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Acton Free Press Wednesday May Founded In 1875 shod every by Inlarn Publ no Co led at Willow Ontario Toophono Subscriptions nolo cop per in Canada 30 In Gil than Gonads Tho Acton Free Press bono of Inland group of news which include ThoAiaxWhibyPiclierlno Mows Ttio Brampton Guard ion Tho Burlington Post Etob coke Georgolown Independent Economist and Sun Hon Canadian Champion Missrssouga Tho Era Oaky Ho This OshowaThs Weekend Tr Don McDonald Publisher Advertising I on Iho lion thai In iho of error that portion tho occupied by item together rsosonablo olio wan for mil not for but tho butane oof advertisement will paid for at the rato In of typographical Goods or services fit a wrong pneo goods or may not bo sold AOvort no is on offer to sail and may bo withdrawn at ml registration Number EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Editor Gord Murray let Editor EncElstonn Sport Diana Contributor Darkroom Lynda II ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Manager II Cook Solsa Jennifer Barr Class mod Advertising Pat National Advertising 383 1051 BUSINESS ACCOUNTING OFFICE Manager RhonaThornlnll ShrloyJocquo Carolyn CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT Manager Parents should police their minibike riding children Halton Police have a tough job ahead of them cracking down on mimbike riders around Acton unless they receive the assistance of parents Theres lots of spots around town where these annoying little machines more often than not by children who shouldnt be on anything more powerful than bicycles have been buzzing ar ound since spring returned They clearly shouldnt be on the streets and not just because its il legal Often they are ridden in an irresponsible and dangerous man ner And theres no reason for them to be ripping around local parks and vacant lands causing proper ty damage and noisily disturbing peaceful neighborhoods Thats also illegal Police ask a sensible question when they wonder why parents even buy their youngsters these machines Parents would be doing them selves and their children a favor if they stopped buying minibikes and the ones who already have them would be well advised to put them away in the garage per manently Police have better things to do in Acton than chase around after a bunch of kids on mini bikes keep ing them from tearing up the park grounds or keeping them from ruining every nice evening in homeowners back yards over the next few months Police service is expensive Unfortunately we must all pay for the police to do the job of some irresponsible parents Its good news students will research our leather history The dual announcements that Monte Carlo night made Leather town over and that Ottawa is coming up with over for three students to research our leather heritage is welcomed news The idea of a walking tour of Ac tons leather attractions is a gem Unfortunately until the news this week it was going to be a long time being realized Money is needed for the glassed in cases which will be in front of buildings of leather historical The profit from Monte Carlo night will prove to be just a drop in the bucket of what is needed but its a big drop and a good start However the biggest obstacle was proving to be collecting the information Finding volunteers to tackle the mammoth research job was prov ing difficult Also those with information to offer seemed reluctant to sit down with pen and paper and record their recollections They were very willing to sit down over tea and remember though People werent coming forward with facts after looking at the two history displays which were store windows earlier this year It appeared the research alone was going to take ages whicb would mean the tour itself was a very longterm goal Now with the help of three students longtime residents recollections will be picked clean files of this newspaper scoured and Ontario archives probed Theres a wealth of information to be gleaned The problem was finding people with the time and energy to wade through every thing Many think these student make work projects are a waste of tax dollars but heres an example of a summer job which will hopefully produce a return far exceeding the investment If were lucky some qualified concerned students from Acton will apply for the positions through Manpower and fill the three jobs Petition against deer hunt Dear Sir Reflecting on the Regional Council meeting Wednesday May we would like to express our satis faction that council deferred the decision of the threeday deer hunt pro posed for This allows delegates time to collect a petition from those opposed to the hunt The public the council and the Mini of Natural Resources now have three weeks to become more aware that there has not been a management study done on the deer since 1970 and Waldon How many deer are there in the region now The Ministry is speculating on deer population based on road slaughter increase in the last years The Ministry has foiled to consider increase of traffic flow volume during the same time period We do empathize with certain fruit and nursery businesses which have lost substantial amounts of money due to deer feeding on their produce Why should all landowners in the region suffer from the Intimidation of hunters owing to few complaints Perhaps the consideration of opening the hunt on these particular farmers properties could be