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Question answered Swine flu clinic closed Although Acton a swine flu Acton get a chance to clinic was planned for Friday show what kind of turnout it afternoon and evening no would have had Although shots were given some people came to the SEES SMS many the The two nurses who were to unexpected cancellation of ffV the clinic quickly answered McKay and Marilyns Ik had d also made other Acton a p- themselves all wcek- pointments for the parish hal Sha that afternoon so had to sit and wait After their appoint menls they posted a sign on the door Swine riu vaccine I IUUI clinic closed until further notice the The high school band was on tour yesterday Tuesday They played in the morning at the Robert Little school next Picture plaque honor librarian The board room of the lib- More presentations was renamed the Isabel Mayor Tom Hill presented Watson room and a portrait her with a certificate in to hang there was unveiled at recognition of her service and a lea honoring Mrs Isabel an envelope as a token of our Watson Monday afternoon appreciation The library downstairs Librarian Esther Taylor on board room was filled with of the Acton and and cooperation when the town was small she added Mrs Watson produced many fond smiles and a hefty round of applause when she replied to all the afternoon accolades 1 done the job supposed to do response in Georgetown and at Brookville Milton had been quite good afternoon at the high school with about vaccinated in for the school each town Christmas concert BEAUTIFUL COLORED portrait of retiring librarian Mrs Isabel Watson was unveiled Monday afternoon at a tea in the library by board member Norm Elliott The picture will hang in the board room named as of Monday the Isabel Watson room A crowd of well wishers attended the special event arranged by the boardandstaff relatives friends and library Georgetown staffs presented flS thanked customers for the occasion to Chie i docu honoring Mrs Watson over years of service to Acton certificate praised Mrs library Watsons contribution and Mrs Watson is retiring the mem end of the year Norm Elliott of the library board unveiled the beautiful Mrs Madge Allwood co- color photograph In a carved the South Central wooden frame and informed the group the bronze plaque Pilous designating the new the room was placed on the door that very morning With a great deal of ap preciation respect and grati I unveil this portrait he said It will remind us of your contribution to the lib rary One Hundred and Second Year No ACTON ONTARIO DECEMBER 22 1976 PagcsF Cents everyone She recalled the conditions in the old town hall and then the municipal build ing and said what a pleasure it had been to work In the new library for the past 10 years It been a great working with the children of this area Mrs Watson stated I hate to leave it but time marches on A tea table with silver tea services flowers and plates of good things to eat was set at one end of the board room Mrs Bessie Muss el le and Mrs Robinson poured lea Georgetown library staff assisted Betsy Lynn Carol Lamb Jeanne tie Ball and library He recalled when the Wuidy school children walked over As well as Mr Elliott Mrs Cathy of Georgetown to exchange books There present from the library were very many happy board former members of vice loyally deavor But to these she added heart and love Mrs Watson work In the lib rary was a labor of love she said What you have given will live on Councillor W McKenzie specifically on Ihe ij Anderson school connections with the Thompson Esmc GO changes schedules GO Transit bus service has been slightly altered due to the Christmas season ac cording 10 GO spokesman Tom Henry Service will be as usual on Christmas Eve but the next day will see a holiday schedule in effect A regular Sunday schedule is planned for Boxing Day with a holi day schedule again on Mon day Business will resume normal 1 wucn a holiday schedule will once again be used January sees a Sunday schedule Mr Henry explained thai GO had first planned to have an or schedule on Monday the third but found out many plarts will be open that day As a result a holiday schedule will be in effect but with an extra run at a heading from Acton and 33 pm west bound from Toronto Jingles Jingle bells jingle bells And jingle trombones Jingle clarinets jingle drums Acton Citizens out carolling throughout the town Wednesday tonight They will tour by bus as they pick on the best street comers and homes for a tune times he recalled tor readers Speaking for the many readers who have been lated with Mrs Watson over the years Jean spoke of her very special quality Over the years she lids been a marvellous in to people who wanted to read Jean said Mrs Watson got to know everyone taste in books We had this friendly touch tht board there were and Fred New Long time library board member George Lee was away in Chicago Councillors who attended were Pat Joe Hurst Russell Miller and Roy Booth The lea was arranged by the library staff and the board Mrs Watson was named Acton s Citizen of the in October Embargo on GaryDawkins HaltOII Board changes school FOR WE HAVE seen his star in the East and have come to worship Him Its that ageold story of search and faith May everyone grow in wisdom and understanding astheVwseMendid atChnstmas Roger vany funeral Mori A former Acton resident He is survived by his par Roger William of Mr and Mrs Richard Guelph was killed in a single of Guelph sisters car crash there Friday night lene and Laura both at home at the intersection of Wynd grandparents Mr and Mrs ham St and York The 15yearold youth was a passenger in the car driven by Katherine Dolmer of R R She and two other passengers were in but are recovering The others are Bruce Edward and Gordon Broughlon of Roger lived here with his parents until a couple Walter of Windsor Newfoundland and Mrs Ann Peterson of Acton He also leaves uncles aunts and cousins in Acton Funeral service was Monday afternoon at the and funeral home in followed by interment in Woodlawn cemetery Pallbearers were Bert Post Nico VanderKoey Pool closes The swimming pool is closed this week for yearly maintenance and because the men change room needs re pairs the pool supervisor says The pool will reopen if re pairs arc completed on time on the regular evening hours plus swimming between and Liz