documents Received a letter from the Ontario Water Resources Commission advising council to pursue negotiations with the town of Georgetown for the supply of water for Glen Williams A recent investigation uncovered no ground water in Glen Wilhams Received a letter from the Canadian Transport Commission informing council authorities will make inspection of railway crossing on the First Second Fourth and Fifth Lines Thursday April and asking to have representatives present at the inspection Received a letter from the firm of M Dillon the township planning consultants requesting a meeting with members of councd planning board and committee of adjustment May Should roller skating spectators have to pay admission to the community centre The question revealed different opinions among members of Acton Board of Parks Management and Recreation Committee at then monthly meeting Thursday night Chairman Peter Marks asked members to consider dispensing with the charge for spectators this summer in an effort to encourage young people who usually hang out on the street corners of town to meet their friends at the community centre Its better than the pool room until we get some kind of dropin centre he said Itll money I thins well be adding to a headaches but maintained young people should be encouraged to meet at he community centre What Im saying is lets hold our hand out he explained After further discussion the board agreed to allow spectators free admission for a month then review the matter will reveal the location when he presents the sequel to the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Transportation Study in Toronto on Tuesday May 5 It is also rumored Prime Minister Trudcau and Mr Robarts discussed the jetport when they met in Toronto last week The welter of conflicting reports has set off varied reactions from residents of the town and district Some welcome the possibility of a which would wake the area up but most residents arc concerned about the effect it could have on noise and air pollution and the possibility they would be squeezed out of their homes Official sources claim no decision will be reached on the proposed until late summer Department of Transport sources have said that five prospective sites arc being considered west of Toronto HaltonMP Rud Whiting could offer no explanation for rumors which crop up pinpointing this area for a jumbo jetport Contacted by The Free Press Monday night Mr Whiting said he is investigating every facet of an airports effect on an area but admitted he had no more information than was available to anyone else despite strong efforts to obtain it I may know the day before the minister makes the announcement he said There are similar rumors in other parts of the province especially in Proton township near Arthur where a speculator has reportedly assembled a block of land and the area north of Toronto adjacent to Holland Marsh Others have picked Ihe location close to and still others maintain the existing airport at will expand Meanwhile residents of the areas named in the rumors are looking at an uncertain future Must remove studded tires The Hamilton Automobile Club advises motorists it is illegal to drive in Ontario with studded snow tires after April The deadline is also in effect in the Provinces of Manitoba British Columbia and Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia has an April 15 deadline while in Newfoundland these tires must be off April 16 There arc no specified qualifications for Alberta New Brunswick Quebec and Saskatchewan For motorists travelling into the nearby United States New Yorks deadline for studded tires is April 15 no restrictions in Ohio and May the 1st for Michigan Ontario motorists must store then studded tires until October I Too close to fire truck Acton police this week charged a driver with following too closely behind the fire truck Limit a vehicle must be behind is 500 feet healthier teenagers adding i social climate for the chairman went Board member Art Gordon wondered if allowing spectators free admission would not produce more headaches for the arena staff He said he would like to see youths come in off the street corners but not to cause trouble What are we going to gam by not charging them he asked If they pay for something they appreciate it if they dont pay they dont appreciate it Mr Gordon suggested Vicechairman Bob Laughlcn agreed with Mr Gordon He thought a charge of 10 cents would be fair Mr Marks admitted the system could produce some ACTON FOODLAND STORE WEDNESDAY APRIL AT AM WATCH FOR OUR FOR OPENING SPECIALS 140 MILL ST ACTON