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TELEPHONE Etftonai Office Founded In by Phttuob Svaat Acton Ontario Tataphona 8532010 cop 17 par yaer In Canada in than Canada Mannar of tha Canadian and Ontario Com munity Saconrl raganratlon Ken Bellamy Don Ryder Director of Advertising Hartley Coles Tha Acton of group of auburtttn which Brampton Guardian Tha Buifngton Poat Tha Pott Etobicoka Guardian Tha Gaorgatowm Indapendartt Martham Economist Sun Tha Mlton Champion Mtosaaouga New Tha Era North York Minor Ltoaraf Tha Scarborough Manx Tha Tritxma and Matrotand Printing la a of HariaQuri Umttad EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Eaton Murray Mawra EdRot Halan Sports Mark Hoknaa Darkroom Nancy Tad Drown ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Safe Davy Swan McKinnon Sandra Wbon Carolyn BUSINESSACCOUNTING OFFICE Office Manager Shawas Support council action Wed like to applaud Halton Hills councillors for getting tough with the Yugoslavs and using the on ly lever they had to try and keep the noise down at pic nics this summer in advance of the events denial of liquor permits The neighbors had a legitimate complaint the past three summers Weve been on the Third Line when picnics have been in full sw ing and know the noise level is not just annoying but intolerable When you can stand in a home with the windows closed a half mile or more away from the source of the noise and not be able to carry on a normal voice level conversation you know the situation has become ridiculous Polite requests appeals to reason negotiations legal charges and threats didnt work in the past the Town had only one weapon left rejection of the liquor permits We agree that denying li quor permits doesnt attack the central problemnoise but laying a charge for excessive noise after the fact does the neighbors precious little good nor would making the Yugoslavs post a bond Some councillors fear that by denying the permits the municipality is encouraging the Yugoslavas to go ahead with their picnic and simply bring their spirited refresh ments with them thus breaking the law If that is the result then so be it We agree with other councillors that knowing they are breaking the law they may keep the noise down so as not to risk a visit by the police We expect especial ly since people will be driv ing afterwards that the police will enforce the li quor laws But this raises another question Why are some councillors presupposing the Yugoslavs are being forced to bring their own li quor by the Towns action Cant they hold a picnic without liquor Every weekend hundreds and hun dreds of other families from outside our communi ty visit conservation areas Prospect Park and other picnic areas and many many dont feel the need to bring along liquor Admit tedly some people bring along liquor but the vast majority dont Also hundreds of people prove every weekend out here that an afternoon in the country sun and fresh air doesnt have to be an ex cuse for a big bash but in stead a quiet family time With this latest Town ac tion Yugoslav community officials were once again suggesting Halton Hills stance is based on prejudice Well weve agreed with the councillors tougher stand it should have come sooner and we know our position hasnt a thing to do with national origin cultural heritage or language and weve seen no evidence from councillors that their motive is discrim inatory either If it was a local church group the Legion the employees of a local in dustry or simply one large family that was gathering in the same spot repeated weekends throughout the summer and making life miserable for the neighbors of their picnic grounds wed feel just the same and look for the same types of actions weve seen from council Back on map barely Were back on the map but just barely The Tory Ontario govern ment heard public outcry from here after the last of ficial provincial road map came out and Acton was left off the main map altogether and given a less than sign ificant status in relation to our size on a detailed blow up Now were a dot on both the main map and detailed map of the Golden Horse shoe The provincial map makers adjusted their criteria to put us on the main map but thats all We still dont rate pink shading to designate us as a built up area like George town Georgetown is still designated the capital of Halton Hills despite the fact the main offices are in Es- quesing Acton is still designated in type and dot size as an unincorporated settlement no bigger or significant than Limehouse BallinafadorSpeyside Part of the wrong against Acton has been righted but a big chunk of our treat ment on the map remains insulting We suppose Acton should feel fortunate to get any consideration from the government Our readers write Unfounded charges in editorial Dear Sir Your March editorial Dreams of Power made some unrounded charges against Ontario Hydro First of all since 1979 our rates have actually fallen by over two per cent when inflation is discounted Over that same period natural gas costs increased by nearly per cent aTter inflation In comparison to other locations electricity in Ontario costs the average homeowner who a What others say No magic cures Results of the most recent Gallup poll on public support for the federal political parties shows the Progressive Conser vatives