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Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), September 3, 1980, p. 7

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New principal welcomes back students Tho Acton Press Wednesday Sept 7 Acton High School a new principal Betty Moore Is looking for ward to meeting nil her students today The appointment of Mrs Moore to Acton and the transfer of former principal Wally to Burlington took place after tho summer ays started Mrs Moore met most of the schools teachers last spring and during the summer These were the Informal meetings which Mrs Moore said she prefers Had the appointment been made the end of the old school year Mrs Moore Indicated she would have liked to have met the students A letter of greeting however has been mailed to the schools population Today the first students in the school the Grade heard Mrs Moores words of welcome over the public address system Mrs Moores efforts get to know the com have not and will not depend on people coming to her She has already toured the town During the first semester Mrs Moore said she will bo getting out more and around the school and into the community Links which have already been established between the school and the community appear to be secure will also be meeting the community In small groups That will start with the Grade parents Principals from the other town schools have already gotten together with their new comrade Usually there are such meetings which the principals use to keep themselves informed Acton is Mrs Moores first though she has ac cumulated five years of administrative as a viceprincipal in Oakville and Burling ton One of the regular practises of Acton High School principals has been the teaching of classes Mrs Moore wont be teaching on a consistent basis however she dicated a desire to take on classes in science or physical education her special ties from time to time Mrs Moore joined the In as a teacher of biology and physical education at OakvllleTrafalgar High Scliool Seven years later she was appointed thai schools vice- principal tion Mrs Moore has been a volunteer for various groups such as church groups and rate payers organizations Beyond the day today education work Actons newest is vice- chairman of the Hal ton and Niagara Principals Association She is also a member of a number of board committees Mrs Moore summed up her philosophy of education as carrying out the ministrys guidelines and the board programs and fulfill the needs of the community 1 think the school has lo compliment the unity The Betty and Lawrence have two daughters at the University of Toronto and IB yearold Jennifer who is in Grade Halton United Way is proposed A report to be presented in mid September to Regional Council is expected to contain re commendations for a wide United Way George Heym chairman of the Voluntary Funding Study Committee told members of the Regional Health and Social Service Committee his group is on No pit on Duenk land The property The Ministry of on the Fourth Line at Lot Transportation and will not be developed Communication notified as a pit at least for work Hilts council they on Highway were listing the land as a source of aggregate and assured them if they ever intended to council Continued from page would be notified well In advance of which was previously owned by Ontario Hydro A new date was needed for all of Hills and the new due date has been in effect since April so I t be something new for anyone now The due date is clearly spelled out on bills added He said procedure calls for a bill to be mailed out and If it Isnt paid reminder follows a lastly a final notice Is mailed Bills note failure to receive a bill or notice doesn mean payment neednt be made Just In case a customer com plains he received no bill or notices said was called as a courtesy and to save him the collection charge on an overdue bill said he also visited the merchant to try and straighten out the complaint target In preparation of a comprehensive proposal Councillors had wondered about the possibility of spreading the United Way campaign to cover all of Halton after it was found during budget talks in April that the Region does not have enough money to meet all requests Mi Heym noted his committee was formed in by the Halton Regional Social Planning Council with two representatives from each municipality sitting on the commit tee He said volunteer social service agencies have been surveyed lo learn sources of funding and potential areas where more funds can be gained The committee has also been interviewing service to determine how they raise money and what are the clubs donation criteria Mr Heym said the report will be about to TO pages long and will coma to the region Sept The classical duet from Spain SHOE CIRCUIT A selection of stylishly Eh ihe mil can woo Llmltod End of Line COUGAR JOGGERS Clark Men ft La did WALLABEES Many Stylo of NORTH STARS VISITOUR BARGAIN ROOM New Specials WeeMyl acton