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Press Wednesday Juno 1981 Businessmen danders up different kinds of waste Cory Von owner of the Chicken and Spot is concerned about the waste of tax payers money and told Hal ton Regional Chairman Jack so at the councillors dropin Friday afternoon Van asked the councillors and town workmen were the streets one day this winter even hough the weather forecast was for mild weather which could have melted the snow He explained it was an unexpected snowfall during mild weather Councillor Ross Kncchlcl told him someone had made a decision on where and when no owing was going to be done and the decision to plow Acton main street was made Van Merkestein also wanted to know why the police head quarters in Oakville recently a large ex pans Ion He remarked how he needs a lot of work done to his business but he can afford it so it can t be done He said he felt the region should work on the same premise Regional Councillor Dave Willing has an at Von comments complain about the lack of policing and then complain about costs going up He explained the costs of the expansion were debenturcd over years and will barely be seen on each year tax bill Van ex ined his costs are going up also but he does not turn around and double the price of pizza I do not need a Whiting remarked but we need social services we need the police pointed out to the local restaurant owner that Acton has greatly benefitted from regional government He had large maps illustrating the sewer and water work done in Acton since the inception of regional government He explained the former town of Acton would not have been able to afford the millions of dollars of work which have been done since Ted Tyler of Tyler Transport feels he has been given the royal run around from the town as well as the region and would like to see his problem solved as soon as possible Tyler attended the drop- in to demand fair treatment in sewers He explained that his business is just outside the Acton urban area and is on his own sewage and water system If he wants town facilities he must pay for their In stallation He doesn t feel he should have to However Tyler told Oil chairman in 1976 ho complained to major Tom 1111 and councillors Pat McKenzie and Peter Marks Tyler explained that McKcnile told him he had just missed that year budget but it would be put in the next years budget Now he Is told he is outside the servicing area and will not be getting sewers Tyler told the coun cillors he has to get his septic tank pumped out every seven to ten days at an approximate a Tyler noted the town is always making the local scene look appealing to attract new business but I look after existing industry Current Mayor Peter Pomeroy pointed out to the councillors and Tyler Is about 1 feet outside urban service boundary Unless he Is willing to pay to have service brought from Churchill then I don see any way can be done wanted to know why Tyler dldn ask for the services extension when sewers and water first went In Tyler ex plained that he was port of township then a completely separate entity from Acton and this type of thing was not done His argument Friday was Oiat under regional government It Is all Ha ton Hills now and he should have the same privileges as other residents pointed out Acton Is already a financial burden for sewers and water and millions have been spent upgrading the existing system Tyler suggested making installation retroactive to 970 when It was supposedly going to lie put In the budget Tyler parting was My address Is Queen St Acton That should cover everything In a nutshell Another local businessman Lome of L Ford visited the dropIn to meet the regional chairman He explained he never knew Police Chief James Harding until hard feelings hod developed between the two and he wanted to meet on more friendlier terms He explained through personal meetings be and Harding have become friends resulting in more understanding and patience between the and community Profiles with Jennifer Bill Coon appreciate being called a truant officer He a school social worker an emphasis on keeping kids in school and assist them with jobs if they insist on dropping out Years ago lit would have been chasing bare bottomed boys out of the swimming hole wiUi a willow switch However today changing education system demands something a litOe more A school social worker acts as a backup far school staff and counsellor for youngsters needing extra help in various areas BUI has been with the Board of tion for 11 years and has lived in Acton all his life Prior to becoming a school worker ho was a recreational director with the Department of Correctional Services Eleven years working in correctional tions has provided Bill wlOi interesting stories He saw the department go through a decade of terrific change and enjoyed the staff camaraderie Oiat you don tFtonow he says Several of his early career years were spent working at maximum security Hon in trying to rchabiliOite youngsters working as court supervisor and in probation areas He also worked it Grnndview Girls School in Gait and the rec program at HagersvilIcini9G7 He was often a parent figure and adds