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GeofpetovwiAcion Wednesday 14 TELEPHONE and Ednorial OTTica Founded In 1B75 Acion Tafephona Sutacnpbon 30 each SlZOOpwvaarm Canada in alanines other than Canada Number Don Ryder Director of Advertising Ken Bellamy Hartley Coles Managing Editor Acton a on Printing and Ltd at newspapers tnch The Newt Aurora Banner Tha Bolton Entarpnaa The Post The Burtngtcn Weekend foil Tha Elobrcok Guardian The Georgetown Independent The Wentworth Post and Sun The Champion The News The Newmarket Era North York Mir or Oakvfl Beaver This Week Oshawa Tha Weekend The Richmond Hill Liberal The Scarborough Mirror The EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Hat Murray Sports Mark Hoknea Darkroom NancfpundMck ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT total Advert Manager M Cook Kirk Davy Susan Sandra CaaMd Carolyn BUSINESS ACCOUNTING OFFICE Office Manager- Shewel See you at the fair What many regard as the best small town fair in the province the Acton Fall Fair returns this weekend for its 70th edition I know we say it every year but once again it looks bigger and better than ever before All the old favorites are back with some great new fun events All s needed now is great weather and it should be one of the outstanding extravaganzas of all time Get there early the crowds should be bigger than ever before Likely a goodly number of townen who attend ed the recent Market and will return for a second helping of Acton fun and hospitality Of course most of the town goes and many many former residents take ad vantage of this tremendous weekend to come back home and rekindle friend ships This fair has been promoted all over Halton Peel Hamilton Guelph Metro Toronto and Kit chener through the North Halton Tourism Association fall travel guide and media coverage of Heritage Days up here too which should produce some extra visitors too Prospect Park will be packed It s a great weekend and a bargain at the price So don t miss a single minute and leave your car at home We re dispatching at least three reporter photograph ers to the fair so watch for a slew of photos next week in the Free Press A hearty thank you to all those who make this three day show possible and good luck this weekend G M Run for Terry Here s hoping the weather again shines down on the Terry Fox Run this Sunday the third annual giant cancer project held in Acton and the rest of Canada If the weather s good then we fully expect Acton to est a new mark of generosity for this para countrys history Acton has an enviable record considering the community s size for rats ing phenomenal sums for cancer In advance of the event we d like to congratulate the hard working com which stages this event as well as the many volunteers who help out the day of the run for a job well done and wish all concerned good luck you cant run walk jog or ride around the track at Acton School this sponsor someone And if you dont know someone who is participating to spon sor drop by on your way to the fair on Sunday and make a donation G M flcibrifteeffeas From the editor s des Tom taught me a lot Letter Miss Acton says thanks Dear this years fair brings excitement for most and for those eager in sol the result of a year hard I am bolh of plus third disbelief that It jrr so quickly for I am soon to be a past Fair Queen Like people I don like let a tood thing go Without a doubt this year has Ik en the most productive and reward of mv life not only for the knowledge attained but also for the opened doors and those after a glimpse of what Ihey hid dosed again Very Important is the self confidence I gained peoples appreciation or me and what I represented as hair Queen the Fair Board and everyone who encouraged and helped me along the way especially Maggie a sincere thank you I only hope that I haven t lei you down No matter how for I dig my heels into the ground or how much I struggle with the hands of Ihe clock the end draws nearer I hand over my crown deep regret I suppose the same way a child refuses to share a toy But I will never lose the memories of the elation and excitement the tears and the fears And on a much happier note as I Join Ihe ranks of ihe hasbeens I can be secure in the knowledge that although there will be many more Acton Fair Queens I am still and always will be only one of 1982 Thank Acton for he memories Sincerely Lisa Petty Miss Acton Fall Fair 1982 I learned a lot about politics and sometimes about my own business and the press role covering Tom Hill Tom gave me a grade A lesson in how much stock to put in what iticlans especially heavyweights have to say Put another way the higher up they are Ihe belter they talk Ihe more sincere they sound and the more likely they are to fill dead air with meaningless drivel I arrived at the Dili paper In Georgetown midJune of 74 About months later Hartley Coles and Anne Currle my editors assigned me to cover a meeting of the mayor Halton East MPP and cabinet minister Jim Snow and Minister of Industry and Trade Claude Bennett It was lake place in Bennett s travelling mobile home late on a hot Friday afternoon at Georgetown Market Centre 1 thought it was a pretty big deal two cabinet ministers coming to Hills to meet Ihe chief him self was suitably impressed with myself too since Hart and Anne were entrusting me with such an important assignment I had visions of big front page stones dropping from Bennett lips as I drove up to the plaza 1 was pretty excited but when Tom strolled up to appointed meeting place I quickly learned he dldn t share my emotions Tom growled his usual greeting to me and asked where the minister was He