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TECO says ONE LARGE UNIT Split Halton pie in three A twotier form of regional government with a man regional council overseeing three large lowertier councils emerged from an allday meeting Saturday as the majority of councillors hopes for a future regional government in Against strong opposition from Milton delegates the councillors opted for a threeunit tier setup lumping Milton with Acton Georgetown and Nassagnweya in one north Halton unit or borough OakvlUe and Burlington would form the other two Mayor Brian Best of Milton led a delegation from Milton Council which demanded be split into four regions with Milton forming an enlarged unit in the centre of the county while the other four northern municipalities formed a separate region The Milton proposal the only really contentious point made during the day was soundly criticized by neighboring councils Second gathering Saturdays meeting was the second meeting of all Halton councillors reviewing the TECO Technical CoOrdlnating Committee Report which was issued in May of this year The TECO group clerks and treasurers and planning staffs of the county had recommended form a unit of regional government with five lowertier boroughs Their found little favor as far as boundaries were concerned although many of the Ideas in the Report were endorsed especially those on the division of responsibilities between the regional and local councils recommended taking portions of north west Burlington East and West 1- lamboro and to form a new borough council lumping Milton with for another region grouping Acton Georgetown and for a third and leaving most of what is now Oak- and less than half of what Is now Burlington as the fourth and fifth towertier units A first meeting was held In June when the TECO Report was praised and criticized and Warden Jim Swan borough asked each council to study the Report in detail and come back Sept with some recommendations The four major briefs submitted Saturday and the subsequent discussions at two caucus meetings convened on the spot by local councils soon emerged with a decision tons future could best be served with a twotier form of region the three not four boroughs won favor with most of the delegates and that the results of the meeting be forwarded to the provincial department of Intergovern mental affairs for a recom mentation Study three and four Several councillors expressed the hope that either the Committee or the province will come up with a cost study showing financial implications of Warden Jim felt it was the responsibility of the province Milton pressed for a study on both three local councils and four but motion calling for such a two- part study found only five of the councillors in favor and was declared defeated Unique feature Saturday was the presentation of a Joint brief by the four northernmost municipalities In which they agreed to stand together with or without Milton as a separate unit Year No ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 1972 Eighteen Pages Fifteen Cents Councillors from Acton Esqueslng and Georgetown had met several turns In recent weeks attempting to reach a consensus and they their goal by presenting a brief calling for a northern borough including all the lands presently in each of the four municipalities Burlington submitted a brief opting for a onetier region and abolishment of all local councils however It Included a rider that if the majority preferred a twotier region Burlington would be satisfied to go north to If East and terdown want to be part of the region the western boundary should be Highway but if they preferred to stay with County the present east boundary of Burlington would be sufficient the Burlington brief said To Lower Base Line Oakville brief recommended splitting into three areas Burlington and north Halton with the northern boundary of both and Burlington at Base Line further details on the various briefs and the discussions at Saturdays conference will be found on Page Bl All big guns PCs to kick off campaign at gala rally TERRY OCONNOR Foodland missing Approximately was reported missing from the safe at store in a break enter and theft there on the weekend The incident was reported to Acton police Sunday morning Entry had apparently been made through the roof and the safe had been cut into Loss of bottles of liquor follow ing a sportsmen show dance was solved when our youths admitted to taking the liquor and returned It Nine or 10 tapes were reported stolen from car during the week minor damage was reported at the Y when bulbs were broken and paint splattered and a fence was damaged to the extent of Flagpole bent Ihe flagpole at the library was reported bent damage estimated at The flag was already missing having been stolen some weeks ago Acton police laid three charges of Impaired driving one of being drunk in a public place and another of having liquor other than in a residence Oakville will be the scene of the national campaign kickoff for Progressive Conservative candidates Sept as they head into high gear towards the