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Big improvement in Black Creek A marked improvement has been noted In the waters of the Black Creek a report Issued August 1 by the Department of the Environment Indicates The Block Creek Is the small stream originating at Fairy Lake flowing past the four mill and Beardmore plant then Into Esquealng township where it Joins another branch of the Credit River Just north of Stewarttown The report shows the present rate of bacteria Is units per a sharp decrease from 1969 when tht average stood at The bacteria count measures the presence of bio logical wastes and is not indicative of industrial pollution Improved treatment The sharp decrease within three years can probably be attributed to the improved tertiary sewage plant on Churchill S which began operations in An account of the Credit Valley Watershed published in the TOE BLACK CREEK meanders through picturesque Dolly Varden FREE PRESS SPECIAL CONTEST foi ACTON FALL FAIR AMATEURS ONLY Best black and white photographs suitable for publication with credit on the editorial page of the Acton Free Press Picture Subject a scene children animals building flowers etc of general Interest taken within ten of Acton Globe and Mall April M lOTOdescribes the Black Creek as foul and continued saying Acton had a dismal year In 1669 with a average of 1450 but should be better An extension to the treatment plant is in operation and sand filtration beds soon will J be operating Last year poor showing was the result of construction difficulties at the plant home residents remember when the Black Creek was teeming with brook trout In the 1940 a retaining wall at Beardmore broke spilling fluent from the filter beds into the creek killing most of the fish The recent revitalizatlon of the creek has led people to hope the waters may soon be a lively fishing stream again A spokesman for the Credit Valley Conservation area said he has never seen the creek looking better Author Jim Henderson a frequent critic of waste In the water has also said the creek has Improved greatly this year The stream runs through his R 4 Acton home Finish Bovis roads in spring The new Acton Meadows sub division on the former farm is proceeding rapidly Mayor Duby told council last week Roads in the development will only receive a base coat of asphalt this year he reported but they would be finished in the Spring after the beds had a chance to settle Council also received word from the building Inspector that he had Issued a stop work order on the second apartment on the Beverley House property at Church and Maria Streets Plans have been changed for the second building which will front on Maria and council feels they should have an opportunity to look over the new plans before builders can proceed The change In plans could create problems for us councillor Norm Elliott warned No building permit has been issued for the apartment block as yet assistant clerk Grant Usher told council Short blackout Power was cut off briefly early morning due to laying of underground cable In the course of Bower Ave reconstruction Area affected was to the north of the project Contractors for storm sewers and drains began digging morning as well Art on Pre so Ninety Year No ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30 Band places fourth at Ex Acton Citizens Band one of the province few small bands to enter competition came off in fourth place at the Canadian Nationdl Inhibition this year largely on interpretation according to exhibition conductor A W Milliard Competing Sunday morning the local entry of bandsmen was Just seven points off the first place entry playing as the Georgetown Citizens Band a piece group under conductor I His Second place winner was the Kiltie Concert Band under conductor G White third 43 piece Port Colborne Concert Band under M The points awarded by the adjudicators were from a top of to a fourth of The annual competition is presented at the CNE Bond Shell by the Canadian Band Directors In last year competitions Acton Citizens Band placed second being led by the Port Concert Band A number of Acton supporters were on hand for the early Sunday morning competition MAIN of the C E arches high over Acton winner Art Hilhard seated in the centre of the front row Citizens band as they compete in the band contest Sunday conducted the Acton band for the test piece he often acts as morning Players lined up after the competitions for a group guest conductor here Regular bandmaster George Elliott is photograph Acton competed against Georgetown Cobourg seatedtotheleftof Mr Milliard Dills and Port Colborne placing fourth seven marks below the Set meeting to name Youth Council An open meeting for the purpose of electing a three person NOTICE OF NEW LOCATION R M TELFORD D C wishes to announce the relocation of his CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE from 39 Wellington Street to MILL ST E Corner of Elgin FOR CALL 8532483 the community centre Tuesday September at formation of the council Is a direct result of the successful About coffee house operated here this summer under the supervision of Adele Hurley of Oakville It is hoped the council will provide a liaison between adults and youth In Acton as well as undertake tasks beneficial to the planned community as a whole and provide alternatives to displays of vandalism excessive drinking and abuses of other substances by means of planned activities which will absorb the time and interest of the age group The executive will be made up of a chairman treasurer and information and publicity director but the council will also need a body of members An advisory board consisting of town council and other interested members of the community Is POLLOCK AND CAMPBELL MwwOcturvrtof North Comin About coffee house officially closes for the summer with a dance in the community centre auditorium to the music of Hot Summer Night tomorrow Thursday night at The group has played extensively at the Riviera in Norval Admission for the dance 99 cents A Jam session for local musicians is planned for tonight FREDA HOFFMAN Optometrist St GeoroesSq Guelph Out Telephone