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The Acton Free Press Wed June Clowns entertainment fun at Manors annual lawn party Federation blasted for not fighting For a while Saturday it looked as though the annual Centennial Manor Lawn Party would have to be a house party instead But the sun forced Its way through the clouds in early afternoon and guests at the Manor were able to enjoy themselves wherever they wandered indoors or out The centre of attraction was the House audi torlum however where former actor and Halton MPP Julian Reed ably per formed the duties of master The afternoon program featured the Milton Girls Pipe Band The Burlington Drum Majorettes the Oakville Junior Band the La Singers and the George town Senior Citizens Choir Other performers included young accordionists Brad and Patsy McLean Three young clowns- Cheryl Galbrailh Barry Jones and Greg Cunliffe of the Junior in Oak scurried about the auditorium making sure dren of all ages were en joying the show The clowns weren shy about running up on the stage to brighten up a performance or clapping their hands in the Two representatives of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture were blasted by Hills farmers recently for not doing enough to fight the kV hydro corridor which will cut through the heart of Ihe town Taylor and Roe Cunningham of the of Agriculture spoke to area resldenls at Stewart town on June Cunningham lhe farmers about the kind of composition they could expect for their land from Ontario Hydro and Informed them the federation has worked hard to get a good deal for farmers who lose heir land The advantages and disadvantages of selling the land outright to Hydro or simply allowing an easement for Hydro were outlines for the audience by Cunningham The farmers said the federation should present briefs at upcoming exprop riation inquiry hearings The federation was attacked when Taylor said they would only appear if it was assured it wouldn t be ruled out of or der He said he want federation to be made to look foolish by being ruled out of order when It tried to speak about agricultural impact at the hearings 406 monthly for cleaning Pioneer Maintenance was awarded the contract for Dm I service at the Halton ick Ho witt hired Their tender the lowest of four submitted is for a month The tenders ranged upto monthly The farmers said the the view they wouldn know should take that chance if they could present evidence on their behalf and expressed if they didn t Emergency service from health nurses Striking Public Health Nurses in Halton provided emergency services for schools last week Board of Education an nounccd Thursday Director of Education Em Lavender informed the board the schools have been for Hydro fight noted all schools have been without health nurses and this been an ideal situation By the time the nurses return to the job following their strike and the region lockout school will be out for the year Supcnnlendeni Special Services John ham said FOUR GENERATIONS of the Allan family from Acton were reunited during the Lawn Party at Halton Centennial Manor in Milton Saturday From left they are Beverly Allan Graziano her father John Allan Bev s daughter Sherri six Mrs Agnes Allan Joyce Allan Hughes and her daughter Amy three aisles to prompt audience participation On the lower level there were games and prizes to be won and it wasn t too late to buy a present for Father s Day at one booth They had special ashtrays and coffee cups for loose who still wanted to show dear old Dad they were thinking of him on his day Outdoors there were hot dogs hamburgers icecream and pop for sale And for those who craved something a little sweeter cakes cookies and pies were avail able at a special Manor bake sale Bingo games and a end shop and white elephant sale also drew crowds of people from out of town Though many came to visit a parent or other relative there were equally as many bargain hunters and curiosity seekers One special guest who sort of stood out in the crowd was a fellow by the name of Banjo the Clown Banjo alias John is a new resident in Milton Dough been in hi funny business for years he his stint at the Manor Saturday is his first gig in costume in several years moke pcopk laugh and hopes have i to do that in Milton during coming yeirs Banjo aid he loves to MPP JULIAN REED was master of cere monies at the annual Halton Manor Lawn Party Saturday after noon A former actor Mr Reed had no trouble keeping the audience entertained between acts Hills councillor and Georgetown lawyer Dick llowitt is been chosen by the Interested Citizen Group to represent them when fight the power line through Hills it upcoming inquiry hear Itecentlj farmers along the line received ion notices decided to band i lawyer and Ontario Both those who received notices and I have to send iters the Hie letters were sent I Minister Dennis How ill said this week the Minister is requests or hearings and his in inquiry officer will be hear Id There Ins been no indication from province el when he he i rings will be held or v the inquiry off will he Chairman of the group Re- ford said every resident along the proposed Hydro line and between the fourth and Fifth Lines has been contacted and asked to send in their letter of object The tender does not include grass cutting which the fin committee rccom mended the town works crew take over Council decided to refer the grass cutting to the works committee to see if works stuff have lime to do the job S ONLY SPECIALTY LIGHTING STORE CHATELAINE LIGHTING no York Road Guelph Bright Ideas for all your Lighting Needs DID YOU KNOW CIAG HAS A NEW SALES and SERVICE OFFICE IN YOUR AREA LOCATED AT Queen Street E IN THE HALTON HILLS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION THESE CLOWNS WERE BUSY making sure everyone had a smile on their face during the Lawn Party at Halton Centennial Manor Mil ton Saturday afternoon Clowns Barry Jones and Greg Cunliffe of Oakville help Shirley and Birtha Krantz of Acton with a game of BINGO Birtha Krantz is a resident at the Manor and daughter Shirley was up for a visit Ombudsman may resumehydro line investigation There is a chance the On Ombudsman could once again start investigating the Bradley to Georgetown power corridor Kathy Cooper lawyer from the Ombudsman s office told a gathering of Hills farmers recently At a meeting held at Stewarttown Hall on June 15 Mrs Cooper and Gilles explained the Ombudsman was originally ordered off the case brought to him by the Interested Citizens Group because the decision to go ahead with lhe Bradley to Georgetown corridor was made by the Ontario cabinet She said the Ombudsman s office does not have the auth Investigate cabinet decisions noting the Om budsmnn was only able to vestigale the hydro line for a period of time because no one was aware of the order in council designating the route the line would follow Mrs Cooper said the Ombudsman office might be able to get involved in the case once expropriation in quiry hearings which many citizens along the route have requested are completed She explained Ontario must show the inquiry off the expropriation is fair sound and reasonably nee ess Should inquiry officer agree with citizens that the expropriation t needed and the Minister of overrules his decision as has happened in he past then the Ombudsman office can investigate the Minister decision she said Keen group set for compensation hearing An enthusiastic group of local farmers formed a commit teeat Osprmge last Wednesday to prepare for Ontario Hydro expropriation hearings concerning property in the path of the proposed Bradley Georgetown power corridor It is a really keen group says Interested Group ICG chairman Bill Mann This group will be sure people will ask for a hearing he said Forty people turned out for the evening meeting which appointed a seven man executive headed by Coleman of Erin to cover the middle portion of the watt lint from Georgetown to Bruce nuclear generating station on Lake Huron A working committee of was created with re of contacting residents up and down the line I m near Colbcck m the north to the border of Hills Tht committee will also be contacting people adjacent to the line who won receive compensation Mr M inn said The group will print flyers which will be distributed to other residents Mr Residents from Last Luther East Garofraxi and Erin attended the meeting in Osprmge school To defray the legal costs for representation exprop riation hearings the group will be residents con tribute a minimum of per acre or a dolhr for each acre Mr Mann said Vicechairman of the group which as has no Wayne Tucker of with Sandy and Ken West of Last Luther asadditionnl vicechairmen Bob Turner is the treas urer and Donalda the DANCING Every Saturday pm to amJ at the Acton Legion JUNE 26 THE WHEELS Last Regular Dance Until September Admission per couple ENTERTAINMENT IN LOUNGE EVERY FRIDAY 1 AM PLEASE NOTE Thera will NO Saturdoy Dancing or Friday Night Entertainment during July one VISIT US FOR Lawn Seeds Vegetable 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