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is You can fight city hall says Smiley One of the cynical apathetic remarks of the century is You cant fight dry hall think its American in origin as are so many of our colorful expressions but it reflects a conception that baa contributed to the skepticism that permeates many aspects of our life fa essence it betrays a weariness of the individual spirit in a world that is growing ever more corrupt violent and treach erous It means basically that the individual hasnt a chance against the burgeoning bureaucracy the petty patronage the philosophy that has always been with us and always will but be resisted stoutly and sturdily whenever It rears lis ugly head Jesus fought the city hall of His time and won though He lost His life Sir Thomas More fought the city hall of his time which included bis king the nobility and the clergy and refused to nudge an inch to save his life because he was right and city hall was wrong Joan of Arc fought her city hall In the form of her own king traitors to her vision and an opposing army She wound up being burned at the stake and became a saint Her opponents are mere footnotes in history fought his city ball won his fight and taught British royalty to mind its pees and if you pardon the expression William Lyon Mackenzie took on the city hall of his day and though his only battle with it was a typical Canadian charade he left it smarting I could name a hundred others who cocked a snook at hall and lost many a battle but won many a war The United States la a classic example Another is the Republic of France Mahatroa Ghandi practically bad the British Empire begging him to go change his diaper and leave it alone Well its nice to be in the company of such even if only for a little while and only in the imagination The Fourth St Fusiliers of which I am a proud wounded veteran has fought many a skirmish several sharp encounters and a prolonged war of attrition against the local town council and the will of the people triumphed to the extent of a dozen trees being uncut a new sidewalk instal led and a desert of potholes turned into a paved street Youve heard of the Years War the Years War the War of the Roses the War of Independence the Boer War and The Great War followed by that sickening euphemism World War Not to mention Korea and Viet Nam Well a lot has been written about them and millions died In them but for sheer intensity of emotion I think the Fourth St War outdoes them all Thats the reason for this bit of history In three or four hun dred years the Fourth St War may be almost forgotten were it not for some humble scribe to get it down on paper It has lasted between seven and nine years and the veterans will even argue hotly about the duration I do remember that the hundreds of children who were going to be slaughtered by traffic if the town council achieved its insidious ends are now replaced by grand children many cases I do remember that the first rush to the barricades was about as organized as the French revolutionaries attack on the Bastille I do remember that one lady threatened to chain herself high in the branches of a maple tree if the town engineer carried out his plan of maples There were other threats of a similar but unlikely nature such as everyone lying down front of the bulldozers blowing up the town hall while kidnapping the town engineer and him a cementbarrel burial in the bay Fortunately cooler heads prevailed After half the street was ruined the works department ran out of money Over the years they Uptoed around the potential explosion filling in the odd pot hole and letting the street turn into the semblance of a long forgotten country lane But this spring falsely feeling that the ancient hatreds had cooled with new people moving in and old people dying off they foolishly raised the Idea again Cut down the trees Tear up the sidewalks make it a oneblock to nowhere Like an old dormant volcano the people rose in their might and descended on the works committee tike a disturbed hornets nest The air was filled with vituperation calumny and blasphemy Council cooled off like a bull confronted by on angry elephant Another meeting was called Again The People rose in their wrath They formed a committee consisted of a brilliant mathematician a contractor a doctor a lawyer and on indomitable nurse Not Just a few angry people to be baffled by engineering Jargon I dont want to go into the brilliant counterattack the superb tactics the incredible strategy of The People Its too exciting You wouldnt sleep tonight But we won The trees stay the sidewalks will be rebuilt the thruway will continue to be a residential street thousands of children will not be cut down by thundering trucks and