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Views differ on first year in region The Acton Fret Press Dec 30 1974 3 faced that Acton as a municipality has lost its identity However I as a native of this community sincerely as a whole will continue to possess and cherish many things In common over a long period of time The identify as long as this spirit of Acton will retain its prevails McKenzie Not The only time I hear this concern expressed is when I the editorials or news comments in the Acton Free Press Councillor J m Hum the principal concepts of Regional Government Is the participation of fewer per sons with councillors carrying a greater load Whether this good or bad remains to be seen a Garbage collection is covered In my answer to Question Many with problems are still being accommodated at the service office on Mill St c We have not been deprived of the Christmas bus This service has been provided in 1074 for the first time under the proper system McKenzie is only have as much to say as as a whole do not well others but do not hesitate if I together can make a constructive con This year I was trlbutlon to a discussion 1 chairman of Finance and feel It Is equally Important to Personnel If my voice listen to the remarks of other not been adequately heard at councillors and then speak In committee level it is because approval or disapproval I subscribe to the rule Ihut a business is now part good guides his of Hill business and committee and does very have been joined together lor municipal government with out losing their Identity Have Weston and Bronte lost their SSS School Bird In Identity in the hew Tom efficient administration i2S being must get equal concern and consideration In this new council it has not been easy for any coun However since we arc ordinary and tax payers like those we represent we are working Councillor Let Duby together as well as can be areas have not changed expected facing the task that greatly from what they had s rcspomlbillty-namc- prior to Reglona Govern ly to make the new system ment and sure If you HUls Personally I Hur8l As we enter our asked them that they still don t think that they will year of operation 1 St boards were have improvements to make I might ask Is the Acton foresee many decfclons to be and the As Regional Governments Free Press In danger of lot ng at levels of govern- S was established develop programs the its Identity to the Hilton I maintain thai there meter for and formation of Regional Police Champion or the Georgetown be a of the development Regional of J to iSnrtS see the Acton Planning policies the mat era and Sc Vice find in Wards Blowingdown In others principal a Music Super and that are dissatisfied example we should teacher an too acceptable pupil teacher May I suggest that If you In residential growth until our your question to be a valid one and wish to to all Hills McKenzie As long as I can remember and my father was In municipal politics loo people have complained municipal government work because we ran for council knowing this WAS Regional Government and still being concerned about Ihe effect on our own Ward Acton little talking We have excellent committee and have made good progress at meeting In Council I feel that 1 have had good support from other councillors when 1 bring motions forward for their be consideration Many times you are more successful if you work quietly rather than being vocal at council or put on a show In front of the Although I Wtrd 1 ft council feel must consider our agenda in interests of Hills representing ell feel that I control of water sewers and reporters covering council waste disposal on a regional meetings at the Regional or level will eventually be Area level do not come from recognized as progressive Acton or vicinity steps In local government Let us all recognize that we There are others but time arc part of a new town Surely Hurst a Yes If I thought Seldom do we vote on a differently I would be Hon that speaking more often and over he rest of Hilton Hills loudly I may have Granted there may be one conflict or interest on this project in Public Works or point space will not developing the topic Prom the Area Council the together and develop the best greatest benefit to ward In life styles of each com would be in the area financing Granted we had Senses were cK h unexpected produced a rate for ward I present industrial needs are serviced our final population official plan is approved McKenzie It is one thing to enact a bill to create Regional Government in County with four area councils and another matter entirely to develop efficient and res operating units would expect ratio in the Primary grades and supplies for staff especially our caretakers it further you ask the elected There was no Billy Middle- representatives from the ton to call wards in question We marked time while the School Board built auditor iums and Resource Centres areas of the county it until read in your paper last J produced a rate for ward I most out Anyone the past i consideration Do was modest compared to in my year to unusual and di work well o the mill rate we would have would be flcult when you consider our for our iced under our former V which has need for facilities staff St be P a Middle School in Acton that regional plannlng beat Interests as devefoptng a we jiving it a Magic Wand that new municipality a budget organize com equaUty Educational tb I think there are some matters of Council business that are not given sufficient time and consideration Certain of these affect each and every area of the municipality Mistakes have been made and will continue to be made Our consolation is that nothing Is done in per let In our Works Com mlttec although there are certainly differences in opinion there Is an excellent rapport At Council level white differences of opinion may be harder to reconcile I cannot say that councillors item of Recreation that benefits the people in one word but when you view the total budget council has been very to