Binsfcld said New Years Eve the pool will be open only in the after noon for the two hours The pool will be closed New Year Day and January Members of Ontario School Federation have been instructed to apply for or accept any chairman hip positions itf the Board of Educat on Fed era lion members face penalties if they break the embargo On December the executive at the re- Sanders out early Sanders were out on the streets as as five a in Monday morning in Acton and Georgetown attempting to cover some of the with dirt Sidewalks were done by In the process of their work crews upon numerous cars which had slid into dil Only once said works superintendent rank did slopped vehicles hamper work operations and that was when a tractor trailer went into the ditch and had iLs trailer sticking out on Ihe road Rural school bus trips were cancelled because of the icy road conditions Monday There were many minor accidents on country roads almost all of them involving the one vehicle which slid out of control into ditch Theft Theft of gas gas pro duct at Tyler Transport is being investigated by the pol ice Estimated loss is about Glad tidings Glad tidings he good news of Chnstmas This special Good News edition of the Free Press is filled with the merry exchange of good wishes that characterizes the season Advertisers business people and family extend greetings to you all in todays paper There are special Christmas stones and pictures enjoy it quest of District and review the entire concept of reorganization for attempting to re The a prepared solve difficulties arising from statement noted relations the proposed implementation between local federation offi by the Board of and the board on this dutition of a policy regard issue are unsatisfactory im reorganization of posl Until further notice all of responsibility in its members of OSSFT ore ad sic schools vised not to apply for or Fir scleral now the accept positions of respon has been encouraging arising from the at its schools to reorganize tempted reorganization of under new system of islups which re pi ices the old of heads Seven schools including George- and Milton high schools h operating under old I si spring the board de- eider hiring of chairmen at the schools which haven involved in a rear end reorLdniied begin next collision when one of the month and that all high drivers was forced to slow schools in must be down for heavy traffic on organized by next September Highway 7 Friday afternoon At a press conference in according to Milton Burlington Thursday Margaret Glenn was west provincial Peter bound on the highway about Norman and Pruneau Churchill along with Road at p m when she official David Judd explained was forced to slow down the teachers position Mat Spchar was following In announcing the embargo behind Mrs Glenn in a 1976 board the spokes Dodge but was unable to stop men local n time and collided with the lives have ittempted without rear of Mrs Glenn car success to have the board re Police estimated aboul move the damage was done to both of reorganization cars Rearend collision Two Acton residents were Gary Dawk ins has been appointed the principal of the new Acton Middle School and Douglas Mag wood the pal of the M Bennett public school The appointments were approved comment by the board of education at their meeting last Thursday Gary who has been principal of the M Z Bennett school Is pleased to be moving next door to the new school with its new concept for Acton He will begin his new post in February preparing for Ihe influx of grades and students in September of 1977 Teachers who are already assigned to the upper public school grades will be moving with him lo the new Douglas Magwood is presently principal of Wood side public school He lives in become the new principal at Georgetown Christmas bus service welcome The Christmas bus is being quite well patronized again this year Its designated routes lake it all over town within an hour Students find it useful as well as shoppers Not too many were riding the bus Tuesday due to the bitter cold Many Just stayed home if they could The bus is paid for by participating merchants to benefit Acton people and encourage them to stay and shop in town GARY Open letter to Acton years ago when they moved Roach Henry to Guelph He attended Roach Tim Spurrell and Robert Little School Dale McCarthy Paving done at long last Mill St paving was finished for the winter last Thursday ending over a month and a half of disruption right through the centre of town King Paving contractors patched up the sidewalks as their final Job before taking all their heavy equipment away In the spring the final coat of paving will be laid and new will be constructed Detour signs and temporary No Parking signs have all been removed To The Citizens of Acton A group of interested and concerned citizens of the Town of Acton hove been meeting to review the progress which has been made by our community since Ihe formation of Regional Government and to try to determine its future in Hills and the Region The aim of this group is to promote and foster efficiency in all levels of government but more at the municipal level This is to be through a program of and by the weight of Informed public opinion We also wish to strive for Increased Influence in determining the future course of government in Acton It is the belief of this committee that If we are to maintain our position in a strong united voice will be re quired at both levels of Regional Government A detailed study of the future of Acton and Regional Government is being pre pared to determine what would be most beneficial to all citizens living here Other alternatives are also being con and as they develop through study this Information will be made know to you By our united efforts we hope to make Acton a community in which Actonians can live with pride and at a tax level within the means of all If you can contribute useful lion would you kindly forward it by letter lo Box No The Acton Free Press Actonians for Acton Papillon Chairman Norman R Elliott ViceChnirman GATHERING ROUND SANTA are several members of Coopers class at the Y Thursday Jennifer Foster Stacy Hunter Scott Smith Amanda Kovacs Mark Smith and Andrea Barnstaple and others received gifts from Father Chnstmas Mrs Cooper teacher will begin more classes next year Several mothers attended the party