family shoe store 19 Ml St Eat 8534380 IF SATISFIED mi omens IF NOT TBI USII Brandy Spain first brandy Aged In own sherry casks for a deep mellow richness like music of a classical guitar Domain the classical old red wine from a masterpiece of beautiful balance FREE PRESS SPECIAL Photographic Contest FOR DISPLA THE ACTON FALL FAIR AMATEURS ONLY Best colour photographs suitable for publication with credit in the Acton Free Press Picture Subject a scene children animals building flowers etc of general interest taken within 15 miles of Acton Three entires per person permitted childrens entries welcome No negatives please DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES FRIDAY SEPT First prizes 7 three honorable mentions at 4 each up to awards of each in each colour category Ma or drop off entries to 59 Willow Street North byJiinctFlemli Anyone who has taken the over the past year to rend this column may hate noticed a recurrent theme of encouraging community and enthusiasm Acton Is a town which should thrive on lis citizenry Over the past months there has been a core of townspeople who have spent much time thought and effort on a project for the town In few days the first of Actnrio weekly draws will be mode here in Acton It should be remembered that this Is not a Chamber of Commerce project nor docs it necessarily belong to any other single group is a community lottery which will be fun for and will be of benefit to the town as a whole Dont forget that Aetono can also become an annual event for Acton benefit log any worthwhile community project Meanwhile bonus prizes for the many weeks ahead arc being organized The Acton Chamber of Commerce ures its members and town to become involved Bonus prises can vary from televisions to bags of balloons Our merchants professionals and industries all participate by calling Put Wood days or evenings with their Ideas distance Promotion of Acton is key interest of the Chamber The new Directory seems to be in demand they are being picked up regularly at the Acton Library and Town Office Any business which would like a supply of the Directory or any individual who wants their own copy can call They arc also being sent as part of our inform a l ion on Acton as requested from any where In Canada or the United Slates With our schools back in session the Acton Fall Fair will soon be here Election and holiday celebrations will keep us all busy Through all of tins Actano will be a wockly happening Help make It happen in Acton Bad news good news Theres good bad news about the levels of heavy metals in Halton Region sewage system The bad news is that lead copper line mercury and cadmium arc above acceptable levely The good news is that the amounts arc being drastically reduced Public Works Director Bob Moore produced a report on heavy metals the system to his com and while metals are above levels in some cases he said he is positive in his approach to the report which shows significant decrease In fact Mr Moore said the Region is well on the way to having the best record in Ontario for reduction of pollutants particularly in the sludge it is using on agricultural lnnds However the com mi tee received prise when it found out the atomic absorption analyzer which was con crucial to the metal detection and tracking lo source campaign has been FRIDAYSATURDAY SUNDAY ONLY 3 GIANT HITS Inside Jennifer Wells 2 Slippery When Wet 3 Emmanuaf Meets The Wife Swappers OPENS STARTS 16 DRIVE IN CLOSED MONDAY No Guriph Milton Ontario Wed 3Thu4Fri5Sot6 BROTHERS Sun 7 8 Tubs IS CnvHCSIivw Sunday Thunoar Friday p TO FLORIDA Clearwater Beach Holiday Inn Beach nights Weekly Sunday Total Cost or people Disneyworid Tampa Bay includes with UNLIMITED MILEAGE Weekly Sunday to November 16 Holiday Inn South of am Rocky ftuit Resort Total Coy lor lorn Tilt ravel LTD 56 Mill St UnltC Box 102 Call Rick 8533580 Starting soon IN HALTON HILLS The Dale Carnegie COURSE Now in its 69th Year Some of the many ways the Date Carnegie Course helps men and women Polio and Sail Baa Boiler Remember Control Tanslon and Anilaly Acquire a Bailer inland I itq OF Human flolilloni inlAbHIIIoj Go si with Any Group For Further Information Write or Phone The Herald Phone or 8778822 After Business Hours Phone 5197441861 SPONSORED BY Presented By K Crone and Associates Road Waterloo MISS ACTON FAIR COMPETITION Winner will be eligible for tho 1981 Miss C N Sweetheart of the Fair Contest JUDGED ON APPEARANCE PERSONALITY AND POISE 1980 Winner Cathy McGrath Friday September 19th AT THE FALL FAIR Entertainment Family Variety Presentation Two Runners- Up Will Act As Queens Attendants CONTESTANTS SPECIAL PRIZES FOR WINNER AND ATTENDANTS Deadline for Entries Wednesday Sept at 7 pm will bfl an rehearsal on Thursday Sopt at Presbyterian Church at p m REQUIREMENTS LOUS PLACE MINSTREL SHOW WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL AMATEUR TALENT PLEASE CALL 8784111 ASK LARRY FOR AUDITIONS

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