Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), January 28, 1981, p. 8

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i The Acton Free Press Wednesday Jan 28 i Beavers at winter carnival Acton Beavers were among the over who enjoyed Saturday taking sleigh ride and a cook out at by Jem Layman The annual North Hoi ton District Beaver Winter Carnival was held Saturday Jan at Mountsbcrg Wildlife Centre and Conservation Area Two hundred and fifteen Beavers invaded this property along with GO Leaders and parents The boys were divided up Into six groups an the full schedule was drawn up so each group rotated around to all of the various activities The hay ride to tho toboggan area was a popular spot likewise was the horse- drawn sleigh ride Skating on the pond with leaders and parents was fun too A visit to the barn then the nature walk where they kept Elk White Deer and Buffalo was en joyed A well deserved rest watching a film the Interpretive Centre was followed by a nature talk well presented by Gord Douglas known to the boys as Bear Mr Douglas spake on the Nose Hole Mink Gull and a Hawk which was stuffed and mounted He also had a live Kestrel Hawk and six year old Oscar a screech owl A question and answer period followed the talk and everyone with a better understanding of Idlifo animals Lunch was cooked out by tho parents in wooded area at the edge of the skating pond Camp fires were in the squared areas with scats built around them The opening and closing was led by Beaver Leader Walter Buchan 1st Georgeown Cop talks to resume Negotiations between the Halton Region Police Commission and representatives of Halton Police Association are expected to resume early February with the appointment of a police conciliator Vic Scott appointed by the Ontario Police Arbltra Commission will also act in that capacity during negotiations for a police civilian contract The decision to bring in a conciliator came after five meetings between the two sides Tailed to rcsolvo outstanding issues including wages The Association wonts a pay increase for its uniform members that would see a first class officer earning annually Colony District Commissioner Steve Thompson and Mrs Thompson of Acton arrived for the afternoon activities Main organizers for the event were Chairman Harold Solowonluk 1st Acton A Colony Jennifer Kilpin 1st Georgetown A Colony Glenda Benton 1st Lime- house Bob 4th Georgetown A Colony Others were Hob Horning and Carolyn Gibson Junior Leaders Anyone interested in cross country skiing or the various trails at may have further information by calling The boys and leaders wore armbands at all times the color of their If they wandered to another group they were easily The weather was perfect adding to the enjoyment LeviStrauss workers give to van for disabled Through the generosity of the LcviStrauss workers In Stoney Creek Levi Canada and the sound reputation of Halton Helping Hands the chances of the disabled residents of New Bylaw increased immcasura bly A gift totalling was handed over to Halton Helping Hands Executive Director Val Friday afternoon O Kara in turn presented the cheque to Councillor Marilyn Serjeantson chairman of the advisory committee on a transit service for the disabled and bake sale The workers at The remaining LeviStrauss raised was donated by the through their company based In Don community involvement Mills team with various Councillor Serjeantson tivities including a car said the gift makes the proposed tronsit project wash craft sole whole service feasible sounded so worthwhile operating costs Hamilton Previous funds raised Helping Hands by the Levi Strauss supervisor in North workers have gone to Barbara local causes around Stephens a resident of Hamilton But this Hills has worked to spearhead community implementation Lifeguards mandatory at paid swimming spots explaining the estimated we decided to give to it It transit service for the cost of the equipped van didn bother us at all disabled la With this gift that the money would go and the per cent miles north to Halion provincial grant the Hills said Mrs Suzanne whole cost of the van is Cyper employee covered and we would relations supervisor of have to only the the company located As a result of recommendations made by a cor oners jury into the death of Bruno Scodellaro at Waterfalls Park last August regulations governing all swimming areas where admission is paid are set out in a draft bylaw In Halton Hills Monday night general committee of Halton Hills council reviewed the bylaw which will apply to areas where admission is charged not only to Waterfalls Park In a letter Bylaw Enforcement Officer J C Lusty pointed out there are two areas on Fairy Lake Acton Small wood Acres and Tho Breezes that would be af by the new regulations as well as Waterfalls Park on the Sixth Line The draft bylaw to be sent to all known operators of such spots demands a trained lifeguard and signs stating safe and dangerous areas as well as locations of lifesaving equipment Equipment mandatory under the bylaw Includes a reachingpolenotlessthaneightfeetlong and line a paddle board and a spine board The owner must designate swimming areas by floats Rest home bylaw deferred if Hills general meet that criteria committee decided She took issue with a Monday night to defer clause which defines a making any decisions Lodging states regarding its draft that any facility already Lodging House Licencing governed by regulations bylaw which will of another authority regulate facilities like such as the province or rest homes region won have to be A number of rest home licenced For instance operators were on hand rest homes