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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Dec 5 Town hail year lease proposal is in the hands of the municipalitys lawyers Acton Agricultural Society honored lib past presidents with navel glib Friday night Past presidents are right to left iron row Mac Symon Bert Davidson Howard tier El wood Johnston Walter lllaul George Wallace Smith Griff In and William Thompson Middle row Lloyd Nino A proposal by two groups In town to lease the Ac ton town hall is In the hands of municipal lawyers so was not included in the six scenarios developed by looking at the 100year old building people were on bond at a special public meeting last Wednesday evening to discuss the fin dings of a draft report on study of the town hall seven year question about the fate of the building will end December when council decides what will be done Of the present at meeting only were from the general public Tl remainder were made up of Hills councillors town staff con and the press Councillor Terry chiliperson of Ihe steering committee looking into the town hall pointed out the Restoration Committee pro posal to lease the hall from the town for years was not made before the terms of reference from Hit and run Norval man been charged with Tailing to remain careless driving follow- Otto Jelinek Saturday November at and Main Street Police say say the Mazda then left the scene of the ldent Following an investigation by Hal toil Regional Police was located and charges were laid accident occurred at Fryer Bill Ncllla Bert and Ken Murray Rear Russell Murray and Lifting shoe import quotas hurts Tannery The lifting of shoe Import quotas last week by the federal government is going to likely hurt Bear dm ore company spokesman Donald said The lifting of the Import quotas was taken to the floor of the House of Commons Thursday by Halton MP tto Jelinek office told this news paper they had been in contact with president Peter Dunham about the shoe Imports Dawson lost This newspaper tried to contact control of his 1981 Mazda Dunham but he was unavailable for interview However Rankin said reports In a which was westbound on daily newspaper as well as in Street Police Jelinkek s remarks to the Commons that the lifting of shoe Import quotas had resulted in people being laid off Is not true Beardmore la In the midst of a two week rotating layoff of workers in the upper leather division Jelinek told the House that the Association had planned to put in a proposal to purchase the building but wanted the complete support of and Restoration Committee something they did not receive dropped its plan assured the public the lease proposal would receive fair consideration chairman Chip pressed the consultants and councillors on just how much grant money is available Bob Graham of the consulting firm pointed out from a strategic effort you should know what the costs of the project arc up front before you make your application for grants Graham continued to explain that even once will be spent the bottom line can slide on you dlffeienl ingredients just as potatoes and meat are Councillor Dave Whiting hinted that town officials different ingredients knew approximately how much money will be forth nave whistling in the wind for a long coming and Mayor Pete refused Tyler said We are definitely different We to reveal the figures at the meeting because nothing need We need that town hall Is definite yet according to People can relate to the town hall as being the Graham emphasized the Ontario Heritage I town halt not the he continued ditlon grant is not necessarily forthcoming He ex out all the good things has plained there are no rules with this group They lown noted the lottery started out are In tie business of restoring granting just for the town hall funds He hinted the groups should not depend on towards various organizations in town thus help- money from them everyone only grunt that is legislative Is the Communl survey by the consultants of local residents and ty Recreation Centres Act which will give up to organizations revealed Acton has many places to to Graham Because of the square hold meetings Between schools churches the footage involved in the lown he feels some library restaurants and homes Acton people Acton are very well of Acton resident Roy Goodwin spoke against the chairman Ed Wood pointed out the time to town hall saying he doesn want tax money go- the consultant- it was almost and the Wat towards restoring it Too much work needs to be Acon Library had to be vacated at 9 done lo the ill kept building to be orth the bother despite the fact there was still a lot of Three year ago while running for municipal office business he spoke out against the hall and feels that helped do not many meeting rooms we can him lose the stay pasta he said On the other side of the fence Ted Tyler of Ac Wood revealed the Business Improvement Area tana said the reason why the town hall was In such has sct quo for landscaping of the town hall bud shape could be blamed on councils from several when the project Is completed years ago on which he and