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the morning and afternoon to show Halton Regional Police and in fact everyone involved in regional government that we arent just a bunch of belly achers Police and in dance including politicians were staggered by a tremendous com munity response to the force s open house We demonstrated we are willing to back up our complaints and concerns with a little positive tion and are willing to meet government half way We further proved we do appreciate it when regional government in this case the police give us the special attention and consideration we need and deserve considering our size our lifestyles and the uni of this little town in Halton What began as barb trading between Chief James Harding and community spirited local businessman Lome a couple of months ago has ended on a very positive note which could have tremendous implications for the force and the community m the years ahead Chief Harding says his goal is crime prevention He sensibly suggests his force should be preventing crime not simply reacting to it It preferable to reduce the number of victims of crime than to just go on investigating crimes after the fact tracking down those res arresting them and then hopping the courts and penal sys tern ultimatly solve the problem But the police realize all the programs in the world won make crime prevention work without strong support involve ment and communication from the community Since the controversy erupted in November the force has started listening to Actons concerns and responding with changes stabilizing the personnel here and going to special efforts to com mumcate with us such as days open house But it goes much further than that From the top to the bottom of the force there has been a subtle change in the attitude towards Ac ton and in Actons attitude toward the police Acton and the police are getting to know each other and liking very much what were discovering There were signs Friday of a genuine affection developing between the people and their police Friday may have even been the beginning of something of a last ing love affair between Acton and its And this fresh new attitude could make crime prevention work and work extremely well If all the good things that hap pened at the Legion Friday are built upon in the weeks and ths ahead by the department and the community Acton could be a model a few years down the road The force has some excellent crime prevention programs so good Haltons displays and lit are the first to be sent to the Ontario Police College for stu dy by the instructors and police men of the future Half the battle in crime prev seems to be getting the publics attention and interest Well maybe half the battle has been won We have the police departments attention and they now have ours And the whole thing sort of snowballs If the police eliminate some crime through crime prevention there are more happy businessmen and residents because there are fewer victims Also the police then have more time to spend working on solving what crime will inevitably con This makes them look even better to the community and thus the community will help out with crime prevention even more And so on and so on Important first steps were taken Friday towards achieving Hardings long term goal of 50 per cent of the force involved crime prevention the rest in more tradi tional police functions At least in Acton Thanks to all February Editor Acton Free Press Dear Sir I would like to extend my appreciation and thanks to two groups The Region Police and the Citizens of It was my letter of frustration that sparked the controversy or perhaps brought the recent conflict out in the open I felt a certain responsibility and hoped it would end well On Friday February the citizens of Acton had a chance to meet Police Chief Harding and his men We found them very receptive to our concerns and I believe they the police found that Acton has a large number of nice people who are will Ing to stand behind them The bottom line was expressed by a young couple as they concluded their visit They suggested to Chief Harding that perhaps Acton could now forget about the and make an effort to support their own local policeman I second that Bug I feel that the police are now giv us eight hours work for an eight hour shift and we will benefit accordingly There will always be misunderstandings and problems but this exchange has opened up lines of communications that were not there before Tho misunderstand ings can be put into proper perspective and hopefully not fester Into pro blems Thank you Acton I think we can all be happy with the results Sincerely Lome Successful concert The Editor Acton Free Press Acton Ontario Wednesday night performance in Acton High School by the Tapestry Singers was a tremendous success and It was the direct result of splendid efforts by a var iety of people We would like to publicly thank some of them Dave Sale Chairman of Acton High School assisted In coordinating the entire evening and also looked after the moving of ihe Arts Complex Model several times A special thanks also to the Acton High Local Cubs are reving up for the Kub Rally this Saturday at the Legion The father and son do will attract Cubs from throughout the North Halton district Hey kids start collecting your pledges now for the annual Rotary Skatea thon March 15 All money raised goes back to your school and the Rotary Club which In turn uses the money for the good of the community And folks when a boy or girl comes to your door asking for pledges please be generous Eleven new members were recently welcomed into the Acton Chamber of Com merce They were DriveIn Desmond Hornby Box pallet Ltd Yvonne Rosenquist Holly Industries Knight Stables Acton Steel Limited Freezer Frenzy Wilson Car Sales and Queen Tire Service Ltd Vacations are nice but especially so when one is spending it with family and friends for the first time In five years I Just ask Kathy Sharpe and husband Joe Scanlon who are visiting the area from Spain With their two children Justin and Jessio they visited family In Creemore and Toronto and more locally spent a few days with Acton residents Bob and Janet Fleming Cobblehlll It was Ihelr first visit since they moved to In the provbiceof Alicante Spain Hope they had a wonderful vacation They head home soon ending a seven week holiday Members of the Epsllon Chi Sorority enjoyed