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Lions centennial pool opened GIANT CHEQUE three feet by eight feet was presented by the Acton Lions to Hills mayor Tom Hill Sunday afternoon as the towns contribution toward the Centennial pool Left to right Ray Allan Tom Fountain Peter Tom Hill Vic Don Gordon Don Murdy and Art Gordon The mayor took it to the bank mi Georgetown the next day A cheque presented ribbon cut speeches to mark the official opening of the Aclon Ions centennial pool Sunday after noon Nearly Joined the members of the sparkplug I tons dub for the program In the high auditorium Tours of the sparkling new MM were led by high school students before and after the ceremonies lunch served everyone Huge cheque Highlight of the program was he presentation of a cheque for from project Gordon nnd all the lions to Hills mayor Tom Hill This sunt wan ilic final set by he I iron club when Ihcy started heir campaign In Gordon if on and architect Hon Snider rented a master key dull president lion Gordon I his father and son team on I ions executive spoke words of to the Speakers High school teacher Jim Goring was master of ere monies and promised no pomp and undue stance but a lot or fun Norm I- Molt spoke as a former Acton councillor who has been involved in the early stages of the project Council had been frustrated in their allempls to find a project for the town centennial he said and were very happy to have the Ions Introduce one It was a staggering Idea and many feel a town this size could have a pool He recalled the original cost estimate as A lot said we d never see this day he He gave a strong vote or thanks lo the I Ions for coming up with the Idea convincing the people and slicking with it Tremendous Hills councillor also spoke of the I Ions tremendous effort Acton its birthday just as became non a municipality He fell our centennial programs had been satisfactory how ever He thanked all who had been Involved In 1972 Vic ions cam chairman thanked all the little people It t just us and council He thanked those who collected and those who donated the Mayor Tom Hill spoke of tho club belle in their pro ject and dedication to their project and now Its finish Architect John Snider especially thanked Reg Irish superintendent of design and construction for the county board of education Tim superintendent of plant operation and main for thi north area andArtUurrlll supervisor of caretakers for the north area He extended congratulations on behalf of the people who worked on the job llnlton school hoard choir man Judy Alexander wished he children and their parents many hours of rccreallon official of Government services Jim Snow recalled that when he was Lions zone chairman Aclon was a small club but not small In billon Ik mentioned the future Ministry of Culture 1 creation rank who had played on I ions hockey I mm pools are badly needed and It s dangerous lo learn lo swim In I liken Under the federal pro vlnclal winter works pro gram has Ijclii provided or percent tost 100 percent of labor costs were paid the etui of May and w percent there after under winter works The Rev A McKtnzle the invocation and the lev ten the bene diction The 11 enthusiastic I Ions win saw heir dream come true are president Don Gordon past president Fountain flrHtviceprcsldinl Hon treasurer llm Mitchell secretary Neil Miller Don Mnrzo I tree tors Arl Gordon Hay vclnn mid Vic with members Allan John Enplilnn and Horry The pool Is feet two Inches long by K feet wide ranging In depth from three and it half feel II feet It holds 170 gallons of wnte r at warm degrees in a room to HI There are feet and nine feet diving I Mia rd it two showers and rooms Hit schools use the pool In Hie and public swimming ami lessons are at night I Ions tone chairman llnrlow of Georgetown among hose attending The high school hand dlreilitlhyDiive played nil tin liveliest tunes High sludi guided touts through Hit ptnl I and mil One Your No TVmi iAicriMCtrAv iamiibovii ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22 Twenty Einht riftaim Omit Spark from torch Recreation committee Fire inside partitions basement to roof and ceilings It was feared one of the walls would cave In but quick and actions I Damage to the house is extensive according to Milton fire chief Hob Clement the building repair Sparks from a torch were believed be the cause of a fire at Iho home or Mr and Mrs Jack Friend of It I Acton on Monday The Acton and Milton volunteer fire departments Joined forces lo fight the which started when Mr rletid was thawing out some pipes a torch Sparks from the lorch ignited the basement woodwork Acton firefighters put out the the before tho arrival of the Milton men but were ham Frit Held of in their efforts to Milton was killed in one contain the flames The fire vehicle on highway got Inside the partitions and near last night it worked lis through the i to house inside the walls Mr was travelling Vnrloua fires broke out smith on iv5 whin Ins throughout causing tar skidded