Open Arena Tenders Next Wednesday Contract Award Soon
Council plans special meeting for Wednesday August 16 to review tenders four hours before the session. Clerk administrator Jack McGeachie will receive tenders, with non council members invited to join the building committee, plus the architect and engineers. After review, architects and engineers will assess options and report. A special meeting will then be called to award the contract.
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Open Arena
Jack McGeachie
Corneil
Esquesing Building Permits Boost Twin Lakes Resort
Esquesing Township issued July permits totaling 57 870 with 109 000 allotted to Twin Lakes Resort Club at Speyside. Council to discuss Milton tax exemption on land near baseline and highway 25 and review park land purchase.
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Esquesing
Twin Lakes
Speyside
Equesing Council
Milton
Base Line
Highway 25
Attorney General's Department
McKenzie Elected International Y's Men's Area Vice President
Chicago sees G W McKenzie elected by unanimous vote to area vice president at the international Y's Men’s convention. The Acton charter member will oversee districts from Mississippi to the Caribbean and South America, focusing on correspondence and regional coordination. Roy Naylor and family of Santa Monica joined McKenzies at the Chicago gathering.
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Acton Y's Men's Club
Sinc
Gov
McKenzie
Main Street North
Chicago
Miro McKenzie
Robert Little
Mississippi
Maritimes
Quebec
Ontario
Places
United States
Caribbean
South Americ
South America
Sc Baal
Calfornian
Airchener
MeMcKenie
Roy Naylor
Santa Monica
California
McKenzies
G. W. McKenzie
Acton Y's Man's Club
International Y's Men's Club
Ambulance plan and scout honor highlight council agenda
Acton council approved a three year ambulance service plan with Vernon Bogue of Royal City Ambulance at 1800 annually. The service covers transport to Guelph Toronto Hamilton Georgetown Milton with set rates and a 90 day termination notice. Scout Rodger Ladouceur received the Golden Arrow Badge the first time awarded by Provincial Headquarters for his leadership and training achievements.
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Mint
Rodger Ladoucour
Acton
Ontario
Tommy McKeown
Sid Newton
Rodger Ladouceur
Jim Ledger
Bruce Williamson
Harvey Taylor
Council
Grand Bend
Acton Council
Vernon
Bogue
Royal City Ambulance
Guelph
Toronto
Hamilton
Georgetown
Milton
Acton Post Office Upgraded to Class 10
The Acton post office has been upgraded from Class 9 to Class 10 after meeting revenue criteria. Postmaster Gordon McKeown notes the branch earned $118,000 in stamp sales last year, with seven full time staff and fluctuating part time help. The upgrade does not change staffing or the system.
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Acton
Gordon McKeown
Canada Post Office
No Master Found For Fuzzy Puppy
A collie puppy wandered in Glenlea. Ontario Provincial Police constable Ron Rupert of Acton tried to locate an owner with the pup, but none could be found. Dogcatcher Cecil Robertson took the pup to Glen Williams kennels to seek a home for it.
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O.P.P
Ron Rupert
Acton Detachment
Glenlea
Cecil Robertson
Glen Williams
Hydro meeting cancellation sparks student anxiety
Hydro Commission meeting was canceled tonight causing anxiety among Grade 13 students awaiting last year results. Principal E. A. Hansen expects a copy of the results and watches for signs.
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Hydro
Hydro Commission
E. A. Hansen
60 Day Deadline Extension To Complete Assessment
Council grants a 60 day extension for filing assessment rolls to November 30 after a special meeting with assessor John Ladouceur. The move follows prior directives to cut holidays and pay overtime to finish by the provincial deadline, with a plan to monitor progress and consider further action if needed.
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Department of Municipal Affairs
Council
Tad
John Ladouceur
Acton
John HL Gay
Goy
Ladauceur
J. McGeichie
Pollice
J.T. Horst
Carncif
W. J. Mcbeod
McGow
GP Ip Asas Council
Harold and Laura Wiles Celebrate 52 Years in Acton
Acton’s oldest merchant Harold Wiles and his sister Laura celebrate 52 years in tobacco and confectionery, grocery, and ice cream at 18 Mill Street. The store also serves as the Gray Coach Bus Depot, with memories of early bus service and a long history on Main Street.
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Acton
Harold Wiles
Laura
Mill Street
Gray
Wiles
Beardmore and Company
Laura Ryder
Robert Elpie
Iso
Church Street
Harald
First Bus Service
Tad
Laura Wiles
McGanin
Morrow
Forster
Strathend
Sohn Secord
Thomas Agnew
George Stowell
Weather contrasts and farming needs across nearby counties
The scene notes varying rainfall with some arcs drenched while others stay parched near Mothatos area. A Free Press reporter mentions farms like the Lormers desperate for rain and nearby neighbors facing similar drought conditions amid ongoing business and community chatter.
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Free Press
Han
Mothatos
Band Travels By Truck For Travelled Concert
Acton Citizens Band staged a traveling concert last night with men seated on the back of an open truck touring the town. The move aims to fill the lack of experienced band members for regular performances as younger players take up instruments. Band president Todd Tyler Jr. says summer players are progressing and no concerts are scheduled this year yet.
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Acton Citizens Band
Ispe
Todd Tyler Jr
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