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1J Page Decision close flouridated water for Acton Italton regional council has decided that Acton and Milton will have fluoridated water supplies just like the region a other three urban centres In a recorded vole last Wed council endorsed a heal I and social services committee recommendation that had been based upon the advice of Samuel Green dental director tor the Hal ton regional health unit Opposing the decision were Milton Mayor Don Gordon and Jim Kerr with Coun Miller of Hal ton ills and councillors Vern Con ON THE HOME FRONT Bartering Does it work By SUSAN Dp My husband and I Matched a television programme some time ago that despite the serious intent had us rolling with mirth The locale for this Journal tic endeavour was a small American town where the citizenry had returned very limited way to the bartering system A purely motivated you scratch my back I scratch yours way of lire The excitement exuded by he interview would lead one to believe he had just discovered the wheel The reason for our laughter was the astonishment expressed by the Journalist at learning of this philosophy one that has been known and lived by In any Italian community for centuries A high percentage of Italians In our particular age group are experts In ail the most practical and necessary trades Cabinet makers bricklayers mechanics electric masons painters plumbers butchers everything In short that any household could possibly need and they use their individual field of expertise In an unparalleled exchange of skills to benefit each other No record labours due are kepi paper no set of account books are needed Assistance is freely called upon because it is done the name of friends and friendships are taken very seriously in this community In the space of two weekends your entire home con be painted by an expert No drips no streaks a minimum of fuss because you can also be assured a friend will do the best possible job his name and reputation being mailer of pride to him Do you want your kitchen remodelled A new ceramic floor A leg of well to serve on a special occasion No problem your own particular skill will in turn be called Into service some day And what are the wives doing you this strenuous labour is In progress Well there Is one small unspoken clause in the Italian bartering market As the last brick li trowelled into place or the final nail hammered down the cry goes up Chill the wine light up the barbecue That Is the signal for the serious business The work has been merely a prelude to the talk the laughter all the voluble expressions of satisfaction at a job well done Pour the wine admire Its home made clarity and give the lamb another turn on the barbecue These arc the good companionable moments of life shared over a laden picnic table Does the bartering system work Ask people who have raised it to an art form NOW OPEN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LTD 334 GUELPH ST 8772828 ST 111 BEAVER EOWN 4PC SOFA SET Consists of Daveno Chair Swivel rocker and Ottoman Compare at 3 ONLY AT 99 BUNK BEDS Complete with Mattresses covered posture boards and OUR PRICE ladders Compare at 3u9 999 39 CONTINENTAL BED Complete with headboard Limited Quantity Compare at YOUR LOCAL ADMIRAL APPLIANCE CENTRE nell and Tom Sutl of Burl Ington and Archie and Mayor Harry Barrett of Hills Mayor Tom Hill and councilors Hoy Booth Mike Armstrong and Pal Kcnzic were among those who favored Green advice Green who practices in Milton and Ftobi coke revealedthalrectnlstat islics show a GO per cent reduction in dental problems resulting from use of dated water An individual can fluoridate his private wot supply Tor an average cost of cents per year he added Coun questioned Ihc need for fluoridated municipal water supplies now that fluor toothpaste is commonly used but Dr Gretn explained that using such toothpaste is only a drop In the bucket by Thi lengthy debate that rounded council s considers Ion of the Issue dealt primarily with rights of s four area municipalities to IhUr own water supplies licgionat solicitor Dennis I outlined the options open Council he said could support the committee re commendation and fluoridate inn Aclon and Milton supplies reject the concept altogether or else let the voters decide for themselves by referendum If however a plebiscite was to be htld on the issue Mr advised it would have to In volve all residents rat her than Just those who live in Acton and Milton Mayor Gordon reported that Milton council had decided to support the reft rendu m but as Indicated by Milton Jim Watson the munlc wanted choice plac ed In the hands of Milton and Acton citizens atone We inflict fluori dation on those who don t want it Coun Mllkr commented noting that Milton has the best quality water In Ilalton Milton councillors were quick 10 point out though that era I years have passed since Milton voters lost rejected fluoridation and the situation and altitudes may turn Mr that mpny of Ontario municipalities arc in countering the same issue Peel region tie said plebiscite this full to ted that should wait for the outcome of the Peel refer followed over the need Tor a region wide refer if Acton and Mil ton residents arc to be affect Ron of Oak ville pointed out that he numirous south Ilalton ens would control vote one wny or another Health chairman Walter Mulkowieh of Burling ton questioned the reason for some councillor a apparent willingness to support fluori d Regional chairman row got a chance to endorse fluoridation while council was still cons the committee recommendation In Its com of the whole format An apparent change of heart by some councillors altered the outcome the vote when council reconvened a short time later The final count was 11 In favor of fluoridation Sept13to23atCanaiaJrust If you re planning to borrow or have a loan with another financial institution this safes for you We re reducing our personal loan interest rate from 12 to 10 per annum on loans of 2500 or more applied for between September 13 and 1978 If 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