into the east severe damage In the floors ditch striking a tret It 11k living room furniture mostly antiques was removed from the house before the fire reached the middle floor b stayed at for four hours before tin fire was totally out The Incident was in the Milton fire district six feet Fatal accident near Speyside believed he w it at Die turn 1 the i tit is unknown this turn hither there will inquest into tin incident roads wire licjilh Recreation will be directed from Acton The recreation for and moved in on his new position Monday Jan 13 and spent most or his first week liimlhnriing himself the i their A He in physical iilucntlun from iinivtrsllv John Ross Cooper received his of I degree at the liimersllMifTminU as aching know how he brings wllh him two years of pnclicnl recreational ex pirlenee Since his in 1972 he has with the Parks and where he unj working In schools and he was also in of playgrounds and children and idult cultural programs An avid sportsman the sees rccrcitfon as something which covers a much spectrum of human needs than just participation He els there is greal for a of cultural interests and is prepared to get behind their incorporation into his new communities where and If required set lag tours former star on MeMastcr track teams he he runs to keep in shape If he sees an interest In jogging In the town he v ill promote such program He eels that everyone should fee Involved somewhat in a physical fit ncss program that is sardio- oscular He lists running jogging cycling swimming and cross skiing as the five main ones He also participated in men field hockey and basketball In he was in charge a bicycle club He would like to assist cycling enthusiasts who wint to organize tours and trips Mr Cooper is pleased with the facilities he sees in Acton He is now sure in which area he wilt begin He feels that lifter working in he will have to adjust to smaller communltj Matching his knowledge of physical education with una tied thinking on recreation be is more in leresled in assisting croups rather than behind individual requirements Mr tioper that when lie first graduated as phsical education hi wanted suggest appointees Since in the field however he finds Ik tun provide the sum thing different I can tench vnungstcrs how use leisure time m ami learn self ve the same tlmi he said The feels that retreation is path to Continued on WATER WAS FED to the eaves of R Acton house owned by Gordon and occupied by Mr and Mrs Jack Friend on Monday as fire climbed through the house inside the walls Acton and Milton volunteer firefighters battled the flames for almost four hours Flu bugs many The dilemma of not enough applicants from Acton and too many from Georgetown for the Acton area recreation advisory committee was sol ved by Hills ad ministration committee In a compromise move Monday night Three Georgetown rest dents will be assigned to the Georgetown Wards three and tour committee which is jireaently undermanned and the four Acton applicants will be on the Acton commit tee Two other Acton real dents members of last year advisory committee and pre viously members of the parks and recreation committee were also named to the Acton advisory committee Council must ratify the ap pointments before the names are disclosed Councillor Duby said there were seven applications for the Acton committee but three were from Georgetown He warned Acton people would be upset if Georgetown residents were appointed to the committee He explained two members of last board had not applied since they were upset at the of the appointments and the lack of letters of appre ciation But he had confirmed they would like to be on this years committee He said one other previous member said he could not be on the committee due to business I m tired of these people from saying they would have applied if they thought they would be accepted They should apply like everybody else growled Mayor Tom Hill A lot of people won ac that this Is the way were doing It they feel there a lack of courtesy shown them when no letter of appreciation was sent and no one asked them if they wanted to be re appointed retorted Duby Councillor Morrow the three Georgetown residents be put on the Georgetown committee since they are short members It doesn t really matter whether there seven or nine mem on the committee he commented Councillor Booth agreed wllh Morrow saying it would be a different si tela if too many applied but when there was not enough it seemed like a logical solution Morrow went on to suggest the four Acton applicants and the two others mentioned by be appointed to the Ac ton recreation advisory com He suggested another Appoint men I from Ward Two Esqucsing Chairman Dick was the residents of Ward Two Fsqucslng own tough luck If no one applied No one In Ward Two should com plain about lack of representation If they don bother applying Morrow contended the people In had ne ver had any contact with re creation departments and wouldn think of applying He pointed out they were now