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Th Acton Free Press Wednesday July OUR READERS WRITE Cooperafon for centennial Dear Sir your cooperation I would lite to take this opportunity to communicate with all members of the Acton Centennial Commission Due to the great respect for the enthu siasm and dedication of the appointed the commission I was truly dis appointed with their response as outlined In the Acton Free Press July regarding the proposed project for Actons Centennial celebration The fact that Councils sugg estion was presented to the tribunal and will not be considered to an area of concern however It now appears relatively minor In all sincerity I am requesting that the Centennial Commission Implement a policy of appraising any and all suggestions from organizations and or persons with a more positive attitude and awareness that con tributors are only trying to ensure a suc cessful project for our community In responding to Councils suggestion by offering a sarcastic reference to Actons traditional apathy at nomination meetings to imply more Interest In centennial or that because a resident did not attend this meeting In March that his only recourse now Is to foil In line and keep quiet are examples of petty arguing and narrow minded Immaturity that I believe is not a true assessment of the abilities of members of this commission Furthermore the know that Council is definitely supporting its efforts All Informed members must be aware of drastic re ductions in many budgets this year and yet Ihey allocated in excess of mill to establish working capita and all felt this to be a wise investment In the Commissions reply they say that Coundl by their suggestive resolution has done nothing but raise doubts of the credibility of the Commission and its efforts If Council wanted to raise doubts they would not have approved the budget that gave priority over many other muchneeded works In Acton Members offended to this extent by Councils suggestion should question their own motives and reasons for such an irrational conclusion Doesnt like OMB ruling Thefaclthat John DoeMarks or whoever was not in attendance In March for what ever reason should not make him or her ineligible to express at this or any other time what be considers to be a constructive suggestion Although several errors were presented in their letter I will take the time to clarify only one Regrettably Harks was involved In a meeting at his home during the March Centennial meeting and picked up his son after skating My main reason tor becoming Involved In these centennial project discussions is that to date every tax payer in Acton has coll ectively contributed towards the cause and I expect requests for larger budget allocation In and 1974 may be anticipated Regrettably there are not that many issues that must be decided by governing bodies that can go to the people tor a direct opinion due to the complex nature of legal or engineering consid erations however the personal per formance of a recreation facility or whatever is relatively simple once financial restrictions are considered I strongly hope that the Centennial Commission will solicit more opinions before making a final decision I can appreciate the Commissions frustration in seeing only a handful of persons actively concerned with their ef forts in March and it must be encouraging to see many more citizens participating now Although many may not be enthusiastic about Birthday Parties I think we all realize that this is an excellent opportunity to improve our towns services in some area In addition to a prerequisite of constructive dialogue between all concerned nothing less than our total communitys endorsement of the project and complete cooperation with our very able Centennial Commission will ensure Marks Councillor Town of Acton Spirit Valley Farm July 7 1972 The Editor Acton Free Press Acton Ontario Dear sir the Ontario Municipal Board gave their ruling last to milliondollar water and sewage system In Township they put their final stamp of authority on a scheme which despite two years of discussion still leaves some very vital questions totally unanswered and ignores the reasoned objections of Rockwood ratepayers who must foot the bill As one of those people who sought answers and raised objections from the outset and became more directly involved as an Township Councillor I must accept the O MB ruling but I do not like It I believe that the Boards decision of June ignores some fundamental objections and skirts around others Those who opposed this project and those who simply questioned certain aspects of the plan worked diligently and intelligently to get basic information from Ontario Water Resources Commission again they phrased pertinent queries in polite but clear terms And tune and again OVVRC answered with polite evasions The OMB have In fact confirmed these polite evasions This letter will change nothing but as one who made a commitment to Rockwood residents and Township ratepayers to voice their doubts and questions on the water- sewer scheme I feel bound to state my disappointment and theirs You may be stuck with the plan but you do not have to Our brief to the 0 M B raised basic objections The milliondollar system is predicated on urbanscale growth of this growth and change that neither residents want nor