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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Feb 24 9 prntnt their dedicated to the board Sue bat been of the board director 1S7S and Krith hat been preildent for three yean New board of directors appointed Thursday night are front roM to right Jim Cooper and Scott back run Maureen Smith Hal Janes andLeileyRoyie Y ups rents to help with costs of operating Iht building on Mill Street Last are not carried by the rent membtn learned at annual gen meeting last Wednesday evening For this reason soys finance Gord Chapman a review of the existing long term leases is in order In his report to the members Chapman outlined the leases no involved building He ex plained the apartment in the building has not had a rent increase since 1900 and has been notice of a six per cent increase The board has two to go on a three year lease with the Masonic Lodge board art tent the Acton Social Services and Information Centre pay rent This lease which rent free matured in September 1381 and has been a of continuing Chapman said Negotiation with respect to the continuation of the use of the building by the Ac ton Social Services and Information Centre underway The town of Hills least is maturing in jnd will be dealt with in Ibe present bud get Because part of Mil property is sublet to the police a decision about renewal v ill also the police thercportsaid The Ways and Means committee report noted the Mug is the only fund raiser at the present time and even it is not too successful because of break ins Some was raised at a Christmas bazaar Doug Lcyb of the building committee reported on the buying and installing of floor tiles in the town of flees installation of gilt on the Mug for security reasons the removal of old fuel oil in the fur installation of new lights and repair of a hot he iter Public membership in the diminished rapidly in 1981 according to a report for Joan Phillips Members recent 10 per tent discount The program committee found it difficult to find local qualified instructors to conduct the even classes according to a report While some courses had to be cancelled due to lack of enrolment some ran very well such as Judo Ladies Keepfit Heart saver courses primary ballet classes Karate sign language kick boxing gymnastics and a sitters training The Men reported they had 11 members in 1981 and were pleased with the Biathalon at the Back of Acton Days weekend Other accomplish mentsfor the year were SI Patrick Day Dance adopted a child in Jamaica brotherhood visitor from Denmark sale at curling club fire works food booth at the fair pig draw tht Trophy to Peter Stevenson sent a delegate to the regional convention donated a pool table to the Mug sponsored the Santa parade and many other events The who just celebrated their in December have nine members They assisted the Men by preparing and serving meals at their monthly meetings assist with the an auction sale and hold their own rummage sale helped at the booth at the fair support a foster child in South America catered a reception assisted with dances made a donation to the assisted at the won first prize for a dis play at the fall fair sponsored a special category in Divisional the made a donation to sold Regal Catalogue items for the Ways and Means Committee helped the Mug bazaar and lei salt helped with the Santa Claus parade the Santa Claus suit and many other things to keep Ihem busy New board members welcomed at the annual meetingwcrcJim Cooper Pauline Leslie Scott Lesley Retiring board members are and courses during Iht year but people took Some of Actons doctors Kept shop open unit Alt- Did Only one Acton doctor a study s on Thursday to discuss Ontario Medical Association demands or wage parity with and provinces but most of the local physicians took the day or part of the day off to support the sessions Dr Peter of Medical Centre wis in his office Thursday morning to handle anyone who came in off the street or emergencies In the after noon he attended the study session His partner Sam Wong was in office the entire day hut did not tike appointments He too just treated people who came in to the office without miking appoint At Acton Medicil Centre David Van Bent was the only person on duty regular offict hours and accepting George wis on holidays Steven Pun nor gets a off hut took the other haltoff loo and Dr Brian Moore took the day off in support of the study meetings Doctors across the province have been conducting rotating one day study sessions to keep up a fight for a per cent increase in pay They have only been offered percent by the province Ontario doctors receive a visit per patient In British Columbia they receive and in some parts of the United Stales this figure is The wants reasonable remuneration At one study session at Prince Hotel Toronto last week it was pointed out between 1971 and doctors wages had risen only per tent This is compared with provincial employees wages going teachers 145 per cent nurses BO per cent and mail carriers per cent Recommendations for a settlement should be known by March 8 when a report from Paul chairman of the government doctors negotiating team is due Chief say Cops will survive despite poor funding manpower With no increase in funding this year from the Ontario government and drastic shortage of man power the Ha I ion Regionil Police Force will carry out lis Job nonetheless according to Chief James Harding Onethird of the region police budget or million is paid or by the province The total amount spent in the region capita