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M I - The Canadian Champion, Fniday, November 7, 2003-B1 A t -,ýNew book takes readers back to early 2Oth century Milton By STEPHANIE THIESSEN The Champion Once again, Milton was facing further development and residents weren't sure if they wanted the change. Althougli that scenaria could describe a recent ail-candidates meeting, it's of a turne almost a century ago when the arrivai of the automobile waa causing quite a stir. A time long ago has been brought to life by the late Mel Robinson in bis newly-published book, Memories of Milton. Edited by Jin Dills and Ken Lamb and published by the Milton Histonical Society, the book takes readers back to early 2Oth cen- tury Milton. Memories of Milton is the l3th publication of the Milton Historical Society. The 218-page book contains 150 black and white photos and includes anecdotal stories about everything froin gomng to the barber to, the Saturday night downtown hustie and bustie. Attitudes back then weren't much different froin those today with regard to growth, Mr. Dil said, adding that with the word 'developinent' on everyone's lips, it's a great tsmne for the book to be released. "When. the town expanded (in the early 1900s), there was some chagrin about developinent and the affect it would have. But people gradually accepted it," hie said, adding, "A town is what people make it to be. We're ail resistant to change, but so far we haven't invented an altemnative." The manuscript was carefuily proofread and edited by Mr. Lamb alongside Mr. Dills. Mr. Lamb counits bis favourite parts of the book the stories about families and what lods did for fun - such as ride down the Sixteen Mile Creek on large chunks of ice. The book is a combination of Mr. Robinson's own experiences and research fromn early 2Oth century issues of The Canadian Champion. "He contributes a lot as a bistorian, and also as an artist, drawing on bis experiences," Mr. Lamb said. Mr. Diils said he hopes the book brings a sense of unity to Milton."I hope new people and long-lime residents both tind some kind of warmnth within the context and an awareness of how much Milton haa changed." The idea for the book came to Mr. Dills more than 25 years ago when he was the publisher of The Champion. Mr. Dilis said he asked Mr. Robinson if he'd write anme columns based on bis early recollections of 111e in Milton. The ultimate goal was to gather the columns together and write a book. Froin 1977 until 1981, Mr. Robinson wrote columins for The Champion. They captured significant developmnents in town, but alan mundane happenings, Mr. Diils said, such as cattle drives along Bronte Street. Tlhe project was delayed for many years, and M. Robinson died in 1988. Then, a couple of years ago, Mr. Diils decided tse rime was right to publish tse book. It became bis 111e, he said. 1 spent ayear of my ifeon it,"he said. "I tend to live with a project. It consumes a lot more than is visible." EAST FLAMBOROUGH'S MOUNTSBERG ARIA. SONi 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home nestled on 10+ acres of private hardwood forest. Don't miss thîs one! Only Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Co-editors Ken Lamb (liet) and Jim Dille show off a copy of the newly-oelesed Memorles of Miton. With Use help of volunteers from. Use Milton istorical Society, Mr. Robinson's columrns were typed up, photos were matched to Use columns and Use text was edited, Mr. Diils said. Mr. Dilis said he's confident Mr. Robinann would be pleased with Use final product. "Mel's dead, but bis memories live on," he said. Photos camne froin anurces including Mr. Dils' private collec- tion, Use archives of Use Milton Hfistorical Society and Use Halton Region Museum, Mr. Dills said. Funding for Use projeet was provided by Use Town of Mlton's Community Fund. Memories of Milton is available for $24.95 from Use Milton H.istorical Society, 24 James St., or by caffing (905) 878-1146. It's also available at Spice 0' Life, Harri Stationery and Global Genealogy, ail located in downtown Milton, as weil as Coles at Milton Mail. Stephanie Thiessen can be reached at sthiessen@miltoncanadi- anchampion.com. Wirn up ta th ree prites for $ ÇýtttyFOONDATION 0F OAKWLLtE 0U0. Or buy single tickets for just $40. 3 TICKETS FOR $1001FR $0 RCESHLIGFMLE NYU 00/ FO $4 _ _ 0 01111 CALL TI K T A ND ...... ARE. RUNNIN OUT....* AA ~M'fUHEll TF OIN'AME Tl. 8 77 -8 83T-33CNSE FIR O010FUCIAE0FT TCTIENF039. TICKET SALE COT-Off 10 NOVEMBER 17, 2003 AT MIEE4IGHT. FINAL 5RAWS OESR0.8 03 3001008000.800000 0 . . 'l