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The Acto Free Press Wed November 1976 SUDDEN SOAKING of Mill St reconstruction site came from this old eightinch watermain Region workmen were called by the contractors when a small leak was detected Recommend stop sign at ChurchillOrville Halton Hills works commit tee wants Halton Regional Police to comment on the possible use of a three way stop sign on Churchill Road South at Road as a possible means of slowing up traffic The committee decided to recommend the one stop sign on Churchill Road South after receiving a petition from area residents who are concerned about the safety hazard for children and pedes nans try big to cross the road because drivers race down the long street The residents had re quested stop signs and cross walks at Churchill Road South and Road and Road in addition to Orville Road but the commit tee felt three stops would be excessive Engineer Robert Austin said no stop signs should be on Churchill Road noting stop signs aren t designed to slow traffic up He said studies have shown when stop signs are used simply to reduce speeding it increases it Austin said the studies have indicated drivers get to the end or the street faster when stop signs are in than when there aren t because drivers come to the slop and then race to the next Real answer Austin said the real answer to the problem was more radar enforcement by police and the committee members agreed but he noted the an from police on that sub ject would be they don I have the manpower Councillor Joe Hurst said there has been more radar enforcement recently and it Is paying off but unfortunately radar can be kept there all the lime Councillor Hyde police be requested comment on the use of a stop sign at and urged it be installed on a trial basis and an assessment of its effect iveness made later other answer Councillor Dick said Loading zone OKd for Morse Hardware it was unfortunate the town has to make a move it docsn think is right like putting in the stop sign Just because the police don have the manpower to enforce speed limits He said here must be some other answer to the en tire problem and the commit tee should try to find It Chairman Mike Armstrong noted there is a danger in put ting in a stop sign on a through street since some drivers may not notice it and it could give pedestrians a false of security Councillor Pal McKcnzie asked the committee to put in a stop sign on Cobblehill Road at Victoria to slow traffic down on that street too noting it is just as long as Churchill Road South and there is just as much speeding He noted residents in that area are concerned about the speed ing The committee rejected his request because it wants to sec if the one on Churchill Road South works during its trial period expressed con cern that some pedestrian could get killed on Cobblehill Road during the trial period WORKMEN STRUGGLE to close a valve shutting off water on Mill Cause of the emergency shows in the background Not responsible for Sale cellar blamed the town for the problem and charged 1m proper building inspections He said this suggested legal Implications and urged the town state its contention that the t responsible right away Both Hyde and Councillor Dick Howitt said the town t responsible for the problem and Councillor Joe Hurst noted he town has no control over underground water and suggested there was a strong possibility the underground water had only arrived in the area after the house was built Austin said the only advice he could give would be to divert the water to the but noted this was illegal He added he could think of no other solution to the problem The committee agreed the town can be held respon for the water problem and Austin noted the Sales have owned the house for Collision on No 7 A traffic accident involving two car drivers on Highway west of here early this morning caused damages at Milton say that Roger McGllllvrays 1OT6 Dodge slid Into Allen March Volvo at miles west of Highway 25 at 15 a Police say that both drivers escaped injury and that no charges were laid March of Mary Street slowed down and was pulling to the north shoulder or the highway to help a ditched motorist when the McGiil vehicle which also break made contact McCillivray is of lot concession In Parking limited Parking restriction- have been posted on Willow between Bower and St Albans lo allow fire trucks plenty of room to turn The new regulations are part of the temporary parking restrictions due to the reconstruction of Mill There is now parking on one only along Church and Bower where highway traffic is rerouted There is nothing the town can do about continual flood of the basement or Dave Sale home on Elmore Drive Councillor Pat said the problem is so bad Mr Sale must keep two sump pumps In his basement In case one breaks down He noted the home owner is worried about some kind of protection in the event of a power failure McKenzie noted Mr Sale and other residents were pleased with the town works staff quick action in fixing up a ditch in front of the home but Mr Sale wants to know what can be done about flooding Engineer Robert Austin said the flooding is caused by underground water and he has no solution for the pro blem He noted he is familiar with the Sale home and the problem Not responsible Austin told the committee in his view the town is in no way responsible for the problem Councillor Em Hyde was concerned about even dis cussing the subject since in a letter last June Mr Sale over seven years will be iifformed that the town any suggestions of how to solve the problem either Turkey Shoot Saturday Nov 13th 12 noon at the Georgetown Revolver Club in Everyone Welcome ATTENTION SANTAS PUZZLED OVER WHAT TO GET THAT SPECIAL WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE THIS CHRISTMAS VISIT MARILYNS TODAY AND ONE OF THE FRIENDLY SALESPERSONS WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU Boutique J 124 Mill St Acton 853 3910 Santa Toy PREVIEW FOR THE BEST SELECTION OF TOYS SHOP EARLY USE OUR CONVENIENT PLAN A SMALL DEPOSIT Wl LL HOLD THE ITEMS UNTIL DECEMBER 15 CHRISTMAS CARDS Assorted Cards 79 c PER BOX to the reconstruction of Mill Street our Customers may use our Rear off John Street SATISFACTION GUAKANTEED OH YOUK MONEY A loading zone will be created on Willow Street South from Mill Street loo feet to the rear of Pro Hard ware Hills works commit tee decided Monday to create the loading zone to assist the store in the unloading of chandise The committee noted when people park in the area it sometimes takes up to an hour before a truck can un load was pointed out at the meeting a similar loading zone had been created for Home Hardware on John Street so it was only fair to give Pro Hardware the same consideration Councillor Joe Hurst said he t think the loading zone needed to be feet long and was worried about the loss of a parking spot in downtown Acton THE ACTON FREE PRESS Stand CU Mall Registration Number HELENS ART WORK Sate GREAT SAVINGS UP TO 30 ON ALL ITEMS OFF CUSTOM FRAMING otter Good until November 20th OPEN HELENS ART NOOK Wed to Set St Roek or by appointment 8564787 YES WE HAVE OVAL ROUND FRAMES For Great Values SHOP IN ACTON FELLOW CHURCH MILL I BOWER ST A LB AN S Parking ACTON P- Although the reconstruction of Mill Street is underway there are still is the same great values friendly merchants and atmosphere available when you shop in Acton Plenty of free parking in the municipal parking lots and on the off streets WIN WHEN YOU SHOP IN ACTON Guest the exact time of completion of the first coat of asphalt and win 100 Bing the coupon to your favorite store with your prediction before November 30 1976 BUSIMESSMEN OR CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL NOT ELIGIBLE I NAME ADDRESS PHONE NO PREDICTION Month DayTime