the road will be paved You can fight dty hall WEUOVEVOVBAPrY holiday GEORGETOWN 8775266 ACTON 8532219 You may now charge your classified advertisement to your Account Ask for details DADIS LINCOLN MERCURY Georgetown Acton Wednesday Aug 8772261 CtMdc Your Ad For Accuracy On First Insertion Georgetown Independent and Acton Free Prase cannot be responsible for the coat of nor than on Incorrect Insertion Any nor In Classified should to th attention of th Classified after first Insertion Adjust merits are nude to degree error rducd value of ad Call 8775266 or 8532219 pin Monday to Friday Births CARL1N Ben Kyle I happy and proud to announce he has finally met his two wonderful parents Ross and In return they ore so ecstatic and In meeting film or the lint time they cant speak They just sit there with big smiles on their faces and sigh a loll Ben was born at a m on Augusts He had no com men I on what his future will bring but did say he planned live life to the fullest and return all the love and Joy his parents give him Born In Georgetown Hospital Ben and his parents will live In Llmehouse James Is thrilled to an the sate arrival of his baby sister Erin Born Monday July 30 at a Royal Victoria Hospitaj weighing lbs Proud parents are Jim and Kim Cummins nee Wool ham Happy grandparents are Don end Nancy Lewis Ron and Everett all of A great for Mrs Is Brampton CUNNINGHAM Larry and Cindy are proud to announce the birth their second child Jeffrey Walter on July at Georgetown Hospital A brother lor Jim Proud grand parents ore Mr and Mr William Cunningham of NorvaiandMr Walter Campbell of Parry Sound Special thanks to Ford Bourns and Bulger and fine nursing stall CURZON Don and Karen Archibald are happy to announce birth their first child a girl Haley on August 10 at I weighing at Georgetown District Memorial Hospital Proud grandparents are George and Joan Archibald Mac And Dorothy Curzon Great grandparents are Christina Archibald and Alfred Sanders special thanks toDr Ford and the OB stall GIBSON Wayne and Judy ore pleased to announce the birth of their first child April Marie born at m weighing lbs on the day of August at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Proud grand parents ore Mr end Mrs Charles and Mr and Mrs Clarke Gibson all Georgetown A special thanks to Hoddlnott and ITS A BOY Chare rte Robert and Gall are pleased to announce the Safe arrival their son Jason David lbs on July 17 IW4 at Guelph General Hospital First grandson for Mr and Mrs and Mr Nell of Acton and first great grandson for Margaret Karl and Sandra aro proud to announce the arrival of their son Kory James July at General Hospital A brother Jor LEFERINK Hank and Rita thank and praise the Lord for the birth of their son David Matthew lbs on Monday August 13 at a In Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital A dear little brother for Jamie Christopher Mark and Jennifer Proud grandparents are Mr Albert Leferlnk and Mr and Mrs Arie Van He I den Thanks to MCLEAN Ron and 1 Essex thank God for safe arrival of a brother for Allan on August Brian Mich en I arrived at Grace Hospital Windsor at a weighing lbs or Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Allan Parrot and Mr and Mrs Lloyd McLean of Acton Brian Is a ninth greatgrandchild for Ada McLean MOR ELAND David and Elaine are pleased to le sate arrival Son Is Michelle on July weighing lbs IS A sister for Lynn Fifth grandchild lor Jim and Elsie Rivett of Cookstown and Glenn and Richmond Quebec Special thanks to Leggatt and maternity staff at Peel Memorial Hospital Rob end Karen Nee ere WHIM to announce ol their first a ton Robert John Edward born on Sat August weighing In at a hefty lbs First grandchild lor John and Anne Sixth grandchild lor Mrs Helen Peterson Hospital tor their excellent car and attention Robert and are pleased to announce birth of their first child a girl Ashley lbs or bom August WW at Georgetown District Memorial Hospital Grandparents art Mr and Mrs Robert Plana and the first granddaughter for her and Special thanks to Kumar a staff at the Georgetown Hospital fftimtilMil I Birth SMITH Peter and Deborah nee Bell welcome with love and pride the safe arrival of their tint child Christopher Alexander on July 31 Firatgrand son or Violet Smith of and second grandson far Dave and Nellie Bell Special thanks to Or toell the Nurses attending Christopher at Trafalgar Hospital MR and Mrs Bruce Moody are pleased to announce engagement of their daughter Kim Catherine to Scott McLaughlin son Mr OroMcLaughlinallof Georgetown ZILIO Doris and Alex pleased to engagement of their daughter Anna Christine to David Brett son of Jean and Ed Culverhouse Coming Marriages DON and Agnes Mclntyre and Ted and Dot Jennings wish to announce the