Oct 30 election A large rally Is slated for Oakville Arena The platform will include a shining array of the nations top Tones National leader Bob Stanficld Paul who defected from the Trudeau cabinet two years ago Claude Wagner a former Liberal Justice Minister in Quebec Ontario Premier William Davis and Ontario Justice Minister Allan Lawrence will be on hand for the campaign as will PC candidates from the Metro and southern Ontario ridings Quebec The acquisition of Wagner and Lawrence are the most recent of pleasant surprises for the Tories Wagner is touted as being extremely popular in Quebec a liberal stronghold for the post several years National PC are looking to Wagner to help break the barrier and provide a boost for the party in Quebec Even though Wagner has just recently joined the Conservatives as a candidate some political analysts have him marked as a successor for Allan Lawrence proved his popularity within the Ontario PC organization when he ran a close second to Davis for the leader ship race The fact Davis is ac tively supporting and the national PCs denotes a new solidarity between the provincial and national Tories In and in previous elec tions the national Tories received little public support from Premier John Riding Conservatives are overjoyed to have the here and feel the event will boost Terry Connor chances in the riding Connor s public relations agent suggested OConnors had been chosen for the because of his work in a policy research and election expenses study which Stanfleld presented In the House of Commons The kickoff is planned for 15 and Stanfleld will speak at 15 night school courses offered here this season Fifteen night school courses arc being offered this fall at Acton high school Some of them arc classes which have proven popular before and coordlnator Boris Shean is looking forward to a good registration Sept 19 A pottery class is being offered again taught by high school art teacher June Levy This year the class will last for IS weeks It bears the highest price tag of any course which includes pottery cloy glazing and firing as well as the cost of Instruction Mrs Levy taught this popular class lost year Teachers instruct Acton own bridge expert high school teacher Bill Coats will Instruct the class in bridge Gerry who teaches public school oral French daytimes will be back at the high school Monday evenings to teach conversation French to adults Clarence is another teacher willing to return nights to teach general shop and furniture refinishing to adults Bruce Andrews of the high school staff will Instruct in Keep Fit for men and women Home teacher Kathleen Hannah will instruct in sewing High school staffer Jeff Sansom offers Theatre Arts and Drama Acton high new home teacher June Campbell is signed up to take the hostess course Former staffer Betty Lou formerly a secretary at Acton high school will again instruct in typing Typing and conversation French are the only two courses which last 20 weeks Earl Jensen who has done a good deal of work for Actonians and has instructed many too Is back again to teach upholstery class larger pieces of furniture may be left there Local craftswoman Mrs will be providing variety in the two courses on handicrafts and ts Her wide range of skills have been apparent at her booth at the country market and Georgetown Arts and Crafts shows over the years These classes were much enjoyed last year Instructor isnt determined yet for oil and water painting How about Super film making Walter Shean teacher and professional photographer will be in charge His brother Boris is night school coordlnator Registration night Registration is Sept 19 at the school and all courses begin the week of Oct More details in an ad in today paper Anyone who cant make it up to the school to register may do so by calling the Adult Education office of the Halton county board of education Zenith 1 Mr is hoping for suf ficient registration to carry on these varied and interesting courses in Acton this year Last several were cancelled due to insufficient interest SECOND ANNUAL AllPro Nationals at the weekend Included were drivers of funny Toronto International Dragway three miles cars such as this attractive miss For more east of Acton attracted large crowds on the pictures turn inside W Stuckey Photo No charge for Band An article in the Free Press of August JO disclosing that the Atton Centennial Commission Is looking into the possibility of an in the Cup parade Hamilton has been mis interpreted by several residents article said that centennial commissioner Jack Carpenter was scratching his head for suggestions on how to raise the MOO needed for a float in the parade and the possibility of Acton bringing the town band which would be another Apparcntl some readers took this to mi an that the band would charge the centennial com mission to represent Acton In the parade This Is not the case is the parade entry fee for a band Entrants must pay the Grey Cup parade people to appear in their procession Free of charge Charlie secretary treasurer of the Citizens Band points out that the Band policy