a is Th Acton Fro Press Wednesday December OUR READERS WRITE Reports cards dates at Golden Age meeting Wendy writes a mean coiumn I am writing to compliment you on the article In your paper written by Wendy Thonuon on the cruelty to show hones I found ft expressing my sentiments exactly I read her column The Painted Box every week and find it very Interesting This week though I Just had to express my thanks She writes a mean column So thanks again tor having her in your paper and I hope you pass my thanks Mrs By Mrs Elsie Reed A congenial and happy group met on Tuesday last for the regular afternoon meeting of the Golden Age Club Business consisted mainly of final details for the Christmas dinner and Invitations from the Canadian Legion and Rotary Club were given out It was decided to buy six more card tables for the clubs use Two tables were donated A letter and Christmas wishes came from the tone executive A report of the tone rally was read for approval I thought maybe the young folks of Rock- wood would like to read about an evening spent In one of the older homes of their village many years ago I think it is nice to keep incidents of the old town alive as the Charles Strange home and later the home of his aged mother and her daughter Mary Miss Strange Invited me to come over and make some Christmas candy So I went but she hadnt a very good fire for cooking things and I used too much liquid It simply would not make I did everything to coax It to thicken but Finally we opened the door of the heater and set the pan right on the coals That did the trick and we produced some delectable candy To pass the time until she could have a taste of the candy the aged mother started to repeat a little poem that used to be In our readers Twinkle twinkle little star Line after line she repeated until she had repeated the whole poem What a wonderful memory Could anyone in Rockwood today do that A knock was heard at the door my mother stood there If you want to get home tonight come on There is a blizzard raging She had come to help me home through the deep hardpacked drifts and blinding snow That was about fifty years ago but I have not forgotten those two wonderful mothers and Miss Mary Yours with a backward look MllllcentMilroy S The brown house stood on the vacant lot next to Mary St Challenges accuracy of story Dear Sirs I have often been tempted to challenge statements in your weekly featured article Toe Clergy Speaks out but have come to tolerate it with the same attitude as I tolerate the comic sections in the Daily Newspapers However last weeks feature I think shouldnt go unchallenged Please find enclosed a portion of Playboy Nov 1970 A Johnson Wicked Willy According to a newspaper story I read space scientists at Green Belt Maryland bare found proof that the Bible is accurate when It speaks In the book of Joshua of the an standing still for about a day and in 2 Kings of a shadow going backward on a sundial The source of this newspaper ac count is given as Harold HUl president of the Curtis Engine Company of Baltimore who is further Identified as a consultant in the space program Can you tell me whether or not this supposed confirmation of these Biblical miracles actually took place Larry A Webb Rockford Illinois As far as we can tell it didnt The Space Flight Centre at Green Belt Maryland informs us that It had no such problems made no such calculations and never heard of Harold Mr Hill does exist but when Playboy contacted him he sent us a form letter that stated that he has misplaced the source of information but had I not considered the source to be completely reliable I would not have made use of this information in the first place Interesting comparisons emerge Dear Sir Your edition of Nov i made Interesting reading containing as it did reports of the Council in action at a regular meeting followed by but weeks elec tioneering platform The acts and the speeches make interesting comparisons in some cases On the one hand a promise is made to fight to the death for the preservation of every individuals rights yet several current points of concern emerge- Has Council written to Minister Jaaueaon to protest the proposed land possibly of our entire township while he seeks a further extension to make up Us mind this could affect all individuals and Impose acute hardships Have they researched and questioned the propriety of the proposed step In an off Idal capacity as representatives of all the residents If the freeze is permitted without resistance and property valors fall win our assessments be reviewed downwards On the OttawavSaeglitz problem I have to assume that building permits were applied for in both cases Is it not the intention when application Is made for a permit that the authorities have the opportunity to inspect the plans or the she to ensure compliance with requirements If a knowledgeable control is maintained the least result could have been the pointing out of an awkward situation to the two parties concerned If as one Councillor opined the bylaw can be interpreted two ways then Council has a moral obligation for allowing such a situation to exist It seems to me that bylaws are passed but the knowhow or the will to enforce them is lacking There have been a number of such infractions where no action is taken residents notice these and that no steps are taken then apathy sets In The recent Issue of a gravel pit being permitted to operate without a license Is one surely councils positional MB hearing