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Burlington driver pleads guilty mishap killed former resident A Burlington man will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to it charge of careless driving in connection with a car falcyclt accident last July in which former and rural Georgetown CANADA BIRTHDAY resident was killed Lorraine Robertson nee was one of three young women killed while riding their clcs early one morning on Plains Ed In Burlington Two other women were also hurt Walter Valcnte pleaded guilty county court Milton last week and has been re manded out of custody until August while a pre- sentencing report is prepared Mrs Robertson lived with her family at the Cedar Springs Mote on Highway 7 for several years before moving to Church St in Acton following her marriage She lived in the area for about eight years and was a graduate of Stewart town and Acton Schools When the mother of three was killed and her family were living in Hamilton Crown Attorney James Treleaven said an saw Valente pass to the light of another car lust before he hit the cyclists Passing to the right is legalonPIainsRd a four lane street car was going about 60 miles an hour when he passed theothervehlcleondhltthewomen The speed limit is 37 miles on hour in the area where the accident occurred The maximum penalty for careless driving la six months In Jail plus suspension Of one s driver licence for two years and a fine Mourn Terry Fox Nassagaweya Presbyterian will hold memorial service Acton and area residents like the rest of the Hon are saddened by the death of one legged Marathon of Hope runner Terry Fox on Sunday At press time Tuesday only one special service was being planned in this area Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church will held a memorial service at 7 tomorrow Thursday for not Just Terry but all who have died of cancer There had been no any service in Acton on Thursday Local cancer officials reported able to organize any- special tribute In time for the day Terry will be burled in British Columbia because so many members vacation Lome who put up a sign in tribute to Terry at his business L and Ford Main St North also reported he isn t aware of any services in Ac ton who also lost a leg to bone cancer worked when Terry came through Acton earlv one morning in July Downtown was Jammed for his brief visit here Terry Fox was a dedicated young man who showed us all what grit determination and a per goal could accomplish On the way to that goal he just happened to swing a whole country behind him He used his handicap as an aid rather than a hindrance and In so doing became a hero never to be forgotten He paid a very high price and lived a life far too short It is my hope that each of us in his own way can work at helping to fulfill the goal set by Terry Rev John said his sermon topic for Knox Presbyterian and Trinity United churches will deal with suffering and to Terry Fox The Acton branch of the Canadian Cancer Society is hoping some group In the community will tackle the job of staging a Terry Fox Run this September 13 in Acton Terry Fox Runs are being held in communities right across Conada to raise more funds for the Marathon of Hope Last year during his run and later after Terry had to quit because ho was stricken with cancer again Acton raised about for the Marathon of While the local cancer group won t be organizing a Terry Fox Run members are willing to assist any one in town willing to tackle the job Information con be obtained by calling Susan Kuechier at The Terry Fox Run will be a km course with donors sponsoring An Inland Community Newspaper One Hundred and Sixth Year No SI ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY JULY 1 16 Pages Twenty Jive Cents Waterfalls Park plan recreation complex ceremonies of Back to Acton Days brought out the politicians In full force Chip Petrlilo foreground chairman of the committee tells what his organization is up to Left to right Paul Nielsen Mayor Peter Pom troy who t know where to put the remains of the ribbon he Just cat councillor Ross Kncchtel MPP Julian Reed MP Otto Petrulo councillor Terry Grubbe and mailer of ceremonies Louis Charlebois Photo by GORD MURRAY Back to Acton Days has best weather biggest crowd Better weather could not have been possible for the annual Back to Acton Days celebration on the weekend Bright sunny skies and high temperatures dominated the entire weekend attracting close to people downtown throughout Saturday and to Prospect Park Sunday Organizer Terry Grubbe said the Callthumpian Parade designed to draw people downtown was a huge success The three separate parades covering every area of town met near the railroad tracks end converged on the business district Big Bird stole the show He was later revealed to be Hills Mayor Peter Taking part in the opening ceremonies were master of ceremonies Louis Charlebois Mayor Regional councillor Dave Whiting area councillors Ross Kncchtel and Terry Grubbe MP Otto Jchnek and Julian Reed Anyone participating In the parade was eligible for the contests following Best decorated bike as Sheryl Bradburn with Jamie Lynn Verbik second and third For Ihe second year in a row Mr and Mrs took first prize in the best old fashion costume Pauline Barlow was second and Tiiu Jago third Pat Wood was wearing the craziest costume with Sharon Laurie and Sheila Cook taking second Third was Jamie and Jennie and Cathy McSwane David and Jeff Harrison look top spot In the best decorated Irike or buggy Cheryle Daponte was next In the best family winners were first Keiloughs second Cooks and third Daponted Downtown booths all reported great turnouts of customers Most groups in town were represented way or another on the main street Sorority held a mini carnival there were pony rides food booths raffles films Red Cross sidewalk sales etc There was something for everyone A dog and cat contest attracted many contestants For the third year row Peggy dog Blue took many of the prizes including biggest dog shortest tall etc A poor turnout at the Optimists Monte Carlo Night did not discourage them from having the event next year Many enjoyed a Citizen of the Year dinner at the Curling Cluball Saturday Sunday started bright and early with a fishing derby sponsored by the Acton Firefighters Over vied for the prizes Biggest fish was caught by of a bass Biggest pike was caught by Dave Morris second biggest caught by Allan Ash and third biggest pike caught by Gary White David Vacck caught the biggest bass The Y Men first annual was a bit of a disappointment to organizers with only eight