Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), April 2, 1975, p. 5

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OUR READERS WRITE Acton controlled from outside Glenlea Beauty Salon opened Toronto Ont March Dear Editor Bonanza or Failure When Queens Park Park decided to give larger communities the goahead over smaller ones the fiasco became nightmare and the proud thriving Town of Acton years old and growing was caught in the squeeze The town council was scuttled and the new order was ushered In Developers manipulators and on the spot moved in The name of the new town la Halton Hills which actually mourns Georgetown Actons long time so- called neighbor and friend No time was lost before Georgetown Milton and our socalled friend began to call shots and Acton became a pawn In a chess game Our hardearned equipment was at once shuttled to Georgetown Our own welltrained and for fire equip merit plus a fine Fire Chief Mick Holmes was out also In favor of George town Even the moll changed Georgetown Instead of Acton No time wan lost before the New Order boys were demanding larger salaries then Hamilton and liurimgton calling the plays outsiders moved In to live In Acton for convenience but to work and spend elsewhere Our old reliable became the target of Growlers and Groancrs Smells were bad words blamed on Board- more but wore there long before developers sold houses to demanding clients No mention of smell People leave Acton to work in Toronto and and also do big buying elsewhere Some live in Guclph and wonc In Acton There are many in Acton today for convenience only but In no way do they wish to become In volved My wife and I have met people here In Toronto from Europe who live in Acton but in no way would they work there or be come Involved In the affairs or Acton they couldnt care less There are even people in Acton who were bom there and couldnt care less as long as they are not Inconvenienced by smell or responsibility yet would pass the buck to someone else Even the swans and ducks on Fairy Lake are no longer welcome but are classes as hybrids and freeloaders We have in Acton Hurst and Watson and other damned good ones too I am no longer in Acton In Its worth I say all In Acton should get together and drive Regional Government out before Its too damned Into Why wait Do It now Lots scuttle Hills gel back to where we were good old Acton and to Hell with the others Have a plebiscite and let all be counted If I can be of any help In any way let me know If any dont wish to be involved scuttle them too God bless you all In Acton Flo Trimmer Coleman Phone Molrn Dye a former employee of the Rendezvous Beauty Salon In the Glenlea taken over the and renamed It Beauty Several years ago took a course at the Dm no School for llairdrcxxing In Hamilton After completing this course she returned to Acton and worked for three or our years at Elizabeth salon before going to ami working on her own for four yeans While in business for herself went under th Harper Method Appreciate cooperation Dear Editor Heart Month In Canada Is now over and on behalf of the Canadian Heart Fund Ontario Division please accept our sin- cereal appreciation for your cooperation and assistance during our financial cam polgn In February Our objective this year was and although all returns arc not in due to disruption In our postal service wo are quite hopeful that our objective will be attained Without your willing cooperation in communicating our needs the public the Canadian Heart Fund would not be able to express such an outlook Heart disease is everyones problem- and again our thanks for helping us to the attention of the public that research should be everyones responsibility With best wishes Yours very truly Esther M Richards Public Relations MOIRA SNIPS away at Margaret Cohen hair at the Glenlea Beauty Salon took over the business when the Rendezvous Beauty Salon in the Glenlea Plaza was closed Qualifies for skating finals After one year at the Rendezvous decided to take over the from lllgmar Nellsen In tho tew weeks that have Moira has completely redecorated the place A few gallons paint strips of wallpaper later the business took on Easter breakfast At Knox Presbyterian chit an Easter breakfast for church school pupils and teachers was an important Although such break fasts have been held before they arc not regular happenings and each one becomes a real celebration Daughters of Knox Sundays breakfast was organized prepared members of the Daughters of Knox Church school Mrs Tom Watson was tho head convener assisted by Mrs Andrew Mrs Mac Mrs Hob Paul Mrs Brian Moore Mothers of Church School children also assisted Over 41 little pi ranging in age from years to teenagers packed into the church hall to enjoy which am Breakfast completed they attended the rcgulai Faster Sunday church service returning to the hall view a film on camping for children of church school Camp life Mhor ami lonn were shown to viewers of the breakfast to to stimulate Christian fellowship between students teachers Thanks for little extras Dear Editor Just short note to express my sincere appreciation for the little extras that you do for the Program in area Your attendance at and coverage of Rallies Achievement Days Awards Nights and regular meetings Is greatly appre ciated We arc very grateful to you for pro viding information on lo the community since 4 H Program odds to the strength future of every community Keep up the good work on the 4H side as well as the other pertinent Information that you provide Once again thank you Yours very truly Gerald Townsend Extension Assistant Wellington County Your identity please An unsigned Letter to the Editor was received thi week It cannot be published until the identity of the writer is known name will not bo used in the paper unless the writer wishes but the Free Press must know the letter is authentic It concerns a concern about garbage collection in Acton since regional government took oier Will the writer please phone or drop in Boat safety is featured Cindy McGllloway Diane of the Acton Figure Skating Club took part In ho Ontario Spring Invitational skating in North Bay on the weekend Thome of this years event was Make it Date to Skate Cindy distinguished herself by placing 12th out of competitors In the ladles bronze Interpretive event She was first nut of in Group of the event while Diane placed out of 10 The tine showing earned Cindy place in the finals this Saturday She will perform according to a one minute program In the pre novke event Cindy placed Diane out of in their groups Just missing qualification for theftnnls skaters in each group qualified The pre novice event is for girls who have not passed their fourth figure tests as of February Com petitors must choose three different of music then perform as manv iumDs flips lay backs etc as they can to ho music during a minute period Shoppers World Brampton will be presenting In mall exhibition sponsored by the Ministry of Natural Resources from Mondnv April till Saturday April 12 Of interest to campers and nature lovers is a large scale map of the Province of Ontario pinpointing the ac tual locations of provincial parks Hugh Hunter IMA Appraisal Manager for W F Hunter Real Estate has successfully completed the requirements as set out by the Appraisal Institute of Canada and is entitled to use the full designation of AACI on all property appraisals Formerly the Assessment Commissioner for the Town of Acton he has been engaged in property evaluation In this area for the past five years and looks forward to being of service to you regarding your Real Estate and appraisal requirements Hunter Real Estate 122 Guelph St Georgetown 8774441 or let AIR CONDITION YOUR HOME NOW AND SAVE Live Cool this Summer look at the advantages it you buy now Large Cash Savings Small Down payment No Monthly Payments nil July No Extra Interest Charts Full Guarantee One Parti Labour Compressor Warranty Two Yean Plan CALL US NOW 8776242 Thu offer good until May REMEMBER fyouiv your home you already own half a central 1st complete it with cooling heating in conditioning system ipment Visit our Showroom for a Complete Line of Home Products COMFORT 348 Guelph St Georgetown 8776242 personality New rollers lamp even new fill i10 In the subdivision So fur moil of tho rcKulnr lave with senlecs She finds I hat ho majority women to hairdresser they know their hair will be done the way they v it the in turn knows 10 handle the known what the lime is prelly well taken up with her work but wlsii she net the limit she inJnyH sewing and lollies Her only ituret hnvmK 1 time con job is Hint enniiol as much time this pa stum she would like Acton Proas Apri 1975 5 DANCING Every Saturday pm to am A A at the Acton Legionii April Hnrry m April Ross April 10th Mystics April ADMISSION PER COUPLE IOOM IU1111M his lmittd Mini prune si Ms I Ins her silver free the Vnlley Hub In Dixie before was also minutes The parents Mr Mrs Mcfiillownj Mr Mrs Mario mode the rip North liny to their daughters In action SAVE Is and -jtaiHU3faw-Ewxja- ting 100s 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