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Patterson chairman parks board Denies intent to Hugh Patterson was returned as chairman and Orval Chapman elected as vice chairman of the twin hatted Acton Parks and Recreation Committee at the first meeting or 1972 last Thursday Property and building chairman Is Barry and he II be assisted by Diane Program chairman is Peter Marks he have assistance from Gil Malcolm Chairman of the booth committee is Diane Spielvogel while planning and development have been accorded to chairman Ian MeGillvray Peter Marks and Gil Malcolm Vicechairman of the board has his duties defined at the meeting to include finance ad ministration personnel management salaries hours and vacations for employees Closer control The board started the year off with a BOO deficit which moved the chairman to ask members to exercise a much closer control over expenditures over the coming year He pointed to a 13 labor bill as an example Secretary Doris Townsley figured the main reason for the red ink was lost revenue from a late start In the fall public skating revenue was down as was figure skating The board had also spent over the estimates on other Items One good point- government grants were up Orval Chapman noted the board had also installed a new front entrance door in the arena which had cost and although a beer garden and dance was held in an effort to raise funds there was a loss Councillor Peter Marks saw the deficit under a different light He felt the board had let council carve up their budget when they needed the money themselves Last year budget was picked bare before It went to council Marks declared We have to decide what we have to do and resent itotherwise it will every year He pointed out they had done absolutely nothing to develop Sir Donald Mann park in because the budget had been carved up Outdoor rinks Despite the deficit the board decided to go ahead with plans to develop some outdoor rinks this winter although Councillor Marks suggested the cost been conducive to be Justified weighed construct the rinks this year and against the remaining time the he saw only about four weeks of rinks would be feasible Weather cold weather ahead Ban snowmobiles from Mann park Parks Board has re com mended to council that snowmobiles be barred from Sir Donald Mann park In the Glenlea subdivision arid hours of machine use in Prospect park be regulated Die board decided the best way to curb interference with tobogganing families at Donald Mann park would be to keep the snowmobiles out of the park altogether don t sec any reason why mobiles should take over that pnrk said Diane Spielvogel me park has the only toboggan run in limited operation Hours of operation In Prospect limited from a to the park at times when snow was almost gone could ruin the grass The board will ask council to include these provisions in the snowmobile by law which is being amended by council The present by law prohibits snowmobiles from operating In town between 11 p m and 7am except for persons leaving or returning home The morning prohibition extends to El a Sundays Snowmobiles are also prohibited on sidewalks boulevards and medians as well as on Main Queen Young Mill Park and Guelph streets except for machines coming or going to specific places However member Barry was more optimistic We committed ourselves he said and should go He felt Hint the rinks could have from six to eight weeks of use yet before the advent of consistent warm weather In his report to the board arena manager Harold outlined costs from one firm to Ice makl up to the strength necessary to operate late In the spring and early in the fa without the prohibitive cost of insulating the existing building Members shuddered when they heard the estimates Late fee Iliey discussed whether they would have to keep in late tills year with Marks mentioning it t likely be necessary Townsley had a different opinion Tie junior club could be playing hockey well Into April he thought Ordinarily the ice making switch is pulled after the annual carnival of the figure skating club No decision was made when the arena would be closed with several members noting lacrosse enthusiasts would be anxious to and there would also be pressure on them to remove the ice Members decided to an advertisement in the high school year book noting two looking had been pushing It and sold them on the It was also noted school students had been most co operative with parks and recreation through the years and last spring started the Fairy 1nke waterfowl project rhey Have us the birds agreed Councillor Marks Chairman Patterson concluded the mectuu with cards of thanks to all the members who served the board last year and expressed a vote of confidence In arena and parki manager for the work and results he and his staff obtained fleece the police 1500 damage Perkins car damage to a car resulted in an accident Friday morning on Eastern Ave Freda Perkins was the driver Acton Council has amended the stances surrounding each pedestrian traffic or endanger nv carhydro Pe iwn InltPrlnu law enforcement of the law failed confrontation Mrs Perkins was towns loitering bylaw enforcement of the by law failed eliminating from it extracts from to receive support the criminal code We d considered having the Mayor 13 explained last police committee chairman night Tuesday the by law was explain our intent to the police passed only as a protective move but we t thought of going It not meant to move people mat far McKeraie replied having a chat It available to Councillor Bill Coats felt the police so that they can council should not pass the by exercise the authority when law with the idea enforcement of necessary be pointed out 1S to Deputy reeve Pat McKenzle concurred with the mayor I think we have to pass the by It not intended for two men faith The time to on the streets passing the lime of is when we find out day As long as the people His being abused he remarked enforcing it realize what its for One man Us a thing he said Councillor Jack Greer Request falls reminded Marks the police are A request