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OUR READERS WRITE Crossing guard comments Dear Editor 1 Fed Up with Regional Govern I m if people in Acton were asked If they wanted Regional Government In the beginning the answer would have been definite NO Why weren the people who call Acton home what we wanted Democracy What Is its meaning Let us our on matters that concern our life A matter which been brought to light Acton we have our say on whether or not we keep our P They are a great comfort to have around Granted a few more men might lighten their load bo could have even better protection but Regional Police who needs them Or the expense which logically would occur and hard working police force in our town Why lose them This is not progress but stupidity Milton spoke up for their police Come on Acton let do our bit before we find its too late Eunice a grade student letter in Feb 12 edition put one situation very clear It would be great to hear more from our young people whom have many to be proud of in our town Parents should come see our nice new sidewalk on Acton where your children have to maneuver their way to school each day Then you would find out why they come home soaked hurt from nasty falls etc Sure the street is plowed but all that nasty muck and slush is on the sidewalk on top layers of ice Why did the town bother putting a sidewalk for the children If It to remain an injury trap all winter long Pardon me thanks men for the one sanding Before I leaving Acton please Mr Engineer put your stop signs entering Acton A kindergarten girl almost got hit today by a car sailing through and she think to stop as a friend was playing chase with her Close calls like this are not infrequent In spite of two older children losing ten minutes twice a day from class because of a badly From my observation Acton is the busy street not Peel etc Even more so now our town of Acton has a beautiful pool so I sure the few cars coming to Acton would not mind stopping to let our wee ones get safely to the highway All that I can say tor our children lately crossing No highway is Remember it is a Cross Walk speed limit and I am a ferocious crossing guard Yes the children are good Wish I could say same for some of the blind and careless drivers On closing the Free Press gives us in our home town a great opportunity to express our feelings Let us all come out from hibernation and let our neighbours know how each other reels especially on Regional Government before wc are all sorry Once our P are gone we may wish them back but you can bet they won return Another loss In the name of progress Pit Robinson House builders problems I am writing to let the of Halton Hills know the difficulties to the house- builder and the cost since Regional Govt were told Acton has all the houses they can accommodate Tor the sewage available Soon after this several subdivision and houses appear In the spring we applied again Wc spent all summer running all over the countryside to meetings trying to get a severance from one acre lot with one house My family has lived in Acton for generations but it seems outsiders get more consideration Finally in the foil were granted a separation at a cost of 100 Next everything had to be cleared deeded We hod the lot surveyed three times before paper work could lie finished cost of It cost just to try for a mortgage Your perm I Us an all obtained outside of Acton and you pay for these of course over Urges group discussions As your progresses It has to be Inspected at a cost of as you need your many three inspections In December went to sec about getting Cost then was Of course Acton t take the check You get the form and pay In Georgetown So when we go down they tell us wc nave to pay in Acton because they have the forms In Jan 1 went to the Acton office again This time they tell me Burlington handles this phone to Georgetown for more in formation the prices have gone up After waiting over three weeks and phoning several times were received the forms the price SI 440 water connection 750 sewer connection I was shocked and enraged I phoned own to wc if there was a mistake that was it I have phoned and tried to make contacts with people who could maybe look into it but wc are still hop rig The lone has enough flnancnl problems without being taken in by a government run like syndicate or dictator It time Acton came into its own Disgusted Dear sir Some of your readers may hove been somewhat confused by the article in last weeks Free Press under the heading Tight for your rights president warned farmers The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has done a great deal to improve the lot of Ontario farmers members of the and members At a Hailon meeting on Gordon Hill president of the told farmers to raise hell if they did not like OFA and regional policies concerning agricultural land use Some members of the disagree with on the for land use freezing and thi promise of a form of compensation for the loss of development rights to communications problem m farmers and owners of land in Halt n do not understand the policies and planning that is taking place and which m offer an ad vantage or disadvantage to their short term and long term aspirations Some may be pleased others may be in for a shock Small group discussions are now taking place If you have not participated in one of these informal group discussions call your neighbours and get is group together Informal and is readily available Don I let planning pass you get Telephone A satisfied customer To the You hear so much today about people not getting satisfaction when they return an article they have purchased to the dculcr or return or refund Well I would like to I am not one of these people I had purchased a pair of boots for my laughter about a month ago Shoe Store in Acton This week she came home from school with a big hole in the toe of one boot Immediately I returned the boots to Mr who look one look at the boot and said they should not wear like lhat He gave me a new pair of boots without second thought 1 just to let everyone know thit there is at least one honest and well and living in Acton Thank you again Mr Svutmin rom a satisfied customer Mrs Most active in province Mary of lhe Group of the Acton branch of the Cancer wants to share the letters of thanks with nil those who helped Dear Miss The members of the Activity Croup from Acton must be the most active group in the province Certainly after the magnificent array of manv attractive and useful articles received in October little did I dream that It would be enlarged for the Christmas setson Each and every one of you kind people is a Santa and the comfort and pleasure that it brings to the patients cannot be surpassed The cookies cokes loaves brownies tarn and chocolates are a wonderful treat The sugar cubes and fruit cubes were a novel idea and how useful three quilts are just beautiful and will bring comfort and warmth to the recipients To those ladies who made this donation possible much Many hours of