paying a share of recreation and be represented even If we have to go out and find Ihem Recreation Director Doug Colli son assured Morrow the various recreation groups in preferred to run things their own way He pointed out tin areas were spill far and he felt II was working well In tht for township and should be left alone Morrow agreed In abide by opinion said he was mnlniy concerned that people who give their lime freely In the community feel they are prceialcd said the two Acton residents should indicate they arc willing to apply Booth agreed saying It t hurt them to send a letter Ilrubsmcalittle I Ret feeling they are trying to die to council whether or not Ihoy will apply commented llowilt He said however he was willing go with the recommendation A litllc give and lake until things arc Ironed out never Hurts commented Duby Allow Acton park expansion plans Although not in epidemic lorm he flu that is comg Acton and area is bugging i lot of people doctors offices reported many patients liei bookings because of the illness Hi use ills to the have been numerals the svmptoms ir li person He ids this art the i ml is well is high inducing smc dim chest colds and derivatives such as bronchitis ttnkness id pains n joints necks arc quite people But nobody home discomfort The sehtHils ittendance is no different in at any other time iven though there are a It of people couching and sneezing I lit students who are aw ire generally ab sent because f the flu but there are no more away than usuil according to Joan Williamson it the Acton high school The local pin have been Ming prescrip tions of antibiotic pills and decongestant medicines The flu v is at its peak in December around but is tapering off Plans by Hill negotiate a pur chase of several building lot- djoecnl to lake in or a park complex were endorsed by Planning and Development Committee last The land is currently owned a developer and a plan subdivision for the land has been presented This proposed plan of sub division consists of imately 9 acres of land ad he north easterly section of Fairy just west Main St The plan mpasses 12 single family loth four semi detached lots and a commercial block all in conformance with the Acton Official flan The elands arc sloping towards the southern part of the property where a reck empties into I- airy art of these lands ire subject to flooding Some concern has been ex pressed by the Credit Valley Authority over use of these lands for residential purposes The acquisition of the lands would make a valuable contribution towards future recreational potential f fair lake planner Bob White said in a report WAS PROSPECT PARK invaded by an unidentified flying object on Friday Not quite An OPP helicopter landed at the park and the occupants deserted it while at the local detach of the OPP OPP helicopter drops in HOW ABOUT that Jack Carpenter is totting up too ratings in his new radio show Story inside todays Free Press courier cfca DPI belli r drop in for a drop in tins of the HI and pilot In hell copier circled the town before deciding to land in park made contact ith their fellow officers of the and cruiser met them and gave them lift over to the Acton office on illow SI Hen however the flung found nobody at home but clerk Sue ihcT The two men on duty wire attending an in struct training lecture at the office in Milton A Milton officer was in event of an t landings Hit hchci and its crew Hire out reconnoitring this district and might be back some day One of their objects was to spot good landing places in case they arc called here in an emergency They set out from the general headquarters hell port in Toronto in their Bell Jet Hunger helicopter and cruised up to Acton on a dear frosty morning The has two of these helicopters which have been doing search and rescue work for two months now They spend a lot of time visiting detachments and demonstrating their equip ment It includes two siren loudspeakers a night sun lamp which can light up a whole block from above and a special hoist The hoist could lift people and snowmobiles and even objects such as a stranded boat The first wee the hell copters were In service one was called to Moosonee to bring an Indian family out of the bush They had almost run out of food when the arrived from the sky lnanothercase a dog team and its handler went into the bush by helicopter and lo cated a body Team The helicopters are avail able to go wherever they are required There are four training personnel and four civilian pdots in the team Cons Acton would be a good place to nd but probably only in winter He visualized lots of children there in the summer making a landing worrisome He also took a good look at the Legion parking lot and the Department of highways property west on No high way for summer emergency landings They took off from the park a swirl of snow SWIRLING SNOW Actons unique visitor took off for parts unknown Fridays visit by the OPP helicopter was not of any urgent nature but someday could be See ac companying story