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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1968
Page
1
Acton students led by Doug Ard Phil Marzo and Roy Shultis finished first in a 25 mile Easter Seal campaign hike in Brampton. Twenty two students began at Toronto City Hall with sponsors pledging funds per mile.
More than 100 young skaters participate in the annual Figure Skating Club carnival this Saturday at the arena. The show titled Around the World features guest appearances by Canadian champions and includes instructors Mia, Glen Stake, and Mrs Ed Leatherland. The program travels from Scotland to Hawaii before returning to Canada.
At the Hydro Commission meeting Mayor Les Duby questioned vandalism over school holidays. Hydro superintendent Doug Mason said over 40 broken street light bulbs were replaced and blamed BB gun damage. Chairman Ted Tyler complained of more holes than ever before on the roof.
Commission Chairman Ted Tyler Sr. urged a careful look at new linemen contract proposals from Dorson Frizzell and Ken Hodgson. The panel discussed raises to 75 percent of costs, sick pay, vacations, standby pay, and wage increases while considering outside crew options and public money constraints. mayor urged study and a deadline with staff questions left unanswered.
Acton high school board approved a 382822 budget for 1068 after cutting from the original estimate. The amount exceeds last year’s 363734 and funds are split among Acton Esqueaing and Nas sagweya. Transportation was trimmed but concerns over rising bus costs persist in discussions led by finance chairman Chester Anderson Obgervad.
Lakeview residents reported a dramatic scene Sunday night as over 1,000 blackbirds descended on lawns and trees after a rain shower. The sight prompted comparisons to The Birds film, though the birds dispersed when approached, and were likely after worms in frost-free ground.
Rev Harry J Dawson will become rector of St Alban's Church starting May 1, moving with wife and daughter to the rectory. A Hamp ton native and Bishop's University Lennoxville and Huron College London graduate, he was ordained in 1965 and has served at St Catharines with the diocese's largest congregation. Bishop Bagnell praised his pastoral care and administrative experience and enthusiasm.
Acton board defers $167 794 requisition after council review. Expenditures total 405 212 with 290 044 predicted in government grants. Construction costs up 75 000 and three wives of high school teachers slated for adjoining M Z Bennett school. portable classrooms possible if addition not built by September.
Sympathy pours in for Mr and Mrs Elmer Rosgell and family after their two year old daughter died Sunday afternoon. Firefighters used resuscitation gear and mouth to mouth methods before Dr R D Buckner and responders could not revive her. Funeral service held at Rumley Shoemaker funeral home.
The Art Club at Acton district held its first student and staff exhibition organized and directed by Mrs. Margit Laszlo. A panel of three judges selected Norma Moffat for both water color and pastel prizes, with Barry Brea winning pastel and Mary Jane New oil prizes.
Esquesing township council voted to hire a guard to post at the township dump on Saturday afternoons to curb Georgetown residents from using the facility. Deputy Reeve Tom Hill and Councillor Pat Patterson criticized cross‑municipality dumping and vowed tighter control, noting multiple Georgetown visitors at once and dumping on roadsides. The motion passed unanimously.
The Acton Legion Choraliers sang the background music arranged by Robert Meyer for Halton county’s new promotional film. Meyer directed the choir’s timing over two nights to match the film footage. The film debuts May 9 at the county building and will screen at the October International Plowing Match in Wellington. The Chevaliers perform on screen and on their float during filming for county promotion.
The Association for the Mentally Retarded held a successful dance in the Legion Hall Friday evening. An ad reminds citizens a bonfire permit is needed. Last week's rash of fires underscores firefighters plea for cooperation.
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