everyone Yes I believe that the f majority and notice 1 said The representatives also the Regional level we receive good coverage which reporter covering is more than Georgetown reporters do for repre sentatives I recognize that it is possible to quote councillors verbatim and that much reporting Is interpretive However my own conscience is my guide- quoted misquoted or not quoted Considering the need to expedite council business it is really the voting that On liters which concern I am sure all would appreciate being asked for additional comment after Committee or Council meetings to clarify their position on specific mailers on which they may not hid the opportunity to speak Hurst I must confess that not read every page and line in every issue of he Free Press and so I do not consider myself an authority on the reporting of meetings in the local specifically I do object to factual errors and meetings for three news papers and trying to report tor two new towns Milton and Hills At our local council meetings one reporter Is reporting Tor the Free Press and the Independent and I ask myself can one person do en adequate Job for two communities I believe it can be done If everyone realizes that the reports are for the new Town of Hills If this is your paper philosophy than I However if that is a correct statement then you have asked me to answer many questions that arc Irrelevant to our town Continued next weak The Oldest attach the following excerpt HURST TAKF The chairman of the Hills works committee will be ward tuo Joe Hurst the majority of councillors wr rk well together I consider 1 who served us the myself one of the majority chairman the past year group Prior to What do vou think when coverage of council meetings reporter came to our In the tree Press meetings he or she was In fairness I must wn or one newspaper say the t ree Press gives very The tree I ress and I felt Impartial and accurate very good to council and that our local meetings especially when newspaper promoted the best someone waves and all our local problems come up roses It will take time As local citizens are we prepared in in a communities of the area whole We were able to work the art of the people concerned will give it the It requires will beput What hi Duby Acton has nothing or value It considered opinion municipality Strong recom will be put ward In the interest of the portion of the gained in ifficlal plan for tho region b the tremendous and they win be refined in tile School been taken to have our council that has been very tlnue the staff have established routines and council is a more coherent to that concern them I see more men and equipment on the street and seldom go down own that I do not stop and talk to our Try It for a of people SL will be by a that faced who cannot wit 5 of the con once knew placing staff hiring staff 1 am certain will TTS convey the concerns and SSK needs St this community but rtSl S- 2L2 the decision making i under the new system will be SJ uncertain Hurst This question is pre- rATX wnai Ai mymaa By this I mean the By administrative powers the S Regional School Board was 5 t formed in 1969 and it wash iJSi until read their announce- 5n men last week in your paper SI thai tn install municipal business can be and give our students equality In school facilities J with other areas in J unrandVoretarot the needs of the people For to be a bus the decision making process te Iron me that brought It to the attention of Public Works a ffnu I could have supported their St ON A SHARING BAStS as JJffciS i the council did in Acton In wtS J fSS but to ask the taxpayers our former com unrealistic mhUees the bus twice a week garbage col w jj wd InuLt th res dents are alio com ffifaas with a problem Dubv arSJr It and Es- sSiiSnS7sJS with other areas In I S vlncffl idlitlcult for every must be fair and nTcSitlTbuT the elimination of Ad Hoc taxpayer to the School Board did re- level It will tllea committees S S S duce Acton levy for Tvea to act commission etc I what SJL Z educational every uS wait Regional Government is all nd ow JffA about On a did no attack the problem so one ward id gain and another SKSSTSi t ra3tftsSs pis i Acton however is unique scale but equal to all We lose was to establish a new town try and Srridorroposals eta eliminate niis Eventually gain if we repetition of Question McKenzie The progress that staff and council nave Has Acton lost Its made to coordinate two identity former towns and a township This is a matter of into a new town and the way such concern to so many the members of council people that cannot be the problems and answered casually concerns placed before them I believe the people of Granted we have some that Acton are more concerned are role playing and with retaining their identity for the future but now than ever They by far the majority are there resent and rightly so any to develop this new town and attempt by outsiders how serve the people that elected ever well meaning to take them to office over the operation of our Cen Library our park and swimming area or our Com munity Centre resent Alter a year operation having to contact the Region do you foresee any speeding mate an However I we are losing the personal touch your question refers to and this will always be a concern to citizens of com that were former municipalities on their own Hurst I agree that one of and services in those the decision making water mains or report lack of process at the area regional to mate any repairs to broke service etc etc etc or pro vine J level 1 would like to cover this As stated In answer specific question in more to question No after one detail at a later date year of operation in Regional Hurst The fact must be Government as an Area NEW YEAR GREETINGS opportunity to grttt fntmds old to Ntw help people A let every In for these Utah tot a year MANAGEMENT AND STAFF IGA FOODS STOCK LIQUIDATION CONTINUES WORTH OF BARGAINS EVERYTHING GOES UP TO Fleetwood COMPARE 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