Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), August 22, 1984, p. 19

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Wednesday Aug 22 Protest monument wont get Region funds Oakville received praise from regional councillors but no offers of financial help for a unique and elaborate project tying in several of North Americas biggest centres Josef says he will make no personal financial gain by erecting Struggle for Survival a to 60foot high sculpture of a dying bird symbolizing our endangered environment at the foot of the Rainbow Bridge In Niagara Falls told members of the Regions administration and finance committee last week that his search for financial backing for the project started with the federal government but Environment Minister diaries Cacda advised him to promote his idea with cor Derations and public interest groups Ontarios Ministry of Transportation and Com muni cations offered more tangible support earmarking a triangular site on Highway at Falls Ave facing the from the Canadian aide of the Niagara River Mayor Harry Barrett gave a sympathetic listening but referred his request lo the Region with a letter of sup port Regional councillors paused only long enough to frame the bad news politely I think it only fair to tell you Mr that youre in the wrong place Hal ton Hills Councillor Mike Arm strong said Thats not to say I dont support your cause Im surprised this gone to council but really its the federal government that should be doing the funding Other committee members considered referring the Handy of Acton an performance sing ing front ma hit and Nobody al Hal- ton Hills Day Ex Eight Tara Hamilton curtsied to the crowd altar awry song h sang and played on piano was nervous perform but audience loved S NO MAGIC SPELL WE PRICE TO SELL a good TEMPOS TOPAZ BRONCO lls In Stock Its tough to walk away from the great deals at L L FORD See why driving is believing We have the full line of FORDS and MERCURYS to offer at a Financing Rate or Leasing Plan to suit YOUR needs No frills just great deals at L L FORD So come in and see what we at L FORD can do to make YOUR car or truck buying chorea Pleasant Experience JUST ARRIVED new shipment of Tempos Come in and pick yours out Ma St North BIS 8532370 A We do not want all the business in town JUST YOURS OTTO JELINEK CORN ROAST Saturday August 25 530800 pm Apple Farm Hwy 25 3 miles north of Complimentary Corn and Cider EVERYONE WELCOME BASS GUITAR LESSONS 8774919 NaTs Music Tim Fri Sat 1J0OQiMlph8t BARRY TIMLECK CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Carraul Suio301 IS Mounts TRANSMISSION AUGUST TUNEUP SPECIAL 15 WE ALSO DO DIFFERENTIALS U JOINTS AND BRAKES I FREE TOWING SERVICE CALL 8776904 request to either lie grant for consideration early next year or to the recently formed Art Selection Committee but none would indicate willingness to support the request in the future The community Is bound to tee any grant to as support of the individual rather than he cause Burlington Councillor Joan Little said It could create a horrendous administration problem Regional chairman Pete acknowledged lhai the Regions position might be different if the sculpture was lo be located in Hal ton J said he has acted mayors of like Los Angeles where fir pollution and other mental concerns are a problem In selected locations around North America hopes replicas of the Nlagaja Falls sculpture will be erected as symbolic reminders that the environment is in jeopardy j Ive done ray homework told he 1 vc studied his problem IS years This project succeed with or without Ihjs council Well Pay 12 Your Deductible On Any Windshield Insurance CMml Just Mention This Ad Oftar AUVM Vinyl Roofs Windshields Replaced Sunroofs Sliders CALL US AND COMPARE 315 ARMSTRONG AVE GEORGETOWN OF OUR WHOLESALE FACTORY Now you can purchase fine quality SOLID PINE FURNITURE at unheard of prices LLuLllL enterprises i jkkl Manufacturers and Designers of Custom Pino and Oak Furniture MAIN ST MILTON 8785492 IF BUSY

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