Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), March 17, 1976, p. 2

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The Acton Free Press Wed March 17 Mayor seeks help to keep Riding as is Mayc on all Hal ton Hills residents to help him fight the electoral boundary change which would lump Georgetown and Brampton together as a riding in the next federal election He told the Georgetown and District Progressive Con Association members last week he was appealing to all political parties to join this fight to keep the boundaries the way hey are now He suggested a commit of all three parties lead the a The mayor said a good strong brier stating specific facts would have to be sub mitted The boundaries middle Regional government made us one town and now another government wants to riding would be split at Ten taking in Brampton and part of former township of Chinguacousy He said he thought they had already submitted a strong brief based on population and assessment and community interests when the first boun change was proposed but it seem to do any good Perhaps Erin Township should be returned to Wellington as it was for years but certainly Acton should not be split off from the rest of Hills The mayor said he was at the meeting simply because it was the first political meeting since he had heard of the boundaries changes but emphasized all three political and every resident ad to become involved in the No chase Hydro more expensive Continued from page shape mourning North Hal ton residents held heavily at tended funeral services in memory of the seven young driver of the stolen car Eric Couture as well as for John Acton Scott Tavlsh Kevin Acton Services were for services were held for the may tempt of court for refusing to testify Subpoena power As well the crown attorney ESS S3 in New York Boston up by government ministries municipalities corporations and private citizens He explained that although a coroner s inquest Is not a trial witnesses must testify If Acton residents think they pay a lot for hydro they should try to get by in New York City or Boston At the Acton Hydro Com mission monthly meeting Thursday evening office manager Audrey pointed out a chart received in the mail giving various areas hydro costs for 1000 kilowatt hours Mrs emphasized New a month and Boston as compared with Toronto s and treal 16 per month No wonder the place New York City is going broke exclaimed acting chairman Ted Tyler Mrs did not have the Acton figures on hand but told the commission she was going to look it up so could be told of the difference MODELLING THE latest fashion in postal attire is Chve Lawrence at the Acton Post Office The uniforms are now to be worn by postal clerks complete with identification plates Small crowd attends by Mr Treleaven is to act as counsel to the coroner Five on Jury The Inquest is held before a jury of five persons in a semi judicial atmosphere and the jury is to prepare a report at the end of the inquest for ward it to the office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario Crown Attorney Treleaven said the jury would comprise five citizens from the Town of Halton Hills because the occurred in that municipality and said they would likely be five average people you d meet on the street He said he was unsure at this point whether or not the five would be chosen from normal jury rolls which the courts keep on file based on lists of taxpayers He said a fiveperson jury usually works out to comes out He said some witnesses at coroner inquests may apply to the coroner to have more rights than other witnesses and asked to be designated a a person in standing The crown a Homey person in standing one directly involved in thecase said those likely eligible for that status be cause of the March accident would be the policemen in and the parents of the seven young persons who di Retain lawyers He said a person in stand ing usually retains a lawyer to represent him or her and wither the person or his or her lawyer is granted special privileges such as the right to call witnesses or the right to address the jury Crown Attorney men and two women h8 speed men ana two women or vice George Gray meeting A small crowd attended a meeting it the Legion arranged for local to meet candidate dray of Georgetown The meeting was set up by the committee to Gray He stand for moranat ion for the PC seal for Hal ton Burlington at thi mon inatmn meeting March 17 at the C Drury school for the deaf The inquest is open to the public and press The crown attorney said the job of a jury in a coroner in quest in is not to dozin attended the blame anyone for the from and the district mid about the same number from Georgetown Since the group was small people sat and chatted to other Mr outlined his reasons for seeking the The Progressive will hold heir annual meeting March dent Half the jury job is find out the how where and why of how the seven people came to their deaths Jury recommends The other half is to moke recommendations so that this kind of thing can t occur again Crown Attorney Treleaven said the final jury report is not binding on anyone but its has largely evaporated with revelation of the up dated report by the Solicitor General he felt it still might be considered at the inquest He said the coroner might request the opinion of several police forces on the subject tor consideration by the THE ACTON FREE PRESS t Second CUiiMill Number CUSHIONED CORLQN rn strong best known and most or vinyl flooring Armstrong Corlon now has the comfort of cushion CANDlDE Cushioned Corlon a h ghly durable and at ict flooring which incorporates all of the most o inla vinyl and cushioned rotognvure vinyl floors Colors ire bold sublly blended versatile making it combine CANDlDE Ceish Corlon any decor CANDlDE Cushion layer adds to comfort underfoot and helps reduce And it also rns Armstrong s exc usive Hydro which means it cm be i on any above on or be grade Spills spots stains bounce off is tough porous surface and up at the touch of a damp cloth Add to th s the fact that waxing seldom needed and you have vinyl floor no at its very best Sates and Installation at Affordable Prices by our Staff Professionals 126 Main St N The map outlines the proposed federal electoral boundaries which would split Georgetown out of the Halton Hills area and which would add Erin to a much larger geographic area including Wellington County and parts of Dufferm County Heart fund nets 2741 The Heart Fund drive in Acton raised this year according to organizer Vic This breaks down to 125 residential business industry and 88 for the roses sold in banks and stores The second annual Heart fund proved to be most successful according to Mr The chairman is very pleased to announce they exceeded last year by about 700 We do of course have more people in town this year but it took ten more very dedicated hard working volunteer canvassers to do the job To these people we are very grateful he said It is our hope that other campaigns can be as success ful as ours was All these appeals are for worthy causes and the people of Acton have shown that their heart are in the right place when the need is there Thanks It takes many hands lo do a good Job and some of those who assisted are the Legion a the Hydro Commission Mike Worthing on who provided the rope for the flag the places roses were sold the C B Brewers Ware housing Bank of Montreal Bank of Nova Scotia Toronto Dominion Bank Bank of Commerce Mrs C K Ashley Mrs A Clark Coal Mill J kin Mr Mn E Dlggini Mn J Durham N Mn A Mn V Mn Fountain Mn Mr J Gerlh Mn Mn J Golden Mn Gordon Mn J Mr H Haefner Mr Mr Hill R Heller Mn Hoy Mn Mn Mr J Kamiaga Mr Kelly Mr Kenlner King Mn Mn W Korpela Mr Knyilk Mr Mr a Mr Lumber Mn MalnprluMn Mark M McDonouah Mr Ed Phillip Mr J Pink Mn K Robblni Mr Robin- ton Mn Towoiley Mr J Tyen Worthing on action shoes The toughest Track Shoe to Hit the Market SUPER look what you can buy for under a dollar CAT LITTER Sanitary absorbed clay cat litter in 10 lb bay Absorbs moisture deodorizes LB BAG I Heavy Duty Bumper Toe Cookie Arch Support 2195 Sultans shoes 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