NinetySeventh Year ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER Twenty Four Page F fleen Cents Sun shines Acton annual Fall Fair set a record at the gate Saturday surpassing large crowds of the last few years and delighting officers of the institution which seems to pile success upon success An estimated people went through the turnstiles Friday night and Saturday with gate receipts up higher than over last year Sun smiles J And with success the sun J J smiled on the thousands of people J who turned up for the Fair after talented Miss was from It cold gloomy wet weather and nasty pronostications from the weatherman Bad weather returned Sunday after the festivities suggesting the sun Acton a resident of Erin township where many of the Fair beauties have originated Fine midway The King Shows midway broke through Just for the benefit engaged by the board turned out of the Fair and five others being to be Fun fair and with a held within a few miles of Acton wheel tilt a whirl octopus Other fairs in nearby places merry goround and several understandably tut down on attendance and exhibits but as many other attractions to secretary Mrs C W entertain and rides observed Considering this we did very well All breeds were represented in the cattle and horse shows and there were even some monkeys and donkeys entered in the pet show The and booths were busy from Friday afternoon until late Saturday evening Midway people were pleased Food booths were well patronized and several sold out of heavy draught horses had one of goodies before the show was the best shows in years while cattle sheep ponies and light horses were about the same as other years About 2 people crowded Into the community centre Friday night to hear M Whiting open the annual show watch a fastpaced program by Zena Checvers capped by the over Saturday morning dawned bright and cheerful after the clammy cold weather of the previous week First big attraction Saturday was the parade which left the vicinity of the CNR station about only a few minutes late starting Thousands of spectators lined the route down Mill St up Main and then down Knox Ave to the park gates Acton Citizens Band fresh From their second place finish at the Canadian National Exhibition led the procession which also included the Georgetown Pipe Band and the Canadian Junior champion Knights band Political figures Convertibles carried political figures fair officers life member Sandy McLean Halton Dairy Princess the Shorthorn Lassie and Furrow Queen rode in convertibles There were several floats the lacrosse champs and baseball champions soccer and snowmobile club representation ponies a donkey horses Scouts Cubs Brownies H Club models from Milady Boutique and a host of other entries All eyes were on the 0 Golden Helmets on their shiny 1200 Davidson motor cycles as they paraded in formation with lights flashing and helmets In the sun Not too far behind them was another precision ride the Lions on their mini bikes heading up the Acton Lions delegation Arrival of the parade at the park was the signal for gates to be besieged with fair goers and the afternoon was on its way Knights staged a marching band display the Golden Helmets motorcycle precision team IB riders and a police cruiser performed their ride on the race track while thousands of spectators watched 1- Acton policeman Corporal Peter Campbell was for the show Commissioner Eric Silk and Acton 0 detachment head Corporal Kay Mason took the salute from a reviewing stand Throngs crowded the arena displays watched the cattle and horse rings tapped their feet as the old time fiddlers competed jammed the midway and watched the baby show There was another record entry in the baby show with entries from Acton and district nearby towns and cities Graham Canadian champion old time fiddler super vised the fiddling competition won by John Given of Acton own Karen 0 was second and David Weir of Etobicoke third One of best All in all the fair was one of the best efforts admitted secretary Irene Swnckhamer She noted that the Fair board had provided a commercial display of hogs and dairy cattle as an educational feature The lows a Ayrshire and two Guernseys were to have been milked but power at that point In the was too weak for the machines so the demonstration had to bo Lane tiled Acton Fair because it has such variety of entertainment seems to attract year after year Improved attendance at other shows has also been apparent Announcer and lor tne horse show attractions was Jesse and he kept the program rolling alone with help from his committee Nino Bralda kepi proceedings In cattle rinjs where entries were judged to be of a VLry high Big dance Saturday almost dancers attended the Fair wind up dance at the community centre where the popular local The Shaynes provided the music the dancers still spry and to despite a trymj day were veteran fair and workers Mr and Mrs I Davidson both in their 80s Workmen were tearing down the midway and cleaning up when dancers left the community centre early Sunday morning but I air board members never finisled clenninf up the park until Monday evening a task which must be done in spile of the hairs success Request for boseboll lights sparks new park discussion Request for financial complete games when they come assistance In the erection of to town He said he understood lights on the hardball diamond in Georgetown would install a new Prospect Park was made by set of lights in time for next Acton Minor Baseball season Association representatives Cost of the lights according to Harold Speaker at Thursday Mr Speaker would be for night Acton Parks and mercury vapor lamps and six Recreation Committee meeting poles or for a brand new Mr Speaker told the brighter type of light which committee the A M B A is provide the same amount considering entering teams In the on only four poles He said Halton County Baseball Acton Hydro superintendent Association next season With an Mason had offered to drop expected increase in registration Pes and help with wiring and and the unavailability of coaches that other electricians hod also and managers on weekends offered to donate labor during the summer he explained Speaker said he felt If the many games would have to be facilities were installed now they played on The would be a benefit to Acton provided baseball for youngsters not only now but also 100 boys and Softball for about tor many years to come girls this summer Next year Recalls Speaker aaid they expect to have Parks manager Harold over 100 girls registered recalled how the Acton Some hurt Softball Association had raised He said some boys had been money to erect lights on the hurt this year in games that were present diamond in 1965 continued after dusk Visiting got a small grant The teams naturally want to play rest was raised by the men league It cost about with all volunteer labor he told the commute Councillor Peter Marks thought was an item the committee would have to take a look at when drawing up next year budget said preliminary league meetings would likely be held as early as January or