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The Herald Home Newspaper of Hills Second Clan Mill Registered Number MO THE HERALD WEDNESDAY JULY 1IT4 Re tarn Postage Guaranteed So per year Single Copy Price Fifteen Cents Norval School Board Fight G War Affair Area Ratepayers Upset By Closing It was big weekend for Acton residents as they had a BY DOROTHY McLEAN first chance to purchase the special birthday their Cen- area ratepayers are property Celebrations reached a ghtmg guerrilla warfare with MEETINGS climax the Halton school board with ratepayers are the board the guerrillas and holding meeting to try to Norval school the target decide their next move This And It was a big fish for Ratepayers dont know who final decision of the board has Clayton Oakley Main Street in they are fighting or where to dealt a death blow to the hopes Acton whose brought the find them or when they will of some but It Is surprising how eight yearold angler the prize strike next many are willing to fight The latest serious blow was There are many groups in the prize for the biggest fish over- the decision of the board to sell area interested in the school all the school well timed In Its and the grounds the only place announcement when most where children can play In the people a away on holidays Claytons fish weighed two has games or soccer can be en- pounds nine ounces and reding is the decision Just joyed or kids can fly their kites deby the board that Norval omodri just r cannot buy the around In a safe place and have a lifetime celebration prope for one dollar as fun seepages promised at a public meeting Ernie and BUI with school officials about three two of the members of years ago but will have to pay the board who were appointed the board market value for It make suggestions regarding This Is the property that the the property ancestors of the village paid for advise that the only hope of the and built a school on in and community of retaining the added on to over the years property Is to request the ratepayers helped Hills Council to pur- three roomed school school board had this well built school and over four chase It One member of the com mittee told a Norval ratepayer Halton school board did not Request Is Referred Halton regional council decided that a request from Hills for debenture for should be referred to the general administration and finance committee for con si derail on Mayor Tom Hill prepared a present Inflated market value If thi of the letter requesting the regional fcey want the property for Sern part no council to prepare a resolution community use Thafislfthey who wlU Tli ta the to Issue the debenture The dont sell It to another wirfarethat the hh k guerniia wariare inai ine SUMMERTIME GAL Dominion Day festivities last Herald Photo community and the to Acton community of lata community but an moon of music It back from them at the even willing to Howitt Is Lone Dissenter In Georgetown Arena Plan cither the seats be added later said under the winter capital loan Hill arTa iS or not at all to try and save Mr noted that the fund said Mayor Hfil Georeetown because he money rink would house six change Because of the higher Mayor Tom Hill pointed out rooms an officials room first- cost than estimated the town cannot afford it everyday someone wanted aid and PA room pre shop the funds in Halton Hills At a special meeting Wed- to know when Is the arena and concession fa rill tea are not adequate to meet the Coun was the going to be started They Assuming we can start in full coat of the construction by only one to vote against want to know why were only September and realizing it will law he noted In Ihe letter The allowing the architect firm of building one to seat he take at least nine months of money is needed to assist in Lee Elken and Beckstead to added construction he told the funding the proposed continue their work on the Three of the six days I councillors We could finish Hills arena planned for Guelph travel in the area people are sometime in June St in Georgetown games and Kathy McClure of Acton was a refreshing figure as she sat on the grass with her friends listening to the band Acton To Have Delivery smtai U lid except tor a Says Startup Costs Are Too Low the post office Mr MacDonald spent the last two days in the Call Tenders For New Pool In Georgetown At a special meeting last Wednesday council agreed to call tenders for the construction of the Georgetown indoor swimming pool Councillor Morrow who was the councils representative on the building committee told the councillors that as it is now construction wont be able to start until school opens In September However we should make all the haste possible to begin construction by calling in the tenders and having them ready for our July 17 meeting he added He said that the proposed Under documents prepared by the Canadian Swimming Pool Design Services would lilt a number of options for the pool This would give the council a basic price with the cost of each option so we can have a choice Councillor Morrow explained that the price range was around and he noted a more definite answer would be known after the tenders are open By just getting It ready to call for tenders weve already faced the biggest hurdle be said Believe me it has been no easy task