Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), December 19, 1973, p. 2

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The Free Dec Last commitments from last council By laws passed at the final meeting of Acton council Tuesday Included the setting up of reserve funds of OS for the swimming pool project at the high school til 000 In reserve fund to finance the construction of tennis courts at the Robert 1 ittle School grounds and a reserve fund of for repairs and renovations to the roof of the Community Centre in Prospect Park A by law authorizing an with the Fair Board for the lease of land In Prospect Park was final I ted It presented to Council week ago A by law authorized the signing of an agreement with Construction for an casement for storm drains across the the agreement for the con of Block of Phase III of Klngham Hill resulted from a revision of the agree ment submitted to committee on Monday evening or Associates presented the revised agreement In changes that hod been suggested Ho said BOO paid to Acton Hydro and an agreement signed for the Installation of hydro services will be paid to the town as a cash item and a 100 per cent per formance bond of 50 will cover the installation of municipal services Mr agreed consultations will be held with Iho recreation com mission on the type of equipment used In the two tot lots in this portion of the subdivision lie said K750 was available for the equip ment for the tot lota and the total estimate for land scaping and equipment In these two lota In conclusion Mr expressed his gratitude for the kind reception he had received from council over the years Mayor response was that council Had found some degree of satisfaction from the results we see so Tar Eight lot A by law to reopen Adams Street and a con netting were passed by council Adams Street never opened to traffic runs parallel to Ransom Street In Iho property on Main St sold by the town at last week a council meeting Adams Street produces eight building lots in the area The mayor and clerk were authorized to sign an agreement with Bray Vadeika and Schroedcr leasing seven feet of land by thctownlnLakcvlew Council also passed a by low authorizing a change In zoning on this property from residential to open space Mr Bray attended the meeting objected both the rezonlng and the agreement In its present form He said that he hod only received his copy of the agreement that evening and had not had time to consult with Iho other three property owners Hill forward Council decided lo pass the by laws authorizing Ihe signing of the agreements felt that if agreements were not signed by the property owners concerned information would be forwarded to llalton Hills for their consideration and action Councillor Coats said we would normally not do It this way authorize the signing of agreement but would try to reach a factory agreement with he property owners Council by resolution Authorized to plant trees on the municipal property next lo his house the engineers account and the of Crowley round Water Limited for the of welt In Prospect Park Itccommonded that Hills proceed with Accepted the truffle operation study by I and referred the report to llllls Agreed to recommend Hills that Mrs considered a permanent part time im ployec on loan to I hi 1 I Credited consumer deposits lo water and sewer Account 1 1 mm ended to Ha Hon llllls hat the well in Prospect be proceeded with immediately brought Into production no later than June Reeve objects JMJJWKIOKHWWJ BEVERLY TAYLOR mimed a rendition of Puppy Love for appreciative children and parents at the Acton Legion Christmas party Sunday Earlier she danced with her father Bill disguised in tall hat and stomach Small barn contents destroyed by flames Acton firefighters responded to two alarms of this week one a fire in the partition of a house on Queen St and the other the total loss of a small barn and contents at It Acton early in the evening Firefighters located flames between the partitions at the home of Cornelius Snock on Queen St about in the morning and quickly doused them Mr Knelled smoke and turned In tho alarm A call to the Town Line between Erin and townships north of the Fifth Concession in Monday evening rigid tern pcratures sent the brigade rushing but they were too late to save either the small barn some pet ducks and antiques owned by Mr and Mrs Ponies which usually stay in the barn fortunately were out in a nearby field The brigade kept the flames under control as the wind whipped flames and sen sparks flying across the road Continued out at the top said Morrow He said there were no In this choice The wns made on political basis rather thnn on professional Ism The reeve said he wns adamantly and wnn ted the public to know It was not a unanimous decision Rumor has It hi vote is lo in favor of the cant his stream of Morrow said I feel I majority decision s on matters but could safely