Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), February 18, 1981, p. 5

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Tho Acton Free Press Wednesday Fob 1981 Although the skating on the lake was difficult It was fine day to get out and watch kids en joying themselves at the winter carnival Snowmobile and the horse drawn cutter were the favorites with hot chocolate not far behind The newly attired clowns came in many sues howeyer they are still a predominantly ro tund bunch and added a lot of fun to the day The shuffle board competition was a great sue cess A pair from Niagara Falls took first place with Ron and Wayne Wilson of Acton coming second Tony Lambert of paired with Francis of Milton to take fourth place The was hive of activity with the KubKar Rally When I looked across the lake on Saturday morning the parking lot was crowded and I thought I was missing something Our team played shoulder to shoulder at the Beamsville Branch but were unable to take any honors They won eight out of so bet ter luck next year There is still some help needed for Ihe pee wee tournament this Saturday and Sunday While are on the subject don forget the hockey breakfast on Sunday in the auditorium Hope you all received your letter from the president regarding the golden years Tickets for the Anniversary Ball next month are going very quickly so get on lo the branch if you want one The photographs of members In their uniforms are mounted and on display at the Branch They should bring back a few memories if not a measure of surprise for younger members such as myself We received a letter of appreciation for Christmas remembrance from Comrade Bill Middleton on behalf of himself and other World War I vets A Buchanan Jim Inglis Jack Milne Bob Turner and Fred Wright Comrades Doug Guthrie and are homeandwewishlhemaspeedyrecovcry Com rade Jack Ridley is in Guclph General for tests and I am sure you all join me in wishing Jack a quick return home Council backs death penalty Hills council wants the death penalty brought back for cop kil lings routine motion to re ceive and file a pro death penalty on from Hamilton Wentworth was w after objections from several councillors Monday night Council then sup ported the resolution Hamilton I as called on Ontario and Ottawa to make the jail term for carrying a firearm while a crime to be years The neighboring region also urged if a criminal shoots and kills police man while taking part In a crime Ihe death penalty should be Invoked and subject to no appeal to cabinet Councillor Walter predicted the resolution won t likely do much good but felt the council should make a statement on the issue He said he has long been bothered with the abolition of the death penally observed hanging Is horrible and archaic but there are quick and simple ways to Council wants Ont fire code Hills has backed call for an Fire Code Mondoy night council endorsed a resolution from the Borough of York urging the province in the proposed fire code as soon as possible York pointed to he increasing number of fires In high rise buildings such as hotels nursing and homes which have resulted in deaths and In juries York noted there are Inadequate fire safety regulations for buildings constructed before the Ontario Building Code was Instituted In The proposed fire code would require testing of fire safety equipment and building Inspections emergency planning by people running high rise buildings holding of fire drills and an updating of existing fire safety equipment TAXTIMEPUTYOU INABIND II I mo puis you a remember at HSR J Block we are tra nod to cut I ugh tho I on and J explore poss I bo deduct on and So we can you as much money as legally And you can free to rolax know you paying only the mum lax This yasrbfl sure THE INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS HR BLOCK I We can help you with I Ontario Tax Credits I Main St N Acton Opn MO to Saturday Prion NO NECESSARY Three- monthold Jennifer Chaves watches her grandmother Pauline Barlow pours some syrup on a serving of pancakes during the Club Valentine Brunch Sunday In the Faintly Restaurant Mrs Barlow president of the Op- misses was one of many people who took advantage the brunch Restaurateur Kalsllierh who is also an Optimist Club member was kept busy serving up pancakes bacon and sausages Club President Dave Hall says the winners of door prizes hold tickets 439024 and All proceeds are going towards the club community projects photo by ERIC ELSTONE Landscaper appeals for cemetery job take a life such as pain less injections He said the death penalty should be posed any time person is murdered during a crime not Just for cop killers A person is a person regardless if they are wearing a policeman uniform Councillor Russ Miller said he shudders when he thinks of the lack of respect and support pol Ice are receiving from the courts and leg islators Officers must be backed up by govern meats or soon all the power will be In the hands of the criminals Miller warned Police officers are being killed far too fre quently while crimes are taking place Councillor Dave Whiting observed He noted officers ore than citizens be cause Ihcy are there to protect the public Police need more support than they are receiving Whit added Councillors Marilyn and Roy Booth also supported endorsing he Hamilton Wentworth resolution The Ontario Assoc ia Hon of Landscape Architects again urged