getting this thing to this point A presentation was made to the council by Doug aquatic consultant for CSPD Services Mr explained that the price range should be between 450000 and depending on the number and bit hairy right now A number of suppliers have put us on rations so its hard to say exactly what the price will be be explained A number of councillors requested that a list of options with the advantages and disadvantages of each be prepared so they could study them before deciding on the we simply cant afford It I appreciate the work by the architects and I ap preciate the fact that there Is a need for the facility but Its just too much to handle Coun Rlc Morrow reached a total cost figure minus a grant for winter works of million and added a with dismal note th short Wed have I amount that exceeds the drive Course Of Action Planned To Raise Funds For Arena After a heated discussion six Mr countered supporters for the change rooms and cut down the he report the number of The basic pool will be A regtal councillor Morrow of be ed to drive carrier to J range In depth from Harrlmtton of iil wi the We shouldnt have too much ton noted Sovincl1 Tiff turn In the trouble making a proposed ft I referred to n ijun rut l 10 unve says the almost million Hills called the special meeting It iSl their routes In Acton startup for Region with the consent of council to were too low approve a plan allowing S2i H i toff with th the survey and then I will week sought by council was provincial treasurer rejectee rilS not very high for the special councils decision made tost 1 t fSS it h and both mole and female SSmn SimSng taK you rcb rM of the amount Mayor Tom promised to the crash boards Tie added llwasall referred l IS S i l persona can apply for the Job to debenture the donate to any fund raising COMMITMENT of Hta me mayor to dtoSSl will hire stout carrier The mayor came under at also seek additional funds been coyer pensions like to go In too low carriers travel from town limits to town Ilmlta 800000 were prepared to pay Mayor Hill met with the by of the for the Coun Morrow representatives of various community Com PW fl we m itayi tat I instructed the sUff not to said He summed up the clubs and organization in wanted a Well I guess so answered a meet with the treasurer we have to be but there Georgetown to plan a course of Staent from me council Ma H1 we nave a neck of a dfdnotwanttoacceptanvthlng action for a Urge fund raising they proceeded to raise less than what Mr Bectstead protect to support the arena fa I enaerS had proposed However the Hills Tit to call a debentures p to For Bridge the people who noted that they oven wanted to know where of priority ion rank Is it true Its the budget he The because it was a direct have been a few problems Sulfate In Burlington is going violation of councils motion out which iwiil late some work up this year for residential by and I want to see anyone to straighten out Mr Mac five mills any trouble he added Donald explained Reoional treasurer Don Coun Morrow added that Mr One of the problems Is that noted S5 other White said that after meeting two businesses in Acton use the Farmer noted that the other he fl regional chairman Allan locations on the street At yoome any present neither wlU change women ralBe mone but not until the possible to allow for the com j plans are finalized of the Hungry Hollow municipality would receive does Mayor Hill answered that the Bridge in Hills aparsity grants j pretty well The bridge Is located on Ihe the last of Ninth Line and is the major INCREASES Mr Masson really know if route for entries to the In We hoped that the mill rate considered wo arid if the region deiuCT The Regional Works grants awarded area us then we pay Mr SJSS asked the mayor The groups Committee agreed that tenders municipalities would help to for his work this far f here are eager to go to to should be called as soon as lighten their payments in taxes Mi Council passed two motions raise money but not until the possible to allow for the com He explained that each problems and then their number because they ily for a debenture of wanted to know where on the are finalized of the Hungry Hollow munlclpafity would receive the elected have printed It town was using post office hardly be boxes but now something will chief have to be worked out he said representatives As a provincial appointee asked one to apply for a debenture of iSOOOO to the region and secondly to seek further fun- recreation ding for the project way to save 66000 Is to against a recommendation from the planning committee JiV didnt have a full council last scheduled for September Monday night to pay back Ben J night he added In a report to tne committee Noyalanddeveloperthe600 Mr Mogg then asked about a regional engineer Bob production rate for five mills or Mr Farmer added per lotlevy charged by the rem councU before regflr a recreation noted that tenders could bo fens now Mr Fanner said startup coats estimate was not out that parcels will be region he explained we funds complex which was presented brought in by July and finalized but had to be delivered to the home along Robert made a DEFENCE to Doug Colllson the recreation prepared for the lh to Mr with any registered maii presentation the council Mayor Hill defended the