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The Acton Free Press Wed December Decide Jan 12 Several considering race for regional chairman the best person but I don t like Watson said he Campaigning for the position of Halton Regional Chairman is expected to move into high gear this week to let his name stand but but over the last three years would not comment on what Some are satisfied and his decision has been He said he would be in a position to comment after an informal meeting of the new council chairman today Wednesday Some If they want the old one J Ml Will some are not My purpose In running to provide an alter native if council wants a new Wednesday Some warn S councillors have said let them so decide and It will But has sought their support for make council that much J the position stronger a vote of con lawyer and In the chairman he Warden of said we position Jim SwQnborough Burlington Alderman Dave Many people have had their has said he is definitely Inter Coons had earlier Indicated names linked as being among s fie position an interest in the but he is those seeking the top job in Contacted by this news reported to have withdrawn regional politics It will pro- paper Mr Swanborough con from the race His current be close to Jan status t be confirmed to run He said he had not as he be reached for been canvassing for support comment Later that day however Harrington Some members of regional Defeated Burlington Mayor council received a telegram George Harrington Is also asking them to support him reported to be a serious candidate for the post He ran If nominated for the posi and was rejected as Mayor of Don 1 11 stand and if elected Burlington which could I II accept There has been make It difficult for him to quite a bit of chatter about the rally support regional chairmanship not Retiring Councillor Terry before all of the chips fall into place and the serious emerge Allan Masson who was appointed lo that post three years ago by the provincial government will seek re election for another two year term Jack Ha fits Burlington Alderman Jack Raftis said he has been asked Courses coming After Christmas the is plann to courses in boxing ladies volleyball table tennis floor hockey crochet and Keep Fit fop ladies Ladies Take a Break preschool gym Learn to Knit and Kiddies Klub l com Halton Hills representative I want to know Miller said he was Burlington where they stand on the uncommitted at this point There a meeting chargeback system and but I would have to do some Wednesday if anyone wants where they stand on the pro- serious thinking If I didn t lo be chairman they be posed dump support Masson there they 11 have lo be Jim Mr Watson noted that a I Bat wilh on County was a good salary had not been set for the Council Jim Swanborough chairman He was an j and that it could be less was warden then I have a lot Hive chairman and an ex than what the chairman is pensive one he said now earning because a chief Newly elected Councillor administrative officer Is now Jim Kerr of Milton said he staff The salary was set had been approached by Mr when the regional chairman Masson and received a tele- expected to serve in both gram from Mr Swan roles borough I won I make up Mr noted the my mind unlil I know who is salary question was an running and have some ward situation In as much as lions answered From what I the chairman had to be hear Swanborough could win elected prior lo the salary It being set by the new council Not committed There no other way they Milton Councillor Jim do it of respect for him He is a vately it and took a Provincial legislation com good leader straw vote In the closed mlts the region to choosing a The of councillors leaving thefonnl stand- chairman prior to the contacted said they hoped the up vote as only a matter of day of January picture would be more clear ritual after today meeting Deadline Bill 151 council must elect one from its number or appoint someone not or council But the act doesnt say how the election should be handled Council could choose to have a stand up vote with the person with the highest number of votes winning or it could eliminate the low man and go through a series of ballots Councillors will have an opportunity to question candidates at the Inaugural meeting The election of a warden under ihe old county system was always a sore point Usually members met prl SISKO WILLIAM LINE FLOWER SHOP regional chairmanship only for the next two years Mannell of is not running He was reported as Hurry up Just two more shopping days till Christmas The local stores still bear those big signs Shop in Acton Hampers The Lakeside chapter of the IODb and the Rotary club are cooperating in pre paring hampers for needy families in town and district eyeing the position Oakville newspaper Mannell said he had told a reporter that it would be a superb challenge and he would enjoy it but feel it was available to him No I m not seeking the regional chairmanship he told this paper Oakville Councillor Archie is also reported as being interested in the Job Defeated Mayor of Milton Anne MaeArlmir said I m not concerned with regional chairmanship up to those who are elected to decide I m not a member of rcg council No pattern Right now it is virtually impossible to detect a voting pattern Milton Mayorelect Don Gordon said he had been approached by peopte putting I out feelers From all I have heard so far Id pick Al Acton Councillor Pat said he had heard all sorts of rumors but been approached by anyone other than Allan since the election He said Dave Coons had said he would be interested prior to the election I ve heard he has withdrawn though 1 11 be looking for balance for someone who is with the north We are different to Burlington and Oakville is more along the lines of the north than Burlington We had three committee chairmanships in Burlington this year You have to go for ending hearty wishes for all delectable to fill your to erjloicmi Merry and thanks J L IXWBIE HAPPINESS KESTAURANT NOTICE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SANITARY LANDFILL SITES CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS CLOSING The Regional Landf II let be closed Oakvilla Landfill Site Fourth Line Saturday December 25 Sunday December Monday December Saturday January Sunday January 2 1977 Burlington Landfill Site North Service Road HALTON HILLS LANDFILL SITE Armstrong Avanue Georgetown- Saturday December 25 1976 Sunday December 26 1976 Saturday January 1977 Sunday January 2 1977 Department of Public THEO FAMILY BARBER SHOP 5 Mam St N Acton BUS SERVICE provided for Actonians is being well utilized again this Christmas season Participating merchants contribute to cover the cost of the bus which circles the whole town every hour The GREATEST UNIQUE SELECTION of Toys in the Area We Wish Everyone Seasons Greetings NOOK Urn Downtown Georgetown Milton Mall