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4 The Acton Press Wednesday Apr 1981 press Founded In ovary by Inland Pub no Co lim tod at Willow Ontario Toiophono Subscriptions SlnQlo per in Canada In all Countries than Canada Acton fiee Press is Inland Publish rig Co Limnod group of suburban papers which Inctudo The News Brampton Guard Ian naton Post Burlinrjton Weekend Post The Goo rgo town Indopendonl Morkham Economist and Sun Canadian Champion Tho News Tho Nov- market Aurora Era Oshawa This This Weekend and Tho a Tribune Don McDonald Publisher Advertising a portion of the allowance for signature occupied by the mini bo to but of the advor rale In of a error advoi goods or services may bo so d Advert Is Member of Tho Audit of Circulation The Canada Association and Tho Ontario Wookly Newspaper Aisocialiun Second class mail registration Number EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Editor Gord Murray District Editor Eric 111 Diana Contributor Contributor Helen Murray Lynda H I ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Bill Cook Sates Jennifer National Advertising Soles Rep Dan BUSINESSACCOUNTING OFFICE Manager HI Carolyn McArthur CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT Manager Mnryl Divide and Conquer sensible way to save Apparently most of Acton isnt interested in Hills saving money and reducing their taxes or at least the amount they go up annually Only a little over 10 per cent of Acton households participated in Divide and Conquer Halton Hills garbage recycling program in its first year of operation Yet Divide and Conquer takes only a few minutes of time each week and results in money saved three ways First off for every ton of gar the town dumps at the rapid ly filling Oakville landfill site Halton Hills pays In the months Divide and Conquer has operated here 114 tons of garbage from ward one was recycled not taken to the dump for a saving on Acton garbage alone of almost 1500 Add in Georgetowns recycled garbage and the towns saving goes up to over A second way Divide and Con quer saves us all money is in trucking costs The cost per how- to feed a thirsty garbage packer has soared in just tvo years Because of Divide and Conquer a pile of trips to the Oakville dump werent made Thirdly Divide and Conquer saves because every ton of glass paper and tin brings the town revenue from recycling pur chases Figures havent been finalized yet but a town official says it was a good year financially for the recycling program The cynic with a heap of justification will say theres not much point in helping the town save money because taxes just keep soaring Thats very true Up this year about on the average Acton home But the finger of blame for that shouldnt be pointed at Hills The regions the number one culprit the school board cond Garbage collected for Divide and Conquer and regular dis posal is an urban service and so an additional charge on your regular taxes to pay to keep local government running Even if everyone participated in Divide and Conquer taxes might not be reduced But Hills would be able to spend on other things like recreation and roads instead of just marking time and keeping present programs running as has been the case the last few years If we didnt live in this free society considering the garbage crisis Halton faces and the rising costs of disposal of refuse source separation for recycling would likely be mandatory with stiff penalties the result of non compliance Fortunately our free society gives us all the chance to make the sensible economical choice Dividing and Conquering on our own Gary Dawkins Sam Tennant sorely missed volunteers BeaThumBuddy Volunteer Thats the motto for this week Its volunteer week in Halton Hills a week in which our thoughts should turn fondly to all those people who work for chanties community organiza tions service clubs and recrea tion programs and make this a much better place to live Theres a lot of these people But theres not enough either Virtually every group could use more members and workers It always seems the same small group of people are carrying four or five organizations It is appropriate that this week is volunteer week because last week our thoughts about two departed volunteers One is Sam Tennant and the other Gary Both of them were highly regarded in this community for their outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty they gave to their chosen occupations Mr as a teacher and principal and Mr as a member of the towns works force going out at all hours to plow streets etc In this day and age of a dying work ethic giving 110 per cent to ones job alone would make him an exemplary citizen But Mr and Mr Ten nant gave much more to Acton In Mr Tennants case it was over years service to the volunteer firefighters and Branch the Acton Legion There are some who will say the Legion is just a private club that working around and for the Branch isnt really volunteering in the truest sense of the word But Branch 197 has a long long record of outstanding community service to people outside the organization and Sam Tennant played a vital role in that community service Mr Dawkins was an active Rotarian and member of the Progressive Conservative Party Some might also think working for the party isnt community work But just ask yourself where our society would be without the hundreds of people involved in grass roots politics in this try Its the party workers