of rcsldcnls particularly indus Irles where the special know ledc of a technically trained man necessary raised the of the fire department This Is an atro cious appointment he said If this decision reversed before inaugural meeting of Hills council I will put a motion on Ken and for a recorded vole so everyone a stand will be known the reeve concluded Councillor Roy Booth in a separate statement backed the taken by the reeve 1 want to make it clear I A useful Christmas gilt SUPPERS lor all members of tho family ALL REDUCED TO CLEAR No Rtfundi after Hintons 5 to Store Ken llukcmo He loo he had an a respected fine gen tknian Nobody seemed to make a decision on professionalism only on personalities said He said there should hov been an examination set Ire Marshal office Councillor Booth said he had talked to most of the reeve said he had fireman man planned to bring the mailer backed for the job up at Wednesday Hills meeting but llalton hen he found out it knowledge he decided to break his silence I In favor of having the qualified person whoever he is said Booth will ask council to reconsider THE PALACE FOR PIZZA HOLIDAY HOURS Christmas Eve Closed Christmas Day Closed New Years Eve p m to 2 a m New Years Day 4 m to 1 am Principals asks 18 old Jason Braida at Saturday annual Beardmore Christmas party Miss Acton Fair Anne was one of Santa helpers Jason is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Braida and the grandson of Mrs Norm Braida WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR J Phone 8532450 OR DROP IN AT MILL ST E ACTON I or Thru Trior 20 2 22 if Sun 23 Cloud Chrlitmat Eva December Have yon I seen THE SECRETARY J iiimm rhu 28 ME SAT MATINEE SNOW WHITE and the THREE ST006ES Continued from pagi one worked Individually on their own in the classroom Gary he supports the teachers although he feels it is unfortunate the matter has come to this point I m here at the request of the Federation he said adding 1 11 be donating my salary to Federation so that I wont be getting a day salary when teachers lose theirs Dave Kati principal of Acton high school reported an early morning attendance of studentswho left by noon He was at the school on the request of the Federation Also in attendance was one other volunteer staff mem I probably would not be here if the Federation requested it said Mr Knti who does not In strikes I can understand this one not as a strike but as a matter of conviction Referring to Bill the legislation proposed Minister of Education Tom Wells regarding maas resignations Mr Katz said that he feels that what Mr Wells is proposing is wrong head Georgetown Works Superintendent has been appointed General Superintendent of Hills works department He will take up his new duties In January Mr Morette will stttl be operating out of Georgetown works department on Maple Avenue East He has worked for the town for the past 13 years and has headed the works force for the last eight years Collison heads Recreation in Halton Hills Georgetown Recreation Director Doug has been appointed Recreation Director Tor Hills Mr has been with the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department for three and a half years and came here from Musissauga There he was area supervisor for the Recreation Department and is infringement on human rights He suggested if you can t stand up for what you believe in how con you teach it He believes the teachers have no other alternative thnn to demonstrate We arc not allowed to strike said Mr Katz and feels that if the teachers were forced into a position of working to rule then the important function of extra currlculsr activities would come to an end and the students would miss oil the after school activities which comprise much of the specialized training St pleasures of being part of a nigh school program Monday s demonstration was reported as being one of the largest ever held in Toronto with Maple Leaf Gardens filled to capacity Reports said later howeer that Bill still stands CHATELAINE LIGHTING York Road Guelph Bright Ideas for all your lighting Needs EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF HOUSE FIXTURES Van Cab net Heat and Portable Central Vacuum Clean no Device Fixture etc Vent lal on Hood Fan etc FREE PARKING Open Da ly I Tllfpm Santa says Bring out the best in Christmas sounds NOTICE The Municipal Offices and Works Department will be closed on the following days during the Chrtstmes and New Year Season MONDAY DECEMBER 24th pm TUESDAY DECEMBER 1973 MONDAY DECEMBER 31st 1973 pm TUESDAY JANUARY 1st 1974 All residents of the Town of Acton are requested to have their garbage out by 00 a on Monday December and Monday December so that the town workmen can collect all garbage before noon hour Tree scheduled for FRIDAY JANUARY 1974 Your cooperation is requested in observing the above Clerk Administrator Town of Acton J

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