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The Acton Free Wednesday Febmary9 No decision yet Continued from Pago One Exclusion of alternate routes from the expropriation hearings they argued ham strung their and gave Ontario Hydro the advantage The hearings were the only opportunity for citizens to voice objections to Hydros plans they told the court The objectors are not saying build the corridor on someone elses property Mr told the court but that there was Insufficient In formation if Hon and evidence are re stricted to Ontario Hydros choice of route There may be a better alternative It would be poor policy to decide before all the evidence is in he said The broader the hearing the better the decision he told Mr Justice Re id Mr Justice Krevor and Mr Justice Rutherford who heard the arguments Mr submitted it was the purpose of the ex propria Hon hearings to get as much information to the Ministry of Energy as possible so the political body could do with it what they willed He said the hearings were not a charade where people and were not heard He said If the hearings were restricted to the actual route Ontario Hydro chose It would be a denial of citizens rights also claimed Ontario Hydro knowing the narrow parameters could choose their own questions and answers because the normal rules of evidence have not been defined The nub of the case told the tribunal is whether alternative routes were proper to the investi He cited precedents to back his case where hearing officers had allowed evidence and crossexamination of alternate sites Ontario Hydro lawyer Tom Marshall argued that expropriation hearings should not recognize daries beyond the narrow feel Hydro has set out or its 5O0kV transmission corridor He claimed the Solandt Commission had made a detailed analysis and recom mended the corridor go through and the only area which should be dealt with at the expro priation hearings in Acton should be the 500 foot 14 mile strip and those people directly on the route Are neighbors not effected by the towers asked Mr Justice Not under the terms of the Issues Mr Justice Krevor said he could not understand this in terpretation because the adversary procedures had been spelled out as it allowed examination or cross examination which meant contentious issues Mr Justice asked Mr Marshall why the Act did not say just land affected if his narrow context was to be followed Marshall replied the decision was made by the Government which had al ready determined the need He said there should be no enquiry into the need for a corridor Mr Justice said It would not be encumbent for an enquiry officer to put on blinders and still decide whether the proposal is sound How could he carry out his function properly If blind himself to interest of owners in areas alongside the corridor Marshall said the plans for the corridor were approved by the Ministry and they determined the rules Mr Justice Krevor noted the burden was on the in dividual to come forward and make his case but the historic concern of legislation was to put the burden on the Ex propnation Authority to prove expropriation is fair sound and necessary Mr Justice Reid suggested owners also have rights and questioned Mr Marshall why Hydro had put the Report and other evidence In the hearing exhibits if they didnt think the expropriation hearings were inquisitorial Why all the background if they pre irrelevant he asked so wrong about allowing the officer lo con template effects outside he corridor boundaries if he has no power to decide on the case Justice Reed asked Mr Marshall said it would be Just a waste of time He told the court it was not really a matter of what was going on the property for the ex propriation hearings to decide The function of the hearings was only to ex propriate the property he told the court He said It would be possible to conduct hearings in an orderly and timely way if evidence for all alter natives for the route decided by Hydro were allowed in the hearings There was an urgency to get the Job done and If compulsory acquisition of land was necessary land owners would be even more hostile Lawyer Dick Howitt con eluded the case by stating he felt the intention of the Ex propriation Act was to correct abuses of the past when expropriations had been carried out without any rights to land owners and the machinery had been set up to avoid narrow interpretations such as Mr Marshalls He said claim of Increased costs might belter be reduced costs because their broader scope would cause better investigations He felt in creased were a frail excuse for exercise of powers The court case was precipitated when Hearing Officer Donald ad journed expropriation hear in Acton November when his ruling thai evidence and crossexamination on alternate routes could not be accepted was challenged by lawyers and Susan Tanner He adjourned the hearings until the sional decides whether the hearings could allow evidence and cross on alternatives Both Mr Paroian and Mr said the decision would be a precedent which could set the guidelines for future expropriation hearings No date has been set for announcement of the decision Town offices cramped Continued from Pago vide8 a convenience to the building for meetings which sometimes attract large groups of people When this happens washroom facilities are sadly deficient He reported there is a Lack of storage space for sealed ballot boxes and other written materials and documents says there is barely enough room for everyone in the clerks department now but If a municipal solicitor or bylaw enforcement officer are ever added to the staff there just isnt the room He added the council chambers need lo be venlil wiring In the building needs to be looked at some windows leak and the face brick of the building needs repairs says centralizing of municipal departments increases efficiency and pro- public Vendittl reports his staff Is frequently shunted off into the council chambers to work since his department has only square feet of space and has four employees In add ition In the summer when two students have been employed they have ended up being moved all over the admin istration building to work There is a need for to square feet of filing space since drawings are stored In the clerks department right now and project and closed files are also stored outside planning With town growth and staff increases over the next five years the planning depart ment will need 2000 square feet of office space and Vendittl suggests his depart- Contlnued on page Four fire trucks crowded in the hall Lean CHUCK ROAST Choice Prime RIB ROAST HEART FUND FLAG goes up in front of the cenotaph signalling the start of the Heart Fund campaign Vic Bristow does the flagraising honours Heart fund drive There are four fire trucks housed In the fire hall not three as reported last week No truck is known as the town truck its a Ford which Is mainly used for alarms In town No truck is a 1975 Ford and Is used mainly for rural calls No truck a 1958 Ford Is also used mainly in