Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 3, 1970, p. 5

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Acton Froo Prow Juno 3 Open House at school Moffat teams split games in TriCounty softbali ED INSTRUCTOR Andrews closely as Jim Frirzell and Henry Van Stfalen wrestle in the gym display Staff Photo GIRLS LIKE shopping Lynn Bender operates a lathe in tho high school shop Staff Photo NANCY GIBSON deftly ropaircd this power during Open House Nassagaweya going to Commission to negotiate proposed hydro route Na if meet the Ontario Hydro late in June on proposals to construct a line diagonally across the north west section of the township R Miller of the property branch Ontario Hydro told township councillors Monday he would forward maps of the proposed route to the township as quickly as possible along with data on the route proposed by commission and an alternate route outlined the Planning Mr Miller later confirmed to this paper the map carried in the issue on May wis correct within the two the line could be altered 10 mits buildings long the route In questioning he told councillors the route advanced to commission by Ins department would be the one cutting diagonally across the township Details on the original and alternate would be presented and the Commission could make Us decision following presentation In to ships case The widtli of the will be reduced the originally pioposcd lo feet Mr Miller reported He pointed out the line can vary two degrees Iroin the straight line to permit some buildings The map for the route Hit for was promised of the proposal next week Council was passing a resolution such when Mr Miller walked into the council clumbers following an earlier meeting in Ikvcrh Township I take it Hydro is still determined lo proceed with the onpnal proposal Councillor Ac km have looked at the alternatives and prepared a report to the Commission Mt Miller replied He recalled it had been at a meeting of the Planning Board a delegation should be permitted to nuke its presentation to the Commission Councillor A a questioned tins when the l own si up had contacted the Authority Reeve A MacArthur noted the township had spent 10000 on an Official Plan to protect properly and lie plan doesnt allow triaiigulation of properties She wondered how Hydro could form triangular shapes Mr Miller said applications would have to go to Committee of Adjustment Mis Mac Arthur told Mi Miller the township didnt want farms all cut up and visual pollution She suggested the million dollars required to follow an alternate line outlined the Planning Board wasnt very much when it comes to the damage that going to be done She noted the line followed the fabric of the municipality in other and suddenly concerned about money when you come to Nassagjweva Mr Miller suggested the council present its views the On I a no Hydro Commission Im saving how the commission will resolve problem he observed as he noted the property and the council and planning board were obviously not in agreement He noted Hydro would have to have land separations from the Commit lee ol Adjustment and it the was not resolved a lot applications could be turned down and then have to he referred to Ontario Municipal Board Councillor challenged the figures of a million dollars additional to follow an alternate route seems more like a public relations statement to he suggested than a detailed statistical figure The representative suggested the difference was mainlv in line construction The figure is really The councillor questioned if there had been any internal examination ol buildings involved in preparing the estimate Mr Miller noted there were three houses on lie project route that would have he removed Councillor observed there were 1H and acre estates and farms on which the removal of even a corner could destroy he natural isscts Mr Miller replied that where the line from corner comer Hydro generally has to buy the whole farm Mrs who hade the ling about the effects properly and plans to expand a building for an art school asked the effect of the hue- Mr Milter suggested the line- would cut along her properly but not diagonally Hydro would purchase the strip only or Ihc comer which the strip would separate the body the I arm As few trees as possihle would he removed When do you file a plan of expropriation Mrs llocy asked We hope we dont have to