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Ag MOTOR BOATING ON FAIRY Lake is impossible in the Smallwood Acres area where growth of heavy weeds has tripled within the last three years according To George Bain a retired ex newspaper man who resides with his wife at the summer park outside Acton for six months of every year Weeds problem for summer residents Growth Acton population in only being out matched by that at the weeds in Fairy according to George Bain a retired ex newspaper man from Toronto who Uvea during summer months on lake front at Acres outside of Acton George and his wife Ivy have enjoyed their residence for nine years on the local waterfront but lees Ihe situation of weeds In the lake getting pro gressively worse When we first arrived Acton scene he ex plained there were weeds put they t as intense as during this past few years According to Mr Bain this summer has been worst yet and already some or regular tenants at the property arc selling their motor boats and giving thorn up as a bad job Even rowing up river is to now said the affable who the friendly atmosphere with Acton townspeople and looks forward to his regular program of summer living on the grounds A trip around the dock area George at tho helm of his flat bottomed boat con firmed he was right Four feet from his dock on Fairy Lake proved to be loo weeded for rowing any distance with ease Getting from the dock via motor boat was Im possible as he weeds would envelop the and it budge Mr Bain said he would like to see Beardmore and Co who own the lake and the area around the shoreline get out their weedcutting machine and make straight set of channels to and from the area of the lake to where motor boating Is possible We used use the lake almost daily said summer resident who added we used to do all our mopping In Acton via boat up until three years ago He said the weekly boat trip up the lake was a fun sum expedition which can no longer do enjoyed He also sees danger in the rapidly spreading weed beds as boaters falling Into the embedded entanglement would have difficulty swimming to safety I wrote a letter t mores three years ago thanking them for allowing summer resident use of their water facilities he said Mr Bain said he mentioned In his letter the fact that during late water levels fall and ancient logs on the bottom of the lake become exposed presenting oilier dangers for boaters I received a nice letter back from the company he said and explained that president thanked him for his Interest and said the company would attempt to keep water level higher He said must have forgotten their intention and referred to numerous logs jutting from the water surface most of them surrounded by quan tities of heavy green growth Never swimming The Balna explained that swimming from their dock has been a possibility due weeds But they arent concerned about that They soy swimming In a specific beach area of Acres provides most summer residents with ample aquatic facilities The couple from Toronto find the nark one of the best anywhere and they also appreciate that the particular environment of the place to what attracts wild life and birds which add much to their summer en joyment What would like to see they said behalf of neigh boring residents Just part of the shoreline cleared away of both weeds and debris with channels back and from cleared water area reiterated Mr Bain He wonders if maybe it t be considered as a centennial project by either or Acton Chamber of Commerce Even town project for goodwill he suggested Mr and Mrs Bain have their permanent home In Toronto Since Mr Bain retirement from the Toronto Telegram the couple divide their time spending six months of each year living In a double mobile home in Florida the other six from May to October at their Acres trailer camp residence The spokesman said ap proximately to people re located as residents In his area of the lake some occupying seasonal trailer facilities with cithers transients during the five month season He feels the visitors represent tremendous trade input Into the Acton community which if encouraged by clearing up lake facilities could develop W3 is good public relations according to Mr Bain who feels that if summer residents are happy in Acton they will go home and broadcast how find things He says they come in from an approximate 50 mile radius Including Toronto He adds that he and his neighbors arc constantly clearing out the weeds along the shoreline but It Is mores matter of actually getting rid of them for good Extra business Businessmen in the Acton downtown core agree with Mr Bain that a great deal of extra business comes to he town through the summer visitors Paul Nielsen of Paul Clothing says In his opinion the owner of the camp should cut the weeds with per mission Why not a work bee he says Paul claims he cuts weeds at his cottage using clippers under water Chamber of Commerce president Betty Eastwood says she Is aware of the residents value in the town in every aspect It gives Acton tremendous publicity if they go back home and present their views of the town In a complimentary way she said Mrs Eastwood predates Mr Bain attitude In relating concerns and giving controlling bodies the opportunity of investigating the problem The of president said she does not think any town which provides recreation and vacation facilities should overlook the value of visitors She sees their value both from a public relations point of view and from that of monetary input Apart from a Centennial reject she said referring to Bains suggestion I shall see if the Chamber of Commerce can t do says there Is no way to promise anything but she will approach people responsible and see what can be done John Grcifeneder chief chemist at Beardmore said his company had not been approached regarding the weeds In Fairy Lake In Mr personal view the responsibility of clearing Ihe weeds Is that of the pro prietor of the Smallwood Acres park He says his company owns the land be neath the water but that water itself belongs to any one Reservoir Mr Grelfeneder explains that Fairy Lake originally started as a reservoir and has always been agreeable to Its use as a recreation area He feels that if anyone wants to clear away weeds in the lake they arc free to do so Asked about a weedcutting machine which used to own the chemist ex plained that cutting weeds with a machine had proved to be a detriment