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Acton fair more than just fair it was fantastic Writer It was fall fair Acton Agriculture Society president Brian commented modestly folio the community a annual autumn celebration Despite the we hid some rough weather were competing fairs in Fergus and Brampton itwusn good fair Good fair was fantastic Forly attendance tallies indicate about 1C people visited the Acton tail fair between morning and Sunday evening just about equalling the attend record set last year It was country fair down to i roots Mr was especially pleased that entries from across the province in the fairs cultural competitions were up over IQfll figures About head of beef and da cattle were shown day aid Sunday from ro exotic breeds ke belted alio to popular Hoi stems refob pens also dozens of si tip another competition boasting increased interest from competing tinners this We doubled the prize in the sheep con petiti on from entries we Ind Mr 1 ii explained proudly It was the number of si seen at Ihe fair hi tries for the horse and slows were also up i horse show filled to attract tie compe tition it id last DM While some farm began as early as and judging of the inside plays wis completed that evening the official fair open ing dldn take place until a p ni before a crowd of several hundred visitors eagerly awaiting the coronation of the new Miss Acton Arriving In ActiVnn the town new bus for the physic ally handicapped Acton Citl of the Year Ron McKnIght was warmly welcomed as the man whoso special duty It was to officially open the Acton I- all Fair Tti ere have been a lot of fall fair presidents over the last years or so Mr and we ve always had the leader ship at the helm to ensure that Acton has success ful fall fair Mr echoed expressed earlier in the evening by Mr Evans llv praising the work the local service clubs had done for the fair The evening a entertainment which featured a variety show packed with first class pro fessional was regularly interspersed with visits from 12 lovely candidates hoping to become the new Miss Acton succeeding Lisa whose apparent beauty has done much to put Acton on the Finally amid the charged atmosphere of anticipation in the Acton arena Ac Ionia love their Miss Acton contest Cindy McGilloway a old who hopes one day to become a profess lo figure was crowned the Judging by the audiences appreciative response was certainly a favorite even before the competition con eluded that evening It must have been tough decision for the judges dan Colleges Pot Gwlrc newscaster Vic and John Wiley general manager of the Royal Winter Fair They chose two excellent runners up first princess Kymm and second princess Marlene The contest also Introduced another slater and people must have certainly wondered younger Tina McGrath would follow In the Successful beauty contest foot steps of her sisters Cathy Miss Acton and Lisa Outside meanwhile the crowd was watching ihe horse pulls always a special lion Once the undisputed of the farm these sturdily built beasts can haul an incredible amount of weight And that Just what they did many effort lessly dragging two and even three tons of cement blocks Not too lor where the horses were strutting their stuff junk food cheap thrill heaven bustled Albion s Mr molnt lined out standing The rides were exciting d the arcade atmosphere just the way it supposed tobt We never had one complaint this year about the midway Mr Fvons said enthusiastic about Albion handling of this aspect of the fair Model boats returned to 1airy Luke Saturday buzzing around the lake northern flank tenuously linked to their owners by r waves and a busy day for livestock Much of judging took place In the sheep and beef cattle divl LOGSAWING Certainly one or the stars of the fair almost stealing the show from Miss McGilloway even before really began to enjoy her reign was Bert Davidson Bert an old Acton resident sawed his way to a first place finish In the fairs tog sawing contest captured a respectable third In horseshoes and then lot fooled his way Into the hearts of many when a little improvised dancing got underway Saturday afternoon hair crowds also enjoyed the competitions organ red by the popular Acton Bull Dogs team that could give a team of heavy horses a formidable challenge There were other games horseshoes bole throwing which proved so popular that fair off are already this aspect of tie fair next year Machinery events in Sunday Noisy as they be the mini and antique tractor pulls managed to attract a following The souped up lawn and larger classes can like lie four which they replaced move well Is sever times that of tractors themselves The old timers vintage Masscy Harrises from the 1940s and jOs and other brands which have long since dis appeared from the market dog cat entries proved that vitality has nothing to do with age and that they can still pull their awn we and more back at the firm Another favorite Sunday feature was the pet show luring a variety of animals and an equally unusual assortment of owners dressed In extra ordinary outfits Ducks and corbels competed shoulder to shoulder with mare Story continues more photos page 5213 I EXCELLENCE AWARD IN CUSTOMER RF TIONS FOBERT H Raal Estata Ltd the HERALD DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN Home Newspaper of Halton Hills Since 1866 No need to roam its right here at good la shop Downtown Georgetown FREE WEDNESDAY S 1 I 1981 MS Spot checks return as road deaths rise PI point ti be out spot checks throughout regiun Nov to chick for faulty equipment It and drunk drivers folk wing the release of the million Club rev ew traffic The study was done at the request of Police Chief James Harding identify causes of aecidents and tailors to the severity of There were fatal tsnMevcd resulting in deltas hist year Because of Hit small is being in interpret the results As of Monday there were collisions resulting In dcithslnthcrcgion compared to fatal collisions resulting in deaths during the same period in 1SB0 borne items of particular interest IS of victims were between and 19 years old IS at fault oeeurred m of 22 or per nt of persons killed their seat belts of the fatalities cither drivers or passengers 12 or 4 per cent were ejected from the vehicle no person was wearing a seat belt excessive speed was mill in nine or per cent of the fatal accidenh alcohol was In use In 13 or per cent of the accidents of these cases our drivers wer IB years old or less and five between 19 and or