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The Acton Pro April B3 EXCESSIVE Direr on Highway north of more than two years have complained town makes It almost Impossible tor drivers to about the situation to government officials in see oncoming cars Residents along the high- an effort to have the problem resolved D way which has been under construction now Gibbons photo OUR READERS WRITE Write Queens Park about highway a Acton April 1973 Dear Sir Another comment on the condition of North last spring when the Department of Highways began to oil the surface when all at us had been expecting asphalt pavement my husband phoned the Director of High- at Queen Park He assured that the surface they were applying would be a permanent onethat on the base it should be as good as asphalt As everyone knows the surface was ripped up In October after being patched ana reoatched all summer We phoned him again this spring and were Informed that there would be no asphalt surface for perhaps five years He told us that no one else had complained about the narrowness of the road lack of shoulders flying stone dust and pothole problems and that priorities were established according to public demand I Invite anyone dissatisfied with the condition of Highway North to write or telephone He la in charge of Highway Design Services Department of Highways Queen Park Toronto Perhaps we all call in and say our piece we may get some action Joanne Turner Mrs Norman Turner Suggests town make use of grants In view of the fact the town is planning extensive renovations to the community centre I would like to draw your readers attention particularly the town council to the following article taken from the March Issue of the Municipal World Recreation centres health centres libraries d some sewerage and water works built by Ontario municipalities win qualify for the Federal Capital Projects Fund Treasurer John white announced recently The fund which is being administered by the provincial government will provide partlyforgivable loans for onsite labor costs cent of Ontario share has been earmarked for municipal projects Mr White urged all municipalities to start Immediately to develop proposals to share in the fund which will be allocated after a review of applications scheduled to start on May 31 The federal program Intended to increase employment particularly during the winter months runs continuously until June 30 It Is not related to the current Ontario Winter Employment Program which ends on May 31 1973 The Treasurer said the four types of projects were chosen following a discussion with the Provincial Municipal Liaison because they reflect current needs and have a high labor content He said other projects will be considered after October 30 if all the money had not been allocated Loans may cover direct labor costs material costs architectural and engineering fees When the project is completed the federal government will write off per cent of the direct onsite labor costs between June 1 and November and the entire onsite labor costs during the other six months Municipalities will be required to use as much Canadianmade material as possible Overtime will not be subsidized except in emergencies Application forms which contain details on the financing arrangement will be sent to municipalities The Treasurer said all communities will have an equal opportunity to qualify for the funds if they apply soon He said their timetables should allow them to obtain a maximum writeoff Yours tn ly Neil Miller Gail elected president Acton PCs Gall Maltby was elected president of the Acton Progressive Conservative Association April replacing Brian Others elected are first John Shad bolt second vicepresident Donna Aitken vice- president Ross secretary Valerie Scnepannek and treasurer Brian The annual meeting was held in the Music Centre with about Brian for the top office Mrs Maltby introduced her Voting was by ballot No other executive to the members and post was contested The other two spoke with enthusiasm of the women on the executive Mrs year ahead Aitken and Mrs Scnepannek Lunch was served as the group hold office for the first time talked informally Member present The Hon George Kerr attended spoke to the group and later answered questions informally It had been hoped M Terry Connor would also attend after the Citizen of the Yew dinner Oakville but he was apparently unable to come Bob Jones Oak vtUe president of the federal riding was present Mrs Maltby was secretary of the Associ l year and ran against last year a president Grass fires Four grass flrea In the area Qui week have kept Acton on the go Sunday the local brigade answered calls to the McDougaD home Lot Con Nassagaweya at the home Lot 30 Con Nassagaweya at and the residence Lot Con Erin township at Yesterday Tuesday af Ore of origin swept through a field on property owned by Ed Smith on Guehn Line Just SfakroadNo serious damage resulted from any of the grass fires BIG SAVINGS