the rural areas The recent addition is the newly renovated 1927 Stude- It is presently parked in behind the other trucks Firefighters are working on its re in their spare time underway in area burning car from garage flames put out The rnsing of Ihe Heart fund at the cenotaph on Monday marked the official beginning of Heart Month in Acton Vic raised the flag and told ihe tret of this year campaign He explained then arc canvasser- this up tut from the new people in town accounted for the increase These dedicated volunteers will be knocking on doors in town asking for donations There will also be boxes in banks Many Acton residents slipped back to their youth Saturday evening at the Legion skating party The concept of the party started with Irwin who reminiscing about his boy Actf Marshall said He told hood days found himself the court they would be dealt thinking about the good times Legion skating party brings back memories While many people skated and lan busied country skied in the themselves in the kitchen darkness others warmed making several pots of chili their tootsies around a huge the and cold outdoor fire The sounds of skaters laughter from with under the Injurious Affection procedures Hydro has laid down He said allow mg neighbors of Ihe corridor to participate would com pound an uncontrollable process Mr Marshall pointed out Louis Charlebois and said his is making material available its sub committees The thing we can do is help to gather facts then the decision will be based on facts A community has a need to be somebody that means community identity and interaction with one another The choice has got to be drowned out the crackling of the logs engulfed by flames Those who prefered ages rather than fire to warm he had clearing a spot Fairy Lake to skate and them up made their gathering with his friends the Legion lounge tor a around a huge bonfire after friendly gettogether wards Farther into the building a This was the scene crew of four Doug Mason day night behind the Legion John judicial process ficers report expressed opinion which the Minister of Energy could ignore if he chose He said there was not even an obligation to publish the officers report Mr Justice Krevor asked Mr Marshall what the purpose of the hearing was then if that was so Marshall replied Ihe purpose was to deal with specific proposals from land owners along the route and move the transmission towers to avoid obstacles such as swimming pools or a sugar bush and other matters of that ilk within the know ledge of the owners Marshall said the Act res officers from hearing evidence that dealt wilh whether hydro needed the line or not or where it should go That has all been pre determined by Ontario Hjdro he said Hearings should avoid contentious vised Be a squeaky wheel Kevin Conroj introduced the head lablc ening didn l end After a the were invited into the dance which was in the main hall tor the adults who took part in the skating fond memories were aroused For the younger set they had a glimpse it was like before arenas and perhaps even before television when voungsters had to make their nun kind fun throughout the lown with plastic roses in them Any donation is welcome Mr said The cold weather held the canvassers up last week but once temperatures warmed up a bit they were mil knocking on doors Mr Bnsiow himself does the businesses and industries Anyone who wishes to make a donation but has not spoken wishes lo moke donations in memonam may call Mr his Elizabeth Dr Home New casual ice rates Hills council ap proved new casual use ice rates Monday night The casual rates will be employed during those times v hen the rinks arent booked In most cases figure skating instructors and Iheir students will be the ones who decide lo snap up the unreserved Ice The fee will be on hour for skating instructors who work for local clubs per student per hour if they live in llalton Hills and per per hour if they are rom out of town These rales will apply at all three rinks The outdoor skating rinks are being maintained by town men and ore used regularly these days Acton Volunteer Fire fighters had to low a car out of a garage at the home of James Brown Rock- wood on February after the vehicle fire and threatened to spread flames throughout the garage and house Truck fire A Hills works department employee gol more than he bargained for yesterday when he went into Double Happiness restaurant pick up a cup of coffee When Ernie Corbett got back lo the department truck he discovered smoke hod filled ihe cab so he called the Acton Volunteer Fire Department However ex plained fire chief Mick Holmes when the fire trucks arrived at the scene Ihe fire had died itself He attributed the fire to faulty wiring under the dashboard The truck is owned by Arm Construction rented the for use as a Audi Week A in Canada Fire Chief Mick Holmes said the blaze at am totally destroyed the Ford but did not harm Ihe garage before it was taken from the structure The chief explained he did not know the cause of the fire yet THE ACTON FREE PRESS Authorized at Second Clan Mall Postal Number SHOULDER ROAST 95 Tender BLADE SHORT RIB ROASTS 99 Extra Lean BONELESS BRISKET POINT 89 1 Choice WING ROAST Choice STEAKS Choice RUMP ROAST ib I Lean GROUND BEEF SMALL LINK SAUSAGE 95 Maple Leaf SLICED SIDE BACON LOVELL BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET 77 Mill St E 8532240 president reviewed the objectives and accomplishments of the past year He hopes 1977 will be a year of progress with on increase in membership and in projects Mr Pollock of the Depart ment of Industry and Tour ism was asked from Ihe floor why nothing Is done to pro- mole this pari of Ontario Mr Pollock admitted thai Ihe fad this area is wellendowed works against us Make yourconcerns known head The group stood and served a minute s silence in memory of charter member of the Chamber of Com merce Ted Tyler lis become traditional lo ask longtime member Wright to say Grace he was at the head table to perform this- function again Monday Guests introduced were president of Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Mrs llalton Hills planner Mario Chamber of Com merce charter member John Coy and past president Itov Goodwin far the BOWL for Pleasure BOWL Health THE ENTIRE FAMILY CAN BOWL TOGETHER GO BOWLING ACTON BOWLING LANES 10 Mam SI Member B P A J DANCING Every Saturday 9 pm to 1 am at the Acton Legion FEB WHEELS Fat Country Mar B J Weight 19 Tlta kith St Dane 26WhMlf Admission per couple ENTERTAINMENT IN LOUNGE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT PM 1 BingO AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE AIRPORT RD AND DERRY RD MALTON MONDAY FEB 14th PM SHARP FREE ADMISSION AUM1IUN I FREE FOUR CARD PLAY REGULAR GAMES FREE THREE CARD TO PLAY I FIRST EARLY BIRD BUS SERVICE FOR ACTON AND MILTON Sponsored by Circle Lodge BNai Proceeds go towards educational religious cultural and other charitable purposes CLEANUP SPECIALS Paint Interior Latex Interior SemiGloss GAL GAL Wallpaper ALL BOOKS