Goodwin sat which Councillor Mike Armstrong pointed out that even nored the building while it was still if council docs not decide on December to tear the Tyler praised the consultants for the study and structure down It is not all gravy and roses He said he was impressed He compared Hills to explained there a lot of hurdles to overcome a stew bubbling in a pot Acton and Georgetown are before complete restoration is done lifting of the shoe import quotas will not only eliminate per cent of Canadian shoemakers within three t years but have a disastrous affect on how Canadian tanneries and quoted Dunham noted the economy is already depressed as evidenced by widespread massive layoffs in many Industries and its because of Liberal economic policies He urged Minister of Industry Trade and Commerce Herb Gray reconsider his position on shoe import quotas since his negative announcement could virtually eliminate the Canadian leather shoes manufacturing sector and contribute further to record high were lifted shoo manufacturers were reluctant to order leather while they awaited the governments decision Now manufacturers will not be ordering leather Legion happenings by BUI Congratulations to the Beef Draw winners 1st 4th H Rider A Kiching fithH Fowler The Christmas Turkey Roll is held this Saturday December at Come out enjoy the fun and try for Christmas dinner Hockey pool winners for November were 1st goal A HallL last goal Swift There Is entertainment In the lounge this day evening The Provincial Service Officer will visit the Branch January 4 If you wish to meet with him please contact Vic Patrick at this number was listed wrong in the newsletter before December Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting this Thursday December Hydro up in March Hydro rates In Town will go up probably In March said Graham manager of Hills Hydro The amount of the price hike has not yet been established and will not be until the year end statement has been studied The increase locally has been prompted by a per cent rate in crease granted to Ontario Hydro which sells the power to local commissions Avert tragedy gas off Good safety practices at Tyler Transport Highway helped avert what could have been a major fire early Friday morning when an em vehicle slipped out of park and into drive and crashed Into a gas pump Fire chief Mick Holmes explains the van was empty at the time when It Jumped from neutral to drive and rolled across the parking lot and crashed into the gas pumps Gas remain ing in the pumps ex shooting flames several feet In the air The pumps were shut off at the end of the day ac cording to owner Ted Tyler so once the gas in the line burned the danger was over Holmes points out what a tragedy could have happened had the gas pumps been left on Firefighters arrived on the scene shortly after midnight Friday morning but the quick actions of neighbors doused the flames foretheirarrival j Tyler Ave burglary Halton Regional Police are Investigating the theft of from a Tyler Ave home last Thursday evening Police say thieves entered sometime between and m s THE HALTON BOARD OF EDUCATION is pleased to announce a public reception honouring retiring of Mr E S Lavender Director of Education This Is a si lotion publ ok tend to Lavender on for his Ion of a service to Education in L refreshments and will bo nerved to 4 Sunday December 1981 General Brock High School New Sttoat flu Inglon A presontat on will toko place at ANNOUNCEMENT ACTON TRAVEL LTD ANNOUNCE THATTHEYARENOW SELLING TOURS Spring Summr Fail TOURS TIMES QUEBEC CITY WEEKEND PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH MOOSONEE SCOTTS LAKE HOUSE CANYON CANADIAN ODEON THEATRES AX GEORGETOWN 3 THE ACTON FREE PRESS Authorized as Second Class Mail Postal on Numbci ELEGANT LUXURIOUS WARMTH The reel of Quality In a fast paced world of new and Improved there are some traditional pleasures that remain the same of quality furs and fine shearlings A soft luxurious fashion that Is beautiful and elegant while protecting you from the cold chilling winds View Our selection of Fur and Shearling Coats and Jackets of the finest quality at to below Toronto prices Opening Week of December 7 JACK TANNERS TABLE Destined to be the most unique Dining Experience li Southern Ontario MONDAY TO FRIDAY IDS SATURDAY 10 Eastern Ave Acton Id the centre or town PRESENTS THEIR ANNUAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW SALE DECEMBER 3RD 5TH PUBLIC NOTICE Appointments to Local Boards and Committees TAKE NOTICE that cations In writ ng under Will untl 12 noon 14th Iron any eligible persons who names or appointment to following loco Boards and Committees tor indicated HALTON HILLS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT Trues persons bo appointed or a throe year who are at the Council the Mun clpalhy or employees of tha municipality or of a Local Board thereof HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD One person to appointed lor a term Isof 18yonra a resident of pal It not any of bodies anil tied to make an appointment to the 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