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Credit Union enhances town Halton Watergate vital to control flow The editor of the Bruce Trail News Doug Brown points out Watergate affair li not the only Watergate of Importance In an article published in the summer edition of the News He says Many readers have demanded to know whether we have inside information on the Watergate With reluctance we confess that we have We ask readers to believe that the following account contains everything we know of the affair During the summer months the flow In the Sixteen Mile or Oakville Creek Is very low In fact there Is barely enough water to satisfy the requirements of municipalities such as Milton which lie downstream from the Niagara Escarpment During the spring runorf however a large excess of water spills over Kelso and the other water control dams on the Creek and flows directly down to Lake Ontario Apparently mora space has been needed to store water in the upper watershed during the spring floods so that It can be released gradually during the summer months to maintain the flow With this purpose in mind the Region Conservation Authority has con structed a dam at the Fifth Line Township just north of the Number ve Slderoad near the southern end or the Toronto Section of the Trail Map Mile on the Toronto section Hikers will have noticed that earth has been removed from a field adjacent to the Sideroad a field through which the Trail passes for use In Construction of the dam In order not to destroy the scenic beauty of Hilton Falls the dam has been erected on the Beaver Pond Creek rather thin the main branch of the West Sixteen Mile Creek Unfortunately there is insufficient flow In the Beaver Pond Creek to fill the reservoir Consequently a channel has been dredged from the main West Branch to the Beaver Pond Creek above the Escarp ment so that water may be diverted into the reservoir when the one at Kelso has been filled to capacity At the strategic point where the diversion channel leaves the main West Branch of the Creek is located a WATERGATE Now this Watergate Is obviously the very vitals of the entire operation For when the Watergate la down no water passes from the main West Branch to the Beaver Pond Creek and thus into the reservoir And when the Watergate is up water does pass from the main West Branch to the Beaver Pond Creek and into the reservoir The vital role played by the Watergate should make it abundantly clear why it has occupied the attention of the entire world for the past six months Halloween demon The Druids had a celebration around the beginning of November known as the Vigil of god of the dead It was believed that summoned from the bodies of animals the spirits of those who had died within the last year The black cat deemed sacred by the Druids was believed to have once been human altered as punishment for its evil deeds It was a time when the traditional witch rode the skies on her broomstick for it was widely believed that many women sold their souls to the devil Most of the Druid demons have long since vanished and wecan rest assured that the ghosts and witches we encounter this Halloween will be completely harmless Immunity to Devils spell But there may still be one ominous spirit left lurking the Accident Demon There is no magic potion to ward off his menace But with a little time to review basic safety rules and a bit of common sense a definite immunity can be mustered to combat his spell Back Issues of The Free Press Taken from of the Free Press of Thursday November IBM Jim Greer was elected president of Knox S Others on executive are Joe Jany Lorraine June Watklns Inez Bel in Mayo Rosiell Ken Mann The clown band acted like the Pled Piper on Halloween summoning all the creatures to the arena Jack Moles acted as master of ceremonies and members of the Vs club acted as judges Costume winners were David Ryder Ruth Ann David Hargrove Sandra James Ironside Pauline Marks Jack Moles Merle Russell Henry McFad- rien Walt Jenk Ella Jany Elizabeth Arlene adults Mrs- Moles Mrs J Grand prize of the evening went to Sandra as Queen at her coronation Films were shown and about bags of candy given to the youngsters A cheque for was presented to Cliff Sutton of the board by Mrs J McGladery treasurer of the Y Ladles Auxiliary Participating in the presentation were McKenoe Mrs J Jurat of the Auxiliary secretary ck Schmull and Gordon Oder chairman of the finance committee or the board After a year and two months in Korea Bob Acton arrived home again on Friday He will resume army service in February He was with the medical corps and worked behind the lines Proud possessor of a special Coronation medal la Mayor G who received it from Buckingham Palace The Duke of Devonshire chapter of the is sending nursery bags childrens socks and A quilt to Korea Over goo enjoyed a turkey dinner at the United Church The Community Club In spon sored a Halloween party hi the town ban Taken from the Iwueof the Free Press at Thursday November Happiness ana fun reigned for the Hall oween carnival Band members were all dressed In white sheets and tall Mother Hubbard caps and they were followed by hundreds of masquerading citizens A kazoo band headed by Miss Lottie Mason played a leading part Commissioner acted as grand marshal After the tor chlight parade the various costumes were judged by Mr R McDonald Mrs William Arnold and Mrs L B Storey Winners included costumed lady Helen McDonald Jean Kennedy gent Morley Arthur boy George Mason Gordon Cooper girl Dorothy Campbell Phyllis Cook under Allan Marshall George Holmes Doris IJllian Perry A booth as opened up in the store of the Acton Farmers club Inside a wigwam