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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
2
Following the retirement of former agent George Angel, applications were received but a new man has not been named. Don Kuontse of St. Jacobs will handle duties on temporary duty pending a new appointment.
The Haltogg Chamber of Commerce board confirms Citizen of the Year to be celebrated during Chamber Week April 28 to May 4. The Annual Company Dinner is set for May 9 with tickets going on sale this weekend.
An Industrial Accident Prevention Association member led a discussion on booby traps and chemical safety for firefighters and workers. The meeting was part of the Halton County area’s safety program with local fire services and attendees from town.
The first season of figure skating lessons at the Acton club concluded with a parents display last Thursday. Advanced students performed class numbers and solos in trim costumes, with highlights including a solo by Linds Braida and a junior ladies program runner-up for Western Ontario in Galt in January.
Obituary note for local resident Folger Force who died suddenly. Mentions ties to Acton and Guelph communities, family members including Mary and Tracey Leigh Rodtiwn, and references to church, school, and local clubs. Includes mentions of relatives in East and connections to St Joseph’s capial and Guelph area.
A local meeting in Brownville Hall on Monday appointed a committee to review the high school budget. Clerk Don McMillan and Deputy Revve Wil molour led the session. The group approved allowing township staff to attend North Halton Emergency 5 Ay conference if desired. Mcintyre and MaMullapwers named to attend the Assessors Convention in Toronto in May.
King to council after board chairman resignation. Three names of interested citizens were suggested with more expected. Council to meet to recommend a replacement, noting need for a responsible person amid building plans and teacher replacements.
The town office received a $7,800 bookkeeping machine to prepare tax bills for the first time. It prints new style bills with perforated sections, prints May 1 due May 15, and automates calculations of property assessments school tax general tax and totals. The machine also computes water bills and supports other office tasks, reducing two weeks of regular and overtime work by Clerk Jack McGeachie and office manager Joe Hurt.
Recreation director Jim Casburn outlined a five week golf clinic with weekly sessions and possible use of school grounds for practice. A softball clinic and league were approved, with goals to teach fundamentals and start a youth league. Tennis may join, and a curling club rebate request was denied due to budget limits.
Firefighters battled seven grass fires and one industrial blaze over five days. A Friday grass fire at EL Harmer’s farm in Nassagaweva was extinguished in record time. A Saturday beetire near Lakeview Subba ion threatened nearby brush but was controlled. A Sunday grass fire near Poplar Avenue was quickly stopped. A Monday farm blaze at Mround Mix Jane prompted rapid response. A Tuesday blaze at Lio Knitting Mill damaged equipment but flames were contained. A Wednesday blaze at the Masiles home caused smoke throughout the house. no water used. Firefighters responded to other minor blazes, with several alarm sirens ringing repeatedly as dry conditions persisted. A rain shower on Wednesday provided some relief to dampen the ground and reduce fire risk.
Council approves leasing space in the new township office to the Esquesing School Area Board. Walter Bichn to use one office and basement storage with occasional council-chamber meetings. rental fee to be set later.
Halton County municipalities will share 1 979 000 from the Ontario Department of Highways for the 1963 64 road program. Halton will get 845 000 for new construction and 1 394 000 for maintenance across the county and towns.
Hydre commissioners meet Thursday evening April 4 to approve minutes from the last session and address routine business. Treasurer Audrey Urquhart reports a March bank balance of $132,502. The session ends before eight oclock.
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