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Acton Pratt Lets talk about HORSES with Jennifer Bur A merry merry Christmas to all of you from all of us Kind of corny but oh so nice Hie last eighteen months of writing this column have introduced me to so many enthusiastic and interesting people I was surprised to find that many horsey people enjoy reading It too Keep the letters and phone calls coming they are always savoured Many thanks to all who have expressed concern about Shcba our elderly marc who lost a battle with a skldoo She is convalescing and have every confidence in her complete recovery Love from JENNIFER MAC PATRICK A ERICA AND ALL THE FOUR LEGGED ATTINKERSDALE Council backs its amendment township council refused to grant a permit to land owner Jack Sargent for a Shamrock Motors car kit on Guelph St although at the previous meeting councillors declared there was likely nothing they could do to stop It Council passed an amendment to the toning bylaw prohibit the display sale or offer for sale of any new or used automobile or other motor driven vehicles or mactanery in the village earlier the year Shamrock Motors proprietor Jack Sheeny challenged the amendment against He established a car leasing agency on the property and now would tike go ahead with a used car decided however to amendment Later an me meeting council braking inspector art to perron for a duplex on en Fall St until Mr has me property lb whether the Lot have the footage They a plot plan was at whether would setback To Hw of of lira Totmship of EMMtfog Under the New Ontario Tai Credit Plan All RESIDENTIAL and FARM PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED and DUE IN MUST BE PAID BY DECEMBER 31 The payment of these municipal taxes will enable you to receive full credit under the Ontario plan on your income tax return sunt your current taxes plus penalty in full Delmar French Clerk Treasurer Township of Esquesing Threedayawcck trade Woods Corner bake shop Wood Corner bake opened Inn and late Satur day afternoon found proprietor Wood tunanti near- bam first tew had proved very for Kit and wife Put who villi bo running outlet throe oath week are located at the front of Candy plant and are wtung all their from Ernie bakery In town Mr already has three outlet for Ills popular bilked Wood explain they will bo open Thursdays and until ami all day Saturday Twoaoni They have lived In Acton a year now with tholr and Itan both tchool homo la on They camo hero from Toronto As well baked Roods they will bo carrying the candy lino which Includes the now well known specialty Turtles alow pokes were among the goodies being made Inst week so they will bo perfectly fresh for Christmas Dally delivery Baking will come here fresh each morning Mr Wood explains Mr t stick to the same bakery menu each day but tries out various recipes for new things which will In town Is Woods Corner bake shop proprietor Wood his Pat will be open three Photo by K Dills also bo curried here Woods Corner bake shop fills Orders eon be taken for wed another shop In the main dinj cakes and other special section Just In time for trade Disputes opinions of Concerned I am writing till feller comment on the teller last week by Concerned drink tonally but words of the- one thing wan rati tnjofti founded mi I will not Din full Hint of Ilia Miller believer but land km won Ibo blond of IIwm people purtiikin of Ullnd dnvllii brew on Vcar I for o that It it rite or trndltltn In many no nil I nay that ha been In toww nil hi or her lll or blind I would Ilka to add ne more thing If concerned letter written as a joko It was funny hut if thin letter written In flouneB It mut have been a bud week for letter report Complaints charges in police occurrences The week of December 10 to December 17 proved to be a busy one for Ihe officers of the Acton Detachment of the Ontario Pro vincial Police Officers investigated a total of M general occurrences and two motor collisions during the reporting week Major investigations Included two reports of theft two reports of wilful damage one complaint of assault and the arrest of a wanted person Complaints Other occurrences investigated Included a complaint of tres passing the locating of a missing person a number of noise com plaints two disturbances and complaints of snowmobiles Milton detachment officers were called to assist Acton detachment officers In quelling a disturbance at on apartment Two persons were arrested as a result of the turbanco requirements It was noted that although the proper frontage seemed to be there for building that lots were pieshaped and this could cut down on the required square footage CHOSEN CITY We recognize Nazareth as the chosen and consider it one of the holiest places In Christendom Such was not always the case Nazareth was considered so insignificant that the term was applied to Jesus Christ in derision When Jesus called his first disciples among them was Philip Philip of Bethsaida went to and said we have the one about whom our scriptures speak He Is Jesus of Nazareth the son of Joseph Reply And replied Con anything good come out of After Jesus had spoken to him exclaimed Thou are the Son of God Thou art the King of Israel And returned to Nazareth with a few chosen disciples as Jesus began his in the chosen city There was one charge for violation of the Control Act one person was arrested for Impaired Driving Towed away A number of vehicles were towed away at the owner a expense for interfering with row removal A total of 17 parking tags were for violations of town parking by laws Prevent collisions j During winter months roads frequently become quite slippery hazurdoui Attempting to make a quick stop often results in loss of control and a You as a driver can help to reduce this type of collision by making sure the driver following you is aware of your Intentions When making a turn activate turn signal a few seconds sooner thin you normally would When making a stop pump your brakes a few times before holding pressure on the brake pedal This not only attracts the attention of the driver behind you but also helps prevent sliding on slippery roads It every drivers respnsibillty to help prevent collisions Do your part Acton detachment officers of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to take this to wish the citizens of Acton and surrounding area a safe and happy holiday season Const Paul Brown TO ALL OPEN BOXING DAY EVERYTHING GOES BIG SAVINGS HALTON FURNITURE APPLIANCE 3S2 QUEEN ST E ACTON 8530211 SANTA SPECIALS Used Can are groat value reconditioned and checked There time to drive one home for Chrhtmas METEOR RIDEAU 500 door SPECIAL In Wimbledon while blue ad h Willi and covers A good value L No 1968 TORINO GT 5ANTA door gold wilh black vinyl rool Interior seals power steering power brakes radio walls and wheel cover Lie SANTA 1969 FALCON 2 DOOR special In an Fire economical cylinder radio Lie No 1971 METEOR MONTCALM STATION WAGON In medium green metallic matching Interior VS automatic power power brakes power tall gate Low Lie No SANTA SPECIAL I Wt I Than Dec 28 Dm 29 at 9 1971 LTD SQUIRE STATION WAGON In white green deluxe vinyl Interior automatic power leering SPECIAL power brakes power tailgate radio AIT wall and wheel covers Lie No jaJij Call the frio on at TRAFALGAR FORD MILTON