a Just solution It has been publicized that there was no objection to another deer hunt this fall It must have been over looked that lost fall there were in excess of No Hunting No Trespassing signs posted In objection to the hunt Wc would also like to remind the pub lic we were lead to believe deer hunting Is not allowed in the Region of Halton according to the MNRs summary of hunting regulations According to the MNR a report on the i960 hunt information plan 1 was issued to the media to re cognize that it was essential that the public be correctly Informed about hunt We are not aware that con cerned landowners In the region received such knowledge The Niagara Escarpment Is a favorable reservoir for all wildlife and ecology We should be thankful hot we have the opportunity to enjoy such a unique area There are 685 hunters who wished to have the whitetailed deer removed from existence in this natural Of those only per cent were residents We arc convinced majority of the residents as well as visitors would prefer to preserve the deer If the Ministry can obtain biological data proving that indeed there Is an over population of deer wo will rest our cose Until time we are re questing that those concerned persons clip out tho attached poll and send It into this newspaper On behalf of timid defenseless deer we thank you for your support Please act now Debbie Kilmer Paulino Mortland I the undersigned am opposed to a threeday deer hunt in and In The has not provided sufficient evidence that there Is an over population of deer In our area NAME ADDRESS optional On the Acton resident Murray Harrison was mens runner up In the Euchre Night re cently for tho Fireflies Camping Club Murray Is the president of the George town club This time last week I thought had broke even during the recent Monte Carlo night to help raise funds for Well I was wrong While rifling through my purse last week I discovered a blue chip in the very bottom of the bag It was worth SO cents a few nights before but that day it was useless I had actually been up cents over the night What made me mad was that I t have enough change for the pop machine but I was stuck with that stupid chip More birthday greetings this week to a visitor to Acton from Australia Michael Van Der Haar a guest of Dob and Janet Fleming turns 19 next week Hes learning the swimming pool business so when he re turns to Melbourne he can explain why Canadians are always up to their necks in hot water Although Canada Wonderland In Maple has not officially opened at least four Actoniana have had a sneak preview of the new tourist attraction Brian and Jane Robertson and two- yearold son Tommy and sister Mary Watson enjoyed Saturday touring the facilities Mary said she wouldnt risk suicide on tho rides but had a good time just walking around sightseeing Docs your yard need sprucing up Has it taken five years to get the garage painted and it a till hasnt been done Or maybe you need some help spring cleaning Well don t despair help Is on the way The high school Outers Club members will do ail these things and more for you for a small or large donaUon to the group Call the high school and speak to any member of the club Good to see Ernie Marks up and around after a stay in hospital recently Hope to see another Acton resident feel Ing better Halton Hills councillor Terry has been under the weather lately with persistent inner ear infection But being the trooper she la she still at tends her meetings regularly without complaints Hey Ted we are all still waiting for your absolute proof of the location of Frank car dealership back In the 50s Ted Tyler promised this great proof that Mr garage was always located at the present site of Achilles Motors and never at the previously published and Ford site Well Ted that was almost a month ago and every Wednesday night I expect your phone call Dont disappoint Got a nice surprise in the mall courtesy It was a copy of my home town paper and the very first paper I ever worked for Good old Mom gave me a subscription If I hadnt received that issue I would never have known that the ugliest girl In my high school was getting married and a friend has a very successful taxidermist business No the two Items are not rel Even though I have been from Collingwood for almost nine years receiv that paper makes me feel a part of the town it gives me tics other than my fam ily And your hometown paper can do the same Heading out to university In the fall Or have you just graduated and got a job out of town Moke sure you take the Free Press with you No matter how far away from home you are you can always be sure of a little bit of Acton coming Into your life once a week Congratulations to Ron Trenton Acton veterinarian who Is expanding his business Into Georgetown I told you four years ago Acton would be good for you When Ron first moved to town he was surprised to meet up with a fellow high school classmate who was living in Acton They t seen each other In It was Free Press reporter Eric They met in the Free Press newsroom while was interviewing Ron when he first come to town s a small world Former Free Press reporter Barb has accepted position on the staff of the Community Mental Health Clinic Barb is a psychiatric nurse by trade and left her part time job with the Free Press over a year ago to Join the staff of Ho me wood in She views her new job the Clinic as another new challenge and is looking