he had a chance toget very close to lot of youngsters Utilizing his sociology degree Bill started working for the school board in 1370 My Job is to encourage kids to stay in school He a very proud of the early school leaving program operating within region since 1 AJUiough legal school leaving age is 10 some limes kids reach a stage when thty si Ih out of school time Bill explains Bill works closely with school and youngster to sec if a change of school will help Failing all else he 11 establish youngster usually or year old in a Job Job opportunities are available Bill says adding the nature of this area lends to small business openings and jobs such as workers at Mohawk Raceway Often a student will work part lime and work on a pie of school credits Success rale has about percent return to school since the program started of Ihc twostudents out of a total of who went on to com m oil With the new E C school in Mil ton and its beautiful technical setup we don see many programmed youngsters from the Nor Ih Only four this year Early school leaving is a part of Bill job Wl re a support person an auxiliary he states part of an team made up of the school principal public health nurse psychological services remedial re source personnel and social working staff There lots of services available and people do use them Bill referring to Oie key parent Interviews he conducted in I ve touched BOO cases this year and carry a monthly caseload of he adds Of the many areas Bill work- with students he enjoys his group talk sessions or positive peer interaction groups It s a great way to work with some kids Bill says kids do have an age today school held a volunteer tea last Tuesday Over people were In vlted grade nine student and Darlene parent volunteer chat with principal Doug Mag wood Poster contest winners for Back to Acton Days Winners of the annual Back to Acton Days poster contest for school children have been an Prizes will be presented on Saturday June to the winners of the contest sponsored by the Acton Chamber of Commerce at the Back to Acton Days opening ceremonies The Kindergarten win drawing about the topic What I Like to Do in Acton were Kathy Pucz and Stephen Allmn of Robert Little School What Like to Do in Acton was also the poster topic for grades one two and three with Boris Djunnec of St Joseph School and Angela of Robert Little winning the competition for grade one Grades two and three winners were Janet of St Joseph and Mark Manuel from M Bennett Important Places in Acton was the poster subject for grades four and five and Brian and Mary Moore both of Robert Lit School were the win There were no en tries in poster contest from grade six The poster topic for grades seven and eight was Acton In the and the winners were Pierre Agnes of St Joseph and Jago of Smith School Following is list of finalists in Oie Back to Acton Days poster con K Jl KoprowiU Jamie Goodingi Kyle Itob- Kevin Ilia r llelh Norton Sean Deal and Wheel into Summer 1981 STREET i easy l today ENDURO XT 250 175 MX QT60 ROYAL CITY CYCLE CENTRE Mall 822 7080 Wewon I Know inly Be Undo sold YAMAHA Fun at library Acton library is chalk full of fun things to do this summer They are even holding a munch to the Movies day July from to 1 p Bring your lunch And at 1 m there will be a Bubble Gum Blowing Contest Due to popular demand the library is once again having their Huff and Puff and Blow your bubble gum Ha 1 1 on Regional Police estimate damage to a house at 101 Mill St after a car driven by Randolph Kay 17 of Queen rammed into it at in Sunday morning There was damage to the car police nay Town- Union close to deal Ballon Hills outside workers and the Town are close to an igreement on the union contract and hope to come to a definite settlement after a meeting this afternoon Wednesday This is the unofficial word leaked from contract which have been In progress for last three weeks One small issue still separates two parties newspaper 1ms learned Local 73 of Canadian Union of Public Employees with members was in a legal position to strike J until to negotiate STRAWBERRIES GALORE AT V0UR F00DLAND STORE effect Juno 25 Wo to I t quantities Fresh Ontario Pork shoulder roast butt roast 119 butt chops 139 Canada No 1 fresh meaty side spare ribs sweat sour ribs 179 199 store breakfast sausage Swift Premium lb wieners 159 Devon 500 g pkg sliced bacon 159 fresh lean medium ground beef 169 flQlalilflndl AFFORDABLE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Canada Grade A Beef Outside Round Bye Removed Boneless SteakS and roasts Fresh Produce arrives daily at the lowest possible prices House 10 instant coffee canned ham 539 39 MCCAIN WEEK super fries cream pie 24oz loaf regular or sliced sandwich bread white or pink 12 frozen Picnic lemonade HeJra32oz assorted flavours 375 ml Bicks relish of Hamburg or wiener rolls 59 Quench drink crystals tog or Col iced tea mm foil wrap ChrlitlBfl biscuits 79 99 2J9 189 129 Whip whipped cream 129 48 or rtcon grapefruit or orange juice Wooton ISAVE30I cinnamon buns 139 99 229 McCain frown fancy Aft peas carrots J 119 Rakes of Chicken KB12 luncheon meat MmLoni3g Vienna sausage Ayinw wax or green cut beans 14 189 75 2A89