marriage of Lisa and Butch Wedding to take place at Knox Presbyterian Church Saturday September a MR and Mrs Ken of Georgetown are pleased to announce the tor coming marriage their daughter Judllh Claire to Mr Edward House son Mr and Mrs Herald House of Toronto wedding to take place on August at p m at St Albans Anglican Church Glen Williams Mrs G Stanley Caiiaghan of Georgetown are happy to announce the lor coming marriage of their daughter Susan to Mr son Mr and Mrs Newton also of Georgetown The wedding will take place at United Church on September 1 Hans end Patricio are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Susan Bar bare Ann to Euan Car ley son of and Elms Brookes of Stafford The wedding followed by a reception will take place at p on September 1984 at St Georges Anglican Church In Georgetown Ontario VAN FISHER Jim and Joyce wish to announce the marriage their daughter Janice to Danny Fisher son of Butch and the late Barbara Fisher Wedding to take place at Holy Cross Church September 1984 P FLEMING Thomas veteran Mine Sweepers WW vice president Red Chevron Club Guelph at St Josephs Hospital on Saturday August 11 Thomas Fleming husband of Elsie father of Susan of Ottawa Bridget Vancouver C Steve and Belh both of Toronto Grandfather Christopher Thomas Rested at the Gilbert And Son Funeral Home Dublin SI Guelph Cremation has taken place service wilt be held at the chapel of St Josephs Hosp on Saturday August at oclock As expressions of sympathy donations to the Conadlan Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family it was Toms wish that his family and friends gather the Red Chevron Club Room upstairs St Guelph the memorial service FULLER Mary Ann at on Friday August 19B4 Dear wile of Arthur Joe Acton dear mother of George and Len Wright Rested the Shoemaker Funeral Home Acton where funeral services were held Monday Aug at JO p Interment Fair lew Cemetery At St John Hospital Detroit Michigan on July a 1984 Murray Laird Mac Dona Id Detroit formerly of Acton Ontario husband of Mary Talman aged 77 years Also survived by two sons Robert Murray and Kenneth Laird and four grand children as well as two sisters Helen Mrs WTA Bell of Toronto and Doris Mrs Norman Small of Niagara Falls MUIR James William WWI on Thursday August at Tha Ha It on Canton nisi Manor Ml on James Mulr creek husband of the lata Jean and loved father of John of Georgetown and Batty Mrs J Riddel of Toronto Loved gnindf of grand and Rested the J S Jones and Son Funeral Home Edith St Georgetown whore tuners service was Saturday morning at 10 oclock Interment Green wood In memory to tha chanty of your choice would be appreciated Thawte THE FAMILY of me tale Mrs Minnie Simpson would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for cards and flowers ladles of Trinity United Church for lunch alter the funeral Mr and Mrs Kan Allan for the food brought In Rev Knox church TO Moore and and nurse of 3rd floor of Guafph General Hospital for their care of our mother Aha Mr and Mrs Tom of Lakevtaw Villa for their help and Bruce and Rhode Shoemaker for their kindness and help Thank you all I Cards of Thanks THE family of the late Olive wish to thank relatives friends and neighbours for their floral arrangements memorial clonal ions sympathy cards and moral support special thanks to the nurses staff of District Hospital Dr Ho and Rev lor their many weeks of tender loving care and support Special thanks also to the Ladles United Church Thanks also Jones Son Funeral Homo lor their kind at tentlon InMamoriams CHAPLIN In loving memory of our dear parents Percy Henry Chaplin who passed away on August and Ellen Barbara Nell Chaplin who passed away on August LAMBERT With loving memories of a dear wife and mother Myrtle A Lambert who lelt us on August The world changes from year to year And friends from day to day But never will the one we loved From memory pass away Fondly remembered by husband Earl daughters Joyce Betty May Marie and families PETTY In loving memory of a dear grand daughter Dawn who passed away August Another sweet flower has withered A gem from the casket sot free A lamb In Iho old of the Shepherd Who said Let come unto Me Gramma Hansen loving memory Klmberly Dawn Petty who passed sway August 1982 Never more lhan a thought Quietly remembered every day Auntie Vcrna Uncle Murray and Frank Trevor and Claire Murray and Linda PETTY in loving memory of our dear daughterand sister Dawn who us August 14 Softly the leaves memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen unheard she Is near Loved missed and very dear Mom Dad Colleen Kent Coming Events tin CT9TV no Prom can astasia CHICKEN CLUB Come to the CHICKEN DAY at August 1SB4 a m to p m swimming horseback tiding lunch holders of