who keep democracy flourishing in Canada And we would be sorry shape indeed without people like Mr offering themselves as candidates for free elections The loss of both these volunteers has been a blow to the quality of wolf Thank Acton Legions help with cancer daffodil drive Dear Sir On behalf of the Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society I would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 197 with our daffodil campaign Our daffodils must be kept at a certain temperature lo preserve them for the three day campaign Each year the Legion has kindly us to use their On the Birthday greetings go out to Councillor Ross He spent the day participating in a bowl a thon In Georgetown to raise funds for librarycultural centre At Is Halton Hills eldest statesman Acton also boasts the youngest with Dave Whiting A surprise birthday cake supplied by Mayor Pete was enjoyed by the bowlers Acton councillors Whiting and Terry Grubbc took part as well as Young Kevin Grubbc Terrys son for the scheduled Georgetown councillors who were last minute noshows even though It was for a Georgetown oops sorry Ward and 3 cause The Hills councillors team was challenged by the Acton Rotary club team and beat them two games to none A third exhibition game termed a grudge match was won by the Rotary Roll out the welcome mat for Eva Knox formerly of Sarnla who recently moved to town to live with her daughter Sally Smith and husband Lome Mrs Knox has already set tied Into her new home and Is meeting new friends One of Actons favorite residents Ernie Marks is In General Hospital He been a bit under the weather lately and checked in last Thursday Hes expected home by the end of the week and returned home Wednesday after four days on a photo workshop tour of spring flowers of California and a six day vacation While there the Acton couple attended a ranch style barbecue at a acre ranch In Los Alamos The adjoining ranch belonged to none other thon President Ronald Reagan Such places as Santa Barbara Napa Volley and San Francisco were visited While in San Francisco they witnessed earthquake evacuation drills including fire drills and rescuing people from high buildings Dont forget Monte Carlo night this Friday Games of chance will be the main event and great door prices and a dance are sure to attract a big crowd It might be best to get your tickets ahead of time I hear they are selling like hot cokes There might not be any left at the door Plans are in the making for Decoration Day June This is one day of the year set aside for the memory of a loved one the clean up of grove site A parade will form at ihe post office at and pro ceed to Cemetery Well Ted Tylers socalled positive proof about the location of Frank dealership materialized yet The answer to that lingering question of where his garage was located is for Ted a soke in the mall somewhere between here and Marie Of all the marks on the calendar make sure you don forget or ignore the mark on May in Mothers Day if you cant be there remember her with a phone call a card anything to show her how much she means to you Hubby thought I was foolishly nervous when I attended the annual Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association convention In March In light of the recent fatal hotel fires I was terribly uneasy to have a room on the floor of the Hotel formerly Hotel Toronto When we checked in I Immediately located the near est stairwells located the fire alarms and hose and checked the room out for fire hazards A few days before I had read In a newspaper article what to do in case of a hotel fire and practically memorized it But s it altitude finally convinced me maybe I was being silly and to relax and have a good time Well my fears were eventually Justified as fire broke out on tho floor of that same hotel this week Several floors were evacuated as thick smoke made breathing almost impossible Everyone above the floor were lold to stay In their room while firefighters at tempted to contain the blaze Although there were no serious injuries I still find It extremely unnerving that lust a few weeks ago I was looking out at the Toronto skyline fearing only the worst Being a person of modest means and tastes I much prefer those one or two level motels where if a fire does break out In someones room you have an excellent chance of escaping unscathed We stayed in a hotel motel type place in Florida once before hotel fires became almost common occurences About three oclock in the morning the fire alarm went off However it Bounded just like the alarm on my clock radio and I fumbled around In the dark trying to shut It off When the realization came what It was I quickly got dressed and grabbed my essentials my glasses and my good white suit was no answer at the desk when called so we headed for the stairs Luckily It was an open air type place where Ihcre are no corridors your door faces outside to one long balcony which Is used as Ihe hallway Wo got downstairs and were told It was a false alarm Meanwhile the fire trucks had roared up to the building and firemen were running around trying to find out what was going on It was very difficult to get back to sleep that night The next day the very high very swanky and very expensive hotel up the street had the fire trucks there twice Ever since then I have been leery of these fancy places Its been my ex the cheaper and tackier a motel is the safer It Is against fires