work have gone into this project and it is indeed appreciated Congratulations to the knitters for thelr contrlbution colours and the excellent work that went into the bed jackets hats slippers socks mitts ripona toque and mitt sets skirt ponchos vests and sweaters must be commended A magnificent job of work the pillows too are much appreciated Wc thank all of you for continued assistance and Interest and it makes us feel privileged to be able to share your kindness and generosity with our patients Best wishes to all of the Activity Group Silverwood The Acton Free Press Wed Feb 1975 Pet of the week STRAIGHT FROM the horse s mouth Yvonne of Den Farms and six yearold Heldesheim talk over the the horse has won including the Canadian Stakes in 1974 and the Natalma Stakes in 1971 The horse is retired for breeding Limehouse Many Scouts receive badges Contributed by Mrs The meeting of Group Committee was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Hugo Winter with five fathers and three mothers present It was reported that the duct work has been installed in the Scout Hut The Scouts are making bird feeders for a money miking project and the Cubs are making things for the spring sale Mike Smith has just earned his renders badge Ian Brown the carpenters Darren Edmundson he house orderly Ken Thompson the green star Service bars were presented to Sieve Thompson for years Hannah for two years Ki vin is his house orderly too Last cubs went to Science Center in Tor into accompanied their three leiders as well is lrank and hid a good time hope to do it ignin by Mrs While on a coast to coast business trip I- of Vancouver stopped off with his parents Mr ind Mrs Gordon for the weekend extend sympathy to Mrs It Turner family and to Mrs in the pissing of Mr Turner in hospital in Toronto on the weekend dicated conies of new Hooks if Praise at Sunday s service Clerk if Session c Pat on beh ilf of the congregation presented them Snow cleared by town men On the torn men were kept denning the streets ifter the weekends GUELPH S ONLY SPECIALTY LIGHTING STORE CHATELAINE LIGHTING York Road Guelph Bright Ideas for all your Lighting Needs EXTENSIVE SELECTION OP HOUSE FIXTURES Lamps me L nets He it Biieboa d Clean ng Systems r Ports etc Vint Ml on IHoods Fflns etc FREE PARKING Open Do I Thuri I9j ind friends for S ncerely vours Miss Helen Howes Director of Volunteers Margaret Hospital Toronto sincere thanks to all of vou for the knitting sent us recently was lovely and was much id mired the staff here before being given out Much thought went into ehoosing just the right person tor irticlc ind we in Social Service making decision Shortly before Christmas a was admitted to the hospital We felt that the beautiful white crib cover was just the gift for this dear little patient and we were happy to have something so nice to give parents Again our thanks to all of our Rifts brought pleasure to many patients ind we are grateful yours Doris Brown Social Serv ice Princess Hospital Toronto Author unknown Another letter to the editor on the subject of regional government cannot be published until thenameof its author is known Please call or drop in and identify yourself Afraid of our Future The writer shares opinions on taxes homes without water meters hydrants fire chief and changing the system Main Si Acton 1531190 300 donation for hospital by Mrs Scott W I held their Feb meeting on at the home of Mrs coney with members one visitor roll call a neighborly act I will remember Then down to business It was decided not to attend the officers con fercnee this spring at Waterloo Members voted to Ospringe send the usual donation to the Children Aid also music festival will receive a donation Mrs Anne Cormichael secretary read a letter from our provincial president Mrs Mnluski of stating her alms for I branches It was decided to hold our Ladies Aid discuss rights by Doris In spite of snowy weather ind poor roid conditions 10 ladies were present to answer the roll call it the I idles Aid meeting Valentines were exchanged and Bible verses read Mrs I was the Mrs Mike Dudnlk was in charge of the Devotional the title of her topic being Men hive been cursed to reign supreme over their tcrparls With so many women helping a living stressed the portancc of equality between men women in dong vinous household Jobs She also read prizewinning written by her daughter N Why don boys stop competing With girls referring to style and ippeirancc Scripture wis taken by Mrs Byron Bruce on the Book of Ruth followed by a and answer period Some new hymn books arc on order for the church ind it wis decided the contribute towards these Plans were made to have booth it fruiters sale in March Mrs Henry in of the program conducted i name ami mate contest bringing forth hough The meeting closed with i prayer Members of the Women Institute packed a valentine box of sweets and delivered it to the Nursing Home to bring cheer to the residents The First P ick Brownies hid a parly it their meeting evening In the school The of valentines wis followed by a luncheon Mrs I incs quietly her birthday on 14 Friends relatives dropped in to wish tier health ind happiness Other members of the family called on Sunday All the cards and good wishes she received were much up Itev J Taylor iielph was the visiting minister Knox Pros Church in Rev is attend a conference Presbyterian College in Montreal for two weeks Mrs Jack Ferguson was hostess for i miscellaneous shower for Adcle on afternoon The wedding will take place on Mirth in Preston United Church Miss is the daughter of Rev and Mrs The groom to- be is Don 1 son of Mr and Mrs Richard Fletcher of I annual card birthday party at Stewarttown on March members arc to be hostesses for on evening members le Maple Leaf Research Centre on March Hack home Mr and Mrs George Ironside arc home again aller a trip to Florida night temperature was never under degrees and the day lime was never over so degrees They spent several days with Mr and Mrs bred Outfield Panama City Community get well wishes are extended to Bill Wilson who is in Ceneral Hospital recuperating from injury in accident three weeks ago on Meeting Four J members it tended a meeting at the Com munlly hall Interested citizen belonging to several groups met lo discuss the future of lhe landmark It was left for further discussion Sympathy goes to Mr Robert and Stewart Miller or our community on the death of their sister Mrs Laura Brown ridge this past week Mrs Marchlngton Interesting reading on this special year as it concerns women as current events Mr Morris administrate for Georgetown Memorial Hospital was an invited guest to receive a cheque for to help pay for the Microtome Knife Machine which Is used to detect malignant cells after or during surgery He gave us an outline of work being done lhe present and hopes for further expansion at Ihc hospllal Mrs county president of W was guest speaker and told of lhe work In underdeveloped countries helped by pennies for 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