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Smoke detectors warn of house fires firefighter Three people died and in damages incurred by the fires in Acton last year And there was a human element in all of lliem says Larry Brassard fire prevention officer for the Hal ton Hills Fire Department Thats why during fire week this week the firefighters say they hope to increase aw of fire hazards Fire prevention week Brassard says is seven days stt aside in North America to focus attention on fire dangers But he adds prevention is a round under taking for the Hal ton Hills department We are always inspecting public buildings and actively promoting smoke detectors This week they will also inspect and hold fire drills in schools a department tradition during fire lion week It hard to motivate people to prevent fires Brassard says If there was a fire death tonight our phone would be ringing off the hook tomorrow with people asking how they can prevent the same thing from happening to them A smoke detector is the best way he continues It a a piece of hardware that can save a life Last year people were saved by smoke detectors that wo know of There are three basic plans of action a person should take to prevent fires says Brassard eliminate fire hazards install a smoke detector and plan an escape in ease of fires The department he adds would be more than happy to help by inspecting the home and gesting a fire escape route They also have film strips available on fire safety There are many different kinds of fire hazards people should be watching for says Brassard Smoking in bed as well as using gasoline for cleaning arc two major dangers Astray spark from even a lamp can ignite both blankets or vapors escaping from the container Brassard says last year In Acton many fires were caused by children playing with matches They should be put out of reach Grease fires are common too Brassard a person puts on a pot of re rich fries and goes out chat with a neighbor while the hot grease haa hurst into names In case of a grease fire Brassard recommends placing a lid or large pan over the fire to smother It use an extinguisher or get out of the house and call the fire department Chimney fires arc on the rise again said Bras sard with the arrival of chimney fires which can be quite dangerous if it is a structure have them cleaned often How often depends on how often the chimney is used what kind of wood is burned but two or three lim a year is a good bet for fireplaces used once a week replaces and wood burning stoves ore being used moro now with cost of heating a home rising Len of Flowers reports sale of firewood is on the rise He sold already Brassard said homeowners should also take pre cautions against arsonists by securing their homes Burglars often start fires to cover their break Ins prime prevention office of the police depart has pamphlets concerning securing the home Last year Brassard reports 11 fires were caused by arsonists in Acton alone Fires in Acton this year have reached last years total of and have caused in damages An Inland Community Newspaper Out Hundred and Sixth Year No ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY OCTOBER Ti lafis Sewer rates threaten town Expressions gratitude far all that is good for mankind will be heard this weekend in town and rural churches because this the time for Thanksgiving Monday Thanksgiving Day Is a national holiday so hat everyone may reflect on his benefits Knox Presbyterian Church pictured above with Rev John If the regional sewer surcharge started at the beginning of this year is I would hope by thus time next year there ft ill be no regional govern stated Mayor Pett Pomeroy to a shocked Halton Hills council Monday night He said he is up set since the voting power is being used against the Town He explained that a Regional Water and Sewer Rates Committee recommendation Monday morning flew in the face of the Price study commissioned by the Region and urged the turning back of all sewer costs to the local municipalities on charge as It was prior to this year Any 1080 shortfalls would be in eluded in the levy wh would mean each paying its own costs from realty taxes or a local surcharge Since Hills would hit the hardest by having to assume the whole million for the sewage plant the water and sewer rates committee recommended the unexpended and 1982 Special Assistance Sewage Grants of and respectively would be assigned to Hal ton Hills If the provincial government agrees If the committee recommendation is passed at this regional council the incoming regional council will be asked to confirm this stand and the billing agencies told to lake the necessary steps to eliminate all sewage surcharges from bills issued after the beginning of the year The switch back to local responsibility suggested is in direct opposition to the Price report which urges the regional sewer surcharge system be retained The report claims it is fairer to have the user payer approach than the realty tax levy The report said that adding the sewer charge to the tax bill would mean a considerable increase especially to the residents of Hills who would bear the full brunt of a high cost sewer system without the benefits of regional support Price Waterhouse warned the Special Assistance Grants totalling may have to be paid back to the province since they were set up only to sup port a uniform regional ralcstructure The report stales any home not connected to sewers should pay nothing whether or not sewers run past the house At present they pay a minimum sewer charge A larger share of the costs should be by commercial and industrial users says the report since residents contribute 77 per cent of the revenue but use only per cent of the water Simplifications for the sewer surcharge rates are recommended in the Price report by making rales uniform across the region by by establishing one rate for residents and a ting the second level rate inside Marilyn Brooks Is the new Grade 8 teacher hired by Middle School Detail are on page3 Money for the Cancer Society goes over the mark Turn to page Photo by ERIC Region rejects Pomeroy plea Stephenson to hear plea for to aiiow housing in Acton m Jim Robinson are going or we can go with new Acton separate school Spokesmen in favor of a new separate school In Acton will take their arguments to the top Ontario Education Minister Bette Stephenson In a surprise change of mind the minister dec to meet representatives of Separate School Board and the Acton Parents Association tomorrow Thursday at4pm in Toronto Parent association president in he will take the opportunity to invite the minister to visit the century old Stone School which houses St Joseph School Board chairman Robert O ActonGeorge town Trustee Hartley Sherk and school