From the management and staff of the Acton Free Press A Christmas message Glory to God in the High St Shucks Santa Im KRISTIN SPIELVOGEL Isnt sure she should accept Santas gift at the Firefighters Christmas party Sunday Santa found time to give out presents there and at the Legion Hall for children of members as well as visit events all around the district Photo By Rev Gordon Trinity United Church A few years ago in the city of Vancouver a prominent wealthy businessman made an honest attempt to share his feelings about Christmas with the populace He spent his own money on a huge neon billboard on which he had inscribed simply the Biblical angelic chorus Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among men He did his thing and it impressed and motivated many persons I am sure However as does happen in our electronic age the neon sign gave out before Christmas Day and one of the lights burned out Instead of the angelic chorus It now read Glory to God in the HIGH ST and on earth peace among men At first glance the businessman was disturbed He called the contractors and asked that it be rectified But before they did it be changed his mind He began to see that the sign although now not authentic went to the real heart of the Christmas spirit and meaning If the glory that we as humans is not given on but solely in word and song in the cathedrals of our own making then God is really not glorified at all All this worship and praise doesnt amount to a hill of beans unless it motivates us to live In a worshipful way in the street where we live High St is your street Main St Mill St Bower Ave Wilbur Tyler etc And that is where the stuff of Christmas must be lived out Ultimately that sign did more in Vancouver for Christians than any other It got them thinking about themselves and their lives as present- day disciples of the Babe of Bethlehem SEjJui It set them to reevaluating their lives What was clutter and what was junk What had they done for their fellow man that really counted How were their priorities stacked God mankind me or the reverse Were there things that they had done that they should now rectify while there was still time And with you I leave the rest of this Christmas thought Are you living for the Highest on High St Or are you a living echo of the Highest and nothing more You decide and that decision will lead to a blessed Christmas or simply a meaningless festival Lawyer named provincial judge NinetySixth Year No 26 ACTON ONTARIO TUESDAY DECEMBER TwentyEight Pages Fifteen Cents William Sharps a solicitor In the Town of Milton for the past years has been named a Provincial Judge in the criminal court dlvlikulftir East MPP Snow made the announcement Monday The a Judge was dated Dec Bis appointment fills a vacancy on the bench following the death of Judge J B Green of earlier this year Judge Sharps has practiced extensively In both civil and criminal matters in all courts Including the Supreme Court of Canada A resident of he was born in Toronto in and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School He wag called to the bar in Judge la married and he and his wife and three children live In Streetsville He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Bar Association treasurer and director of County Law Association past director of the former Legal Aid plan in Halton and a member for the past five years of the County Area Committee of the new Ontario Legal Aid plan He attends Streetsville United Church where he has served as an elder for nine years and is chairman of the Committee of Adjustment for the town of Chamber head replies to Commission charges JUDGE OMB hear February Ontario Municipal Board has set February as the date for a public bearing on Esqoesing townships controversial agricultural holding bylaw VMS The bylaw passed by Council November ISO prevents the use of land for any other purpose than the one existing Council received objections either hi the form of letters from Individual ratepayers or petitions that represented over 100 names last August Twenty letters supporting the bylaw were also received Acton Chamber of Commerce officials were swift to react to criticism which emanated from a recent meeting of the Hydro Commission over lack of money to spend on Christmas lighting President John Shadbolt said Commissioner Tyler main critic should be quite familiar with the reason for the lack of funds this year when compared to other years Mr Tyler charged the Chamber was wasting money and not doing as much as formerly Mr listed three reasons for this years lack of funds Tyler Transport has not Joined the Chamber so this Income was lost 2 The Hydro Commission has not Joined the Chamber and this reduced Income still further The Hydro Commission presented a bill to the Chamber for the sum of for work done in and another for for work done In These were charges made before the present executive was elected and of which they had no knowledge The above financial losses represent approximately one- third of the Chambers normal Income asserted Mr Shadbolt He said the loss would almost have taken care of the Christmas lighting program Now in good shape But the fact is Christmas lights are now in good condition and should not require any substantial renovations for the next few years the Chamber head declared In reply to charges the Chamber was inactive Mr said he would like to point out the Chamber had approximately executive meetings this year which he claimed was far more than any other year As far as Mr Tylers comment about the Chamber being under better management before when they were out to make money not throw It away we find