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Acton April Objections flood from I exception to the confidentiality of tin aspects of tha tow Mayor Smith and Mr Hales Joined In Mr attacked the CNRi altitude the that it cant lose no matter what th outcome of tha hearing Ik laid the Hid failed to how it had attempted to attract or cut costs such at keeping a locomotive miming all night since Iti difficult to Hart Representing the province David Duncan said a report duo May may show proposed satellite city with Toronto centre which would have a beating on whether Guctph would gel CO train service No needs data from The presiding chairman David Jones took the CNR to task for its information regarding future transportation needs of and other areas concerned Ho said while the- committee was concerned about reported losses it was also important to determine the needs of the public Mr Condor of the CN was unable to supply the information requested although he said surveys had been taken Director research for the leader of the opposition in the Ontario legislature Clifford Brown claimed if the railways wish to discontinue mail service they introduce facilities which discourage postal officials and the scheduling of trains docs not encourage mail Wellington South MPP Harry Worton said the number of commuters boarding at Guelph has Increased in recent years to between and He is opposed to the removal of the commuter and said Guelph would need a GO train by 1980 Deliberately scuttling service Perth MPP Hugh said much has been done in recent years to discourage the use of rait transit in his area John Medcof Mount Albert said the CNR should prove and it would appear that to do so they have taken steps to arrange losses and then use the losses as an excuse to cancel services He said a fivecar train can be chartered for the to Toronto route for a day compared to the per day cost of J He felt either the cost was deliberately set too low or existing figures arc inaccurate Mr accused the CN of deliberately trying to scuttle services and he recommended market studies coordinating train and bus schedules competitive rates and enlisting support of local rail enthusiasts f Road traffic would soar A transport economist with the provincial government Kirk claimed the government would have to spend an immediate on highways if the approval was granted The volume of traffic would increase 10 per cent if the commuter train stopped Normal rate of traffic increase in the area is eight per cent John Walter of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers presented a brief saying discontinuance would misinterpret rail legislation it was not the intention of parliament to denude Hie country of rail service Prof W Cotes school of landscape architecture said the railways should recognize their social obligations and called for provincial support Also opposing the change were Gordon of the United Transportation Union and Abraham of the Borough of York Actons objection by letter Dissatisfaction was general after the hearing in Acton January 13 when despite unanimous objection the Transport Commission announced the removal of station agents at Acton and four other towns Deterioration of service was stated by the town Chamber of Commerce development commission high school students and M Whiting in what Aclomans had thought was impressive proof Their claims went unanswered however or given vague answers and those attending concluded the wishes of the people here were being ignored The only concession made when the agent was removed was that the station would be kept clean heated and lighted as long as a passenger tram stopped Acton did not make personal representation Guelph since evidence had already been presented here but a letter was sent to lie CTC opposing the discontinuing of the two commuter trains stop in Acton The town would be left without any train service whatsoever the letter stated A recent survey taken by the Chamber of Commerce found per cent said they would use a commuter train to Toronto Goderich in similar position Godench is another town keenly interested the outcome of Canadian Transport Commission hearings service has been reduced to one yet large amounts of freight leave the town cadi day Hearings were held in Owen Sound by the following application by the and C to discontinue passenger service in the area bounded by Owen Sound and Toronto town solicitor Ken Hunter reported to town council on the wellattended hearings and his comments arc found in the towns weekly he Signal Star Mr Hunter said representatives were present from provincial and federal governments and from radway unions all speaking on the matter and all objecting to the proposal Nobody except the railways showed any support he Later representatives from the bus lines showed alternate means of transportation were available Mr Hunter said the chairman refused to allow crossexamination of the railways claims of losses stating the losses had been established by the commission He said the losses were just between the board and the railways Mr Hunter said he questioned because no one was representing the public but the chairman replied die board was representing the public Mr Hunter said he thought most of the people ihcte felt the board could not represent the public He said an attempt was made to bring in the bdl of rights as it was felt the board was not fairly representative of the people Ifwc are not allowed to question the railways figures its not fair to the people he said Godench Ike Acton feels the effects of the continual downgrading of passenger service in the area NOTES FROM ACTON HIGH Mary Ann I iculor The lust In the scries of money nuking by thogtiidc 1 students was hold bit Thursday and in the form a slave auction volunteered for the honor only to themselves sold to tho highest bidder Teacher John student Rue were for the event Eriday the musters put their slaves to work carrying books washing cars and nil sorts other duties One especially cruel master ordered his