Miller replied He suggested filing plans ol expropriation was j llnng of past Our policy is to negotiate peacefully He predicted that construction on llie line would begin in negotiations would continue until late lJ7l or early 1072 When settlements could not be reached expropriation would be considered larlier in the meeting letters lud been received from Morlcy and Wilkinson expressing concern about the proposed Hydro roule Keith Moore was concerned about the alternate route advanced by the Harming He noted he would lose five acres under the Hydro proposjl and acres under he township alternate All letter writers suggested a public meeting A MacArthur speaking before the arrival of Mr Miller suggested llie township had nothing concrete offer a public meeting until a detailed map was obtained from the Hydro Council approved a resolution calling for detailed maps on llie route Georgetown man drowns in Texas service was held at Maple Ave Baptist church Georgetown last I tot William I Georgetown who dud in in Texas He had bent swimming got into difficulties in the of the Gulf ol Mexico and although rescued did not regain consciousness dvmgone week lain He was a troubleshooter with Turbines Canada Ltd and had gone to on business While he lay in a deep coma in John Scaly hospital in Galveston members of the Maple Ave Baptist congregation met special prayer meetings Mrs Hew down em be of congregation Mrs Craig Hutchison of Acton went with her They were joined by Hutchison on Mr myth died Monday morning Minor Soccer Wat recalled from discussion earlier in the evening that some property owners been Hydro would be around to pick up then properties m June Mr Miller said he had informed some he hoped it would be resolved by the end of June Councdlor Watson surmised it was strange to indicate Hydro would be around to pick up in June and now say the alternate route being studied A letter the Grand Valley Conservation Authority was rcferrrcd to by Councillor A Gibson who suggested it opposed the proposed hydro route Mr Miller noted the route fro posed avoided lands owned the Conservation Authority He repotted consultation had also been held with the Department of Lands and Forests and they had been concerned about the Frank Tract He suggested he had contacted the Authority about the letter and hid been advised it was the opinion of a member of the staff not the Authority Georgetown Rangers whitewashed Alton Hawks in a Peel Minor Soccer mosquito contest here Thursdas nigh I Georgetown led 10 at hall Tim Hill Doug Frank Houston and Steve Btunclle were Hawks top performers in a losing cause Hawks make then next start in Milton tomorrow Thursday night Acton Wayne Allan Doug McGilloway Frank Houston Bill Gentles Tim Hill Steve Brunclle Taylor John Hansen Scoti Somemlle Dave Allan Terrv Slavcn Pen riant Mike Bert Acton Angels squirts dumped Georgetown in a minor soccer league contest last week Steve Mitchell scored four of the five Acton goals and Jamie Mernn added the fifth Angels played a return match Georgetown Wolves Sunday and wcrcbeaten Despite the score Garth Turner played a strong game in goal for Acton Angels Georgetown Jets tonight at lie park aid Acton Grant Hatfield Steve Tremills Steve Mitchell David Mitchell Blarichaid Teddy James Gary Lumbers David Clark Deforest Ricks Turkos Lance Alton Martin Collet ton Garth Turner Jamie Acton Alums shut out Georgetown 20 last week Peter scored ihe first Acton goal on a neal play with Jeff Shields Shields counted the second Acton goal on a penalty shot Bob played a solid game at fullback tot Acton Building permits total Building inspector Tom McLean issued a total of building permits in township during the month of May Total estimated cost of buildings DFCORATION DAY Sunday It hasnt been rained out yet NO CAR accidents were reported to Acton police this week of loitering have been laid by Acton police in the past two weeks H ALTON AND East Liberals hold their annual meeting tonight Wednesday at Hornby Tower golf course SOME OF THE local will be exhibiting at Ihe ait show in conjunction with the festival at the county museum this weekend A COUPLE of people who planted geraniums and other annuals have reported them torn out of the ground presumably by thoughtlessly destructive children Two incidents in subdivision have been related Coats objects to piecemeal development indus park