Is there any possibility the Hydro Commission would put anything towards this besides labor Speaker asked In some other towns the hydro commission takes part and helps sponsor minor ball and hockey he added If its any indication last year we had a pole moved It cost us the full rate of Marks replied Promises discussion Chairman Hugh Patterson promised the committee would discuss the request but reminded Speaker it will be next February before they start lining up their budget request to council Later In the evening the committee resumed discussion of the request felt it would be a mistake to erect another set of lights in Prospect Park He opted for construction of a separate ball field complete with lights and a fence somewhere else in town We could have people pay or cents each time they go through and all the money would towards the lights he suggested In his opinion the lights be In Prospect Park He pointed to the difficulty parks employees are having planting trees in there We can plant trees in the centre of the park he explained Opposes suggestion Marks opposed Townsley suggestion of charging ad mission We re subsidizing minor hockey We might have to look at the other side too he said Committee member Diane said she t think parks board should completely foot the bill for lights I sometimes get the impression some people sit around and wait for this board to hand out money to them she remarked They should be willing to work as hard as anyone else docs to something thats worthwhile she charged lJ65tirectlonof the siftlwll lights she recalled flic people that wanted the lights went out and them It s been proven it can be done and done in a very short tune Views diller Mirks had a different view People who come here usually represent the five per cent of MISS ACTON FAIR 1971 17 year old Brenda First runner up was Irene Bruce a pretty brunette from RR 3 Acton right Second up was Ivy Ann Stull was crowned Friday night by 1970 queen Anita left Both girls are from Esquesing Photo Teachers settle salary dispute After months of negotiations and negotiation breakdowns County Board of education and Division of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation came to salary agreement Thursday evening The agreement makes provision for a 7 per cent increase on the average or a total persons who off their butts to increase of bringing the organize and provide facilities total instructional cost to the I never seen anybody come board up to million here where I know the guys don t Salary schedule work long hours to provide thc on he replied schedule provldes for d secondary school teacher with no were utilizing present expend diamonds to the best advantages An allowance of 509 for a to Coordlnators receive recognized postgraduate degree to 20 and is part of the contract The Board assistant receive agreed to pay two thirds of the from to teachers OHSIP and OHSC one Department heads receive an third of the extended health care additional while minor plan and one third of the group department heads receive an insurance additional 150 and assistant department heads receive an Principals will earn from 900 The committee to 23 while vice- will now discuss working principals will earn from conditions Parks board gross grand weekends to Prospect Park Inscoe commented I don think we should have another diamond down there with a set of lights We don t want to clutter up thc park The committee finally decided to write the A A to say they don feel they can see their way clear to take thc request to council right now and that they would rather not see another set of befits erected in Prospect Park They would be more inclined to develop a parkin the cistern end of town at a later time classifications while a teacher with I years experience and in group four gets Acton Parks and Recreation Committee will probably realize a gross revenue of close to 1 from operation of their booth and catering during the Sportsmen Show weekend Arena manager Harold said Thursday nights figures show a gross intake of but that a bill in the neigh of is still outstanding Parks employees provided cold cuts and sauerkraut at Extend register night school Root reveals route to north FASCINATED by their Acton Sportsmen s Timmerman appeared to be having a good Show balloons Trevor and Michelle time at the Fall Fair Staff Photo it About 140 people registered Tuesday night for night school classes promising a very suc cessful fall and winter season While some classes are well filled all of them could still ac commodate more and registrations can still be taken Classes that will be starting for sure are bridge conversational French introduction to handicrafts introduction to and typing A couple of them are overflowing organizers report happily today Seek more As usual some classes would very much like to have a few more students before they begin These are china painting and flower making oil and water painting pottery sewing and the world adventure series It is hoped that furniture refinbhing and shop will be combined in one class Another combination will probably bring the gymnastics and physical fitness students together in one expected the world ad venture series will be opened to hieh school students The first countries slated for an evening s program each are East Africa West Japan and Greece and Turkey New teacher Pottery registration is low and it is hoped more will register soon The teacher this year Mrs June Levy has years experience There a kiln at the school The theatre arts and drama course wants more applicants The Super8 film making is so far Classes with too few applicants to be run are probably consumer education flower arranging hostess and grooming man and his environment Phone HS Carolyn of the righ school office staff may be contacted for further registrations Others on the committee with information are Mrs J Creighton and Mrs C Cook Highway 25 will be extended north from Ospringe to meet Hijjiway B9 north of Valley and provide a new direct route from thc peninsula to the Georgian Bay area Wellington Duffcrin M P John Root made the announcement in Arthur last Tuesday after accepting the nomination as the riding Progressive Conservative candidate in the October 21 provincial election Guest speaker at the nomination meeting Hon Mac Minister of Transport and Communication confirmed the announcement predicting the project will contribute sub to the development of the area Will benefit This is something that will benefit our whole area Mr Root told the meeting Tourists coming into the country at Fort Erie will now be able to take this route to the north through one of the most beautiful parts of Ontario John R Robertson of Grand- Valley was also nominated but withdrew before the balloting About Wellington conservatives attended the meeting Completes slate Mr Root nomination completes the slat of candidates in the Wellington riding Former reeve Cameron Lush will be standard bearer for the Liberal party while year old Alan of Hillsburgh a politics and natural resources teacher at College is the candidate ALAN RIMMER NDP