Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), October 25, 1972, p. 14

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The Acton frt Prow Election talk Just like old times Aa the election campaigns swing Into final stages It fa interesting to note the tougher line being espoused by both the Liberals na Conservatives in Halton Last Thursdays Meet the CandidaWs In Acton seemed to start things off in this neck of the woods and It brought back much of the enthusiasm elections used to hold It only needed a spark like the charge that the Tories had deliberately let on they were responsible for the meeting to Ignite tempers Charges started to fly Out show underneath the dispassionate exteriors of many political minded people there is much concern for the fortunes of the party they uphold much like the elections of a past era Actons Early Days speaks of the political meetings the days when D B was the candidate against Dr Robertson and was holding forth endeavoring to impress the farmers of his interest in their welfare He declared says the book I am a native of Halton County in fact I was born between two rows of corn Immediately a wellknown local Irishman heckled A head Acton Early Days relates that D lost the crowd and eventually lost the election Things may not go to these extremes in these more sophisticated times but Thursday meeting proves that lots of that old feeling is still there Thanks to the Acton Chamber of Commerce for an entertaining evening Talking to George Kerr on Monday as be visited Acton to throw his weight behind Terry OConnor George is a super minister in the Government now and he was pleased the way things were going for the Conservative campaign He sees the swing of the Toronto Star from the Ijberal to the Tory camp as one of the significant facts of the ejection and predicts the us will corral many Ontario votes and He was also confident that the JournalRecord a Star- owned paper would soon be announcing that OConnor was their choice to represent He felt newspaper support from the influential things the Ton That of course brings up the question why the Free Press does not come out in support of one candidate or another The reason Is of course that we still believe people are capable making up their own Oar Job is to bring you the issues Your job is your where you see fit This has not yet had to have a newspaper or newspapers pick our leaders -t- A from phoned in the other day to ask who the were out that way wondering at the same time why we werent supplying more information on them We have to admit we nave slipped up there but it is mainly because all three candidates have neglected the north end of and concentrated their campaigns on the south of the riding where most of the voters live and find it to cover with a small staff coarse they are Norm Liberal Bill Kempling C and net necessarily In that order Candidates on hot seat from GRADE 12 GRADUATES OF ACTON HIGH SCHOOL List graduates us that contrary to rumors spread by of bis opponents that be is still very much Involved in the campaign and is working harder than ever towards re- Bad to office beard gossip that Ive quit the liberals and am casing my vote for the Conservatives Lou said 3mditJSDtflo There are some people who are going to switch this time writer knows of two or three one who has been a lifelong is now supporting the Liberals Another a Trndeau- disenchanted wag writing in a weekly says October is Halloween On Octobers vote far the of your choice was going to work for People said a householder So I waited all day Saturday for him to come up and rake and he showed Just says The Maple No candidate Carolyn Holstein was not waving at non existent spettatorsat the start of Thursda parade just for practice her glen and it was cold up there on the back of a truck Mrs has proven a first rate candidate this election Man at Meet the Candidates Night were impressed with the Bin herself on the platform although not endorsing her policies Maple Leal Gardens was packed to overflowing Tuesday night of last week when supporters Irom Acton and arrived lor the rail two busloads A few of the group managed to get insult the Gardens to see Prime Minister Truoeau and the program Others It ft nevertheless got a fine view of the prime he ami ed in his limousine and when he spoke to the crowd Irom a platform outside Those unable to get inside looked around the neighborhood for refreshments and kit the trip down was entertaining and worthwhile despite the crush Secondary school honor graduation diplomas were presented to graduates of Acton high school at the annual commencement exercises Friday evening by staff members Alan Eastwood and Ian assisted by Boris and Ken Ellis The list of honor graduates included Nancy Anne Kathenne Cook Robert Ellerby Ursula Fiedler Frank David Hodgson Judith Howson Sheila Jamieson Short Johnston Susan Kidd Linda Robert Krul Edward John Last Velma Linham Carolync Mackenzie Robert Manning Gertrude Nancy Cute neon Gordon Morris Mark Nielsen Nor In e Noble Frank Oudesluys Margaret Pa pt lion Carol Patterson David Pink Angela Pries Brian Sampson William Margaret Deborah Robert Smith Anita Carolyn Thompson Elizabeth Toebcs Henry Van and Ann Secondary school graduation diplomas were presented by teachers Bill Coats Clarence Rognvaldson and Harold Swallow assisted by J Goring Mrs J Morgan and Mrs Fleming Graduates Included Scan Bonnie Armstrong Catherine Ashley Deborah Bogby Ursula Bcicr Brenda Diane Anita Stephen Brigden Heather Buchanan Jeffrey Cooper Heather Cormack Howard Coultrup William DeHaan Irene DeVrics Maureen Drink IT Patricia Dunne Michael Field Irene Fiedler Dale James Nancy Frost John Fuchs Cameron Gibson Alex Gray Rosalind Hall John Hamilton Jams Catherine Hinton Jack Holmes James Holmes Brendan Irwin Johnson Louise Johnston Maureen Klaver Horry David Lee Yvonne Roy Ronald Mailloux Mary Frances Lynn Marshall Peter Yvonne Matanlc Maxwell Brenda McClure Beryl McEncry Deborah McGilloway Bonnie McKcnzlc Robert Mc Millan Barbara McNabb McNabb George Mc- Sharon Mellon Steven Milne Donna Moore Peter Morrison John New Catherine Deborah Susan Patrick Joanne Pavli David Pink Susan Barbara Pratt Catherine Prystasz Frederick Regent Judith Michelle Roy Patricia Sampson Kathy Carol Debbra Streets Nancy Swindlehurst Deborah Thomson David Janet Van Dam Sandra Van Fleet Steven Von Fleet Adrian Van Opstal Joanne VJietstra Mary Terrance Ward Craig Weldon awards Awards presented privately