Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), February 25, 1981, p. 3

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The First Acton Guides enrolled tome new members In the Scout last weeli They are In front left to right Catherine Klnnon and EmmaJane Martin In the middle row are Tracy Bnindle Gall McArthur Lynne and Jill In the third row stand Ann Duncan JUl and Kidll Bndway North only Sea Scant troop was launched with an ceremony Monday A number of parents and friends witnessed the boys being Investlted The crew is composed of the front left to right Tom Todd Duff McGUIlvray and Michael Bowers In the second rank left to are Colin Chrlst- Steve Campbell Mike Grant Smith and Ken Bowers In the rear rank are First Officer Chuck Beaton Mate Brian Skipper Steve Ormsby and Master Terry Bridge Darren was absent This week I thru Acton turned out In large numbers or days annual church parade Steve Thompson right district scout commissioner presented Rick Gibson with his Wood Badge part two at last Tuesday nights Rotary Club First Ac ton Scouts father and son banquet Peter of Petes Barbershop on Mill Street admires a display depicting Seoul and Guide Week in Canada and Acton The Acton Free Press Wednesday Fob This billboard promoting shopping In downtown Georgetown was torn down Friday morning Vandals tear down billboard PROCLAMATION The chairman of the Georgetown Business Improvement Area says she isnt too surprised the billboard they had put up at the comer of Mill St East and Bower Ave lost week was torn down In a llttio over a The billboard promoting shopping in downtown Georgetown was put up by the firm which rents the space Wednesday after noon and was in shreds by Friday morning Talk around Acton indicated residents thought It was in poor taste and It anno EVERY TUESDAY 1600 JACKPOTS Gsmo Regal Hall fid Ontario FOR HUE TRANSPORTATION CALL many Lynn Barnard of the and a Georgetown merchant Ross Gar lick who arranged to have the billboard put up werent aware It had been ripped down until Informed by this newspaper Mrs Barnard wasnt sure what action the BIA would take Including Informing the police of the act of vandalism but Garlick said he would the firm for the billboard and ask them to call In the authorities The George town BIA will discuss the Incident this week Its Incredible Gar- lick declared adding there must be some childish and small minded people living in Acton Its a riot he laughed The billboard not Intended as an to Acton merchants or residents Mrs Barnard said She noted the Georgetown and Acton have been cooper ating on a number of pro jects in recent months She said she talked to official Paul Nielsen and he said local merchants werent un duly disturbed by the billboard promoting shopping In Georgetown She allowed Nielsen did tell her he had heard a few concerns In an interview with this newspaper Nielsen said he had heard from some people who felt it was poor taste He had been hoping to meet with the Georgetown about the Billboard but when he saw It mlssbg he thought had had it removed Nielsen sold one official in Georgetown had gested to him they might have it removed Im shocked sen said of the act of ConUnuidonPage7 StAJbims Laing dedication A dedication was held Sunday morning at St Anglican Church in memory of Marie Anthony The dedication In cluded a complete Home Communion set tor their niece from Velma and Ken Ella end family a Holy Bible from the Eng lish cousins from Eng land and a Prayer Book from her mother May Following the the family gathered at Mrs homo for a meal and social Lime NOWTHEKEARETMO MAZDAANNOUNCES Now theres new Door Sedan the perfect running mate to our Hatchback mazDa The more you look the mora you llkal View our In van models achillet motor SALES and SERVICE 347351 Quaan Street Acton WHO IS HE FAMOUS PERSON you may be eligible to win yourself a FREE 3 MONTH SWIMMING PASS Guess this person and send your entry with your noma address and telephone number to Acton Indoor Pool co Municipal Offices Mill Street East Halton Hills Acton by February 1981 Draw will be made February 28 1381 If by chance there is mare than one correct answer a draw will bo made to determine tho winner Employees of Georgetown and Acton Pools are not eligible for this prize ICE SAFETY DEMONSTRATION Sunday February 22 1881 pjn t Fairy In Acton Come on out and learn what to do if you or a friend fall through the ice into cold water Tannery waste Continued from page 1 The organic matter or rubage causing the gas could have been buried for over 100 years Stewart