Hill Coals perturbed at plans fot piecemeal development of industrial park told Acton council last week he had looked up a motion passed last full which said council would proceed with development of the controversial acres immediately I m disappointed the committee wants to do it piecemeal he declared He asked if there were any reason why development couldnt go ahead Where are we going to get the- money asked Councillor Masales Debenture answered Mr Coats think we have lo have prospective industry to gel approval said Mr Why debenture when we can pay out of existing funds Then I agree per ecru with the Chamber or Commerce on the industrial park retorted Mr Coats angrily We are just diddling around Councillor Greer said it was Ins understanding as told by the mayor and reeve alter meeting with the M thai the town would have to have sufficient sales of land in the park to get government approval for llie expenditure didnt get the impression we needed three or four said Councillor Marks Sufficient offers purchase the mayor corrected Mr said that sales made now ate part and pjrcel of development and it was quite possible government approval might be forthcoming if the fads were known Councillor Coats a member ol the development commission was partly mollified when he councillors were anxious to proceed He extracted a promise tint the installation services when all the lads were known on present sales of land and the money available I the meeting council was accused of font dragging in llie industrial development by represent Hives of the Chamber of Commerce Council in defence said they had run into many setbacks on park the major one being the refusal of the to authorize development without figures to back up demands Council declared the necessary money and engineering specifications were not available and they couldnt proceed without them I specifications on the hud were received that week Decision to proceed with development of the park was made afler it was learned costs would be more than anticipated because of rock ADAMS FURNITURE Tho Loading ROBERT HAMILTON OPTOMETRIST 116 Mountainview Road S Georgetown 8773971 CONT BED Coil All Complain Only FRENCH PROVINCIAL PC CHESTERFIELD Rug OFF All Our Of SUMMER FURNITURE Tout PC BEDROOM SET Tupla Panel Bed and Chcil ban OF DRAPES Swcul Par Pun BUDGET TERMS ARRANGED ADAMS St 822 HALTON COUNTY MUSEUM FESTIVAL AT KELSO June and June 7th PM to PM SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM IN CO OPERATION WITH THE HALTON REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY GRAND 0PB1N6 SATURDAY JUNE AT 230 PM BY COUNTY WARDEN ALLAN DAY AND THE LORNE SCOTS BAND FASHION SHOW SPONSORED BY THE MERCHANTS OF MILTON ART SHOW AND SALE BY THE ARTISTS OF HALTON FOLK DANCES SQUARE DANCERS MUSICIANS VOCALISTS CONTINUOUS PROGRAM FROM 2 TO REFRESHMENTS 25 CENTS SPECIAL FOR SUNDAY JUNE 7lh AT4PM A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY JUDGING OF TO SEE YOUR MUSEUM OLD FASHION GOWNS AND VtSITWITH BY COUNTY AND YOUR FRIENDS GOVERNMENT DIGNITARIES Moffat teams won three lost two in In County soltliall action last week Moliul girls and under coached Shirley Ihomson opened flic season I win over I Thursday night Pitcher Sharon earned her first victory tarns with wonlim record were idle this week UNDER In do Wednesday input I leada Thomsons gills and under were edged Susan lliiunson was the losing pitcher I Connors squirts last Thursday behind pitching Chris Connor Sunday home Chris Connor and Paul were not enough as edged Moftil 1211 in Chris sutloied the skys Mollal Atoms opened the season swamping inexperienced lletwood team Wednesday niglil Martin allowed only lour hits and farmed 1 lo gain his first win losing pitcher I was touched lor hits including round trippers Dong Joy I and I urn If AND UNDER Jurin Juno ATOM Juno Mo 11 I 10 Mo 1 1 stars with one Acton lop lisi winler Ins suited up with the Itiunilea I A junior A league- aim THROUGH SHOW 4 ThaadvBiilurBsolaitianin ndbalilllioill GLENN 1 rORD JIM BROWN 1 A cutla in a Century war I CoitleKeep a can SEE want HI ALICES RESTAURANT GUTHRIE LOVELL BROS MEAT MARKET RED BRAND BEEF RUMP ROAST 99S CHOICE BONELESS ROAST LEAN S Roast LEAN GROUND CHUCK FRESH Small Link SAUSAGE 69 FRESH Pork Shoulder Roast 55 FOR YOUR FREEZER- R BRAND FRONTS BEEF LOVELL BROS MARKET

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