as it would cut the weeds which would be left to rot causing contamination and pollution in the water When they were clipped they sprouted more he said He said that chemicals are available that could kill the weeds but he doubted if the Ministry of Environment would allow them tl be used Playground raises for MD fund Playground children over 100 of them converged for competition at Prospect Park last Wednesday in a joint field day penny carnival Races filled the morning schedule ranging from leap frog to the back relay At noon a hot dog and pop could be purchased for cents and activities built appetites enough to raise too For Muscular Dlstrophy fund Highlight of the afternoon carnival was the sponge throw where playground gained a definite ad vantage Tn combatting with leaders The carnival livilles raised for the playground operations Hills Depart men I of Recreation staff ran activities and were assisted by two leaders In training Other events in Ihe carnival were auctions roulelle and knock emover games Articles for auction were cither manufactured or donated by the children English translated The Free Press Wed August 7 3 IT WAS QUITE a sticky situation for most of the contestants of bub ble gum chewing contest held at the park last Thursday however three managed to break through the laughter and concentrate on doing the job Brian left placed first in the event followed by Paul Brother Michael ran third RINGMASTER MONICA was in the group of organizers of last Tuesday s muscular dystrophy carnival held at Kingham Hill with others in the group including Gary and Brian Pattt Betty and Susan Tufford Shirley Van Ryk Kim Gilles and Kevin Kroll Assistants taking care of children under five were Nancy Mandarmo Jo and Sandra Schneider Last Tuesdays latest report showed receipts had not been tallied THICK WEEDS ENVELOP the oars when boaters attempt to row on Fairy Lake near the Smallwood Acres trailer nark Marty of the summer residents have reportedly sold their motors as weeds such as seen on the oar pictured here mat around the propeller making it impossible to budge analogy of DDT spraying which had to be stopped as consumed by animals it would accumulate in their bodies If slaughtered as with cattle It would then be transferred to humans when consumed as food Harvesting Mr con is that harvesting the weeds is the best way to get rid of them Raking out letting them dry and gradually dispose of them is his suggestion He said would not object lo having weeds removed if they were cleaned out and not left In the water He also explained that there is an ageold red water line on the dam the area from where his company procures Its water The line indicates maximum water level which must be ad to as a way of con trolling flooding to residents living in that area of Acton He said only use the water without putting any chemicals into Fairy Lake He explained the weeds were a result of nutrients being fed into the water from natural pollutants such as topsoil being washed in etc settling on water bottom and supporting source of growth Police probe local injury An Acton man is out of the intensive care unit of General Hospital but remains in hospital with feasible internal injuries an incident Saturday morning Police were called to the Canadian Tire Store at a and the roan was token to hospital with a cut lip and abdominal pains They are continuing their investigation into the Injuries but have laid no charges It is believed the man suffered the injuries on a set of wooden stairs which lead down an embankment near Crescent the old railway siding The man was in intensive core for two days Kingham youngsters hold home carnival Even moms can help fight muscular dystrophy and last Tuesday afternoon carnival on Kingham Drive was proof that with mothers assisting money making schemes will be successful Home made fudge home made cookies and aid to wash them down were pro vided by delighted ladles who applied their abilities with the ingenuity of six ambitious youngsters drawing 30 people mostly children to the two hour event Fortune- telling with a gen crystal ball bowling on the green a milk bottle drop and even grab bag sales drew interest of youngsters who wanted to invest In the worthwhile Booths A marble shoot a food booth and other items care for small fry under five years Clever signs with under ten adorned tables and showed hand abilities along with poster supplied by the ShlpSevcn T V show Three cents was the entry fee Tor those wishing to attend with at least six trea all anxious to see the intake tally high to raise large sums for the dreaded disease Organizers for the street carnival were Carry Man Susan and her sisters Betty and Kevin Shirley Van Kim Monica Joanne Schneider and sister Sandra Brian was the milk bottle drop operator Mrs Man darino Airs Tufford and Mrs ere the mother brigade which assisted in the carnival success with Tuesdays late count showing receipts had not as yet been added Three assistants taking care of children under five were Nancy Mandarine Joanne and Sandra Schneider Kawasaki CLIARANCI SPICIAL MOW Kawasaki 1 Reg 1749 HERE Playground leader Winnie Kroes community gift shop gives sponge throwers a target at last weeks a tcnir carnival Lath of the leaders look a turn at getting lis lis vendua soaked in the attempt at raising playground opera It the same one which haunts every similar shop in tIonal una8 every other part of Canada pertains gift handling Mill St school creek scene of accidents Saturday a Alton were both bile owned by Sandra Crum travelling westbound when back of went into hey collided the ditch beside the school Damage to the Plymouth Is creek near the Free Press of lice There was on estimated two damage Another accident occurred August on Mill St E A Plymouth driven by Benjamin of Rock Second drug charge laid Acton OPP rmltte their second drug seizure this week early this morning Wed about when they stopped an out of town man walking on Guelph St He was found to be in possession of an as yet un determined narcotic He will appear in court September 11 at lie the front end of the Pontine damage THE ACTON FREE PRESS Second Clan Mai Poslal FINAL CLEARANCE All Summer Stock MUST GO Some Items Selling at COST or LESS fid MILL ST E ACTON r JAKES SUPER DOOR CRASHERS VARIOUS COLORS FULL FEATURE DIGITAL CLOCK RADIO 4995 YOU CAN T AFFORD TO MISS THESE FANTASTIC BARGAINS HALTON HILLS FURNITURE and APPLIANCES