at an alltime high chief ly at the expense of the Liberal party The showing of the la even less encouraging for their prospects There is common denomin ator discontent across the nation with the performance of present- day governments as far as the economy Is concerned Obviously a great many Canadians believe that a change of government would be the magic formula for a return to better times Thats exactly what their mothers and fathers thought in 1931 whey they threw out the Liberal government and waited for the Conservatives under It Bennett to work the miracle which would end the Depression It proved to be a long wait and it wasnt Bennett who worked the mtracleit was Adolf Hitler A new government under Briar Mulroney will be no more suc cessful fn its efforts to turn the economy around over night The ills which we have experienced for the past several years will not yield to magic tbey will require time and patience is the Canadian people who must the cure customer utility per month for kilpwatthours fn New York the same amount of electricity would cost in Detroit Halifax 65 Van couver 4B and Few locations in North America have electricity costs lower than those enjoyed by you and me And our aim is to keep our average rate Increase during the 80s at or below the rate of inflation Your next comment was directed at Ontario Hydros building program Contrary to your statement Hydro never seemed to slow down its expansion we have continually reviewed our building needs cancelled deferred and made other adjustments as necessary No new generating station has been committed beyond our Darlington plant which was planned back in the early 1970s Yours truly H KWright Director Central Region Give to Cancer drive Dear Sir Many of you in the com munity have been affected by cancer either directly or through family or friends April is the month that the Cancer Society appeals for funds to as sist in the battle against can cera battle which goes on not just April but all year Through the Terry Fox Mara thon of Hope many research grants have been offered to pro minent doctors and scientists for research into both the cause and cure of cancer Funds from the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope are used explicitly for re search leaving other areas of the Cancer Society in need of funds The Canadian Cancer Society provides many services to the community mostly through the hard work of dedicated volun teers The main services pro vided by the Cancer Society include Education and Patient Services The Cancer Society seeks to educate the public about cancer through films displays and brochures Patient Services provides support and essentia services to the cancer patient and his family These services include home nursing services mastectomy visiting dressings and volunteer drivers who pro vide transportation to and from treatment centres Help the local Cancer Society to prove that Cancer Can Be Beaten through your generous contributions to our campaign Respectfully Submitted Telford Publicity Chairman Acton Unit Canadian Cancer Society Clinic success The following letter was passed on to the Free Press for publication from Blood Donor clinic chairperson Alice Schrelber She credits the donors themselves for making it a successful clinic Dear Alice I would like to extend congratulations to yourself and all the volunteers Involved in the Acton blood donor clinic on Tuesday March 1964 Im sure everyone was very pleased to collect units of blood especially taking Into consideration the reduced number of hours the clinic was Assistant Area Manager Central Ontario Coles slaw John Turner may win but Jean Chretien the best The struggle to replace Pierre as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada started on the heels of his resignation Most of the spotlight has been on John Turner heir apparent since Mr and he agreed to disagree Mr Turner slipped back into private business and little was heard from him except when it concerned the board rooms of the nation Or sit the bored rooms of the nation Some Liberals obviously believe that Mr Turner only has to be anointed that be belongs as leader of the liberal party They thought public opinion poll which show the government in an unfavorable light would flip flop as moo as Mr Turner assumes the leaders mantle Some had second thoughts recently when the beta- apparent suggested it was up to the prov inces not the courts or the federal parties to adjudicate language duv Turner later be was misunderstood but he had already made points with the Canadian west and probably lost points in Quebec This observer feds he meant every word he said and only backpedalled to make political hay but thats because I have another favorite to lead the Liberals whether they win or lose the next election Hes Jean Chretien the Shawiniganwhofaas been suggested is unfit for the leader ship because be is a Canadian of French extraction It has been the tradition in the Libera party to alternate between English and French speaking leaders and some Liberals fed the policy is etched In stone much like the 10 Commandments I think they are nuts They should be electing the bast loader with no concern about language or race The reason I Has Jean Chretien Is because I think hes about the only one the bunch naming who understands the ordinary