Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), August 23, 1978, p. 2

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Acton Freo Press Wednesday Aug 1978 A Fluoride proposed Councillors sorry to see Morrow go Milton Acton water Morrow a announced departure from the office of regional chairman caught most councillors by surprise In interviews with a number of councillors most they were sorry to see him go If Morrow failed to develop political allies with manage to win the respect of the majority Morrow announced Wed that he t run for the regional chairman job again nor would he seek scat on local or regional council Asked for his reaction to the planned resignation Hills Mayor Tom Hill said he was damned sorry to see him go I don t think there mother man on that council that could keep he lid on and control that council the way he docs I wouldn t sit up there and take dirt and slam he taken from some of those men No sir I wouldn t It will take a real good man to 111 his Acton area councillor Pat shared Hill s sorrow You don t have to agree with him but you to respect him He has done good job and he attempted to accomplish a lot of lungs that probably should have been done earlier Several councillors noted that Morrow never closed the door to a future In politics and some suggest it could be at the provincial level rather than regional level when it Asked to comment on that possibility Hills Coun cillor Mike Armstrong there arc political animals in the world I not saying he isont but he likes to be in the top job and when he gets there hi does a Helluva good job Armstrong said he re Morrow straight forward approach and the way he would come to the point m sorry see him go very sorry and I mean that sincerely I wish he staying on Armstrong sold Milton Councillor Jim Wat son suggested Morrow departure should be looked upon is a rest as opposed to retirement I ve felt he was using the to go on to something bigger and better and I am not sure that I urn wrong Like Hilt Milton Mayor Don Gordon did not support Morrow bid for office but now says he would have sup ported his reelection o the number one job in politics I surprisi hear he Is quitting I know he liked it thought he had things with I know he has a young family and if that is the reason for getting out it is a logical In spite of what Gordon ills a difference in priorities heel urns Morrow is probably the best out for the job As yet there candidates for he job but there is some specula lion that Burlington Coun David might seek a term in the chairman a office Coons was touted as a successor to chairman Allan Misson and he sur prised most councillors and observers when he did not run last unit around Mayo Harry Birred said he was surprised about Morrow decision to quit but he also the pressures that the extra work tan bring to bear on a family He sold Morrow hod eon i deal to the region Council broke new ground when they appointed one of their own That way It should be Barrett discount the possibility of Morrow return ing to he political life I don I hlnk you ve Been the last of him Ilea a political animal and he II be back could be at he region at the local level or at the province He knows his way Queen Park Milton Councillor Jim Kerr said Sure be missed He s done a lot for the region in a very trying position I think lies done nobly well considering the people he has to work with He failed in a couple of areas and let things get to him landfill and the charge hack ore two things he l accept Kerr said Milton and Aeton liny be No referendum his been just a meeting jwiy held in Aeton Ram Regional Service Committee recommended ion il John Council by IC lL s to the providing forfluundition the Milton residents turned Northern down fluoridation in 1970 the met Tuesday Plebiscite split on the issue with Police see the light 56 semis planned by Acton curling club Regional Police hive come up with better idei about replncing burned out light bulbs in their roof lights Until last pa commission meeting it Oik out bulbs in the roof lights or Lolly Pops were replaced with less powerful tail light bulbs After demonstration of Councillor Pat M eKcnzle In favor of a by law Georgetown Councillor Kuss Miller in favor of a plebiscite Dental Director Green said fluoridated w iter cuts down on by two thirds ind is not harmful It is supported by WHO World Health Association denial associations and Georgetown water is the regular and tall licht bulbs the commission decided to eo with a new and stronger bulb which though smaller than the others has candle power The commission decided to the regular bulbs they extinguish with he new instead of the ml lights A with iter and sewers would homes or double park by the units next to Acton Curling creek He asked if music 1 He seem to prefer it Hub on Churchill Road was Planning board referred at night from the curling club Councillor Gcorn shown to Ilnllon Hills plan the proposal to the planning might not be a for torn said the 1 is poir board Tuesday night department for a report plaint ind The proposal undo by Councillor Duby said it Architect Frank Baldwin felt lie concept is a logical Investments wis right in his backyard replied human activity Ltd would be served town it bother me i around subdivision is an It Miller what impact the urged the inclusion of sewage development would have on in the report and senate ipieity how the residential I Mario Vuiditti development would displace explained this section of industrial capacity He also in id been considered In suggested the industrial the ist assessment and the resi denti assessment should be tonne ill Peter Marks compared John Cooper installed into Bethel Guests came from as far away as Grand Rapids Michigan to witness the in of the John Cooper into the Bethel Christian Reformed church Saturday evening The service was conducted by Huron with the Rev John of Guclph as The Rev Peter Breed veld of Kitchener preached the sermon Between 150 and members of the congregation ime out for the special Sat evening service as did Cooper sons from Grind llnpids Michigan ono nis sisters and brothers also from the United Mates Pastor John is he prefers to be called was first notified by the congregation in April and asked if he would like to head the congregation He had been preaching in a small church in Paramus New Jersey