to nongraduating students prior to commencement included I Television Award Value Ivun Janice Drink- waiter Co Award Grade Science Value Susan Caroline Nurseries Award Grade 10 English Value Janet Allan Ledger Scholarship- Grade Home Economics Value Susan Shoemaker Manning Electric Award- Grade 10 Mathematics Value Janet Allan Acton Canadian Tire Corporation Award Grade 10 Industrial Arts Value James Lowe Nielsens Clothing Prize- Grade French Suzanne Indusmin Award Grade environmental Science Value Frank Houston L Award- Grade Biology Value Andrea Dennys Insurance Prize- Grade Bookkeeping John and Company Award Crade Chemistry Value Lynn Nielsen Asked if Cuba should be condemned as an enemy of Canada because it harbors Com munists Mrs said simply that Canada should be free to decide for herself who are her enemies and who are not Whiting defended the liberal governments auto trade pact claiming it has been good for Canada especially the riding of Halton and that his government Is proud to have negotiated It Mrs Holcteln described a suggestion from a questioner that Americanowned companies in Canada be required to be called by American names only as perhaps a good idea She said an government would In no way nationalize Industries Indiscriminately but explained public service industries like Bell Canada would be nationalized If It ever appeared they were in danger of folding up O Connor said the government should be moving towards more day care service He suggested it should be run and organized at the municipal level where needs are best known but funded at the federal level with assistance from the provinces said a questionnaire on day care centres conducted by Chatelaine magazine reached his office too late for htm to reply but said he would be happy to speak to anyone about it He sold he supports the of day care centres and reminded the audience there was billion set aside In the federal government budget for day care centres Chamber of Commerce president Roy Goodwin was chairman for the evening A crowd of about persons attended Acton Citizens Band and Acton High School cheerleaders helped introduce the candidates Three votes confusing Possible confusion resulting some people will find It all from three elections in town in confusing close proximity concerned clerk- administrator Joe Hurst at He asked councillors to let him meeting Tuesday He J HfV Ue explained to council the reoulrcd having difficulty sorting out the notices will be appearing In the j Yeas and he wondered if Free Press explained In The Free Press feWestinghouse detailed cabinet traditional or con temporary decorative variations in picture consistently Iruetolile portrayal of the human 00 DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN RE LIQUOR LICENCE ACT VOTE ONTARIO FORM PROCLAMATION THE MUNICIPALITY OF TOWN OF ACTON Public notice Is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of The Liquor Licence Act and in pursuance of a bylaw passed by the municipal council of the said Municipality en the 25th Day of July I require the presence of the voters at the Municipal Office of the said Municipality on the 6th Day of November at one oclock In the afternoon Standard Time at which time I will announce the names of the persons appointed to act for the Affirmative and for the Negative respectively upon the poll to be held under Section of The Liquor Licence Act upon the following questions No region There won be announce ment once mine regional government for Haiion or Peel Counties until after the Dec election At a meeting of some count councillors with Ontario Premier William Davis last week the premier Indicated there would be an announcement concerning regional government possibly midDecember THOMPSONS Fuel Chief After tbe meeting Thursday county politicians expressed optimism that the report would be accepted in principal if not totally No about decision concerning a three or four borough region has been made and no official statement has yet been made about a only region although there are is a viable County politicians had expected a policy this month about a Hattooonhr region but that too will apparently wait until mid- be delayed a year to It you re looking lor someone to put your back In shape you can lime money by calling Thompson Fuels at offer etlfctont service and Quality parts budget wise prices Thompson Fuels Ltd S LOVELL BROS MEAT MARKET RED BRAND BEEF Choice PRIME RIB ROAST Tender 20th day of November 1972 1 from the hour of 1100 am until 800 pm Standard Time at the following places Blade Short Rib ROAST 89V Lean SHOULDER ROAST 79 Choice WING ROAST Lean STEWING BEEF 99 Lean GROUND CHUCK Small Link SAUSAGE Maple Leal lib Pkg Sliced SIDE BACON RED BRAND BEEF Sides 77 Hinds Fronts 67 LOVELL BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET Daily DtUvvry Ml Are you In of liquor under licence lor com itemed premise available of the tall mlng lounge on with food Yes No of liquor under a lounge licence for on licensed No And further that for the purpose of revising the list of voters as directed by the Chief Election Officer I shall be at my office at Mill St E Acton on Mon November 13th from 1000 am to 200 pm Wed November 15th from pm to 800 pm And notice is further given that the vote will be taken upon the same questions in the manner provided AREA NO 1 Polling No That port of Town SI W A Build John St South of Mill SI an Mill St E Acton Polling No Thai pari of Town South Centre Queen Si and St Acton AREA NO Polling Subdivision Ho In part of Town North Council MUM St and East John St Willow St AREA NO Polling No I I Thai part Town of Jonn SI and Eait of Main SI Thai part of Town of Main St Mill St to Including Lot Polling Subdiviiion No Thai part of Town Of Main SI Main St N to the N R right of war Acton Scout Halt School Lane Acton Ingatt Including Li And further that at THE MUNICIPAL HALL ACTON on November 1972 at the hour 12 noon Standard Time I thai open the ballot boxes add up the votes given upon the said questions and declare the result the said vote h the MunfcipalNy of which all persons are hereby required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly Given under my hand at Acton this day of October 1972 GOD SAVE THE QUEEN person who wilfully or obliterates Or camel to injured or Writ on lo a Election Poll Booh List Of Coding Cortiticile or or other paper made in summary conviction Is liable to Hum HURST OFriCift

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