en tries However says Ed Leather land they are definitely going ahead with it next yea and hope to see many morecontes tan ts Winners were In the male years olds Ron Johns and Scott Lee in the 12 16 Scott Allon by and Rob Warrington and in father and son Stewart and Steven Robertson It was Rotary against the Free Press in the final round at the Firefighters Water ball contest Rotary 2 were champs in a well fought match Members of the winner team were Lome and Sally Smith Louis Charlebois and Ray A small trophy and go to the winners There were nine water ball entries The fireworks display attracted close to BOO in the park with another at the Legion Grubbe estimates said the entire weekend was a terrific success By Tuesday she had heard no negative comments and had lots of encouragement for the next year Next year Grubbe said she hopes there will be more participation in the planning end She would like to see organizations Join Back to Acton Days Committee Right now she said the committee con of herself only With several key people for the weekend moving away hopes the event does not go by the wayside However she said even if that docs happen she promises as long as she lives in Acton these will be a Calath urn plan A proposal for a major recreation complex in has been received coolly by the Niagara Escarpment Commission Waterfalls Park owner Joe and his lawyer Stanley Udell recently took the proposal to hearings in Burlington where the Halton portion of the Escarpment Official Plan was being reviewed wants to build a room lodge and other facilities at acre property on the Sixth Line Among the contemplated facilities are a golf course indoor and outdoor tennis courts jogging nature trails crosscountry ski indoor racquet sport courts an indoor pool fishing spots a water slide Into one of the existing lakes saunas a convention centre health club ice skating area horseback riding trails snack barandrestaurant Udell said In an interview his client feels his pro perty has been given Ihe wrong designation in the NEC plan Ruth Melady a planner with the NEC said In an Interview that land falls under both the Escarpment protection area and Escarpment natural area She explained the NEC feels the land has sensitive features and must be preserved Udell says wants to improve on the recreational use of the land He just want the existing recreational use recognized but cd He explained there are already two bodies of water on the site which are used by picnickers and by developing a major recreation centre a barren eyesore will be eliminated The prime objective or the NEC in Udell view Is to make sure the Escarpment is preserved for recreational uses and he believes plan takes advantage of the Escarpment setting They have been working with town region and NEC stair regarding this proposal which would create employment for Halton Hills residents and attract tourists from around Southern Ontario and the northern United States Udell said he was disappointed by the NEC reac to the proposal suggesting the commission wants to create something and then stick It In a gilded cage He suggested the proposal was something that Is necessary for proper Escarpment development and takes advantage of the natural beauty and out door features of the area The plan would result in the trailer park being removed and believes it would give him more control over the park where six people have drowned in recent years Protection of the environment not recreational facilities Is the prime concern of the NEC Mlss Melady explained Certainly some recreational uses are permitted some In plan would be allowed but Items such as a lodge or tennis courts t be ap propriate They uses which rely on the natural features of the Escarpment No decision on the proposal or land designation was the hearing Breaks neck while diving A 19yearold Guelph resident Is paralysed from the chest down after he broke his neck in two places in a freak accident at Conservation Area on Sunday afternoon A park official said Tom McCullough had been diving into the water from the cliffs before his accident and had hit his head Then he ran into the water at the swimming area dove and either went over or under the three foot safety line hitting his head again and breaking his neck He hit the hard surface in just 30 inches of water McCullough who was afterwards told park officials he couldn t remember hitting the safety line and he had hit his head earlier in the day Hospital Toronto The three foot safety line is a new addition at the swimming area having been suggested by a cor oner inquest jury last year after a drowning at the park inside An area resident was badly burned in a fire over the weekend Details on page AHS has six Ontario Scholars Story and photos on page Rev John Robertson is staying Five local postal clerks join crosscountry strike All but one of Acton s six postal clerks walked off the job yesterday Tuesday a nation wide strike threatens to cripple the country CUPW a 000 member union failed to reach an agreement with Treasury Board bargaining agents this week The union has demanded a paid leave Wages the use of casual labor and con trading out of union work are issues in the strike Union President JeanClaude Parrot says they will up the ante now that he strike has begun Chris McMillian Acton s deputy postmaster an long strike but will not know until Thursday what position other postal unions will bo taking It Is too early to tell if the local post office will be forced to shut down So far Mlllon said there has been no picketing locally Only Vic has remained on the Job Br is tow has always remained on the job during past postal strikes and has said in the past his first com mlttmentistothepeopleof Acton Although he pays union dues is not a cardcarrying union member McMillan said workers were reluctant to strike yesterday the day before a paid holiday their contract states they must work the day before the holiday in order to bo paid for it Thursday Is pay day she said when striking workers will become more organized Acton Is part of Georgetown Local 603 Grace Perry represents Acton while Norm Ward Is Local president J fa Ten standing ovations accompanied the shower of plaques and gifts to Acton a of the Year Ron McKnlght front row centre Saturday evening He Is flanked by his parents Joan and Jim Back row a Colleen Beverly Bad uncle Tom from Bedfordshire England and brother Steven Among the gifts were a Guy Lafleur hockey stick personally autographed sheepskin vest binoculars and two blazers one from the town of Mils another from the Montreal Canadians Photo by MURRAY