SrecZHelsked report noting on July cmiTO hi TO outlining the plans for the council y pointing out lhat was adopted Its going to be but ta Jf proposed arena it the corner of recreaUon was not at the never seen a report to with six weeks of construction to of the street so that will be Road and bottom of the list He tried to discuss any com- time we want to get going on Kafnnlno wlih lnslons possible to deUver the mail Street in Georgetown lhat the town only had Mayor Hill the project as soon as beginning wllh this explained that the even If there Is no name ad- A bare arena would to build an arena with possible Mr said vear startup grant did not Include a dress or whatever except for during the meeUng The total grant includes number of costs paid by a the code Mr MacDonald pi to replace for on official plan 100000 grant which the region explained However Acton lc existing concrete arch bridge for computer In- received prior to Jan l We will not be able 13 with a modem structural plate In and 150000 the locked box service at the A motion to include physical pipe arch bridge and add for the rent of the headquar- on furniture and the rest went post office after home delivery and mental disabilities related on a widened roadway ters for salaries he explained beings vote a recommendation W or not l ternationarpiowing Match negotiator on any financial Acton residents will have in mills but I doubt differenc with the province many advantages when the If we can come up with a firm he said door todoor service starts Mr Mr Farmer added that the MacDonald noted He pointed less now Mr Fanner said 1 council rink and Ice making debenturjng the project machine with a roof over It I have to listen to both sides Mr Beckstead said of the coin I have to listen to NOT GOOD the people who are going to use However vou wouldnt have a Well be asking for an ad flood and 1 wouldnt for the arena and mental disabilities related recommend It turn us to pregnancy in the sickleave The seating capacity for the down were in bad trouble he plan offered by the Halton arena with a rink explained region municipality was site of feel by feet a surprise move Mayor defeated by council yesterday When the fire chief is on HID told the representatives Regional councillor Terry holidays you could easily get that on Thursday afternoon questioned council overturned the decision a decision to delete illnesses he added iiai before to from pregnancies noting that This is the simplest thing accept the arena as outlined In It seems discriminatory to hitectural plana me Any disabilities resulting from pregnancy should be wciu kUUU covered In the sick lenve was an- lobby go with only one lie benefits and Id like to know why theyre not he asked of mlr CAMPAIGN TRAIL NDP CANDIDATE ARCHIE BROWN spent last Tuesday in canvassing and door at homes the Dost offices centres and the General Electric plant Last Tuesday night was the final meeting held In sponsored by the ratepayers association Yesterday Mr Brown was in Milton and visited the centennial manor to talk to senior citiiens Today Mr Brown will be in Acton and In for the remainder of the campaign CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE TERRY OCONNOR Spent last week polling throughout the riding while attending the final all- candidates meeting In Oakville last Tuesday night Mr OConnor will be ting the final campaign week In meeting as many voters as possible by In every town from Erin to Saturday Mr OConnor will be canvassing and attending Georgetown and Acton LIBERAL DR FRANK PHILBROOK spent Dominion Day door knocking and strolling through villea Croatian community Tuesday Philbrook taped a radio program and attended the final allcandidates meeting in Oakville Yesterday Dr was can vassing in Erin Acton and Milton while today he will be at the Centennial Manor for senior citiiens In Milton Tomorrow will be door knocking in Georgetown and then back to for the duration of the campaign simplest thing accept me arena as outlined In Why operate a facility that architectural plaiu doesnt offer the full He said council decided to cut that the public will demand down the cost of the proposal when it opens he continued by eliminating the front hall NEWS IN BRIEF the administration and finance committees for the region With an explanation Mr M director of per iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisiiiiiiniMi 1111 in pointed out that POLICE SUSPECT TEENAGERS of breaking two double plate tne same manner of other glass windows at the offices of Hamilton Stones were disabilities Its a very thrown at the windows last Tuesday difficult situation he added Coun noted that the THERE WERE FOUR minor fires in Georgetown last week The situation could be more on Tuesday night at when a shed on the if the action is corner of Park Street and Mill Street caught fire On Thursday discriminatory I think we morning at 17 a there was a fire at the Smith and Stone should honor the disabilities factory on Glen Road Exactly twelve hours liter there was a labelled in this section he nallflreat48AnneStreet There were also two fires on Friday said However Mr explained that consideration will be given where some ex- caught fire ceptlon Is needed MONDAY IS ELECTION DAY ARE YOU VOTING TERRY OCONNOR PC ARCHIE BROWN NDP DR FRANK LIB