the Ontario Governments TorontoCentred Regional Plan anticipates The repayment plan is bused on the premise that all homeowners will hook up and others will move in to fill the gaps A survey has shown that many homeowners Just cannot afford to hook Into a system they will be obliged by taw to at least partially finance We questioned the basic premise that the system will solve the communitys pollution problems The plan in fact has been designed to serve some of the population but Ignore others simply because their locations create engineering problems that OWRC cannot resolve We questioned the morality of dumping our treated effluent back Into the Eraroosa Kiwi- to the discomfort of downstream residents But the plan will do Just that We questioned the costly duplication of services and the equity of bypassing a regional conservation area at the sole expense of local residents But 0 MB has confirmed this plan without meeting these objections The decision last month In fact dealt only with one question the matter of discharging the effluent downstream on Eden Mills which had not been answered earlier hearing last January Says Wlii proposal Is a prbvjndally- mnea scheme ana It would appear to be unrealistic to thank that the operation of this plant would be carried out with only the Interests of the Village of In mind The Interests of Eden Mills and all others affected would be considered in setting both the ambient standards for the river and the effluent standard of the plant itself I find this disarming philosophy wishful thinking at best a sort of divine faith in the good Intentions of public utilities to overcome engineering unpleasantness But It does not answer Eden Mills concern Faith in the divine intentions of provincial authorities never eliminated a bad smell Dealing with the additional costs of by passing the conservation lands the 0 M decision states It Is dangerous to evaluate a project by attacking a number of specific rates for various items An estimated cost can only be ascertained by preparing an estimate for the whole work One Item may be priced at a low rate but may be compensated by a correspondingly high rate for another unit of work In any event if approval is granted tenders will be called before the work commences Should the tender prices indicate a cost substantially greater than 000 it would not be within within the ambit of approval given to the application With due respect as a professional engaged in landscape architectural planning I believe it is dangerous not to attack the various items that make up the total com of a project One item may not be priced low and another may not be high And as one of those who will be paying for this scheme for years to come I find little comfort in the 0 B s assurance that it Is not approving a cost substantially greater than From where I sit another half a million dollars would be substantially greater The OMB may look down from an exalted governmental height and say whats a million I wonder if the OWRC and the OMB are really talking the same language as the taxpayers whose monies they commit There is an obscurity a vagueness a phrasing in the subjunctive tense an indulgence in its and and overall an aura of divinely good intentions almost divine wisdom which I cannot buy Yours sincerely Richard Strong Councillor Township of boxla grads strengthen Thistles Acton Free Press JyM972 The Fergus Thistle lacrosse club would like to inform the people of Acton that they have supplied the Fergus Thistles with two fine lacrosse players in Bob and Paul Cooper Turkosz played the first three games of the year before being Injured In a freak accident He missed about five weeks of action before returning to the lineup again In his first three outings be picked up seven goals and five assists for 12 point In his return from injury he scored four goals against Aurora on June 29 and tallied four more in the upset game against Brampton He also picked up two assists for a grand total of 22 points in five games TheTnistks hoped at the start of season to have Bob come to Fergus to play and were delighted to have him make the decision he Cooper while not being a big scorer piays a solid game on defence picked up his first goal on July against Brampton and has six assists for a total of points Manager Marten says and Cooper have to be the most well mannered pah- of players he has ever had on his team No matter what decisions are mule they are willing to give 100 per cent of an effort The Thistles hope to have other players come up In the future from the Acton Rams Yours truly FergusSenlor Lacrosse Club Athlete of Year Jim Day practices craft near Hornby By Jennifer and Wendy Thomson At the age of 13 Jim Day son of horseloving parents decided he wanted to complete for Canada at the Olympics and started riding Twelve years later in May of this year he was acclaimed Athlete of the Year by the Olympic Committee along with show Jumping teammates Jim Elder and Tom My parents taught me but I didnt really want to learn Jim remembers ruefully I just had to figure it out for myself High hopes Now a boyish reserved twenty five with a charming smile Jim has high hopes for this years Olympic Equestrian Team trials for which start In late June Scorpio and Sundancer will carry their lane Day gives exercise instructions to a rider