Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 20, 1973, B7

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Esquesing council briefs Legislate dump hours agree to move 3rd Line Among the Items council dealt with at a Tour hour meeting Monday A bylaw was passed regulating the use of the township disposal site on the Fourth Line and an nually Mr will use his own machinery to maintain the site He will also police the Hours for dumping have been set at to Monday to Friday and to 13 on Saturdays Salvage rights are also the exclusive right of the supervisor Penalties for not complying with the township by laws over the dump have been set at for the first offense and for the second and sub sequent contraventions Council also passed a by law allowing credits and refunds for the assistance of elderly persons In the form of municipal and school tax credits Details may be procured from the township Along with road superintendent C E Bud Snow council viewed plans for Klngham Hilts Estates in Acton on land purchased from thetownshipafewyearsago The developer plans to surfacetreat the road from the town limits along Mill St to the culvert which extends between Fairy Lake and Beaver Meadow on the extremity of the home subdivision Curbing gutters sewers and storm sewers will also be in stalled along the towns side of the street Council endorsed the plans providing there was no coat to the township for any of the ser vices The subdivision is bounded by Mill St Rd and Cemetery Councillors informed William McGowan of Glen Williams he was crillciiing the wrong juris diction In his attempts to prove Illegal land separation on a Glen property They advised him to consult the Committee of Adjust ment which made the decision on separations The reeve and Mr McGowan indulged In a yelling match into which Councillor Dick Howitt also was pulled Something stinks said McGowan charging the township clerk would not tell him when the land was separated What Is your problem asked Councillor Howitt Youve come here a couple of times bellyaching Mr McGowan referred to his acres on which he wasnt able to get a separation because the municipality had advised the Department of Intergovern mental affairs not to grant one The reeve said correspondence from Queens Park was not referring to council since they did not make the decisions about separations and he advised Mr to take his arguments to the Committee of Adjustment through the proper channels He warned Mr McGowan however that two recent appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board about separations had ended with the OMB supporting the com Council authorised payment of grants to ball clubs in the town ship Including ITS to the Pine view Williams minor soccer to the Hornby ball club and Ills to minor sports They also author- lied the use of township snow fence to the Georgetown Agricul Society and Hornby garden party with the usual safeguards Council granted Howard well a permit for a foot extension to his Lumber Mart on the Tenth Line near Georgetown subject to Board of Health per mission and Inspection by the township building inspector Agreed in principle to the pro posal by Inousim to relocate a portion of the Third Line as far as a new Intersection of 22 Sideroad Council emphasized It was Just an agreement In principle and was subject to entering into a written agreement with the township Indusmln wants to relocate the road so the company can extend the Acton quarry from the pre sent perimeter adjacent to the Third Line further west towards Highway on the old Ritchie farm An agreement will permit the company to build a new road to county road specifications at no cost to township or county When the road Is completed it will be dedicated to the township In return for the original portion which will be closed to allow mln Ing to proceed Council is considering a request from the library board to set aside a piece of property on the site of the pre sent township office for the pass construction of a public library in the future The townahlp received word from the Deportment of Trans and Communications that a supplementary subsidy of has been allocated to the township for construction Total subsidies In 1973 total Reeve Tom Hill is hopeful the township may get somewhere with the Official Plan at a special meeting with officials of the Plans Administration Branch of the Ministry of Treasury Econo mics and Intergovernmental affairs on Monday June In Toronto Another meeting has also been set up over subsidies with the Ministry of The Acton Free Press Wedn Juna 20 Rural area getting facelift for 1974 By rural homes are now undergoing a facelifting The clean up and got underway In the last month with entries for County Farmstead and Rural Home Improvement Contest In ad dition to the general principle of good citizenship the property dressup Is getting ready to host several thousand guests who will visit the county In the autumn of to attend the International Plowing Match There are three contests namely Farmsteads Rural Homes and Farmsteads already improved Scores are being taken on the first two at Intervals of before and after Substantial prizes are being offered and the prizes are organized by the local committee for the 1974 International Plowing Match In cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food together council organizations and special groups GARBAGE BAGS AND RATS symbolized the opposition to rural dump ing by the garbage coalition of Ontario at a rally on the back campus of the of Toronto last Wednesday evening Organizers were disappointed in the turnout especially William John son head of the GUARD group Halton Mr Johnson said only a few Elizabeth Robson to head Liberals and East Liberals sound optimistic even though they are without power at either level and in the poorest fin ancial position theyve been in for the past six years Wednesday night Liberals gathered to elect a new executive and vowed to build a stronger organization In the county Outgoing president Ernie said the had a bank balance of about ISO and made note of a bank loan the association borrowed to finance the last federal election pro posed a 235 per plate fundraising dinner to be held In the fall New pre Went An resident and Burlingtons municipal lawyer Miss Elisabeth was acclaimed president when Oak vllle lawyer Murray ithdrew from the race Frank Allen of Georgetown won the only election of the night defeating a newcomer