an old fashioned sleigh ride recently at the home of Sue Robbins near Afterwards the ladies went skating Meanwhile the Sorority Is planning a breast examination clinic for early spring Details will be announced in future issues of the Free Press Plans are currently under way for the World Day of Prayer service to bo held at the Knox Presbyterian Church on March The theme this year is The Earth is the Lords The service which will be conducted around the world was prepared by Native American Indian Women who represent Indian tribes from throughout the United States south east and west who work in their homes their communities their crurches and some at the national level of American Indian Affairs It has been said the Native American people were the first Their reverence for nature and their relation of kinship with all creatures of the earth sky and water enable them to teach us how to live respectfully and in harmony with our world and each other According to Indian belief there Is only one race the human race which is divided Into two major groups light and dark To the dark skinned people was given the gift of perception the gift of knowing To the light skinned people was given the gift of recording and the gift of doing Only when the two people come together at the centre and share their gifts would each receive a Greater Gift than cither alone can ever give Therefore Native American Indian women invite their sisters dark skinned and light skinned to come together for prayer lifting their voices in praise and prayer to the Great Spirit Deputy Chief Bob listens la residents views of police work In Acton Police listen and explain Acton resident Inspector John alt chats clUient at Friday police open house School teaching staff especially June Levy and secretarial staff who typed and printed the main parts of the program Larry Greaves owner of s In Acton allowed the Arts Complex Model to be displayed In his window along with explanations which served to increase the awareness among people In Acton His participation is very much appreciated Comments from people who attended this excellent concert praised the auditorium facilities and we eagerly antic another evening there Hills Art Council President GretchenDay me Force is with Us Regional Police turned out In numbers for their open house Friday with more than MO members the com turning out Police Chief James Harding learned first hand of Issue In community Many residents offered to help officers with crime prevention Back issues 10 years ago Wednesday February ID There Is no longer a St John Ambulance brigade In Acton The hours of work over 13 years are over and the nine remaining members expect to join the group at Milton Mrs George Hargrave says there have been men women and cadets registered cases and trips to hospital Their ambulance and all will be transferred They were the town Citizens or the Year in 1968 A Bible stand for the communion table at the United church was dedicated in memory of David Lldkea After many years on the board Elmer Smith has become an honorary member David Swetman is the new chairman of the board Pat McGrencre Is vice chairman Marie Tremllls secretary and John Last treasurer 20 years ago Thursday Februarys 1961 The operetta Sue Is capturing the hearts of parents and friends at the Robert Little school Those with leading parts arc White Ray Hibbard Mary Anne Bennett Wayne Rogers Margaret Mackenzie Vivian Smith Jane McCrae Linda vals Phillip Marzo Fred Landry Margaret Lindsay David Ryder McKenzie Tony Hurst Karen Judy Duby Nancy Rognvaldson Theresa Marzo Michael Wolfe Donna Bernle Benton Bobby Bob Coleman Bill Briggs Ruth Everdell Merl Harris Karen Per kins Lynda Stevenson Costume director was Mrs J W Wolfe Glenn Banks direc led Acton Rovers led by Ron Smith won three prizes at the weekend Moot Taking part were Dbvl Peal Pete Newton Bob Rickie Currie Brian Otterbein John Bill Henry Norm Elliott Ken Gardner Paul McGcach and Randy 50 years ago Thursday February 1631 The meeting called last Saturday of ex servicemen in the Council Chamber was well attended Comrade outlined the problems of the ex servicemen and the work of the Canadian Legion He has been a member of the Committee on tion Handicapped section and secretary of the advisory board of the Canadian Legion It was decided unanimously to form a Post here President Is J Gould 1st Vice- President JM McDonald 2nd Vice President Arnold secretary treasurer FL Wright advisory committee Rev Bennle Comrades Roney Eccleshnll Padbury W The Women Institute is endeavoring to raise funds to have an entrance erected at Falrview Cemetery The school board discussed the ity of starting music classes In the school Rev A Sawyer of Acton has com a series of lantern slide shows on the life of Jesus In years ago Thursday Februarys 1906 The business at the GTR depot for January broke all previous records Agent Holmes informs us he handled cars of freight Including hemlock bark hides leather live stock turnips and general merchandise The cash receipts exceeded a day At the meeting of the trustee board of the Methodist church a resolution was passed Instructing the Treasurer to pay the balance on the mortgage indebtedness and secure a discharge The board then arose and sang with fervor Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow Candelmas Day was bright The bear would have no diffculty in seeing his and Co have put on two new widetired wagons and will have eight or ten others supplied with wide tires This will be of great benefit to the new road ways 100 years ago Thursday February Z4 Mr James Moore Is now turning out a large quantity of russet leather of the very best quality which would compare most favorable with that manufactured in any other tannery in Canada What the Free Press would like to see more school accommodation the Scott Act carry in the Congregational church occupied some of bad made ex of less cruelly to animals by the horse traders a new town hall worth themenwhomakethelr money In Acton spend it at home ashes sprinkled on the sidewalks for the benefit of pedestrians a town containing less poor people than Acton In comparison to the size half a dozen manufactories which each employ as many persons as the Canada Glove Works the editor of the Georgetown Herald get married and settle down a few more enthusiastic business men in town all the business men advertise In the Free Press