Halton Hills councillors to consider giving the Cemetery study to a Canadian firm Nick Van Vliet ent of the association urged councillors re cently to look closer to home for on architect Hearing for fund needs The week of Feb to 27 will be set aside by the Regional Health and Social Services Com and interested councillors for those seeking funding to present their respec case It important because the economic and work situation as It ia It Is a shame to hove the work done by a firm from south of the border said Van Vliet He was referring to the recommendation from town engineer Bob Austin that the New York State firm of Grever and Ward be given tho Job Austin described the American firm as a leader in cemetery design The Job has been re ferred to the town bud get committee for con GEORGETOWN 106 St on Hwy do Post Office DENTURE therapy CLINIC J KoharlDT J Novak D T PHone or 791 2314 1ST ANNUM RC school approved Halton Hills council approved the reionlng of property on Mill St West Monday night where the new separate school will be built Last month a public meeting was held to deal with the for tho new school and there were no objections but there was much com support Planning staff recommended council approve the subject to a number of conditions Separate School Board will have to enter into a development agreement with the municipality and agree to site plan control by the town The board must give the town a little land for road widening and submit grading and drainage plans detail how storm drainage will flow on and off the site and develop plans for parking loading and access snow removal and storage flood lighting garbage storage and utility vault locations to the satisfaction of the town engineer The engineer has also instructed the board to conduct a traffic study in the school area looking at street lighting speed limit school crossings parking restrictions school bus loading zones and turning movements at the entrance to the septic system for the school site and the in school and when there Is terescction of Mill and sewage capacity the CobblehUl school will have lo bo The health unit will hooked into the have to approve the municipal system BIA guest pushes Leathertown image All that separates Ac ton from almost sure success as a people according to the Bus iness Improvement Area guest speaker ChlpPelrillo the guest speaker peptalked the diners at the Legion Monday night Petrlllo Is one of many town business folk wound up in the Leathertown promotion The BIA audience learned that all the com for a complete Leathertown Image one that would transform Ac ton Canada are in town inventory In eludes Beardmore Superior Glove Hellers and the Olde Hide House There are no missing parts The only missing part is a logo said The promotion of the idea would come with promotion of the logo could be a theme In Acton Fall Pair he said The com mlttee already has a str commitment to a logo indicated We re gonna need assistance from Ihe whole community One way to gain that help Is to explore the town history Once a symbol or logo has been selected it can be promoted The town and area has attractions which can draw people- five million within miles to town noted Ihe area at FACTORY OUTLET or Alum Hut and Entrants ALUM STORM WINDOWS DOOM Alto THE PLACE TO SAVE Our Showroom tra Bid MIDNIGHT MADNESS SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO FANTASTIC SAVINGS Friday Feb 20 6 pm to 12 Midnight Saturday Feb 219 am to 6 pm HOURS OF SUPER SAVINGS North Sports Main St South There is absolutely no other quite like Medallion Deirs BLACK ANGUS VALUE CHARGEIT 3to6M NO CARRYING CHARGES NO INTEREST EST NOW R APPOINTMENT 370 LBS MEAT BEEF PORK POULTRY lbs Grade Beef Fronts ALL ONLY 300 lbs Grade Reel Fronts shanks lb 30 lis Grade A Chicken lb lbs Silt lb Iks Lain fork lb Its Side Stare Kits 29C lb lbs Ham lb Total lbs Alitor only HOURS Tutidar lo Fndii Monday f Jig BURLINGTON 2421 Street Villafl 6372368 PACKER TRIMMED PRIMAL BEEFORDERSl GUARANTEE Li I I Canada A art I lor tandarnatt II not all your will I NOTE it tractions such as Bruce Trail the Radial Railway Chudlclgha the facilities Tor camping and skiing The ultimate benefits are mind boggling also mentioned about starling a leather museum which would illustrate Ihe town history delete the smell the negative and ac the positive the history Casual Spring Footwear Now Arriving Wc vo assemb erf some I footage ngshoelooks shoes ankle to Mom tootle vnyl and wave OUR WINTER SALE CONTINUES Fantastic Savngs acton family shoe store 19 Mill st 8530360 TELL OTHERS IF NOT TELL USI INVITATION to Milton residents Wards 1 I would be pleased to discuss any problems or opinions you may have regarding the school system on either of these dates Tuesday February 24 Percy Merry School 7 9pm Wednesday February 25 Brookvllle School 7 prn F0K MORE INFORMATION Ivtfn Armstrong BRAMPTON MISSISSAUGA CUSTOMERS CALL DIRECT Our Expansion SALE Continues SAVINGS UP TO SAVE UP TO LfeflMl ruily rur Lined full Length COATS a MeriatUdies Car Coats Coats Shoes winterttoots Cowboy Boots Hats Corduroy Jeans items 1 Custom Hand Crafted Furnitures orders placed prior lb requestsIncluding dining room bedroom office or den recreational games tables etc- kitchen Available In pine or cherry qui Quality and Selection Beyond Comparer olde Hide your tannery connection EASTERN AVENUE ACTON

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