asked me If Ben was aware he wanted to get away early to the rack and dldnt intend to wall around long for the meeting Finally Bennett arrived and we all went In to air conditioned posh mobile comfort It had a big ban so all the late Friday afternoon shoppers would see Bennett had come to see us I can recall everything that was said I do remember my hand sweating so much I was so ex cited I could hardly write the words of wisdom I was hearing I do remember Tom grumbling a lot about regional government and Snow pleading with him to give It a chance while Bennett kept trying to change the subject to what he came to talk about industry and tourism development to benefit Hills In short what a great Park And ministry In particular were doing for the new Town and Its citizens Bennett was going to designate Highway 7 through Hills a Heritage Highway and that would bring the tourists This was long before Leathertown and the North Tourism Association and he made no merit ion of them supping lo do or see anything here bo presumably the local economy would only be boosted If these tourists got a flat tire needed gas or food etc Bennett neglected to mention when he make Highway 7 a Heritage Highway he was just feeling mayors out on the Idea As for industrial development well Hills would be in fine shape Regional government would be attractive to industry and be sides the new Town had Highway just within its southern bou Tom while giving lukewarm support to Bennett ideas made it clear he wouldn t be holding his breath lo see these marvels hap pen He kept returning to the topics he stayed late from the track to dump in Bennett lap I frankly was puzzled by Tom reaction I could understand why Jim Snow was getting annoyed at Tom and looking slightly embarrassed by the mayor a cantankerous be today Jims just a by Con Murray tree Press editor slightly more polished version of Tom In my book Afterwards I interviewed the mayor about his strange reaction to the minister promises of good in store for us Tom none too pleasantly in formed me t have my head turned by cabinet ministers Bennett here to make a big announcement he Just came to play to the local press and talk about a few things which might never happen and If they did would be of questionable value to the Town He allowed he dldn mind the exposure that was the trade off for his looking like he backed the provincial Tories Which In fact Tom did Undaunted I called Hart at home to tell him about these two fantastic stories I had for Georgetown and the Free Press I couldn wait until Monday to tell him about the gems Id gleaned Hartley sounded Just enthusiastic enough not to discourage my youthful enthusiasm and just res trained enough so I wasnt too sur prised to find he didnt put them on the front where I thought the stories were sure to end up even though it was summer and news was slow Tom was absolutely correct I still waiting to see someone it won t be Bennett since he no longer connected with bid ustry or tourism name Highway a Heritage Highway and put signs up And have you noticed a lot of industry streaming to Acton and Georgetown because regional government Is such a blessing Coles slaw Sometimes grandpas tea stood to attention It time I cleared up a few odds and ends in this column over the last few weeks First I was delighted to receive a letter from Jean Si Denis from Sudbury last week commenting on column I wrote about my grandfather and his trick of burning my arm with a hot spoon Jean says Just note to let you know that you were not the only one burned by the great man of command I remember many a time ing a pot of brew with the Joker The tea was so strong I think it even stood at attention for this man of many pranks With fresh bread from the bakers and peanut butter bought in a wooden boat at the corner store then owned by Mr Wood and later Ernie Harks Methtnks the teaspoon trkk must have been an old English prank handed down If you remember Charlie his dad and undo used to the same trick and I was outwitted by both of those foxy Your column brings back many memories keep them coming PS Say hi to Jan of course was a Brunette before be married and grew up fa Acton She has many load mem ones of those days and keeps tabs on happenings through Ihe pages of The Free Press Free Press publisher Ken Bellamy has some really land words to say about Chris McMillan and the staff at Acton post office for the job they have done in speed up mail delivery of this news paper each week The press ules and deadlines at the plant were moved ahead by several hours to ensure that people would get their Free Press as soon as possible The post office was con and they have been more than helpful in seeing people get their community newspaper almost before the Ink dries on the Horror stories about service at the post office such as late tetters and parcels win continue to sur face so long as human beings are handbag the mail but I think the effort at streamlining operations across the country is starting to pay results However there has never really been a problem at local post offices They have always cleared the ail Jort as fast they could The problems usually occur at the big mall centres such as Gateway by Hartley Coles Managing Editor Anyway one of the reasons The Free Press is reaching you earlier by mail is because the post office has given better than 100 per cent to speed up delivery And we are grateful here Those signs at the edge of town which advertise the population of Acton as being only S Irks more than a few residents This com population Is really somewhere around 7 mark and it important lo small towns to see those numbers keep