Canadian his likes dislikes and hopes for the future He may talk in at patois to he might come from Quebec be might be linked to and you could name a down other things about him and III still say hes the best man for the job Mr Chretien appeared at Acton High School a few years ago to talk to the students I happened to be there out of curiosity because bis always fascin ated me I disappointed He mode a strong Impression on the students end me Just before he spoke in the bear pit at the school I was standing In conversation with teacher Alan Eastwood when a familiar face came up to us and shook hands the mirk of a politician It was Mr Chretien boyish ordinary but with the mark of a man who under stands who was as much at home with us as he would bare been In or Montreal My assessment of him squared with oven whet our Member of Parliament otto said in a conversation with Gord Hurray and me last week Otto said be and the Tory party Mr Turner announced his can didature for the Liberal leader ship However he Turner has stuck his foot in his mouth so many times since Otto said that they hope he does lead the Liberals in the next election He figures It would ensure a Tory victory The candidate he thinks would lead the party and be a threat to the Tories Jean Chretien he say a man he respects and admires as much as he could any liberal One could hardly call Mr a neutral observer but his Insights Into the political scene are often accurate 1 go along with his observation that it should be the best man or woman who leads a national party not one based on an English- French speaking rotation Betides Mr Turner anointed as Liberal leader and faces Mr I think voters will have a hard time figuring out which one la not the Conservative years ago April mi Thursday night outside workers of the Town of Halton Hills members of Local 73 Canadian Union of Public Service Employees voted per cent in favor of a strike if it becomes necessary A good allround student at the Milton School for the Deaf Thomas John tragically lost his life when struck by a train near his Churchill Rd S home Wednesday Barbara has been named principal of North Burlingtons Kilbride School Mrs has served as viceprincipal at Robert Little school in Acton for one year Monday nights televised Olympic lottery brought shouts of excitement to the home of Gail and Bob Jarrett Tyler Ave when they won in the draw 20 years ago April IB IBM Retired 25 years ago as principal of Acton public school Miss M Bennett yesterday Wednesday housed eaned all day before ac companying the man who succeeded her as principal G W McKenzIe to the Chamber of Commerce banquet at his request ostensibly to hear a former pupil speak Then her host rose and began to speak about her and at the conclusion of the citation no in St Albans parish hall rose a standing ovation for Actons seventh Citizen of the Year For the first time in Actons council history a woman councillor acted as chairman Tuesday evening councillor Mra George Fryer wielded the gavel for the committee of the whole session 50 years ago April 12 14 Rev Brilllngcr Rector of Dam City and Maple Leaf Park for the past two years has been appointed to the parish of St Church Acton and St John Church Fire Chief McDonald and Wilson were present at the town council meeting on behalf of the fire brigade to request some equipment for the members of the fire brigade Five pairs of rubber boots a coat and hat were required The total cost was The officers of the brigade were authorized to this equipment and If possible purchase it locally Among our oldest subscribers Is Mr George Wilds Of Acton who was in renewing his subscription the other day Mr Wilds Is years of age and Is still active and never misses a day at his regular em ployment 75 years ago April lU190 A farewell banquet to Mr Stark was tendered by the members of Walker Lodge AF and AM on Monday evening During the Lodge meeting Mr Stark was made the recipient of a beautiful Past Masters Jewel the presentation being made by PM Dr Lawson During the gale last Wednesday evening a good deal of consternation was caused by the report that little Winnie Pearson daughter of Mr- Walter Pearson Wellington St had not reached home after the Sunday School banquet In the Methodist Church She had been with some of Lbe other scholars and was delayed considerably after her sisters In reaching home hence the alarm At the service in the Congre gational Church Churchill on Sunday afternoon Rev A G Willoughby announced that he had tendered his resignation as pastor of the churches at Georgetown and Churchill 100 years ago April ISM The first day of May has been set aside for the first time as Arbor Day to our citizens for the planting of shade trees Council approved rods of new sidewalks made of planks at an estimated cost of live new culverts at 10 two new crossing at each and seven new street lamps at a cost of each The Lords Army arrived in Acton on Good Friday commencing their wife a meeting in the Congregational Church which they have rented by four Sunday and a breakfast and knee drill One evening the Army paraded to the Methodist Church where a congregation of 900 waa gathered the officers are a Use tot of men In tfcetr dress take the cake from la Salvation Army In this respect There are now nightly parades with dram Bags aid vocal music