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Plan A Care for a walk through some of the prettiest countryside in this section of the country unencumbered by cars distressing noises and polluted air This summer if plans are not fouled up you should be able to walk from Acton to Guelph under such ideal circumstances The Free Press was advised this week that plans arc almost completed to turn the old radial line from Acton to Guelph into a trail for hikers much like the Bruce Trail The committee in charge of the project hopes parts of it will be in use by this summer They intend to call It the Radial Line Trail Coordinator Pierce of Guelph told the Free Press that the committee had contacted most of the land owners along the old radial line and approximately per cent had given permission to use the old railroad bed for a trail The route runs along the attractive river valleys of the Blue Springs Creek and the Eramosa River mostly through woods or bush which is alive with the various kinds of wild life indigenous to this area The committee hopes to start building stiles over fences and marking the trail within the next two weeks We arc really surprised at the good will and cooperation we received from land owners along the route said Mr Pierce Most were very cooperative and seem genuinely interested in the proposal He said about people all from had each taken a section of the proposed trail and approached land owners along the route Admittedly some owners were reluctant to give permission without consulting legal aid first The Boy Scouts Association would not give permission to go through their property at Blue Springs There were similar objections to crossing the property at what Is known as the railway museum in township but Mr Pierce was confident the route could skirt these properties without too much difficulty and still retain the character of the trail Mr Pierce feels there would be fewer difficulties on projects like this if there waB a change in the law so land owners were not liable in the event of Injuries He points out that the state of Michigan has already revised their laws so this is no longer possible The Toronto Bruce Trail Club is considering establishing a link from a section of the Bruce Trail at to link up with the new trail which will add more scope to hikers Hook up point would be at Fairy Lake although Mr Pierce thinks there may be a problem going directly through Acton along the old radial and suggests they may have to come up with some alternative route The old radial line goes directly through the river valleys through relatively untouched land with the Blue Creek and the River flowing alongside or within a few yards These streams are two of the purest examples of water in this section of Ontario committee planning the Radial Line Trail wants to retain the historic as well as the natural characteristics the old radial line possesses Mostpressing need at the moment is for wood to build stiles over fences Anyone with some to donate can get In touch with Mr Pierce at Cadillac Drive Guelph Mr Pierce a native of St Catharines has been living In the last four years He is a member of the Hllli Bruce frail Club continuing the hiking hobby he has been Interested in the last few years including a year In Florida where he lived after graduating from university sets the new trail at a recreational value for residents of the area as well as an opportunity to view nature In almost pristine purity on our own threshold Anyone from this district familiar with the old radial line Its history and the scenery along the valleys will agree hi Ninety Year No ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY APRIL F loon Cunts The Radial Line Trail Chop bud il 12 per cent raise for town workmen ML TED TYLER SB Ted Tyler Sr Citizen of Year An impressive record of service to Acton backs Ted Tyler Sr nomination as Actons Citizen of the Year for He was selected Tuesday evening by the Chamber of Commerce and asked if he would accept about 10 p m Announcement was made by the executive later last night Presentation of his traditional plaque will be made at the annual Citizen of the Year dinner and dance Saturday April A special award will also be made to Ron for outstanding contributions to sports in Acton Former mayor reeve deputy reeve councillor hydro chairman and commissioner Mr Tyler has rolled up terms extending 22 years Mr and Mrs Ted Tyler are long time residents of Acton He started Tyler Transport business in 1929 and now his wife Gwen and son Ted Jr are also associated in the business Acton home owners will pay 5 mills more in taxes this year while the commercial and industrial levy is up 3 9 mills Council passed the budget Tuesday night setting the residential mill rate at 1 mills and the commercial and industrial rate at 2 after an hour and a half session which drew little comment before It was unanimously passed The biggest increase In the budget was an 8 raise in the general mill rate with a 7 increase in the county rale The Board of Education s share was reduced this year by 3 mills on the residential rate Figures were based on an assessment of 9 with to be raised by taxation An average home assessed at will pay approximately more in taxes this year as the result of the hike Budget committee chairman Reeve Frank Oakcs intimated the committee had taken some large chops out of budgets this year at special meetings before the final figures were ready for council Tuesday One of the biggest cuts was a cut from the parks and recreation budget Council went over items on the budget item by Item with Councillor explaining the town would have liked to have another to for roads this year but does not qualify for a subsidy on the amount The sidewalk budget was cut but Councillor Greer said he felt the town would still be able to construct sidewalks to the new senior citizen and geared toincome development on Cobblchitl on Cameron St and from Main St along Elizabeth with the money available Similar work was done last year with and Mr Greer based his assumptions on that figure It was pointed out that operation of the community centre was down almost this year because ice rental rates had been inc cased 50 per cent to bring them in line with other centres Councillor Chapman pointed out this gave the recreation committee considerable more revenue to operate oa Council