TractorTough LAWN and GARDEN TRACTORS from Ferguson Milton Equipment Co Ltd Ave Milton Mf Recoil Horsepower Here the low price leader at an even lower sale With mower Mow Only Mir and 14 models with tart many tun features SERVICE OUR SPECIALITY BUY NOW CONVENIENT CREDIT1 Settle services Kingham Hill phase two Hydro services for the nest two phases of Hill Estates were discussed at the hydro commission meeting lost Thursday present with all commissioners were Alf Berry of Construction Mike Brodlgan and Roger Cunnlngton of Associates planning consultants The agreement for the second phase will be drawn up by the solicitor Mr Berry said the agreement on phase one was a good one and he was well satisfied Same price Superintendent Doug Mason informed the delegation he felt the work on the nest phase could be done for the some price as the last time about a unit Of the homes in phase one all but about 10 were then hooked up and the cost was very close to the estimate he said Kingham Hill pays the cast of hydro Installation Mr Mason asked when construction would start on phase which encircles the back of the cemetery Mr Berry said he hopes to begin there this spring Mr added tenders for services close April Mr Mason said he Is prepared to begin work on phase three and will obtain more details He has mopped out his route for services to the area probably going down Victoria Ave to tapplngaffMlUSt Bell and hydro lines will both be underground on and Mill to the sub division Mayor commended the use of electric homes and the building of lower cost homes here They do us a service he said of the developers Phase two will also be electrically heated Heating for phase three is not yet decided Over budget Ontario hydro indicated Acton hydro hod overextended its 1972 budge by per cent spending about rather than the budgeted Business was simply greater than anticipated It 11 be the same this year too predicted Commissioner Ted Tyler Sr You Just cant estimate Its good reflection on the commission said the Mayor that the town progresses so quickly Buy line The commission agreed to purchase a power line on Acton Blvd from Ontario hydro for and tax The Ontario hydro line has been rerouted down railroad tracks had inquired about a different type of billing inquiries had been made and it was teamed billing under this method would likely amount to a higher sum than presently paid The company was to be contacted Church SLpolea Mr Mason reported on his plans to relocate poles on Church St prior to rebuilding Services there will not be underground There will be 13 posts relocated Mayor added that six trees will likely have to come down Mr Mason suggested the moving of the poles could be done by an outside contractor he had obtained prices on the job Mr Tyler thought the local men or Ontario hydro men on Sundays might do the Job for less Mr Mason explained he was expecting a busy time with work in subdivisions and holidays beginning before long Mr Duby will take the problem to council committee to see about grants Salary meeting A special meeting on salaries will be held May The hydro office staff will co operate in including Ire prevention literature Inside bills Prices are being obtained on a twoway radio for the hydro of flee and trucks The cost will be included in the next budget Mr Mason showed the commission members a new cable fault finding set which has Just been purchased He is satisfied with the way It operates so far Acton budget reasonable Continued from Page Under the Ontario Governments new grant assistance program it is quite likely the taxpayers of Acton will still experience a substantial cut In the mill rate Details of the plan have been announced but the full amount of the grants is not yet available Under the figures Acton would have benefitted by which would have meant a better than seven mill figure Acton may benefit even more than this under the 1972 figures Last but not least we would like to extend our congratulations to council budget committee headed by the reeve and including the mayor and Councillor Their presentation took into account the problems the press must wrestle with involving complicated and lengthy lists of figures which must be translated Into ordinary terms for readers Each member of the press attending the budget session was supplied with a complete list of the budgets and every effort made to explain the reasoning behind the figures We could not ask for more than that in spite of any criticisms we may have had in the past EASTER LILIES CORSAGES POTTED PLANTS HYDRANGEAS FRESH CUT FLOWERS OPEN DAYS A WEEK Phone 8532139 FLOWER SHOP of Lin OPEN IMG AT OUR NEW LOCATION 610 MARTIN ST MILTON JUST SOUTH OF 8782471 NORTH END DATSUN NISSAN AUTOMOBILE COMPANY CANADA LTD Datsun Nissan Two Great Names Join Norm Donna Coulter and Staff to officially announce the opening of their new modern Gulf Gas and Service Facilities and Datsun Sales Service Garage Wed Th Fri Sat April 21 FAMILY OF EXCITING NEW CARS FOR