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Humor colors opening of regions building The Acton Free Press Wednesday June6 3 Robert Allan turns 90 by Rod Lamb Humor chastizing the green exterior of Million new headquarters was the theme which the speeches of dignitaries at the official opening day June Regional chairman Jack called it The Green Monster The Incredible Hulk was the Burlington MP Bill chose to Tin Jolly Green Giant were the words of Jim Snow Minister of Trans porta Ion and Commun cat ions Premier Bill Davis the guest of honor thought tremendous Mr led off with the explanations of how the building became green Speaking to imately people on the front he said he was told green was a compromise color If a person mixes Tory Blue Liberal Med and Orange and Block they get green he said Another story he threw out was that Mr department had green paint left over from paint signs and offered It to the region cheap The third story and the one he gave the most credence lo was tht architect had ordered it green beta use he had noted the region s coat of arms was mostly green Oakville Mayor Harry Barrett offered his version of how the build adopted its hue He said the committee deciding the color was composed of four Tones who favored blue and four Liberals opting for red He being the ninth and deciding person selected green Mr Davis interjected humor throughout his speech He kidded Mr who had he was going lo be Mr Davis noted Mr was longest winded of everyone He said Mr had introduced everyone in the audience except for people And that included ah his in laws Taking a poke at Mr Barrett Mr Davis said it was typical of the Oak mayor to make a noncontroversial speech and still end up sitting on the fence Mr Snow came in for some teasing too Mr Davis said he was three minutes late getting to the ceremony He said the holdup was on ace of construction in Peel when he passed into everything was smooth sailing a sure sign Mr Snow looked after his own constituents first To His Excellency Bishop James Mac Donald who gave the invocation and blessed the building Premier Davis suggested some people needed his wis Unfortunately most would reject it Noting Halton MPP Julian Reed was the only Liberal on the platform Mr Davis said thai was unfortunate However he noted he was wearing a blue suit When introducing Mr Reed Mr RaflissaidMr Reed had attended every sewage plant opening since he was elected and be region I get rid of him You sec Mr explained every plant has I remover Mr Reed in reply said he felt like a rose among Mr Davis used humor as a smokescreen to his speech I am in the process of making it up Arriving at serious part of what he had to say Premier praised the people who made iov eminent work Problems which exist today were He looked at his own riding in the years he had been elected and noted It was now ridings because of the phenomenal growth in population Mr Davis and Mr unveiled a plaque which commemorates Ihe official opening Although the building has been in use last fall June was selected as the date to open it after the bugs had been worked of the structure A small birthday parly was held May in Hyde Park Nursing Home for Robert Allan who turned years old Mr Allan was born May on the Sec Line of Erin a son of Sarah Kennedy Rob ert Allan Except for a few months when a young 15 year old adventurer moved to Acton work Mr Allan lived on Lot Con most of his life farming the land In 1964 Mr Ian moved in with son Grant on Lake Ave for nine years He then mov Joseph sand and later to Hyde Park In 1914 he married Alice Storey of weya three years his senior She died IB years ago while he was still on farm Even at years old Mr Allan enjoys good health although he is frail He never had any hobbies son Grant says don hove much time for such lux unes Attending last weeks parly were son Robert Hamilton and Grant their wives six grand children and one great grandchild Son George in Erin was unable at LAVS JUNE to JUNE 1 EXPERIENCE ULTIMATE TERROR IN A FILM SO FRIGHTENING IT WILL TOTALLY DEVASTATE YOU Unveiling plaque celebrating the official ope ri in j of new headquarters June I arc regional chairman Jack Heft and Premier Bill Davis loo people attended ll which wax held on the front steps the rcgionil police development depart and social services pibhc works and the Grand River Conservation Authority wereonshoi The build i g has owl square feel and houses employees Situilcd on Bronte Road of the Queen the mod cm structure is the f rst permanent home f r the region George Kerr noled the fact in his speech The rounds are scaped and there is now lllumm ded siLn at the The roek lined eh surrounds the council no i has fount Compliment the quartet perform into wis the sound of running water eh came in the open doors Total Immersion open house today Participants of include pioneer skills Total Immersion ecology and outdoor program at Acton High lifestyles School are holding Open Part of their House for the 1979 Down curriculum has them act to tarth Program this involved in the afternoon Wednesday community until This special day has been set aside to show the group accomphshm and 1 give you more insight un what ihe pro gram is ill The Total Immersion program is made up of senior high school students who spend a deal of time the school from until the end of June Main ideas of study WARNINO Content of this T O Ticket f cm Apt I to ore el Tickol mutt be presumed at box BOX OFFICE OPENS Frl Sun -PLUS2NDHIT- THE EVIL Julian Reed the 1 ilicril union the platform of dignitaries Ih opening described himself as a rose thorns Dei Peters presented with the keys to million complex Tapestries of the four municipalities were pres en ted to the region be hung in the council bcrs Milton Mayor Don Gordon singled out Lea Jensen who had done the rug hooking on Milton banner Marjonc Nazer who embroidered the coat of arms of Hills wis noted by Hills Mayor Peter Ppomeroy Mr Barrett who spoke twice because the building is in Oak vlile said his city banner had been the work of the Oakville Stitchery Guild Burlington hid no tapestry to present Mayor Holy Bird joked his city was so busy attracting development itdidntgct around doing one In the reyoml chambers was the poster It wjbs Hint on a Ml four cools of arms as veil is the reg on hid been designed Dorothy Stone of Hills who The Burlington Teen Band attended In red jiekels blue trousers and shakos eolorful proc phyed prior lo the of The Quartet of the Oakville Symphony performed in the council clumbers during the rce option Guests had the opt nof enjoying and oeuvres under a green and white tent in the courtyard or sampling and coffee in the foyer during the tion The build wis open to inspection Displays by Air Canada to Germany is so gemutlich loGOiay on A CI Cla Fo us nfj Ge i CHARTER CLASS FARES SCHEDULES ELKS Monday Night BINGO Door Prizes Rd Georgetown Prizes I Early Bird Games I 730pm I Prizes at each J I BINGOSTARTS8PM 16 Regular Games at ea 3 Special at I 600 Jackpot 53 Numbers 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Premier Bill Davis Executive elected Last Tuesday evening the Scout and Guide Mothers held their an nual elections at Ihc Scout Hall conducted by Mrs Ann Norton As of September Ihe executive wilt be President Mrs Virginia Russell vicepresident Mrs Kalhy McGillvrny treasurer Mrs Mane secretary Mrs Leslie Johnston The group appreciates those who donated their lime effort and en Ihusiasm on the previous executive The first meeting of he fall will be announced In the Coming Events column the Free Press in August AJ PLACE EVERYTHING MUST GO Lock Stock and Barrel WE STILL HAVE PAIR OF LEVIS and Its Out Chang Down Sale CROSS BLOOD DONOR CLINIC RED TUESDAY JUNE Acton Legion Auditorium 00 pm 800 pm FOR TRANSPORTATION PHONE 8531868 or BABY SITTING AVAILABLE This Clinic Sponsored By DENNYS INSURANCE AGENCY ACTON TRAVEL LTD