With colleges and universities winding up the school year students must be com back to Acton In droves to spend the summer at home with mom and pop Let me know what you re up to if it Is prin table Maybe through this column you can renew some old acquaintances and friendships No I havent changed my name to Barb inspite of In sistence and I somehow ended up at head table at the Legion and Dart League banquet Saturday night Dobblo Introduced me as Barb Murray The fact hes known me for seven years didnt seem to matter He even had a cue card with my proper name written on it In all fairness to Hank sorry I mean Dobbie he hadnt expected to get up in front of all hose people and speak The ironic part was as he was In troduclng Gord he called him Forgetful Murray Its on Inside Joke cooler for this purpose and their facilities for wrapping bouquets Without their co operation we could not have raised towards our campaign goal of and brought this symbol of hope and renewed life to Acton Sincerely Catherine McGUlivray Daffodil Convenor Acton councillors Terry Dave Whiting and Ross Knechtcl joined Mayor Peter Pomeroy an Es- queslng resident on the Hill entry In the Georgetown Rotary bowl a thon In old of the LibraryCultural Centre being built In Georgetown Afterwards the towns eldest statesman Knechtel wan presented a birthday cake Grubbei son Kevin pinch hit for another councillor Who wasnt able loot lend at the last minute Back issues 10 years ago AprU Is ID71 At the Legion Minor Hockey ban quet the new Scott Post award was won by Doug Johnson Tim Mclntyre won the award Terry Webster was most outstand ing goalie Improved players were Bruce Lawrence Stove Van Eyken John Scoyne Don Hamilton John Jordan Scoring champions were Gary ScoyneRon Charlie McRae Bob Krul Dave Kerwln McPholl presented special awards to St John Ambulance Brigade members Kay Hart Marie grave and George Acton School of Dance Springtime Show also featured Georgetown Jack Carpenter was C and Joined in a number with Rhythm Girls Cathy Ashley Bonnie Brlstow Diane Bousfield Karen Barbara Pratt and Marianne Coles The municipal works department will be moved from Main S to the Industrial park 20 years ago Thursday AprU 1881 BUI Coon was token completely by Surprise when his name was revealed as Actons Citizen of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce Civic Night dinner In St Albans parish hall Mr Coon Is general manager of Engineering and Marley of Canada Acton plant He served on council and county council was active In the construction of the scout hall and Lux ton Memorial Hall on sports executives and Is a member of the high school board Special honors also went to the fire department under Chief Jack Newton especially Hltliard Did Price Approximately 120 Dads and Lads at tended the annual Father and Son banquet Earl was toastmaster A toast to the sons was given by Ryder and Dave Ryder responded Knox Sunday School room was filled for another popular fashion show sponsored by the Heather Club with clothes from the Cameo Shoppe Commentator was Mrs Charles Klrkness Mrs Hugh ORourke thanked the store and guests Mrs Mel McCullough played the piano Mrs Alex Mann store owner was given a bouquet of flowers 50 years ago Thursday 1031 The Municipal Council tendered a banquet and dance in recognition of the achievements of the Acton Intermediate Hockey Team and the Tugof War team in the parish hall The hockey team will be In tact for next year with some added str ength Mr Terry of Gait Russell Salmon told how the team started In 1929 John Greer always accommodating with goals or speeches thanked everyone Mr Eccleshall trainer of both teams replied to the The Tugof War team was organized In and has captured four Industrial end two Dominion trophies Councillor Hansen proposed a toast to fans For the fans reply toastmaster Amos Mason singled out three of tho most rabid A Dills J Jones and Middleton The millionth Ford car manufactured in Canada came to Acton and was on display In Norton Motors showrooms Georgetown Lions club received its charter Armistice Day will be known as Remembrance Day hereafter years ago Thursday AprU 1906 A bylaw was passed for the construction of new permanent pavements on the new basis of half the cost being assessed lo ad property owners Mr M Crewson has completed his seasons cutting in his saw and shingle mill at Corners Mr A Sccord has teamed that his nephew is safe but has lost everything In the terrible earthquake and conflagration at San Francisco The roUer flour machinery is likely to be removed from the Mill on Mill St and the mill be rebuilt for chopping pur poses only clerk was instructed to Insert the amount of each Persons assessment In the voters lists to give the ratepayers an opportunity of seeing rate Is equalized 100 years ago Thursday April The saw mills and stave and heading factories which have been closed during the winter months have resumed operation Messrs Brown and Hall started their saw mill about a week ago Mr J bis factory on the 15th Messrs Moore and Co on Monday and Messrs Speight and Son have been running their There are now few idle men or boys in town Carpenters ere now engaged in building an addition to Storey ana Son John Waldle John Watson and Adam have gone to Manitoba prospec ting Prejudice should be thrown aside and every citizen vote In favor of a new town hall Monday Small in every comer of the age indicate the destruction of rubbish