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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Oci 31 3 Ban trucks 6 pm 7 am on 17 Sideroad Sixth Line Trucks weighing more than five tons will be banned on certain roads in Hall on Hills before oven In the morning and after six at night accordingtoaby law recommended Monday night by Hills general committee The by law restricting truck traffic carries a max penalty of Si The restriction on hours of truck traffic applies to The Fourth Line from 17 northwesterly to regional road the Sixth Line from Sideroad to regional road 17 from Trafalgar Road Southwesterly to the Fourth Line and Sideroad from Trafalgar Road to the Sixth Line All over five tons will be banned from Churchill Road Acton from Queen Street southeasterly to the former town limit and from Alley Street in Georgetown Town Engineer Bob Austin pointed out by including and the Fourth Line as well as and the Sixth Line it applies to the roads In both directions to he wayside pits He explained the bylaw changes the ion on Churchill Road mainly to allow the region sludge trucks to haul northerly on Churchill Road because of the problem of turning on the Given Road and the Fourth Line Councillor Ed Wood raised the question of the sludge truck going past houses on Churchill Road The engineer pointed out no matter which way they go they would have to go through a residential area to get to the present Erin destination Councillor Pete said the a m starting time was agreed upon by Don Murdy of Indusmin Ltd He explained the existing a m starting lime causes the trucks on one hour delay would help the residents and not hardship on the pit operation He explained the a starting would mean the trucks could load up and not be back in the area until at least I feel we have an obligation both to Indusmin who have been here more than years and to the people who have been trying to get this by law through for the past two years The major said he would like to see the quilting time shortened to six at night rather than seven as was first proposed in the bylaw Councillor George Maltby wondered if it would create a hardship on farmers who have pickups and deliveries before seven in the morning The engineer said a clause on pickups and deliveries would exempt them and any amendments could be made to accommodate them further The mayor said deserves the towns support and told of following two speeding trucks which had cut around cars right out to When Murdy was told about it hetold them they that pit The mayor also said Indusmin donated and delivered 5 tons of limestone to improve IhcFourthLine John Gams a Fourth Line resident said he hoped the owns protection of Indusmin would extend to the protection of private residential property He claimed one of the Sixth Line pit operations has extended to within two feel of his property line and as dose as 2S to reel of his Gams said the crusher was in operation on Saturday and claimed it an invasion of privacy and enjoyment of property He said a seven in the morning starting time interferes with lifestyle He said crusher should be limited to weekdays and the trucks to the hours between eight in the morning and six at night The mayor explained he intends to cover stricter regulations on the Sixth Line pits under an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources which would call for an a and other regulations such as crusher hours but said he could not do it in the bylaw which covers all trucks in Ihe whole town I not happy with wayside pits at all and hope the Ministry of Transportation and Com will buy from the town com operations rather than wayside pits Obituary Bill Buchanan Chamber launches membership drive A silver mug wo presented to wee Laurel Soulier taut Thursday night for being Red baby In commemoration of the Georgetown and District Red Cross branch Hi October ID the baby born closest to that date in both and Georgetown received a laurel daughter or Janet Terry was born October 9 Alice presented the mug to Infant while Henry looks on Halton rejects proposal to change Guelph Line signs Regional council will be asked to leave stop signs the way they arc at the LineEden Mills Rd Intersection despite a Wellington County request Ihcy be changed The signs currently are used to stop traffic north and south at Ihe Line Wellington County has asked Ihe signs be placed stop what It feels is highspeed traffic going east and v est into Mills The other reason is lo reduce he amount of traffic going into the hamlet Dr Don and his wife Jane attended the regional public works meeting to oppose Ihe change of signage He lives on the southwest corner of the Inter seel ion He said he and six neighbors are concerned the removal of the north- south stop signs would promote speeding part tcularly with the nightly closing of Mohawk Raceway Dr said he Is hoping for a Hal ton- Wellington agreement to have stop signs at all four corners of the inter section with a red flashing warning light Councillor Bill Johnson of Milton said he did not want he north south stop signs removed because the area will become a race irack On side of the argument was Councillor Mike Armstrong of Hills who said hundreds of studies have shown thai slop signs actually increase the chance of a collision especially if Ihe roadway is well used Regional staff did a study of Ihe intersection and found that during a peak hour vehicles use the north south road and used the east wesl route In reviewing all approaches to this inter section can be estimated lhal over a 24- hour period 1 vehicles arc in by having to slop whereas only vehicles are allowed the through movement It vns observed that a knoll just south of the Intersection on the Line restricted sight distance A lengthy debate en Councillor Laurie sued on putting in red said so flashing lights red what we have do here amber flashing lights is Just leave the signs pulling in larger stop