pointed out and hey will drill holes to let the methane escape while searching for the source which may be at the bottom of the test hole or because of frost depth could be coming from somewhere else on the property The problem is related to the overall operation and disposal system Gray said It cant be measured Chemicals are getting into Black Creek through the creek bed he said It Isnt a surface problem It la no critical problem Gray declared Its not en dangering health Actons municipal water doesnt come from the creek but wells a consid erable distance away from Beardmorc Gray noted Both Stewart and Gray said some initial work towards solving the chemical discharges has already been done There a problem that must be reviewed to determine Its overall environmental Impact Gray said The study and now subsequent monitoring is all part of the provinces ongoing water quality surface review program The situation at Beard- more t come a surprise to the ministry Gray said He said theyve known for a number of years that there are problems with Industrial waste disposal at the tannery Gray recalled early in the last decade the firm con nected a number of homes to municipal water service because of well water problems thought to be caused but never proved by the system The problems still exist Recalling Hie problem back around 1970 Stewart said wells had high levels of chlorine and the water tasted salty lb t a health safety problem but the waters taste wasnt pleasant Chlorine and salt are used In treat ing hides bo Stewart noted the firm felt perhaps Beardmore might be the though that was never a certainty worked with the municipality to secure another water source for some homes There could be things we can do to correct these problems within our own system Stewart said He pointed out has its own disposal system and isnt connected with the municipal sewer system Acton High Actons School Band returned Sunday from a three day band exchange to Acton was Impressed with the rec eption they received is expected to come to Acton In May There will be a special Assembly Tuesday March at the High School tor all In terested voters Kindergarten Survey for September 81 All children who will be YEARS OF AGE by December are eligible to begin Sept To help in our plan ning please call if you have a child to enrol MZBfWntt 8630530 Robert 8632640 HahotvBurKngton Reelect JULIAN REED Liberal REGIONAL GOVERNMENT In 1974 the Davis Government Imposed Regional Government on the people of Halton Its principal aims were to streng then local government share improved services and permit officiant planning The Davis Government has failed Local autonomy Is being destroyed services are more costly and less efficient the planning bureaucracy is years behind schedule Add to this distorted municipal representation loss of accountability and a staggering tax burden plus a thousand dollar deficit and Weve Had Enough A Liberal Government will review Regional Government in and Is prepared to restructure or even eliminate it Each area municipality will be treated as unique and any reform tailored to fit its requirements A Liberal Government will recognize the fundamental differ ences between urban and rural munici palities and consider reforming county into autonomous areas which would return local control and Identity INFORMATION OR VOTER ASSISTANCE CALL ACTON BURLINGTON GEORGETOWN MILTON 8781101 REMINDER NOTICE The Town of Halton Hills DOG TAGS 1981 This is a reminder that Dog Tags are now duo and available it tho following locations MUNICIPAL HALTON HILLS ANIMAL CONTROL CENTRE STEVENS GENERAL STORE SPEYSIOE GENERAL STORE HOME HARDWARE DECORATING FUN LICENSE FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1 Female or male Spayed female or Neutered male 3 Kennel License 38 Main Strati South Goorortww Ml Strut East Acton Ontario ISO Gwipri Street Georgetown Marks Centra Georgetown 2500 In accordance with and its amendments every owner of dog on or before the 15th day of February of each year or within 7 days of becoming owner of a dog after the 16th day of February shall register each dog with the collector and apply to him for a license and tag for each dog Every person who fails to comply with Section 2 or Section 7 of this By law is guilty of an offense and upon conviction Is liable to a fine of not more than Fifty dollars exclusive of costs and every such fine shall be recoverable under the provisions of the Provincial Act F Usher Deputy Treasurer Town of Halton Hills

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