for ward to all the position offers Now that Mothers Day has come and gone start thinking about Fathers Day in June Just like Moms special day Dad day will sneak up on you I hit a raccoon the other night coming home from visiting relatives in Brampton I really had no choice It came out of the dark and was in my lane Cars were com ing toward me so 1 t swerve The death of the raccoon upset me Not only because I killed an animal but be cause It could just have easily have been a dog or a cat They are constantly running out In front of cars around town Ive noticed Some people feel it Is cruel to tie up an animal but I feel 11 is cruel to let It run free A dog doesnt know to look both ways before it crosses the street or to cross at a crosswalk It is difficult enough to follow the rules of the road while anticipating what another driver not to mention what kids are going to do But to have to deal with an animal on the side of road and wonder what Its next move Is going to be Is unfair to driver cant tie up your kid to keep him from playing in the streets but you can tie up your dog Save a life buy a chain Ive heard about them but Ive never heard them myself the radio commer for the Hide House The one I heard was on CHUM radio early Sunday morning It was pretty good had a real flare to it But for some reason I had to smile when it ended with in the centre of Acton Somehow its hard to think of there being a centre of Acton A down town maybe but not a centre Mrs Phyllis looks for a jo i ii Benon and Ann Back issues 10 years ago Wednesday May 1971 Almost people have been laid off Mason Knitting Company The present financial plight of the company followed consolidation of the company with S nard and Sons of Dun das with their employees moving to the Acton plant The company started 15 years ago George Mason sold the business in 1968 Donna Darby won the public speaking trophy Runner up was Sharon Phillips For those who are away weekends Acton Clergy Association is arranging a church service every Wednesday evening in the summer Art Hdliard one of Ontario top band dir has taken over as bandmaster for six months and A restaurant has been completely redecorated 20 years ago Thursday May 11 1961 Three new teachers have been engaged for the public schools Helen Landsbo rough Mrs Mane Andrews and Miss Audrey Allison Miss Marilyn has graduated from The C P station at Campbeliville will be closing soon Singers from nine rural one room schools in and Esqucsiog took part in the North Halton rural music festival at the Robert school SS No Nassag aweya and had the most wins Tonight over 120 eager canvassers start on the campaign to raise for the com centre has been pledged already Window stickers and lapel pins go to donors Cookbiey waselcctcdchalrmanof the new County Industrial committee Ontario s first John Jr was named the Most Valuable Player on the Bantam hockey team chosen by vote 50 years ago Thursday May 1931 The annual contest of Acton Women Christian Temperance Union was held in Knox school room and attracted a large gathering Mrs James Symon president was on the platform and the principal Miss Bennett supervised the program Prize winners were Grace Wilma Stewart Isabel Switzer Pearl Barbara Guthrie Johnston Phyllis Mackie Henry Ivors Myrtle Ross Swnckhamer Dora Denny Audrey Chalmers Jack Graham Alzena Gibson Ada Elliott Violet Elliott Ada Elliott Jean Benmc The judges were Mrs Harry Main prize Mrs A Brown and Miss Forr The Rifles will soon resort to tho old title of the Lome Rifles Copt J Barber now commands D Company at Ac ton and Georgetown and has as his officers Lieutenants Early Buchanan and Sutherland 75 years ago Thursday May 10 1900 The death of Mrs S A removes one who was intimately associated with Ac ton for nearly years Notwithstanding that she passed her birthday she was able to attend to her business interests da I She born in Ireland and came to Canada at 13 She received her education In Hamilton Mr Cruiksbanks famous select school for young ladies After she married and to Acton she conducted a general store at the corner of Mill and Mam Sts When the store wos destroyed by fire with characteristic energy she erected fine building on the opposite corner and had a store there for the next 20 years After she retired this premises was destroyed by fire and a smaller building was butt there Her garden was the cynosure of all eyes She may be truthfully said to be the founder of St church It in her parlor tho first church of England service wa3 held She arranged concerts and entertainments to help pay for the new church Her mother love to her three sons was nant Church St has sustained the strain of the heavy tannery teaming surprisingly New wide tired wagons are to be put on at once and they will helpcanserve the road 100 years ago Thursday May 1Z Would it not be a good idea for the reeve of Acton to proclaim Arbor Day for the plant ing or trees Reeve Smith has sold the farm cast of the G T depot for BOO The property com prises acres The members of Acton Company No Rifles ore to drill every Saturday evening in the drill hall until they go to camp Mr L of Glen Williams visited Ac ton with his fine trotting stallion Chief and his stall in stable was the centre of attraction to tho lovers of horse flesh Tho posts for the new street lamps have been erected Revenue for Acton Post office is revenue from the sale of postage stamps etc Inst year