recently increased from to 1 was not surprised there was no increase this year and was not anticipating one said Harding What the province does pay is nonetheless a icant contribution to the region s budget Significant but not enough Chief Harding is of the opinion that crime is increasing fir faster than the force ability to combat it The costs of policing art escalating daily and costing 30000 per year for each first class con stable Addonvehlcles the means of municipalities to meet that are not advancing fast enough The gap is widening Harding illustrated the escalating costs this way one patrol zone contains six officers radios fire arms and various equipment Result for one zone each year That not including detectives and so on That the bare bones One symptom of the problem is a serious man pow shortage on the force To add insult to injury lias one police officer for every residents yet is still far more understaffed than municipal ities of similar size Durham Region has one officer for every London one for every We are under staffed but we compare very with other forces We are maintaining the same level of service with significantly less of Many are working many hours of overtime giving up days off We arc at least 70 officers behind the av said Chief Harding As a result of the shortage Chief Harding said the Continued on page Budget jars cozy Canucks iimvuiinmH Halton MP Otto Jelinek is happy with the last federal budget because it finally jarred out of their cozy cocoon into the grim reality of their situation The budget was tht final straw I happy that it as as negative to the economy as it was because It shocked people out of their complacency ind started them fighting back That good that s healthy We have become permissive just the government but ill of us This has become a universal problem in governments are following the complacency of Cinndnns According to Mr Jelinek the did not in elude incentives to small business will not help reduce the deficit and contained no ix incentives or employment opportunities presents Friday Saturday In the Lounge out It sound Jacks Special nights with presentation Senior Card TttURSlmS art Ladle liiht quantities last TOR RESERVATIONS CALL isi98533440 BEA3ICinAVC ACTON CONIflQ St Day Frolic nut To everyone who helped make our AUCTION SALE a big success Special Thanks to ell merchants and others in Acton and Area for their generous support in donating items for Auction And special thanks to Ken Clap who donated his services as auctioneer ROTARY CLUB OFACTON Home of Scooter and SUZUKI Change of Ownership Mr Mrs HUGHS MAINTENANCE from Mr Mrs Gourlay place March l 1961 The Gourlay would to say thank you to a 11 their customers and friends they have come to know over the past 10 years For the best in CLEANING SERVICE CallB53484 Hammonds Sewing WILBUR ST ACTON ONTARIO SPECIALIZING IN ALTERATION AND REPAIRS OF ALL FABRICS INCLUDING LEATHER AND SUEDE DRESSMAKING RESTYLING YOUR OLD CLOTHES BUSINESS HOURS Holiday Ctotad Friday 307 Saturday 30noon AFTER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY MARGARET L HAMMOND Seamstress Phone Robertson president of the presents Doug Leys otitic board with a cheque Hydro asked to clean up iioiUHiitiD MP Otto Jelinek is one of till Members of Parliament who signed petition opposing Ontario Hydros pi in to power from coal fired generated stations unless pollution controls art added Mr Jelintk wis one of Progressive Constrv to the petition which wis presented Thursday to Prime Mm bier and then to Ontario Premier William Dans whose government supports hydro proposal In an interview Friday Mr Jtlineksaidhewisn t against Ontario s plan to export to the United States as long as arc proper environmental protection controls on the coal fired plants Without the proper pollution control dards there should be no deal he said say It s time to slop the bandage treatment and scrap the Auto Pacl MP Otto Jclmck told the House of Commons last week In an interview Monday Mr Jelinek called the Auto Pact agreement outdated and unfair to Cana dtans Pointing to list year billion deficit between the auto parts Canada imports and ex ports to Hit United Stales Mr the Auto Pitt was not giving the its fair share of tht live as intended to when it v is struck 17 ago It creating a higher deficit each year until OTTOJELINEK we re nnt only not getting a fair share but we re getting shafted he Let stop taking the band aid approach make minor changes Let just strap the whole thing DONT GO BROKE GO TRANSIT Winter not only makes it harder to get around it makes running a car more expensive Unless you leave your car at home and GO Transit That saves on gas parking and the extra maintenance costs your car runs up in cold weather Compare costs and you II agree Transit sure going broke For Information on timetables and fares call GO Transit at 8530572 Hon WitliamG Premier Parsons I I Hon Jamflj Snow A Loach Eastern Ave Acton In the centre of Town by the Crossing FINAL WINTER COAT CLEARANCE FUR TRIMMED SUEDE and LEATHER a vast selection of coats with raccoon and fox collars now 70 Ladles from J OFF retell price SHEEPSKIN and SHEARLING an extensive collection of both coats an Incredible plus HUNDREDS of first quality brand name QENUIME LEATHER HANDBAGS Pius CANADIANA FURNITURE Oak Pedestal Table with I 12 leaf and Oak Chairs VALUE Oak Harvest Table with 4 Oak Chairs value a one Double or Queen Size Oak Cannonball Bed now 595 FLOOR MODEL CLEAKAMCE Complete your visit with a meal at JACK TANnERS TABLE QIC OTtn Its worth the drive to Acton