on Sundancer He feels that at seven the horse is just coming Into his prime and abhors the practice of jumping a horse before four However he does try the yearlings free jumping in the special jumping If they havent got the necessary desire and ability they go to the track Theres no sense waiting until theyre four before you find out If they can jump says Jim Its too late for the track then But many a young horse has been ruined by carrying a rider over jumps too early Post Script Since this feature was first written Jim Day has suc cessfully competed at Montreal the Grand Prix and master over the trial jumps but Jim has most of his hopes pinned on Sundancer a tall elegant chestnut gelding of seven who moves like a gazelle Past winner of the Rothmans Grand Prix a member of the Olympic show jumping team that won so dramatically In Mexico In and competitor several times in Europe the championship rider has perfected a form over fences envied by all who see him And Just where has this expert form been practiced at nearby SamSon Farms in a horsemans dream Hub of he WO acre estate is the by 75 indoor arena just off again won Scorpio the main stable where the Throughout torrential rain International horses are housed battling a greasy course and in spotless luxurious box stalls slippery saddles Jim rode well The famous horse Canadian reaping only eight faults on three Club who has carried Jim to horses all afternoon a fine fame stands glaring at the performance by one of Canadas EQUESTRIAN JIM DAY fondles Sundancer is the son of Mr and Mrs George Graham foremost riders an elegant chestnut gelding on which he la 1 prevent him cribbing but pinning his Olympic hopes this year Trainer H Coles Photo fflian Hugh Graham is astride Days favorite Hugh name and he has had to perform Does he always use lately under his registered name for Jumping Done Working because of I try to If the horse has got objections to free advertising papers and doesnt make it Greek Jab and Royal Jumping youve still got Canadian two Thoroughbred something to sell If hes just a stallions occupy the end stalls halfbreed youre stuck with a g nothing and plaintively to the herds of brood mares and foals out In the pastures Around the arena are smaller buildings including the brood more barn the covered hot walker and the boarders barn a busy happy place filled with children and ponies The tack room boasts rows of red tack boxes sporting the Sam- Son Farms emblem Plump school horses stand in straight stalls a pretty grey pony has his saddle straightened and a young girl puts the final polish to an Arabian stallion Pleasant fragrance Small girls chatter gaily while horses stamp impatient hooves the Coke machine receives a kick for nondeliverance and a velvet nose reaches for grass from friendly hands The fragrance Is a pleasant mixture of shavings horse and excitement To the rear stretch numerous paddocks for Instruction and jumping A complete Grand Prix Jumping course featuring a well constructed bank permanent water jumps and many types of oxers Is bordered by trees Another ring is filled to capacity with stadium Jumps A quarter mile race track bespeaks the farms versatility A large pond turns out to be a horse swimming hole for exercise The horse Is led down a chute and Into the water while the handler stands on a pontoon raft it is not unusual for an enthusiastic horse to take his handler for a swim In addition to International horses boarders brood mare band and racing string there Is a fine riding school headed by Anthony Pratt formerly of England by way of the States By far the greater number of students are teenage girls and young housewives ranging in age from The horses used are mostly schooled halfbreds as Mr Pratt feels these are the best kinds of horses for the job When asked about ponies he shuddered and stated Ponies are harder to handle you need a good lightweight girl to train them and even then they take advantage of young riders But a good pony is worth a lot The riders that come for lessons are usually interested in learning to Jump eventually Instruction is given from to advanced level in group lesions or Individually Plan day camps A day camp for young enthusiasts is planned for this summer where students will leant complete horse care and riding Interspersed with swimming fun The dates for this camp are Beginners July and August Intermediate July and Advanced August Those Interested may contact Anthony Pratt at the farm At the Jumping paddock Jim a stallion If hes got the right attitude Why not mares Mares are too bitchy he chuckles with an apologetic grin But where can a young rider like Jim Day who already reached the too go Jim will always be part of the horse world horses are my life he states emphatically Without doubt he will continue to be a valuable rider for Canada and an inspiration to up and coming equestrians Immediate plans Include the Olympic Trials and the possibility of competing in Three Day Events for the team as well as jumping ANTHONY PRATT WHO came to SamSon raised steeplechasetype encumbrance Mr As for the future We shall Farms from Britain via the United States has a riding school at the farm Just have to see smiles Jim explains the intricacies of jumping off this ESSOR from LESSOR 1969 GMC Ton Pickup 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