where they are and lei warning signs further Wellington put in stop down each road and signs if they want whether or not stop signs was followed by a actually cause accidents moiion to that effect Finally PA elects executive The Parents Associa Dill Jackson teas lion of St Josephs school surer Mrs Cheryl held their first meeting ton secretary and Mrs last Thursday Some May parents showed up and ponding elected Vincent Whelan president Mrs Judith Next meeting will be VanderEvken Thursday November is The Acton Chamber of Commerce is launching a membership drive so it t dica slow death Chamber Janet Fleming told the Free Press her or is not just for businesses and industries for anyone who cares about the community We need some group where different opinions can be discussed Mrs Fleming said With the changes and growth coming into Aclon there must be some kind of solidarity she noted The said there will always be people who do not care the town bul she believes arc plenty who arc concerned It is people Ihey would like to sec Join Ihcir membership The board of directors cannot do everything hat needs done Mrs ing pointed out We need involvement and ideas The Chamber has had a very active and sue year in Aclon Mrs Fleming explained in a newsletter their members The Back lo Acton Days celebrations on Canada Day weekend kicked off their summer season July saw members of Chamber the Bus iness Improvement Area concerned citizens of Acton and Re gional Police John Barratt gel together for a discussion about the police situation in town and how to belter com In Oclober the Chamber sponsored a Meel the Candidates Nighl for candidates in the municipal by elect ion The same month arranged for gifts from local merchants to be presented lo Dave and on Ihe of their triplet sons The Chamber s part in the Sand thus parade November is also cur rcnlly discussion Chamber is proud of their past at need more members if they art to serving tht lommunity There art currently members they hope lo greatly imrcdst An active member of Citizens Band William Bill died suddenly October 17 in General Hospital He was a am figure playing the big bass drum in parades and Band tunc- lions Mr Buchanan of Aclon was bom April 1921 in Acton or and Margaret Buchanan He lived in the area his entire life except for the when He joined in 1942 and reached the rank of cor poral He saw service in Canada Ihe United King dom and Italv where he was wounded in He returned from Britain in IWG Mr Buchanan was machine operator and a machinist He wa a member of Iht Royal Canadian Legion and ihe Aclon Citizens Band He build the present building and orgimzcd man New Year dances at the band hall He was very active in Legion minor sports Ik married Joyce in Acton on August Mr Buchanan was predeceased by his lather Andrew He is survived by his mother Margaret of Ixdge wife Joyce sons Harry and Jerrold of daughters Carol Acton and Heather Hi- is also sur uvea by one grandchild service was held 20 at SI i maker Funeral Home with Rev Beaton officiating Pallbearers were Whithorn law Georgetown Cantor LlodMctner Ted Tlcr and Bus friends lnlcrmeni was ill Avoid Disappointment BOOK NOW FOR YOUR WINTER VACATION AVAILABILITY RAVE Hi Mill St L7J Box DON RAVEL 8533580 Speaafamg In Vacation Travel COMMUNITY CALENDAR TURKEY SUPPER Boll naiad November 3 ngs 15 Advance only For call or 3876 ACTON Araiuul Legion Audio um day Novo bur 1979 m 1 am Band Trias A C W Satan and Tea Saturday Luxian Door pi i Donations rccc ved ai ha I train call Penny Bus tow 2237 ACTON COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTRE Mill St lal 8533310 Dlv of Ray Kennedy Construction READY MIX CONCRETE SAND GRAVEL CRUSHED STONE SATURDAY DELIVERY 15198339601 17 SIDEROAD ERIN ONT N0B1T0 THE ACTON FREE PRESS Authorized as Second Class Mall Postal Registration HE CAME HOME FOR HALLOWEEN THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE MKKTTJt TM TEXAS JUST ARRIVED Wild Country COUGAR BOOTS ALL LEATHER Many Other Fait Winter Styles Arriving Daily a natural source laxative La acton pharmacy ltd CORNER MILL MAIN BOOKKEEPING OneDay Crash Course TUESDAY H0V 00 A M 30 M HALTON GOLF CLUB GEORGETOWN This too niual tor person small business You loom how and why sotting up journals record no transact till lodger performing Itio rnlnary ifeps to the statements Trio cost nclud lunch To rooster or find out our courses phono John Keeling at SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSES MANAGEMENT SERVICES EAST OAKVILLELBJ1J5 ON BEHALF OF PHILIP BRIAN and DERRICK we would like to say THANK YOU to all of our friends neighbours and relatives for their many gifts cards visits A very special THANK YOU to all of the merchants industries and Members of the Acton Chamber of Commerce for the gifts and donations that we received Your generosity will always be remembered Dave Elly THE CORPORATION TOWN OF HALTON HILLS NOTICE OF SALE BY TENDER TOWN OWNED PROPERTY SEPARATESEALEDTENDERScloailyrnBrkcd Tender for Port of Lot west comet of Henry Street Main Street George own I and Tender for Pan Plan 3T northwest comet of Henry Snoot and Mom Street North be Tuesday 13ih purchase of these natty R3Resfontil third dens parcels of land Each tender shall include a certified cheque of ai But The successful bid shall be confrmed by Council at their November 1979 or The successful bidder shot compile a formal Oder to Pi re within days advised of award Such offer shall morn than days after receipt of formal Offer Purchase If Purchase on the tame terms and conditions a not made withm successful bidder deposit shall be forfeited and the make another award or awards Alt shall be rctur signed Purchase a accepted Lost dole lot receipt of tenders be 12 noon Local Tune Tuesday November 13 1979 Tender win opened at mat time in the nee Room or any lender will l accepted H Patterson Pure hating Agent TOWN OF HILLS South HALTON HILLS GEORGETOWN L7G 5 day I right