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B The Acton Free Press Wed November 24 Erin race galloping nine at starting gate A real race is on in Erin township for the three seats on council Seven people have filed nomination papers and are vying for the seats Four will be disappointed Reeve Donald and Deputy Reeve Bert Wheeler have been acclaimed for their second term Vying for Wellington County Board of Education are two newcomers one of whom will replace the retiring George Gregson Harry Ash Harry Ash is standing for election to Erin township council Mr and Mrs Ash live in Hillsburgh and they have four children He is cm ployed with Ford in Brama lea He is the past president of the Hillsburgh Community Centre and of Home Owners Association He says one of his main concerns is the condition of the roads in the township He would also like to have in creased police coverage Mr Ash says representing all areas of the township would be a prime concern He also stresses the importance of orderly development Ron Brooks Opposition to gravel pits and hydro lines is part of the reason why Ron Brooks is seek election as a a member of the Interested Citizens Group opposing the corridor Mr Brooks ell the township council was not doing enough to defend the people He is also concerned with farmers who once lhe must their home and most times the loutish Mr Brooks explained thai when the farmer retires and sells hispropern portion of his land to live on The candidate would like to see a new severance by law stating people in this predic ament can havt a lot of their own land so may stay in the ana Either this Mr Brooks says or housing for farmers in this situation Mr Brooks lives on the se cond line of Erin township just below with his wife Carol and daughter Jennifer He has been a teacher of at the of Guelph for the past seven Bill McLean The third council candidate is Bill McLean from Lot r iv Ninth Line Erin township Politics is definitely not new to Mr McLean as he served on council or six ears before being defeated in the last election Once again he is trying to get on council to do his best for the township as he always has done Mr McLean has also served on the county board of directors and the Erin Agricultural Society Mr McLean is concerned about the lack of represent in the cast corner of the township He reels there should be someone from that area on council The former councillor says he has no particular beef of any kind right now and feels he just has to go w things as they come up He and his wife Eleanor have two children and Francis to his seat He Is the only incumbent seeking tion He lives on the line at lot 25 and has farmed there since 1952 Mr and Mrs Reed have two sons He has been on the and Suburban planning board for the past seven years He was a member of the town ship recreation committee and is the past president of the Community Centre Association Mr Reed thinks his will stand him in good stead in the election and at council George Root After much thought George Root decided to toss his hat into the political arena The newcomer lives on the Second Line of Erin town ship north of Highway 24 This is first time politics an he carefully considered the time and duties involved before allowing name to stand He wanted to be sure It was what he wanted Mr Root said He has always been in in public affairs and when the council seat vacancies occurred several people approached him and asked him to run Mr Root if elected intends to be the type of councillor who is willing to listen fairly consider each problem and base decisions on the facts presented Mr Root is a fifth gener Root in Erin township He farms 300 acres and specializes in beef with some feeder pigs Until last year he had a livestock trucking busi included in his trade He is in partnership with his father John Root the former and an uncle Mr Root is married to the former Hall and has three children ages 8 and three Jo Schneider is running for a scat on Erin township council for this first time She and her husband have lived on their 100acre farm on the fourth line since 1962 they have four sons They have also had their own business since Pro- Manufacturing in Mrs Schneider is controller of finance for the company She has three point program communication tax restraint and land use For more years than I care to count our Council members have kept too low a profile Mrs Schneider says Their determination to resolve the concerns of their constituents has not been apparent We need to elect a Council that is willing to contact voters obtain their views find solutions to their problems and most import ant to be representative of ALL members of the com farmer housewife commuter businessman Year after year our pro perty taxes continue to rise at unreasonable rates and yet he services provided for the tax dollar never seem to prove The time has come to nge these increases The cost of education is per cent of our tux dollar Are the children even receiving the education the residents desire Before another tax increase it must be justified for present and future residents Our shrinking farm lands must be