by Councillor responsible only to one The Acton Free Press Wednesday January 1972 Marks that council asking the police to submit a small summary of the Booth big maker Harold estimates profits from tilt refreshment booth at the community centre would be xim after an expenses tild parks and retro committee the December profit from tin booth was the was roULh ill figures were council police committee chair man Chapman and not to the whole council Marks Insisted he was not trying to fleece the police snotwhatlsuggested he Councillor Norm Elliott said he is not opposed to assembly providing it obstruct Home owners can now reduce payments S MUCH AS HLF You as home owner are n mortgage loan re monthly payments Hind out how a low cost home owner loan can pay all your bills give you additional cash required and at same time reduce your monthly payments by as much as halt Find out how easy II to get your loan approved within You can call to today or courteous service Prompt Investment Corp Ltd Bay St Toronto Coll collect evenings not Not long lost A six yearold lad reported mi Mini from the arena was reported found just minutes 1 iter He was discovered lost on and taken to the police station 11 through the week from to p m on Sundays Operation of snow vehicles In the park was left to the iscretion of arena manager Harold Townsley who Is to decide whether snow conditlont mentthemachinesopcrating He said some machines still using Lome Doberthien Thompson Motors agency buys Planning board budget increase Sid Saltz was again appointed chairman of Acton planning board at their January meeting last Thursday in the council chambers Vice chairman is again Vic and secretary treasurer Grant Usher Both spoke briefly to the board on their re appointment expressing thanks for operation Budget up Budget was discussed and set It is just under up from last year s Last year ended with a surplus of for planning board so Just the difference will be sought from council Die surplus came about as a result of lower consulting fees than expected Assistance from Project Planners depends upon requests received This year the consulting fees have been budge I ted at in expectation of some preliminary work on annexation for the town In ml SHOO was paid to Project Planners for advice and recommendations Chairman Remuneration to board members remains the same a meeting up to 15 meetings The chairman pay however was increased to 15 a meeting Frank Sinuoni and Vic were named the board s representatives on the County Planning Association Council had returned recommended amendments to the zoning bylaw planning board with one particular problem As result additional wording was worked out by planning board to go back to council for approval Area of concern was rebuilding a destroyed building In a nonconforming area Planning board has set a figure of 80 per cent destruction fire insurance limit beyond which a building could not be rebuilt Now added to this section is the stipulation the building could be rebuilt If it were destroyed by acts of God or however caused This would include malicious damage hurricane etc This is intended to assist the many people who are located in areas which do not conform to the official wrung Present at Ihe meeting were Mr Mr Mr Smith Lou Mayor and Mr Usher Absent were Norm Elliott Dave and Bill Coats Instead of Thompson Motors The business and assets of Thompson Motors have been sold effective February 1 to Lome ft R 1 Acton Mr b new name for Ihe business comes from the initials of his two daughters Lisa and Leann Mr well known in came from Kitchener originally and was cations consultant with the Bell Telephone company for years been for the past six and a half years with Investors Syndicate His wife June iWatkins teaches mornings at the Robert Little school Some changes Renovations including new flooring and painting have begun already Phil Cloke will be sales and parts manager for L Ford bales He is well known here and has 15 years experience in sales and service Brian Smith becomes service manager Gulf Ford Mr continues with Thompson Motors Ford dealership which Includes sales of LTDs Ford Galaxies and Torino Mustang Maverick and as well as a full line of trucks He will have the Gulf agency and plans new pumps Mr and Mrs Doberthien and their two daughters live Just west of Acton on next door Associates Hay Bill Thompson ind Pat Patterson have been in Thompson Motors since 1JM Kay Thompson started out in business for himself in 1946 when he purchased the from his employer the late Bill Norton flic garage was where Canadian Tire is now Moved in In 1956 the business as presently incorporated moved to new location on Main Liking over the site of Ixirne darner Motors Pat Patterson has worked with Thompson suite He expects to retire It is anticipated Bill Thompson will slay with the new owner for the time being Ray Thompson is looking forward to having more leisure tunc up north There is no change in Thompson Fuel Oil which is a business Announcement Effective Tuesday February 1 st Thompson Motors Ltd Main St N Acton will be known as and operate under the name of L L FORD SALES This Business will continue as a Ford Dealership and contain a topgrade Sales and Service Department Your continued patronage will be greatly appreciated LORNE DOBERTHIEN Simmons Offers you the gift of sleep At special sale prices DEEPSLEEP MATTRESSES The deluxe mattress with I Simmonsquality construction I Rest colls to give your spine the protection and your body the comfort that it needs Luxurious bonded to foam Micro Quilt cover with Nylon FULL SIZE DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCEMENT Thompson Motors Ltd has been sold to Mr Lome Doberthien of Acton After serving the public since 1946 in the automotive trade may we take this opportunity to thank everyone for their valued support during this time We ask your continued patronage to Mr Doberthien who takes over February 1 st The business will be closed Friday January 28th for stock taking and will re open Tuesday February 1st to be known as L L Ford Sales THOMPSON MOTORS LTD