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Georgetown Acton Wednesday Aug TELEPHONE 8532219 and Ednof Pubfcahed every Wednnday by Print it Street Acton Telephone Sutucupbonj Soclacaows Don Ryder D rector of Advertising Ken Bellamy Hartley Coles Ed tor Second mail auon Number Th Acton bo a the Mo go pal ban newspaper The Banner The dun The ng on Pojt The Bu ion Weekend Poll The Adverts Gua dun The Goo Economot Sun ton Champion The News Tho ketE a Beaver F Oihawa Whitby Weekend chmond I L Tho be a The Sea bo Tho S Vila Tnbune The at and WooOb Libo ii Me Do a a division Ha Enloip EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT New Editor- Pul Editor Helen Murray Sport Mark Holme Nancy Punduck Ted Brawn ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Retail Advwnhlnp Manage- Bin Cook Sand a Wilson Jam CtarlNil JanBruton Circulation- BUSINESS OFFICE Office Manager Jean Accounting Pat Get out and vote When Canadians go to the jpolls on Tuesday September the campaign narrows down to the elee of a suitable candidate in our own riding of Halton Otto the incum bent has represented us in the last three sessions of Parliament as a member of Her Majesty s Loyal Opposition How effective has Mr been Has he done much for Acton and area These are alt questions we must ask as he faces from Liberal challenger Onena Cume candidate Kevin and Green Party candidate Chris Kowalchuk Unless there is a sudden in the minds of of voters the only candidate with the support to topple the incumbent is Mrs Ciurie a neophyte in the political world who may strike the right note in many women s hearts Mrs Currie also is a resi dent of a small village and so she understands the pro Clems of rural and small town people a big plus in the northern end of She also took over and her husbands business after his death which shows she knows her ay around the business Mr on the other band is a professional politician with a wealth of experience behind him He been a member of the shadow cabinet as the small Business critic and a member of various commit tees the Commons He was one of the movers behind the ouster of Joe Clark as leader of the Tories and supported Brian in his successful leadership drive He has kept an active profile in this end of the riding buttressed of course by his ap pearances as the on the network in State Canada and other competitions Mr and his sister were pairs champions of the world before he entered politics There s no doubt that Otto Jelinek has an inside track for a cabinet minister s post should the Tories form the next government At this writing the Con servative Party has assum ed it will form the next Government of Canada although the Liberal cause may be gaining as Mr Turner recaptures some of the support he lost with foot in mouth performances early in the campaign Mr Mulroney on the other hand has performed almost flawlessly in a role patterned after President Ronald Reagan He s done the right things at the right time and wooed the dis contented with a mixture of platitudes and promises never disclosing what they would cost the taxpayers The star of the TV debates has not been Mr Mulroney or Mr Turner but leader of the New Democratic Party In the event of a minority government the could very well be the power that sways government opinion but have little hopes of for a government Through the years many of their policies have been adopted by both the Liberals and the Conserva A vote for their can in Halton may only be a gesture of disapproval of the two old parties or an endorsement of their policies In any event this newspaper feels voters should rely on their own knowledge of the can didates and their policies to vote on September We thuik it is important every one does exercise their franchise Vote for the candidate and party of your choice next Tuesday Clergy comment Measure election decision on the words of Jesus While I not counting down days until Sept 4 1 must confess that elections bring out the passionate fervor that Is a part of me Besides the Olympics which occur only once every four years I can t think anything else that draws the attentions of Canadians into single focus As a of the Christian life I would like to think that the political sphere reflects a genuine interest and untarnished concern for the welfare of all Canadian people However I m also enough of a realist to recognize that smooth oratory can contain sincere motives mid with a little hunger for influential office So when elect on promises begin to flourish and state ments of projected commitments are declared my political blood begins to pump rapidly with concerns that reflect my bias toward Christian principles of justice and kindness Most Canadians it seems agree on the basics economic recovery deficit reduction equality for women jobs for youth justice for the elderly and peace in our world The arguments begin when methodologies and timeframes arc discussed 1 want to know specifically about methods costs and timing To raise these kinds of questions is to take the first step toward caring and discerning the signs of the times in which we live Are the proposed reforms compassionate Are they getting at the root causes of inequality and oppression Does this party care deeply enough to remain with hands at the plough even if the struggle gets messy costly The morning after the night before it will be back to business as usual nope simply that we will measure our decisions carefully and over against the words Jesus used for his time and ours I and you I mi a and you toot in and you me In failed none of least that The Rev M Mbitter Acton Baptist Dont ASK ME I INSIST OH GOING CAMPING EVERV Our readers write Cabooseless trains pose threat Following is a leu the mayo and count I of lis re he of cabooses fn an I CI trans as fled a Dear Mr Mayor and Councillors I hope that you will do everything possible to stop an unsafe from happening In our community and in other munieipali ties The sub ject matter concerns itself with something that would estimate per cent of the people living In Canada take for granted trains Trams are a part of our lives and to think about them because the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways intend to run trains all across Canada without cabooses Action of this sort will leave the public exposed to an safe and hazardous condition days of the year On an average trains are feet and longer with most but not all car rying dangerous commodities trains run at any given time because train time is any time At this point I would like to jog council s memory In 1383 CN Rail from what 1 understand presented to councillors fire chiefs and the police of our community a film clip on dangerous commodities If you saw this clip on will get an even bet understanding of what I am try to explain In the film clip it showed that full documentation can be had from the conductor in the caboose on any train carrying dangerous commodities be given to those when required if a train Mas derailed Why delays Dear