chopped 000 from the operation budget Repairs to the arena originally were estimated at but council decided to lop 5 off that figure and make only the most urgent repairs We are doing the most urgent work 35 tombstones toppled in Fair view cemetery Town officials were horrified to discover tombstones had been pushed over at Cemetery during Holy Week Town superintendent and clerk administrator Joe Hurst discovered stones were toppled when they toured the cemetery on Thursday Eighteen more were pushed over since then despite periodic cheeks by police Senseless desecration Mystified by the destruction Mr Hurst said there was no doubt it was a clear cut case vandalism and amounted to desecration of a spot sacred to thousands of residents and others with friends and relations Police are continuing an investigation into the affair and conducting periodic checks Deer escapes two dogs A deer chased and cornered by dogs In the Robert school yard finally made its escape by jumpinover a fence at the back comer of the property School children watched as the two dogs chased the bewildered deer one day lost week Various instances of dogs chasing deer have been reported In the district but this is certainly the closest to the heart town Some of the children said they have seen deer in the school yard before The animals come as dose to town regularly as the property just north of the tracks There a nothing wrong with the younger generation thnt the older one t outgrown We re checking every angle said Corporal Ray Mason The stones were knocked off pedestals singly in spots and there were other locations where tour or five tombstones In a row were topoled One stone was hurled into a grave opened for burial Not covered The damage is not covered under the perpetual care agreement the clerk told the Free Press It was his understanding that the families of the deceased would be responsible for repairing them None were broken but they must be returned to the base and with the strong adhesive an arduous task Town superintendent Alf said it would take considerable strength to shove the head stones from the base as they are very firmly attached by sealer It is the second case of cemetery desecration in the last few i Lcinttery on Mil J RATI General 8 County 2 2 Education 3 02 fit County I Town r In pay and r llini per tent in frirjt him fits r two ye ir ratified Ailm din il will a six per riiisi this year find r In 1 to I ifthlsvtar fringe on a family plan which will se Hit l pay cut of lh to it this and entire list in tin of Li t this year and hope to work our way around the building in future years said Councillor Chapman Council also chopped 2 from the parks budget Highlights of the budget included a 000 hike for police protection more for sewer debentures a deficit of 8 paid and 868 68 ticketted for the water pollution Plant The total budget was up about over last year figures They started out much higher than that said budget on Page 3 A immlattd was ifu I to 120 from the days as r feature if tht by both the union and the town I fn 1 It wan good to get a two ntnu I Instead f the usual llccvt of th r referring to past when ntg nations dragged in until It was almost time to lining again to the new unanimously One swat message Hydro commission members took a look ahead at their last Thursday in the hydro office Hit trailer will not available to for display at next fill fair so will consider some other way of advertising there message ordered to give out for publicity purposts Order inquest An Inquest Into the drowning of four yearold Scott Post In I- airy will be held In the town hall Wednesday evening April Coroner Or Ivan Hunter who tht Inquest will preside Acton police were Informed of the date Tuesday In Nassagaweya township was virtually destroyed by vandals last October Although all reward was posted no one has been charged with the destruction Replace stones Town workmen have already replaced but three of the headstones knocked over In Cemetery clerk administrator Joe Hunt told council Tuesday night Mr Hurst said they decided to take the boll by the horns and pat the stones back np although the liability ordinarily would fall on the people who owned the plots Three of the 35 stones require special equipment to haul than back Into place Week desecration deluxe fly swatters Imprinted with the commission name of 17 i Both flu and hydri users will get a In one swat In years yardsticks and inns have been used to advertise the commission and Its services June is Hydro Month and Hob MacArthur is Hob Prank was authorized to repaint the main office in the hydro building and the outside trim It t been done since the building was built In centennial year flit summer conference at thunder Bay was discussed but no decision on attendance made the is looking Into additional health coverage for the men under the Blue Cross plan No decision was made VANDALS knocked over 35 tombstones at to knock more over and finished on the Fanview Cemetery over the Easter holiday thirtieth Easter Sunday night Police have weekend in a wanton display of destruction some clues but would appreciate any Town officials noticed the first 11 stones were information which could lead to identifying knocked over last Thursday and notified those responsible Staff Photo police Vandals returned on successive nights rumors of the the lucation of the new international Strong rumors are being locally that township has been chosen for the site and an will be forth coming shortly are holding meetings under the assumpuon that the area is virtually assured of the site although there are also in dications that the number one spot is at Port Perry Leave for Amaranth According to one district resident an official of the con struction company doing clearing work on Highway told him their work was done on the high way and they were leaving now to start clearing for the new in Amaranth township near Orange Meanwhile the two govern ments concerned federal and provincial are sitting tight noting the confusion but reluctant to disclose the actual site if it has been selected Free Press has been unable to confirm any rumors Despite assurance in four locaUons that they are number one on the list there is no positive word from any government level that any one site has been selected although an announcement could be forth coming at any time 0DIW I