a costumed fortune teller revealed horoscopes The carnival didnt lessen the customary Halloween calls and gentle hints that candles apples and other confec tions would be acceptable It was the finest observance of this usually disorderly event that Acton has ever had Mr Fred Blow superintendent of the Acton Machine Company proposes re building and enlarging the shops on Main St a bylaw providing him exemption from taxes and free water will be presented to the voters in December Police court cases are rather numerous this week Two cases were heard by P M Moore in Brampton two cases in Milton and two cases later this week in Acton and Georgetown Weekend specials W J Patterson comer M1U and Main pork chops lb round steak lb bacon lb rump roast 17c lb Taken from the lsue of Free Press of Thursday October 21 Great Britain is ready to fight France if necessary to control the Nile Every warlike rumor is welcomed and exaggerated In London The arrival of Canadas new gov emer gen era I Lord Minto and Lady is to be made the occasion of an imposing military demonstration The fine residence of Councillor and Mrs Francis on Willow St will be the rendezvous tomorrow evening of all citizens who desire to spend an enjoyable social evening A parlor social will be given by the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church and there will be a programme of musical and literary selections The League will give an enter- tainment on Halloween night in the Methodist church You may bring the whole family for cents your wife or sweetheart for a quarter Bachelors and other single persons will be given good seats for 15 cents Ever since the meeting of ratepayers to consider the question of electric lighting a number have been puzzled to know what an electric watt is Some have even been mean enough to insinuate that Rene Pearson did not understand the term They arc totally astray A book in the Free Library states ft is fortysixth part of a horsepower Mr R J has disposed of his Caliph typewriter and his office is now adorned with a fine Smith Premier of the latest pattern Stoves are going up with a rush now The harvesters who went to the North west a couple months ago are returning home again Rev J K third lecture Acton In IMS will be given the Church at Churchill The new headquarters for the Halton Hills Credit Union on Queen St Acton enhances the business section on the cast end of town as well as being a tribute to the en terprise of the officers and directors of the organization It seems only a short time ago the original group of men got together to form a community credit union but it will be years this coming January when the first office opened at the old post office They resolved the venture was going to be successful The determination paid off Head quarters were moved once to another location on Mill St where it soon became necessary to make the managing position a full time occupation It became apparent soon after that the rented accommodation would not be adequate to meet the expansive mood of those who were Joining the credit union Assets were increasing by leaps and bounds and the demand for loans kept pace with the faith in the credit union It was decided to purchase property to meet the needs of the union and expand services for members The former Mae and Andys restaurant was purchased and plans drawn up to meet the credit unions immediate needs and leave room for further ex pansion The result has been a modern facility which makes a welcome addition to the towns present places of business and adds new services which members of the credit union will find convenient A The Acton Free Press Wed October Acton will miss the Dawsons actons toss is Guelph s gain in the case of the transfer of the Rev Harry Dawson from St Church Acton to St James the Apostle Church in Guelph The Dawson family came to Acton about five and a half years ago and soon became involved in the community As rector of St Albans Anglican Church Harry Dawson fulfilled his priestly duties and yet always seemed to find time to cross denominational lines for the broader spectrum of com munity life Although they come from much larger centres the soon settled into the fabric of a smaller community and developed an at tachment for Acton and district which they shared with all who Rev and Mrs Dawson would listen The transfer to Guelph makes it possible for them to retain much of the attachment and keep friendships alive with frequent visits back to the Acton pariah The good wishes of the com munity goes with them in their new church in Guelph a much larger parish with added responsibilities We are sure the people of Guelph will find the Dawsons a delight as they settle into their new duties and accept them as readily as the people of this community did Meanwhile St Albans is welcoming a new rector in the Rev who grew up in Acton and attended school here He had a late vocation to the Anglican priesthood after a career in sales We extend a friendly welcome and hope they find Acton and district a place they can call home MiniComment BUILDING A UNDER NONSHRIOUS FARMERS St Journal- Argus It is becoming very apparent from conversations with farmers and others concerned about the necessity of arable farm land being saved far production of food in these days of chronic world that day of the hobby farmer may be approaching an end under the ever- Increasing weight of public opinion Restraint on private ownership Is always a hoi topic but regardless of this fact the impact of a practice becoming increasingly popular that city dwellers acquiring rural farms and then not using them Tor food production is arousing more and more public concern The Hon