Editor I am a Canadian Citizen since 1955 when I immigrated from Poland In 1983 1 met my wife who is also an immigrant from Poland I am finding Impossible to com prehend Ihe reasons why we have not been able to obtain status here in Canada for her In October we called John McDermld and told him of our situation and received a reply February 16 As per Mr McDermld suggestion we contacted the migration department things really rolling or so we thought was to bring my wife for an interview and I did They wanted a second one with an inter prefer so again we appeared However it turned out to be rather lhan on inter view with the and an officer of immigration as well as the in present for three hours A decision was to come in two to four weeks Six weeks later we were informed there was to be a hearing on May At that time we decided to get a lawyer so through a local office McCarthy McCarthy was suggested Since attaining our attorney Mitchell Wine the hearing for May was moved ahead to June 12 which was also moved forward lo August 10 and now been adjourned until November At this point the prolonging of has only been upsetting and costly Is it necessary for us to wonder if my wife will be deported each Ume a hearing comes up At no let us look it a hypothetical but possible lion if derailment took plitc a train n our a caboose and all Ihe crew on the head If screw where would those people fire fighters police and rail clean up get the required information readily enough as not to the public Who would be able to tell you if there was or was not dangerous commodities involved the time tht nil company got in and if dangerous com modilics wert present it would be too late of this but quite possible situation is of the trains If there was a too many might be blocked lew a town half access to medical help be Impossible If there wasn I a derailment but just train with the problem near the rear of the train it would take nice as long to fix it with ill the ere v ben at head end of the train I would not to be sick and in need of quick aid it a crossing It is i known fat in some areas a train can block two or three on roads at once if stopped for any reason Rail Company it tends put the tail end ere up on the head of their trains to do a job which should be done from the rear of all trains By doing this they will have to do away with a list of rules code of rules to run trains by under the Railway Act and company rules rail companies seem to think money is better than the safe tv of the public by replacing the caboose with a little black com box The companies will probably get their way because the people who control the railroads The Board of are all ex railroad of finals and it is not hard to see why so much comradeship goes on between them The rail companies ask how and the Board of Transport shows them the way We will all suffer if the rail com panics get their way The Board of Transport have tentatively given CN Rail permission to test the running of trains as of August 19H4 I hope the Town of Halton Hills through its council seek action to stop the testing of any trains through its municipality by any means that is possible We do not allow car companies lo road test automobiles through our towns so why should we let the rail roads In this fight we need your support so that the people of our community and others can live in an environment to which they so readi ly deserve Yours truly J A Concerned Ratepayer Hills Trainman Canadian National Railways Nor l own and Health and Safety Rep Legislative Rep 1130 The quilt makers One of the attractions along Mill St during the Leather town Ciderfest was the quilt made by the Villa Tenants Association It featured the old Acton coat of arms which was presented to this community by the Lord Mayor of Acton England back in antiquity and used to hang in the town hall council chambers Isabel Watson headed up the quilt makers who were meticulous in the detail especially on the coat of arms and the quilt is the prize for a lucky draw proceeds of which will go towards a piano for the recreation room in Lakeview Villa Acton s largest Senior Citizen residence Here Jessie and Gladys Davidson show off Letters to the editor are welcome Back issues years ago 1974 The seven new letter carriers will begin Ihelr duties at Acton Post Office this Friday Six are men one a female mail carrier They are Gerald Stanley Eckstein George Forrest Lloyd Small wood Dan Rodney and Margaret Bedard Another Ontario Scholar from Acton high school is Debra who completed her five years of high school in four by attending summer school She received per cent 20 years ago August Members of the Acton Recreaiion Committee at Iheir regular meeting Thursday appointed John Goy to fill the post of chairman for the balance of 1964 following the resignation of Jack About tons of cement was poured a I the arena Wednesday as a steady flow of cement trucks lined up at the rear of the building walling be unloaded as the new 174 cement floor was installed Acton Mayor Les Duby and clerk administrator Jack McGeachie are attending the conference in London Reeve H is here also as a representative of County council 50 years ago Augusts 1S34 A special meeting of Ihe School Board was held on Monday evening to consider he applications for the position on the staff made vacant by the death of Mrs MR Moore There were a multitude of applications and Miss Teresa Hunt of Oakvillcwos engaged Miss Hunt has been on the staff for the past four years and has had some experience In teaching music in the schools A concert by the Acton Citizens Band In on Sunday evening proved very popular with the city audience Secretary Wright has received word that Hon Duncan Marshall Ontario new Minister of Agriculture has accepted the In vitation of the directors and will officially open the Acton Fair of 75 years ago August 1909 A well remembered old lime land mark to old Speight saw mill at dam on the pond at the tannery has during the past week been removed Messrs Bear dm ore and Co purchased from R Sinclair the owner the remnants of this historic structure and removed It to permit some permanent improve ment to the tannery walls and road way adjacent If the street crossings were swept off again they would not be so muddy after a rain or when the street sprinklers passed Mr John Watson Is building a new cement block house on his lot an Main St 100 years ago August 1S84 We are pleased to notice that Rev Slbbald an old Acton boy now rector of Christ Church Belleville is engaged in the present Scott Act campaign in that county The Free Press is read by 34 persons weekly Messrs Bear dm ore and Co have commenced a shipment of sole leather at their manufactory You forgot your lamps one or two nights this week you Mr Lamplighter Do not let It occur again if you please On Tuesday lost Mr Arch T Mann on the farm of his father Mr Peter Mann near Acton cut and bound acres of oats in nine and a half hours with a Binder When you stop smoking the stress can drive you to drink