is to play at any parade sponsored by any Acton service organization free of charge as long as the parade takes place in Acton outoftown parades all that is required is trans portation and expenses when Acton organizations make the request However for a parade such as lht one that Mr Carpenter Is talking about the band would be pleased and proud to play even if we had to foot the expenses our selves said Mr Kingsmlll First of all we must be asked and require two weeks notice so the players can arrange their time The Band consists of most of them under with school studies parttime Jobs and other Interests but they try to be available for each and every parade requested All set for Fall Fair Friday Saturday As agriculture seems to play second fiddle to industry in this part of the country the annual Acton Fair continues to draw thousands of happy spectators each year Entertainment and sociality are now perhaps more welcome than keen com petition in such categories as draught horses or cattle or homemade butter Entries in these domestic and livestock categories are undoubtedly down over years ago with neighborhood herds dispersed homes lining the in the fields of former fine farms and women working all day in offices and factories instead of in their own kitchens The fair board baa adapted Its thinking to new ways and this years fair Friday and reflects all facets of its label Entertainment Better than ever Fine acta The highly rated acts lined up for Friday night show are to be interspersed with segments of the annual Miss Acton Fair contest Brenda Bruce will be crowning the new title holder who this year must be 16 or over This new regulation follows requirements of to which Acton winner proceeds The Queen robes and prizes are on display in Cameo store window this week Brent Marshall and his committee are making contacts daily to schools to line up entries arranging for prizes the contestants dinner and the many details connected with the exciting contest Same judges Judges are the same popular three as last year chic Valerie Jean Hume who teaches modelling at Sheridan College Mac of radio station and John Sheridan athletic director The Acton fair president H Hlnton and Miss Acton Fair 1971 Bruce appeared Monday on the Elaine Cole TV show to promote the contest Saturday parade is scheduled to move off from the station as soon as possible af ter noon and John reports a good number of floats lined up Acton Citizens Band will head the parade they also march and play Friday evening Guest band Another parade band the George Harvey secondary school band Toronto is really making a day of it at Acton fair Some time during the afternoon they will play a two hour concert in the swings area Later they be the guests of Acton Citizens Band at the music centre for supper and a dance afterward Quite a few are expected to come with the band both families and friends of the players Marching with the Hanover Hi majorettes will be their trainer Bonnie Carter who is Ontario champion Guelph Royalaires are expected as well as a variety of entries including horses their first project the newly formed Youth Council will have a cleanup project fair day involving the general appearance of town and fair grounds The midway is apparently bigger than ever to accommodate crowds which line up there for rides Space reserved All the commercial space in the hall has long been sold as well as all space outside available to the fair board Car and farm machinery displays are also planned for outside as well as the mobile book trailer Erin square dancers will perform on the grounds The Old Fiddle contest at 2 pan also draws appreciative crowds By limiting the entrants this year to the immediate townships officials hoped to encourage local people to compete without the presence of topnotch fiddlers from a distance At last report from secretary Mrs Irene Swackhamer the new strategy paid off in entries but they re accepted late The trailer will be set upon the ball diamond as last year Baby show in the arena at 30 has had a remarkable high number of entries in recent years with prizes and coveted rib bons for the winners Right after the baby show Ontario Conservatory guitar and accordion students will play inside the A change in schedule the fair will be officially opened Saturday afternoon instead of Friday evening by J Tate a past president on Ontario Association of Agricultural societies Outdoors the town children and visiting city people will again be especially intrigued I by the animals and poultry Numbers of entries don matter much when you can actually pat a lamb or gaze at a hulking cow The poultry building always provides enjoyment as all the birds duck back at the spectators As this areas emphasis shifts away from agriculture many of the district newcomers keep horses for riding and entries in these categories are good Therell be various booths Including the Lions barbecue The will be playing at the fair night dance With wrestling at the arena workers started a day late under BUI Thompson but have things well in hand Judging Friday morning Now for fine weather