board dir Cliff Byrnes are also expected to attend the gathering The discussion is expected to focus on capital funds for on Acton school The meeting will be a good opportunity for the minister to hear of the Acton situation first hand Whelan said Tuesday The parent association president however is not optimistic about getting funds for a school this year The Invitation to meet the minister was an about face from Queen Park which earlier refused to discuss the matter of a new school for Acton be cause there a re no funds available The Acton Parents Association has lobbied and pressured the School Board for a new school for sometime The board bought a fiveacre site on the north side of Mill St in May The board however needs funds from the province in order to pay for a new building Parents of Acton children who go to St Joseph have said they believe they were misled by board officials who indicated that a new school for Acton was their first priority Meanwhile the Ontario Ministry of Education allocated funds for a new Oakville school because according to Ihe ministry the southern school was the board number one priority Parents have letters from the board stating that Acton Is the number one Item on the board list of priorities In the summer parents association head Whelan reflected on concerns that the school docs not meet up to date standards for health and fire safety Bishop Paul Reding of the Hamilton Diocese has given the local parents group his support In their quest for a new school St Joseph School is the first Separate school in Acton It was opened in 1977 after the Board of Education found it could manage within the con fines of Robert Little School Allocations for this year capital grants have al ready been made by the province however there Is a hint of an autumn review The board hopes to gain the release of some dollars for the school St Joseph School has an enrolment of about which Is taught In five rooms in the main building plus three portables Jim Robinson Halton Hills Mayor Peter request that two housing developments be allowed to go ahead in Acton has been rejected by Halton Regional Council Mr Pomeroy told councillors Inst Wednesday two Cedar Road Developments projects totally would not prejudice the Official Plan nor the Acton Urban Area Boundary but would be strictly in filling He said Regional planning Committee and staff rejections were frustrating and he asked why can we just do if Hills Councillor Hoy Booth who serves as Regional Planning Committee Chairman said the newly approved Official Plan must be strictly viewed as a development guideline He it should be used to control growth To that Mr said it obvious this should go But Mr Booth and staff have been under severe criticism recently from other councillors about stick by the official plan and not making any more exceptions Leader of this group is Burlington Councillor Joan Ail Ingham who said she would vote with the commit tee recommendation the two subdivisions not be included within the Acton urban boundary area We can go with this and least know where ve are going or we can go with something else and not know where we are going she said Mrs said if an exception was made for Cedar Roads the other developments in the area including a shopping plaza would also ask to be given the same treatment The problem is being caused by an line drawn several years setting out tbe tentative Currently this is being by a steering committee Regional Planner Rash Mohammed said the steer committee is working hard to complete its work of setting the final urban boundaries but he said that might not be finalized for six months He said until that time he wanted the arbitrary line to stay where it is and be enforced He said changing the line now before completion of premature When asked by Regional Chairman Jack if it seemed likely the subdivisions would be included based on study so far Mr Mohammed said he could not make any comment as he did not know nor would he prefer to comment until the plan was finalized Paul Nielsen president of Cedar Roads Develop ments was at the meeting where he appeared as a delegation to urge the council to turn down a Plan Committee recommendation hat his housing plans not be included in the urban area Women die in auto accidents Two young area people were killed in separate automobile accidents over the weekend Dead are Elizabeth Webb is of Eden Mills and Muriel 20 Two other young people were injured in the single car accident that killed Miss during a thunderstorm Friday afternoon Driver of the vehicle and brother of dead girl old Melissa Sharp of R Acton were admitted to Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital investigate the accident Miss Lcitch suffered massive internal injuries and was pronounced dead on arrival at the George town hospital The Torino was westbound on the Erin township line between the Fourth and Fifth Lines at about 1pm when it ran off the road the rain according to the OPP point is known as The Tunnel trees creating a natural tunnel Investigation showed the auto rode along the edge of the about forabout30fect when It hit a tree Police said nearby farmer came along and hooked a line onto the tipped car to keep It from rot ling over Ambulances from Georgetown were called on the scene Acton firefighters freed passengers Sharp and Leltch The driver somehow got out by himself police said was released from hospital over the week end with minor Injuries Sharp is listed in stable condition with multiple fractures of the left leg muscle and vertebrae damage GuelphOPP Elizabeth Lisa Webb of Eden Mills was pro nounced dead on arrival at Guclph General Hospital Saturday Walking north a companion on the Eden Mills Road Wellington County Road Miss Webb was struck by a vehicle operated by Brent Tolton 17 also of Eden Mills According to Tolton was at templing to pass another vehicle saw the ped moved right to avoid them struck the sec and vehicle bounced off it then struck Miss Webb no charges would be laid Muriel Lcitch the daughter of Mr and Mrs Malcolm of had lived in Erin Township all her life and was a student at Erin District High School She Is survived by her parents and brothers David of Aleck of Kit Francis and Ross at home and Bisters Donna of Georgetown and Kathleen at home Funeral services wero held Monday October from the Weddell Butcher Funeral Home in Erin Interment was In Conlngsby Cemetery Elizabeth Webb was the daughter of Mr William Webb of Eden Ml La and was a student at Centennial Collegia to Institute in Guclph She is sur vived by her parents sister Janet Mrs Ralph Macdonald of and brother Ian of England Funeral service was held Tuesday October at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church Interment was in Eden Mills Cemetery