which have Monday night when the purchase of bylaw was presented agreements with though only would be exempt because Kelly wished to speak they have already met a about the legislation The set of standards two veek deferral was The clause refers to approved to give all homes exempt under operators the chance to any general or special review the bylaw and act and Mrs Kelly who make presentations If said she still owns an they wish Acton rest home property Mrs Kelly said at one but name the time did have establishment said it rules and regulations for meets Homes for Special rest homes and local rest Core legislation homes were designed to shc a faculty regulated by Homes for Special Care rules must rules are more stringent Mrs Kelly pointed to differences between the provincial rules and town bylaw regarding fire safety standards and square foot bedroom limits and distances Actario winners Ken Bellamy Milton was the winner of the weekly Actario draw for 350 Helen Jocque ton was the winner of a merchant bonus envelope between beds containing vouchers Mrs Kelly said she was from Nielsens Family about fire Cleaners Family safety violations the Restaurant and Acton safety of occupants of a pell Vouchers from Sup- rest home and fire in Shoe Repair Jug She suggested City Acton PI and council didn seem to Camera and Family know as much about Cleaners went to Olive regulations as and Allan Ac provincial authority she ton has talked with Mona Flinders Councillor Dave Acton was the winner of Whiting referred to two the super shopper bonus provincial documents Chairman Mike an annual licencing fee of Armstrong noted the MOO permits town and bylaw must still be region inspectors to passed by council and examine the property urged Mrs Kelly put her before licencing and concemsinwritingsothe after sets out standards municipality can con- for kitchens washrooms changing its bylaw fire safely regulations Mrs Kelly said it would building maintenance be easier for her to let the standards bylaw pass and then call heating requirements other authorities to and sleeping area space straighten out the requirements problem Hills is creating Councillor Rubs Miller suggested there would be no problem in delaying approval of the bylaw a couple of weeks to give operators a chance to examine it and prepare presentations Clerk administrator Ken Richardson agreed noting the bylaw has been a year in the making and two weeks delay uldn t be a problem He added staff will look into Mrs Kelly concerns Miller said It would be nice to know the bylaw going to moke a lot of people unhappy Whiting said the bylaw was a good one and he was sure the small conflict could be solved Among other things the proposed bylaw sets out Glenn Murray and Rick Smith or the Acton drewthetlckrttatSaturday s We could sec among our for whom we provide household services that there was a great need for some form of trans portal on says Mrs Stephens A community health set- vices committee agreed but no one agency could start a transportation service Mrs Stephens pointed out services in the nor thern area are scattered and said part of Helping Hands function is to close gaps in vices This gift from employees and the company has been an Inspiration a gift from the gods to the community of Hills The connection with LeviStrouss company prize of vouchers from Family Cleaners Jolliffe Shoes Acton Deli IGA Stedmans Acton Bowl Ing Lanes and Ed s In Out which set out different space between beds requirements He said Mrs Kelly concern to be studied further and clarified RECOGNITION HONOURS AWARDS EVENING Applications bo for vidua J who the Town of Ha tan Hills In 1390 who have achieved P In an activity to hi ho moans Wei hood The da I bo hold n May ll you know a that fa plus contact the Roc Department forapp out Classified Advertising In the regular Articles lor Sale columns Insert your word advertisement at the regular rates Should the article not sell during the first week The Free Press will publish the same advertisement a second week at Price YOU MUST PHONE The Free Press office for your second Insertion by Noon Tuesday THIS OFFER IS GOOD UNTIL FEB 28 1981 59 Willow Street North 8532010 was made by Helping Hands director Mrs O Kara when she took part In a management training course sored by the company LeviStrauss offered Its help in any worthwhile community project she might recommend Councillor Marilyn told council Monday night letters are being sent to town organizers asking their help in raising funds Frontier Florist Gift Shop Ft Floral Designs Weddngs funcos Happiness Is Spring Flowers There noth she ate more than a bouquet of fresh flowersl Stop in today I BSE GUIDE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Ontario SeniorCitizens now have their own guide to services and programs Ontario s Senior Citizens have contributed a great deal to our province and to help ensure that they can healthier and more active lives the Ontano Government has published a new booklet called Guide for Senior Citizens This handy reference guide describes ihe wide range of services and programs available for seniors in The Guide includes information on health care programs housing assistance tax grants community clubs and centres and many other subjects of interest to seniors in Ontario By the end of February all Ontario Senior Citizens who receive the Old Age pension will receive a copy of the Guide in the mail Others who would like a copy can write to Ontario Government Publications Centre 5th Floor 880 Bay Street Toronto Ontario Margaret Birch Provincial Secretary for Social Development William Davis

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