A Stewart Minister of Agriculture and Food in the Ontario Government is well aware of the inherent dangers arising from the presenj non- serious farm rend Speaking in recently the Minister noted that urban dwellers o rural areas but il is fell In many cases they arc taking valuable farmland of production for at time when more and more land Is needed to meet the demands of the world for food The Minister suggests that if these farms are not made available to serious farmers for food production it be necessary to legislate such a measure Land use Is presently being reexamined by several provincial governments with a view to possible legislation aimed at protecting agricultural and recreational areas to Canadian Realty News There is no doubt but what the present mood of Canadian citizens in every province is one of concern over shortages and priorities Arable land in Canada and elsewhere is finally being recognized as a precious commodity ACCIDENTS The Huron Expositor Sea forth Accidents do happen Almost like an epidemic every summer this area has several very bad often fatal auto ac cidents ana they usually involve young people Young drivers are not the only fatalities wesceof course but somehow they are the most tragic A kid who will not have a chance to grow up to love and to be happy becomes another accident statistic THE ACTON FREE PRESS PHONE Business and Editorial Office DO I in It mm el Ota Id It lain Copyright In a nostalgic mood today Ive been thinking that with the onslaught of the Speed age many of our fine old Canadian traditions have fallen by the wayside died on the vine or simply loin down and curled up their toes One of the first to go of course was the blacksmith It hurts me to face the truth that most people today under have never known the sensory Joys of a blacksmiths shop At this time of year small boys used to squeeze through the ramshackle door and edge as close as they could the fire freezing their bums and roasting their checks There was a fine acrid stench of horse manure and scorched hooves- There was the leaping flame as the bellows blew There was the ringing clang as the smith beat out the whitehot metal between hammer and anvil and the satisfying hiss when the hot metal wob plunged into the cold water At a certain age most male kids would have settled happily for the life of a black smith a free sou who spent his days doing the most fascinating work In the world The decline of the smithy of course was brought about by the gradual phasing out of another tradition the horsedrawn vehicle I wonder how many kids of this generation have ever spent a winter Satur day catching bobs This was our term for jumping on the backs of farmers sleighs All day long the farmers came and went to and from town And all day long we hopped on behind a toad of grain left that for a load of supplies going the other way picked up a sleigh piled with logs for the return trip ana shivered with delighted fear as the farmers shouted at us and even sometimes flourished their whips in our direction As grew a little older about 12 we graduated to catching on the wing of a cutter This was more daring and more dangerous because they could really fly the runner was much smaller and the farmer could turn around and belt you one on the ear Most of them of course were pretty decent know now that they were more worried about us getting hurt In a fall than they were about the extra weight their horses had to pull Then there were the butchers cutters These consisted of a sort of box with run ners beneath and a step at the back for the driver to stand on The hones were not plugs but real roadrunners that went like a bat out of hell They were every bit as exciting as a Roman chariot and the drivers were envy of every boy in fur caps reins in one hand whip in the other as they tore through the town like furies And I wonder how many boys have played hockey all day on a frown river when a hard shot the goalie missed might slide for a quarter of a mile We never had to worry about icetime or changing lines We could play until we were pooped then sit by the bonfire until rested and have another go And there were always or came out that era Think depths to which we have sunk The smithy with Its light and shadows Its reds blacks Its earthy smells its sense of life has been replaced by the garage a sterile thing with its cement floor Its reek of gas and oil and its unspoken assurance that Bill Smiley The cutter swift and light as a bird no longer skims the snow It has been replaced by a slinking snarling skidding beast that only modern man could abide the snow mobile No more meuteuUcrs careening around the vomers on one runner delivering in any Now we plod like zombies through the supermarket to moronic pipedin music and pick up the odorless antiseptic packages great gods Dominion or Safe way have assigned to us and carry them humbly to our cars three blocks away Our kids have to gel up at five a to play hockey and if theyre not real killers get about four minutes Ice- time Ah Ihosc were the days And I havent even begun on most vital of all winter equipment Ihe puck consisting of a horse bun My peanut crop am working now for peanuts As evenone must know Its all Ive got to fill my pot Theyve taken all my dough Once I had a fabulous salary That I squandered my sorrow On gambling bets and Interest debts On money that Id borrow If could live within my means And pay for all my greed Willi my peanut share Id be a millionaire With more nuts than I need Id pay my tax in peanuts Thats what the Government would get We wouldnt need so many nuts To keep us out of debt Im bent In prayer for my peanut share And giving thanks to GOO