pace with Acton had a of MHO back according to he federal census taken that year with residents born in Canada about fourfifths It has been 12 years since that census was taken and obviously the highway sign must have been erected shortly after the figures were circulated The community grown quite a bit since then and the population has increased accordingly but the highway signs fall to reflect the changes Word Is that Halton Hills Is going to update the signs on the edge of town with new ones but it is doubt if population figures will be Included Those wanting to know how many people live In Acton will have to look for other sources Meanwhile the signs for Halton Hills are still there on all the major entrances to Town advertising a population of In most places and in others Probably it would be a good idea to have a small portable sign at tached to the large one specifying population furores When they need changing they could be easily Not that it make much differ how many people lire in a community The quality of life hi each municipality is Important The number of people enjoying tt But it Is to be far eat as MOO people com Acton a site It fall fair time again signal ling summer end Last weekend Georgetown staged their three day event and enjoyed perfect weather except for Saturday when the heat was so intense It probably cut attendance figures The mercury soared to over 34 degrees celsius which is about M degrees approximately This week all Acton Fall Fair needs for another spectacular show Is good weather Acton is already famous for having one of the best fairs in the province and ihe reputation is growing The weekend after this Hilton has Its annual Fair At one time when Milton was still the County capital boasted one of the best fairs in the province It still is a dandy fair but Acton has surpassed It for versatility variety and enjoyment over the last few years thanks to the mixture of veterans and youth who make up the Fair Board Erin Pali Fair known as the Little Royal always comes on Tiunkaglvfng weekend and It is truly one of the fast examples of a truly agricultural fair They have been trouble with cold rainy weather the last few yean but like Acton and boards theyre hoping tor good weather fa thissnony year Back issues years ago September 1173 An application for cable television in Acton has been made to the in Ottawa by Georgetown Cable TV Bethel Christian Reformed Church Calvlnettes raised for recreation purposes In a 30mlle bikeathon over the weekend Acton 4 members Carol ville and Cathy Lasby placed first and second at the Judging contest at the Canadian National Exhibition last week The girls had judge six out or eight livestock and produce classes A swimming pool and three tennis courts have received approval from Acton Council The pool will be in stalled at Acton High School by Acton Lions Club Tennis courts are slated for Robert little School grounds years ago September 19U M II St is no place for ladies said councillor Eric Johnson A thorough crackdown by Ac Ion Police on rowdyism on Acton main business street is urged after a per son at account by Johnson of hear obscene language and several distubances Before Acton Council gives ap proval for a new high school add I tlon a meeting will be held with council members from and Esquesing Town ships to review school costs This was agreed upon Tuesday after a re port from the school board had been reviewed Attendance at the Robert Little Public School is down four pupils from last year while the M Ben nett school registered more than last year 50 years ago September 14 iU council will dispense with direct relief this winter and provide work for ablebodied men needing assistance The work will consist of cutting down hills on the fourth line approaching No 7 high way and such other publL work as may be practical On Monday Acton bowlers visited Georgetown for a mixed i tournament Local winners were Mrs WJ McDonald Miss M Garvin and Mr Bailey The Literary Society of High School was organized Honorary president Is Mr Gilford president Hugh Eraser vicepresident Marjorie Near secret a surer Dorothy Coxe Executive Howard Norton Margaret Arnold Elma Hector Lumber I 75 years ago September 1MB Brampton was walerlooed com In the Halton Peel League final game as Acton won 26 to 4 Home runs were by Holmes N Ryder The champions arrived home from Brampton by the 30 train and were met at the station by Acton Citizens Band scores of torch bearers and hundreds of citizens The champions were Invited seals in a carriage and were drawn down town by a score of admirers A halt was made at Ihe Merchants Bank P Mooreof the Free Press was Invited to lake the chair After extending congratulations he called upon Messrs Henderson M P and ex Reeve Hynds to speak The team composed entirely of our own citizens won ten of the twelve games The garden party under the auspices of the Ladies Aid of Ore wsons Comers Mdhodist church was a grand success Proceeds amounted to The works of Acton Tanning Co opened again after being closed for a fortnight Prospects are now brightening for steady running at full time years ago Sept 13 ISO The library formerly located at the Acton Public School Is moved to the town hall for the convenience of the There are nearly 1400 volumes in the library Mr John Duff of Everlon arrived here last Tuesday morning from Scotland with a couple of fine Stallions Miss Annie Kennedy left last week to take a position as leacher In one of the public schools in Alpena MlcbJ Mr a afar months vaca Hon doses Una week He will resume Us position at the next Mon day Mrs Arch Campbell left on Tues day on a visit friends In