CHICKEN jCfVrHIP CARDS or BUTTONS Aug by calling 1 00 Transportation provided it needed Duo to circumstances event has boon cancelled A SUMMER with singer recording artist Rick Avery Friday August a Acton Public Library and p m Georgetown Public Library Tickets are cents each and are available from both libraries LA League Georgetown will be holding thenexl meeting Tuesday August at 30pm or all women Interested in breast feeding For further information please call MAPLE Nursery School have limited spaces lor September We offer morning or afternoon classes In 3 and day programs For Information call Susan Tin sley Registrar DORA Kennedy invites all her friends to help her celebrate her Birthday on Sun day Aug at Knox Church Acton I Best wishes Only THE Georgetown Jeycees are holding a Meet the Canal dales Night lor the upcoming Federal Elections Candidates for the Brampton Georgetown riding will appear In debate on Monday August at JO p m at Parish hall on Georgetown Plant THE Stewarts Gordon Wendy Gary and Leslie are moving from Georgetown Friends and neighbours are hosting a farewell gathering from pm on August at the Hail Ail acquaintances welcome For further Information call VACATION Blbto School Knox Presbyterian Church Church Main St Georgetown Aug daily JO am All children ftgcs413years welcome Fee S3 per child maximum U per family Registration at church Aug II noon August TO ID TV Soundstogo is now Interviewing new po tor TV Studio training lo act In SonesTV Commercials Mo Port ago For your Studio call HAMMONDS SEWING 125 Langfleld Acton Dressmaking BRANCH 197 Acton Legion regret to that persons under 16 years of age win no longer bo admitted to Wednesday night Bingo due to property damage LLA President Barker THE SALVATION Army pick up of appliances in working order and good used furniture Phone Tuesday to Saturday from 10 for arrangements Auction Sales AUCTION SALE For Bruce Miller the SherrKf and others of garage equipment tools parts automotive supplies and a 1980 Skylark car at the BRAMPTON LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE INC north of Brampton on Hwy at on Tuaaday avansng August rt at SHERRIFFSSALE By virtu a writ of Fieri Facias Issued out of the county court the Judicial District of Peal to me directed against the goods and charts of Dannls Fitter and Rita Fitter at tha suit of the Bank of Montreal one of tha Chartered Bank of Canada I have and taken In execu tion a Bulck Skylark car In fair condition a Is which I will offer for sale by public auc tion on Tuesday the 21st day of August 1984 at approximately JO and at the same ale at air compressor drill press pedestal grinder wheel balancer headlight work bench quantity of shop equip ment automotive supplies and soma house hold items Owners and auctioneer not responsible for any accidents In connection this sale Terms Cosh or known cheque Auctioneer 4164461071 EVENING AUCTION SALE Friday Aug 24th For Mr Arch Calm Located on 3 miles north of Milton Hwy Consisting house how and some antique Items garden etc Fullttittnglnnexlweekspaper Jim McCartney Auctioneer 6698778 MALE Collie tan white Lost In area of and 3rd line Friday Aug Reward Found FOUND Male cockotlel Llmehouse August Coll saw or ask lor E Scrap Iron Metal Can Trucks or Ok LDS outdoor swing set or gym set In good condition Will pick up CallB5310a HARDWOOD timber phone us for free estimate on your bust J Robinson Ltd Days call evenings OH WANTED furniture old and new glass nostalgia primitives miscellaneous old post cards crockery locks guns temps AdaisMe Kit i quelph 619 8243819 SPecuu Ontario Hardwoods Softwoods Stock sixes or cut to your specification 1 foot IF OUR PRODUCTS PLEASE YOU TELL OTHERS IF NOT TELL US Piano Sale over pianos Annual Scratch Dent Sate Rental returns Floor models Demonstrators Saw from to off Kiwai Heart- man VAN GEEST House of Staffed by Piano Technicians No Just BUY A WATERBED until you have seen prices of the Inch bed 247 Armstrong Avenue Unit On FACTORY OUTLET Acton Precast Concrete Ltd Septic tanks well tiles sewer drain pipe fittings Precast concrete steps porches Sidewalk patfo slabs Curbs parking blocks 8531529 8778741 IS Sherman Court Georgetown SW1MMINO POOL SALE Manufacture is having an Inventory clearance on all 1964 brand new ground pools In eluded is a filter motor pump skimmer deck end fence Regular now while supply lasts NOBODY BEATS OUR PRICE Co01410E236467fiJf details CULVERTS calvanlted steel Most sizes it in stock Larger sites by order Seconds when available Grating tor trenches walk ways and stair tread Galvanized anchor bolts U ii appro 0 In stock Several sizes in stainless also In stock Eden Mills Welding Ltd DARK room equipment room air conditioner B T room dividers electric meat Ulcer