per cent of the occurred at a lion with some alignment modification IB or jfi per cent occurred at rural locations A more rigid enforcement program in the speed sent belt drinking driver areas is hoped to Improve he year round safety on local highways Time we got mad says Mike but council receives and files YOU CAN JUMPALOT IN Albion Amusement Konkord Kasllc at the Acton Fall air throughout the weekend flipped out a lot of youngsters If visitors lo the fair I taking In the livestock shows horse tractor pulls and dozens of other events they certainly enjoyed he arcade atmosphere and thrilling rtdti located at the front of Prospect Park Lot more photo Inside Herald photo by Chris Aagaard It was close but still no Town council almost decided to Jump on the protest band v by several other municipalities against the Tentative contract for Halton teachers By Herald Staff Writer The Elementary Teachers Association and the Board of Education salary commit tee reached a tentative contract agreement early day morning after a week of Intensive negotiation At a press conference Friday afternoon the board costs of the elementary proposals dealing with salary benefits and staffing which have still to be ratified by both Currently the board spends 193 or elementary school salaries The board has offered to Increase salaries by 12 per cent which will cost taxpayers The tellers Association lias asked for a 15 5 per cent raise whleh will cost Jo The board currently pays for teacher benefits paying per cent of costs 75 per cent of a dental plan 75 per cent of extended health care plus some forms of Insurance The Teachers Association has asked that the board pay 100 per cent of these benefits and add hearing vision care to the extended benefits v I s ROYAL TRIPLETS ARE FAIH 1 and Elizabeth left to right three regally named does who II be it appearance at the fairs Old I- arm Horn In July the affectionately after British royally by their owners Dave and Judy Shrub Hill t Farm a collection of favorite barnyard pels has become a popular spot at the since It was added to th ago Iripl Lad the Jen a ell UN Dl VI Lea Fa D lorla year tied the cost of which Is They also wont schedules for dental care to be brought up to current rales Regarding staffing the board has offered to hire teachers over the next two years colling SI 156 The Teachers Association has asked lhat teachers be hired a oneyear period Negotiations were to contl yesterday Tuesday with both sides hopeful of a quick settlement Both secondary and ary school teacher contracts expired Aug The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation contract talks the Board continue Vie re aiming or a target date of Sept 30 said Joe president of the OSSTF There are about students at the elementary level with 1 teachers In schools in the board There are secondary students and 1 150 teachers In 17 high schools The average teacher sale for secondary school teachers under the old contract was for elementary teachers Just under lack of mil another at its regular meeting This time it is town I ised in is on municipal government to demand thai do some thing to force chartered banks and other money lending into lowering Interest rates for small business and farmers Whether council chooses to support the resolution or draft one of its own Mike Armstrong said it about time Hills got mad not only about how the agricultural industry and small businesses which are suffering but also on behalf of homeowners facing Increased There really nothing wrong with this resolution Armstrong sold adding that In nine years of council he seen a resolution circulated by Hills routinely receiving and filing resolution upon which resolutions from other council can base judgement and he said Interest rates should be reviewed for every information In the councils There is lit Lie start here got to get mad However while council to concur with Coun Armstrong s sentiments about the nation economic crisis It voted to receive and file the resolution neither approving nor agreeing with it floss said he is sympathetic to the plight or small businesses and farmers but expressed concern that the resolution would be Ignored by the politicians if It contains the word demand Coun Knechtel argued that It would be belter for council to present a better thought out motion Coun Harry Levy defended the town policy behind Jelinek seeks resignation over betting bid M Otto last week called for the resignation of Fitness and Amateur Sport aid Began following the gov eminent announcement of its Intention to Introduce a sports betting pool In response to questions posed in the House of Com mens in June of this year Mr Jelinek said the mln categorically denied that he liad knowledge of any such activities and casually dismissed assurance given by the federal Liberals that following the Montreal Olympic experience no fur ther gambling operations would be initiated His intentional misrepre sentation of the facts Is conduct not befitting his office CITIZENS RESPOND BUT MORE WELCOME Directors of the North Contact Centre are delighted some citizen have thus far answered their appeal for volunteers man centres crisis and information phone lines Still more volunteers are Iconic hey report A training begins Oct but Interested ore urged to contact the centre In advance so they can be Individually screened Call the centre at 1211 Recalled The new lire truck bought for by the Hills fire department has failed its training period Its being sent back to Superior Fire Trucks in Kingston the Deputychief Bob Hyde Bald Monday that ilreflght era were having problems extending and rotating the ladder on the truck The biggest problems we re having arc hydraulic problems Its like buying a new ear It t anything serious but II needs adjusting Ho said the truck becninscrviceverymueh It will be gone for three weeks We ve been without It for years he laughed I m sure we can get along out it for three weeks BONFIRE LIGHTS UP NEIGHBORLY NIGHT A perfect nlghl 11 was for bonfire and party or former Airedale Court In George- town Saturday night It was Ihe tenth anniversary of the annual event huslrd by and llalnbow and by the one and only Mary Wilson Hie party got underway at and featured small children parade games for the kid and adults a special dinner and movies for youngsters and a craft display The Airedale men Mrs llalnbow explained made cokes In a with the who whipped up batches at squares There adult and the party Now that neighborhood spirit Herald photo