to Oakville Brian Gamer for the newly vT e ELIZABETH of Esquesing was last week Frank Caseiey of Georgetown elected head of Halton and East Liberal Burrows of Erin John Gams Association She and former Liberal MP Rud Whiting tad Judy Savage of Oakville discuss politics after the election were all acclaimed to positions as vicepresidents Anderson was elected treasurer and Mrs Jackie OConnor was named secretary OttUmtslk more 10 wnetner a aiming ik small bam or property owned by by The Cm I clerk was Ming or a complaint SKIS contravened 1963 building by a neighbor William when he said he had who also appeared at council Mr Harris appeared before testifying bam annoyed him ST council MoiidywWTcdPoJeoi and was feel Iron his Acton Inform councillor the bedroom window Councillors mought bam llopllallieonlhemood7he tola did not break any requirement challenged of the lime wanlld lime to workers to get urt In good shape so iS wn a decision Heritage Halton contest for artists photographers An art contest sponsored by County Council will be held this summer with Judging to take place In the fall At a press conference last week Warden Mrs A MacArthur Introduced the Heritage Art Contest She indicated the contest would be open to all residents of Halton and hopefully the contest would make residents more aware of the beautiful places in the county She hoped the beauty could be depicted through the media of oil and waicrcolor painting and photography Scenes of historical interest In the county as well as famous homes buildings and monuments would be among the subjects photographers or artists could consider Prizes Cash prizes of too and will be awarded for first second and third prizes in the adult watcrcolororoil painting contest and Tor the adult photography contest There will be prizes of 5 and for a high school division and similar prizes for a public school division Both of those divisions will include oil painting or photographic Requests for entry forms should be directed lo Deputy Clerk Administrator John Byme at Slccles Ave Milton not later than June 30 and the judging will take place on Sept and Sept IB Publish book In addition to the art contest the plans to publish a book or anthology featuring colorful and historical recollections that took place in the county Warden suggested residents of the county who have stories or recollections that would shed light on the county may wish to submit them for the book She called on the county press as well to submit any stories of that nature ihey are able to gather Stories about the making maple syrup recollections or breaking rock for Main St or recollections or water power being established In the Alexander barn at Kelso arc examples the warden used to START VILLAGE was named after John Campbell who came to Canada In 1631 with his wife and five children Campbell operated a saw and grist mill In the village Barn illegal delay decision councillors wanted He received a letter from ihe more time lo decide whether a clerk stating the barn couIdbc ON SALE FROM JUNE TO JUNE 23rd wintered four or five head of will be of great assistance t candidate During the meeting the con stitution was prevent anyone but residents or buslness- in the riding votlngor taking part in the assertion There was none concern about candidates packing a hall with friends from outside of riding Queen to open new playground Premier William Davis has announced Hut the Government of Ontario win equip a new pUyground at Torontos Children the province gift to Her Majesty The Queen in honor her visit to Ontario this month The Queen will ground and commemorating the gift on June The new playground will replace the lilh floor root play area which has served the hos pital since value Lakeside I ODE packed articles for the Canadian Save Children fund with an estimated value of Mr Harris told council there was a history of annoy ant between he and his neighbor THE TIME TO PLANT Shrubs Potted Plants Evergreens Box Plants Rockery Plants FERTILIZER ICE CUBE TRAY ALUMINUM CUBE TRAY WITH EJECTOR 6PCE SALAD SET PLASTIC available in like ORANGE OR JUICE DECANTERS POLYETHYLENE juicers per EACH JUICER HOLDS EACH 197 PER PACKAGE j KODACOLOUR FILM Noxzema SKIN CREAM Ladies JAMAICA SET JARS PER BOX STRETCH NYLON EXPOSURES MEDICATED AVAILABLE IN DROP- IN CARTRIDGE STYLUS TO CHOOSE EACH j 129 J J J SET GIRLS GIRLS JAMAICA Ladies Straw TANK TOPS SHORTS HANDBAG STRETCH moon ASSORTED STYLES AVAILABLE IN SIZES AVAILABLE IN SIZES AVAILABLE IN NATURAL TOAST OR WHITE EACH EACH PLASTIC BEACH TOWELS DRAPES SIZE LINED SHOP EMIT WE THE TO QUANTITIES SIZE QUALITY TERRY ASSORTED STRIPES EACH J 157 EACH of Halton County Many home Improvement projects have now been by contestants and a general attitude of clean up and Is underway by rural residents Marked and noticeable improvement Is ex peeled In the next few months Survey starts Surveying began this week for a possible new subdivision on Ihe property at the entrance lo sub division Over are proposed for this location showed up from the Georgetown area to demonstrate their opposition to dumping Toronto garbage in rural locations Offi cials surprisingly blamed the good weather for the poor turnout Farmers took advantage of it to sow grain and work ground which had been left because of poor weather Photo by Pink She pointed out many stories have been handed down through the years and many people who were fundamental In periods of history still reside in the area and could make a worth while contribution to the book She hoped stories could contain a humorous touch Mrs suggested this would be the last year the county would exist as such and hoped the book may act as a tribute to the end of county government She said she hoped the winning paintings or pictures could be purchased and hung in the regional government head quarters Public Meetings Presentation of Proposed Alternative Routes 500 kV Hydro Transmission Line Middle port to Pickering At pari the I environ menial on behalf the COMMISSION lo ml set a rout lot the 500 liV Una public will bo halt In region extending Hamilton to The Iheta eating to alternative lor public Ik union The public will to In lied prate rancei at alignment and make recommendations lor where appropriate bail may to viewed in Block el School TOYOTA Easy on repairs Easy lo handle- J Easy lo park AMD THE COROLLA 1200 HALTON TOYOTA 8784365 8262931 Hwy Just North of

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