given Growth areas must be defined NOW because is at our door step Our best protection against threats to Erin Township lies in a strong local govern Tom Teepie Tom Teeple a newcomer to the world of politics and he says now that his farm Is John Heed To accept passively the John Reed who has com use of our Township lands for four years on utility corridors and gravel council hopes to be returned pits indicates a lack of con The Pine Tree L0ff mix in 3 llllMlll I- 1 IIIIIIIH 1 NOW The Place The Pine Tree 95 Main St Milton Open days a week most completely rebuilt he has lime to get involved and do the best he can for Erin township and the people He is running for council Mr is a tool and die journeyman and also owns acres of farm on the Sixth Line just below the Fifth Sideroad in fcrin township He has lived here four years with his wife Karen and daughter who is in the Immersion class at Brisbane EVEN CHAMPIONS need mucking out so David Lasby of finds out as he helps care for cattle owned by a Paisley farm at the Royal Winter Fair school 1 have no experience Mr Teeple admits but I have the willingness to learn You arc not going to get the experience unless you get out and do the Job he con eluded Virginia Kennedy Defeated in the 1974 elec lion in a bid for the trustee seat of the Wellington County Board of Education Virginia Kennedy name will once again be on the ballot December Mrs Kennedy was defeated by George who Is retiring from the post She and her husband Terry run the Village Craft Shop in Erin and have four children three in high school and one in the French Immersion class al Brisbane school is a former news editor with the Erin Advocate and is pas I president of the Wellington Arts Council and is a member of and has served on county Commi ttce for Leaving School Early for students under of age who wish to leave school for one reason or ano ther Mrs Kennedy has also been with the coop nursery the Local Initiative Program board for has been secretary treasurer for the district Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Caledon Hills Craft Association Mis Kennedy feels Erin township is removed and de tached from the board of education and would like to fill the gap She is also con about the finances and thinks someone has to get down to the nitty gritty of administration Everyone is talking about tiling back to basics Mrs on the board is concerned about it but no one member of the board is going to get anywhere with the provincial government She feels they must all work together on the matter Mrs Kennedy Is a graduate in sociology and art from the University of Windsor Dona Mundell Contesting the seat is Dana Mundell of Main St Erin He feels schools should get back to the three No matter how little or how much tion you have if you can communicate properly no one knows what education you have the newcomer says Everyone in the world is a critic but if you ore not will ing to do something about It you are not a good critic Mr Mundell philosophizes He is very interested in the community and enjoys education Mr is a graduate or Erin high school and Sheridan College He is the son of Bill and dell Erin and is involved in the family retail lumber bus He also has experience as a musician and in real estate Mr is a fourth generation living in Erin area or engineering planning and development of region in Oakville A report on guidelines for Fire protection and hydrant locations and water- regional standards were main size was held over by cussed and the minutes were general administration com presented to the G A C this mil tee Monday week ire chiefs Holmes and Councillors held up the and other chiefs had report until they see a copy of SKATE X CHANGE Trade in your used on brand new SKATES Bauer or good reconditioned SKATES WE BUY USED SKATES SKATES Trade in as many pairs as you wish Used reconditioned skqtes for sale Tack Togs St Hwy 7 GearflH EVERY MONDAY BINGO Now held in GEORGETOWN ELKS LODGE Rd Georgetown Early Bird Doors Open Bingo Starts Rug Games 3 Special Jackpot 52 Numbers GUARANTEED In FREE BUS SERVICE Acton Goat set own JOHNSONS JONNWMl BABY OIL TAMPONS DEODORANT REGULAR EARTH BORN SHAMPOO DAY DEODORANT REGULAR I ft LOVING CARE r HAIR COLOR 169 GLENLEA DRUG MART 294 Queen St Acton 853 HaftoR Sketches by John McDonald A collection of tlnn historic sketches by John McDonald about ople and places in the past of Halton Hills Read of the early entrepreneurs the Tannery Georgetown s first hydro power Hornby s Brewery Arnold fine Beardmore major industry Sir Donald Minn and my more See the pictures from in eirlier en sought out to reflect these places and times Nearly pages of easy and readmq COPIES AVAILABLE AT 59 Willow Street North Acton Ontario Theres a lot to be said for reelecting Tom Hill as Mayor A man with common sense He knows the answers A man of compassion He listens and he cares for people A man with foresight He knows how the Town should grow and can grow A fulltime Mayor Who regards the office as a solemn commitment to the community Vote Tom Hill for MayorDec 6 If you would like to meet Tom Hill or work in his behalf phone 8773321