servants to roll an egg down lie hull Here is list of slaves and their masters Sue Cooper Susan Julie Smith Linda Perry Rob Davidson Bonnie Heather Thompson Barry Buchanan Paula Harry Ochlncli Jean ElliotJohn New Cindy Lcegradc 13 Lyn NielsenBob Smith DaleMrs Ott Dolores Jordan Judy Cathy Smith Karen Atkinson Karon Wendy liuniinli Bob Joyce Denny Soiuervillo Pratt Pratt Rick Lambert Chris Sue Chris Brum lieDon Paul Pottle Brlitow Danny Manoi Johnston Mnrg Nuncy Morris Diuiuio Timber Rao Pink Barb Browne Alex Gray Karen Manes Jim Hob son Sharon Denny The only mules auctioned wore our two auctioneers who both went for high prices Rao was purchased by the grade I3s Mr Crlstello was thrown to the hands of several grade 11 students Last Thursday evening tho high school auditorium was packed with people wishing to see he movie True Grit starring John Wayne and Glenn Campbell Proceeds from this movie will go towards future student council projects Chosen to perform in piano recital On Sa turday Susan Shoemaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Shoemaker and pupd of Dorothy Richardson Scull performed the Minuet in G Minor in the for intermediate music students given by the Canadian Trinity Teachers Association at the North York Pulbic Library auditorium Other pupils of Mrs Scull playing in this recital were Barbara Cherry of Erin and Michcle Mundy of R R 1 Georgetown All performers had been previously auditioned and received concert rating Longest bus trip in county for Acton vocational student The longest journey to school for any students in the entire county is made by Acton students to General Brock high school And next year when occupational classes at Milton and Georgetown high schools will be dropped even mote will be making the long trip from here Next September occupational students from North Halton high schools will all be transported to Burlingtons General Brock high a bus journey and minutes longer than the maximum recommended by the department of education A school bus will leave Acton around with the Acton students then travel cost to Georgetown to pick up about students there then south to Milton to collect the remainder and then to Burlington arriving at General Brock some or minutes later It will be the longest journey for students anywhere in the county The trip becomes necessary when the board sets up a new program vocation education next September Occupational classes at Georgetown and Milton will be dropped and the 100 students involved will go to General Brock where there will be a wider range of subjects There are already about Acton students going to General Biock Technical courses for Acton students will stilt be available Georgetown When the new term starts General Brock will provide a threeyear course instead of the current twoyear course Ken Armstrong superintendent of special education says the vocational program at Georgetown and Milton had been very limited and the change is part of a general program of expansion Official visit to Walker Lodge There were over 50 members and visitors at Walker Lodge Monday evening for the annual official visit of the District Deputy Grand M the Rt Wor Bro Edwin Wilson of Credit Lodge Georgetown with his district chaplain the Rev A H of Acton and district secretary Bob Lawson of Georgetown Dinner was served in the lodge rooms Bonsfiiel trophy presentations end high school curlers season Tho Acton High School Curling Club completed a very season last April with doling and dinner at the Acton Curling Club Special woro principal and Mrs Tad Hansen and Joe Hurst Trophy donors Tom Watson Jack Ridley unable to attend Rone and group of curlers mothers served meal Mark Hurst and lili rink consisting of Glen McKcnzic Cheryl Leo mid Denlsc were first in the with 36 points and received leather wallets donated by Norman Co Tied for second place with points were rinks skipped by Anne Watson Stove Van Fleet and George All curlers received prices some of which wore donated Anne Watson and her rink consisting of Elaine Johnson Neil Anderson and Patrick received the Watson Trophy for top points In the seasons play Anne herself was awarded the Ridley trophy and crest for Moil Valuable Player At the conclusion of the presentations coach Nan Hunt extended thanks for the donations of food and trophies and Co Hardware Acton Pharmacy fed Tyler Sr Tom Watson Jack Ridley and the mothers of the curlers She also expressed regret that several senior students would bo unavailable to the High School Curling Club next season but hoped fur new members and successful season as was enjoyed this year coach also praised the two CWOSSA teams that represented Acton District High School in competition FIHST PLACE rink at the high school Glen Hurst Denlse Cheryl Lee Staff Photo NORTH music director Ken Harrison is preparing a school childrens choir for a special church service in May LIBERATION TULIP bulbs planted last fall are coming up these days reminding gardeners of the anniversary of the liberation of Holland R L GRADE students arc starting to make plans for their trip to Ottawa in June GRADE Washington this Thursday THE GOLF season has started Acton Meadows opened Sunday OVER applied to work in the new store for positions advertised in last weeks Free Press SOME OF THE Acton students at Lakeshore Teachers College are practice teaching this week back home MOST VALUABLE player award at the High School was presented by coach Nan Hurst to Anne Watson Stat Photo TV TOWER SALE BRIGHT AND uioRepairs Refused test man charged One car backed into another Friday afternoon on Bower and Mill Sis the driver refused to take the breathalyzer test and was charged by OPJ The Acton man hid damage to his rear bumper The other car driven by Janet Elmore had damage to the hood and headlight Stop con As a result of a Toronto bank robbery Wednesday afternoon of last week another roadblock was ordered for district police MILTON hospital can drop out of the now with a new board of 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