which is a sub of New York City The minister knew Ontario and relished the thought of returning to live However government red ape prevented him and his wife from coming right away Being American alliens hey had to obtain landed immigrant status Last week the couple rived and settled into their new home With the help of their sons and some men from his new congregation they were sewn moved in Women of the church also dropped in and helped pack Fair organizers plan Continued from Page and heavy horse show the harness ponies and the sheep and swine show all these activities are taking place in the park parade organizers will be gathering floats and people together at McKcnzie Smith school to form the Acton fall fair pirade tour popular bands will be spread through the parade The Acton Citizen band Hie Dutch Boy s Cadet band Ontario Massed Legion 1 ipe band and the Girls pipe band have ill agreed to take part The baby show will begin at p with categories for boys girls and twins various Another change in this years program is the Old Time Fiddlers contest which will be held Saturday evening instead of Sunday afternoon the arena The contest will begin at Polio clinic Continued from Page 1 the first time around and with the shortage of serum with the recent polio outbreak in Ontario did not hove the supply Also different serum is used It was explained thai a lot of serum has been sent to Ox ford county where the out break started Mrs said she hopes there will be another clinic for once vaccine becomes available p with over in prize money and a trophy up for grabs to the talented per formers The fair dance will be held it he Acton curling club this year with music provided by J Wright Tickets are at Village Variety pnor to the fair Fairgrounds open Sunday at noon with a pet show dairy cattle show and the English and Western horse show Exhibits in the holl and outside will also be up or Sunday One popular attraction reluming this year is the tractor pull Sunday New to the fair is the Acton Firefighters water ball contest Fun and laughs should be plentiful at this fashions will be holding a fashion show in the arena Sunday afternoon The fair board will once again be featuring Acton preview to at their Spot In The Pork lent Friday night will feature in band and Sundoy a sitdown meal will be served A busy schedule Is planned for the hree day fair This is the first year Acton will be operating as a class fair with more than in money paid in 1977 After a hectic year working on this year fair organizers are now putting the finishing touches and keeping their fingers crossed that mother nature will cooperate for the weekend The move ictually brought the Coopers geographically closer to their children Oldest son John and wife Sylvia now live in Grand llaplds where John is at tending Calvin Seminary and leaching a class in philosophy at the seminary He has just finished his doctorate it the University of Toronto Number two son Justin J8 is currently attending the University of Toronto his doctorate in science specializing in inter national relations He ind Ins wife Jessie have two sons Jeffrey is finishing a major in history at tjlun College also in rind Rapids son Joel is attending College majoring in Dutch Pastor John high school at astern Christian High in New Jersey Upon gnduation he attended Bulgers University in New Brunswick where he earned his Bachelor of He then went to Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia A small church in Ashley North Dakota was John assignment a few years there he went to Forest Ontario near change of scenery in Muskegon wis Web precedcel by a stay Rochester before P I prefer inada United States Pist stated Tile of violence destroyed his feelings for hi US He explained that he had been held up at gun point once ind robbed several times His entire family has been robbed more thin once he sud In C in there is more respect for life limb the personal possessions he Although in e inidi the Christian Reformed Church is predominantly made up of people of Dutch descent his list congregation wis composed of man people f The congregation with first second and third generations of is pleasant change he said run though the local church congregation is larger Pastor John said he finds the members to be warm and cordial He preached to a full church Sunday morning and is looking forwerd to getting to know everyone Solicitor gets help GEORGETOWN CHORAL SOCIETY FORTHCOMING SEASON Under the Direction of Mr Dale Wood The Georgetown Choral Society is scheduled to commence rohoirsais on Monday September at 7 in the Knox Presbyterian Church Mam Street Georgetown Art exciting new season is planned including the Annual Christmas Concert December Ist 2nd and Mr Wood is also delighted to announce that the Society has been invited to perform with the lie Symphony on February 1979 In eluded in this protjrammo the Choral Society will perform Brahms Requiem The Society has a lim ted number of vacancies the Tenor Bass and Alto Sections of the Choir ind extends a worm welcome to prospective now members to the r first rehearsal FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 5887 877 877 LAKEVIEW CENTRE Carpet and Spectafsts Installers On Staff Wo Foaturu Carpet From RICHMOND CORONET VENTURE OZITE CACCAWAY Hard Surface ARMSTRONG and Lakeview Centre been University ml solicit ir mi in Morrow an ceil il to i gradu- of J v- wo 16 Road S Suite GEORGETOWN FRANKLIN HEATER- FIREPLACE EARLY WARNING SMOKE SIGNAL by rVesfclox 88 FIRE EXTINGUISHER 17 88 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONET CHEERFULLY SECOND WEEK OF PRIZES Head Lettuce 399 i39 California Plums Toastmaster Crusty Bread 10 CUP PERCOLATORS 2495 Medium Eggs 39 Villuil Drink Cry l KM 69 Whole EEC 49 Heinz Ketchup asp- SI OQ Shampoo Mk1u 129 Scouring fUch cat Coir filch IOS Salad Oil Spaflhelll3 jJVi Blade Roa or Chuck Short Rib Roasts Process Cheese Slices Coffee Sunlight Detergent Cross Rib Roasts or Boneless Shoulder Roasts BJadeSteaks Cross Rib Steaks 119 Christies Chips Ahoy Biscuits Chateau Dry Soft Drinks QQ CirudflDrv SO MrDogBllcull 99 9 Johmoni go i Pol Pies 39 1st WEEK WINNER Mis Janet Fleming 42 Cobblehill Rd Acton Quality Service and Value all WEDNESDAYS ARE GOLDEN AGE DAYS AT ACTON IGA 8 Main St North 8531960

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