it hard to believe It Is the function of the Chamber to make money Our function is to Initiate new projects whether they make or lose money he said Unlike the Hydro Commission all work done by the Chamber executive is free There are no wages salaries commissions etc paid to anyone on the executive Mr Sahdbolt continued In fact it coats money to be on the executive The Chamber feels there Is really no reason to heed the criticism since are Prospect Park Will allow snowmobiles NlSffT CHRISTMAS AMD All THROUGH fitoets happy a race a our on fjar A IT THAT to ALL TO on ox aY CUOMO that So OK AT MS Toms Claims piggery illegal The question of whether or not Councils new deputy reeveelect Don McMillan is breaking a township bylaw by raising pigs on the main street of Moffat was posed at Wednesdays meeting of council by outgoing deputy reeve Gordon Agnew The bylaw reads that no piggery or any other obnoxious use can exist Inside a village zone said Mr He also stated residents had casually mentioned to him about the pigs in the barn although it was later understood no complaints bad been made directly to the township office Council instructed Its toning administrator to Investigate the charge If we wish to pursue the issue further our next step would be to see if it is of legal nonconformins use said clerk Campbell Thompson This must be established before anything is decided I agree with Mr Thompson said councillor Alan But if its use has changed since the bytaw was enforced In 1967 then action should be taken The new council should make sure gaps or openings In by4aws are dosed he added Acton Parks and Recreation Committee took a stand on the snowmobile question by deciding at the final meeting of the year Friday night to allow snowmobiles to use Prospect Park between the hours of 9 am and 9 pjn Chairman Peter Marks said he would like to see the park used by snowmobiles as much as possible up until 9 or at night If were not going to let them on streets we must offer alternate sites he added Committee member Hugh Patterson said he could see no objection to organized activity within certain hours Councillor Oval Chapman pointed to the Acton Snowmobile Club as the best policing weve got Decision to allow snowmobiles In Prospect Park within the specified hours was unanimous and was made In the words of chairman Marks In an effort to keep them off the streets and make it safer for all citizens of Acton Subdivision plan proceeds for study The draft plan for homes on the and farms were presented Thursday night to planning board by developer Joe Adamick Mr Adamlck has already discussed his plans with officials here several times His draft plan will go now to the the engineer V Anderson for their study and recommend ations Zoning change A zoning change will be required Mr plans a range of houses from toprated residential requirements to town house He intends to start off Wallace Ave south of the musk centre G McKenxle Inquired about the projected number of school pupils Mr Adamlck felt there wouldnt be more than 30 more children next year He hopes to start in the spring Christmas card Todays issue the Free Press a card to the readers There are dozens of greetings from merchants and people wishing the happiness of the holiday season to everyone The greetings of me Free Press come with a fuDcoler picture printed right hi the plant on the offset press Four applications of Ink quick successtou produced The paper comes oat a day tarty on Tuesday and be out on Tuesday gain next week not members of the Chamber but we find it hard to understand Mr Tylers reasoning about free bus service in Milton a The Chamber cant afford it and b Mr Tyler Is In a much better position to lay on a free bus service than we are Finally we feel all the remarks concerning the Chamber ore In poor taste and are not Interested In engaging in a slanging match he concluded The Chamber president noted election of officers for will be held at the Station Hotel Wed nesday January at 7 pm and also that tickets were still available for the New Years dance sponsored by the Chamber at Halton Heights Country Club splash White Oaks Secondary School may be In line to become the second school In County to have a swimming pool on campus Vicechairman of Halton County Board of Education Bill told the board at their meeting Tharnday he had been approached by the Recreation Committee and meetings were being held MM Robinson High School was the first to have a swimming pool The agreement concerning the use of the Burlington pool was ratified at the board recently Shoppers serenade Wednesday evening about seven oclock the band wul be playing Christmas carols on the town office steps The serenade to shoppers has become an annual event weather permitting Thieves net cash stamps Thieves took seven dollars In stamps and In cash In a break and entry at the Robert Little school Thursday night Acton detachment the reported this week Constable Krcsaler is Investigating the breakin Entry was gained by the Janitors closet The next day police report a quick change artist swindled a checkout teller of at the AB Supermarket on Mill St It is also under investigation Four cases of insecure premises are reported for the week a number police call unusually high Police urge anyone going away for the holiday season to let them know and they will check houses while you are away THE LONG TRIP from the North Pole and the excitement of Saturdays Beardrnore Christinas party left Santa a little weary One year old Susan Stumpf of Rockwood and Santas helper pretty Anita fared better Jolly old St Nick had gifts for about 260 children at the affair Staff Photo