was severely weakened by in the absence of positive action condoning it Approved plans are made bylaws passed only to be changed when some business enterprises though lawyers well- versed in word manipulation plead ignorance of our plan or dangle the grub- eaten carrot of a few dollars assessment And if to quote the greatest natural resource of the Township la Its people why cannot a more determined stand be taken to protect them Gravel pit licenses have gone from to why not have them put a deposit which can be used to finance legal fees should they continue to merely give Up service to the law Why at source are gravel pit owners not required to ensure that their customers comply with the traffic act which calls for a tarpaulin to cover their peaked loads peaked to the extent that much gravel falls on the roads causing damage to cars and endangering the lives of those in them Whilst this Is not Intended to be directly critical of Council It will I hope be regarded suggestive of the apparent need for action In areas which to me and many others seem to lack the attention to detail which they need Yours very truly Kenneth Campbellviile SEE THE NEW SUiWLE SMWHOBILES COMPLCTI A SIR To Chow From MaMovaOivliiono Co MRUL SMELL SERVICE Hwy7Norval every 111 I Would Like to Thank Those People Who Supported Me at the Polls on Dec 7th Your Confidence is Sincerely Appreciated NORMAN R ELLIOTT before being sent In to the United Senior Citizens paper The Voice by the publicity convener games Euchre and were played Winners Gents Mrs Clark Mrs Osborne ladles Mrs Mrs Lambert ladies Mrs Miss gents Mr Mr Those with December birth days include Mrs Clark Mr McEnery Mr and Mrs Jack Wonderful memories of mothers During a regular meeting held Tuesday evening of last week members of Council Received a complaint from ratepayer Henry Best over the lack of an advance poll for Mondays election Reeve Mrs A MacArthur said council was remiss as an advance poll was talked about earlier but forgotten when the election bylaw was She said one should be Id in future elections Agreed with a letter from R 3 Milton which castigates the federal government for planning to freeze development in all the potential sites In Ontario until a final decision Is made Mr said it was discriminatory Councillor Art Gibson said the government would be freezing 32001 acres of prime land In order to obtain its Jetport property at the lowest possible price Approved a motion urging the provincial government to Invoke strict controls over trucking firms dumping Industrial wastes and urging the government to start a research program on the of such wastes Support will be sought from all municipalities in and three surrounding counties Sent a letter of thanks to the Ontario minister of the renowed killer strip on Highway east of resurfaced and regraded this fall Council had earlier urged the to take action on the curving stretch of road Notified the townships Committee of Adjustment a road widening dedication would only be necessary on a separated parcel and not the parcel of land from which It was separated The Committee had sought direction as It interpreted the regulations to state a farmer must dedicate a road widening parcel on his entire farm frontage if he separates a small lot From it Approved repairs to the inner east wall of the township building at an estimate of Moisture is causing the panelling to warp it was reported Decided to obtain prices on indooroutdoor carpeting for the council chambers and reconsider a revised seating arrangement for the council table At present three of the five councillors sit with their backs to the audience Delegated the reeve and clerk to attend a meeting with Acton Fire Area committee to discuss a proposed salary increase for Actons volunteer firefighters i Learned no date has been established for a public meeting on proposals to widen Slderoad through the township Two wedding anniversaries come In December namely Mr and Mrs R Davidson their anniversary and Mr and Mrs Joe Fuller To all these best wishes and congratulations are extended A pleasant social hour was spent with lunch committee Mrs Fryer Mrs Cults Mrs and other willing helpers Mrs Morden broke a bone In her leg in fall and It Is still In a cast Many of the members had colds We nope all are fine for the Christmas dinner BEAUTIFUL BOXB SETS FOR GIFTS In Linens Cot torn Pintle PLACE MATS LUNCHEON SETS BRIDGE SETS TOWEL SETS FANCY CUSHIONS ALSO BATH TOWELS FACE CLOTHS TEA TOWELS OVEN MITTS AND MANY OTHERS HINTONS Caddy Hardly air That Said would bo too much of a worst caddy In world coincidence Protect Your Floors During Winter Weather To the citizens of Acton Thank you for the support accorded me on my first try for political office Although not successful I was more than pleased at the numbers who thought a comparative newcomer to Acton deserved their vote and would like to wish all the compliments of the season BETTY EASTWOOD ZJ Check Your Shopping List We Have Gifts to Suit Everyone R0NS0N BUTANE LIGHTERS WATCHES BY BUL0VA DIAMONDS BY ORANGE BLOSSOM LEATHER GOODS BY BUXTON MENS AND LADIES RINGS IF ITS GIFT IDEAS- TRY THESE Fine Gold Jewellery Large Selection Pierced Ear Rings Gold Silver Charms Charm Bracelets Jewel Cases Cultured Pearls Decor Battery Wall Clocks Cuff Links Tie Tack Sets SEE OUR NEW FASHIONABLE UNE OF VELVET AND METAL CHOKERS USE YOUR CHARGEX A deposit holds any item til Christmas WE HUE OF 0ZITE 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