Commission Debates Bonuses and Budgets for Hydro Office
Ontario Hydro panel approves annual Christmas bonuses for secretary treasurer Audrey Urquhart and staff including meter reader Newt Hurst and supervisor D Mason. Linemen receive turkeys. salary raise for hydro superintendent Doug Anders announced retroactive to October. Commission reviews capital budget, safety display, and closes office Dec 23–27 and Dec 30–Jan 3.
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Warning from Corporal Mason urges holiday home safety
Acton O P P Detachment Corporal Ray Mason issues a holiday season warning. Citizens are advised to keep homes locked and not display parcels openly to deter thieves. He urges leaving lights on when away and providing babysitters with the police telephone number.
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Nine year old struck by car on Mill Street
Nine year old Harry Barens of Church Street was injured when struck by a car driven by Tom Reed on December 14 near the YMCA. He suffered a bruised thigh and minor cuts and was treated at home after examination by Dr. W G Kenney. OPP constable Harness investigated.
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Georgetown
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Brownies Welcome 20 New Members at Pack Ceremony
Twenty new Brownies joined multiple packs in an enrealment ceremony held Saturday. Parents attended as Collee and cookies were served by Scout and Guide mothers. New Brownies listed include Judy Dwyer, Sharlene Higgins, Bonnie Garvin, Georgina Angell, Joan Kons, Colleen Perkins, Brenda Denny, Mari Anne Cotes, Debbie Reed, Susan Glendenning, Joanne Heatley, Gayle Ross, Bobbie Marsha McKeryie, Law side, Jane Watson, Chevy Ellen Wissenz, Donna Taylor and Debbie Jordan.
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Christmas Store Hours Extend for Holiday Rush
Stores began Monday as the holiday shopping rush started with many open all day. Additional shops will join next week and Thursday evening hours will remain open for late shoppers. Gaily decorated windows showcase attractive merchandise as merchants urge Acton residents to shop at home.
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South Seeks More County Power and Revenue
Halton county council members urged for expanded voting powers Tuesday in a heated session. The debate centered on distributing county power to Oakville Trafalgar Milton Acton Georgetown Esquesing and Nesagawesa townships as a way to reflect tax assessed values and population shares. The outcome was not decided, with continued discussion expected on Page Three.
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County Officials Praise Retiring Warden Doug Sargent
Hatton County Council honored retiring Warden Doug Sargent at Georgetown Lepian Hall with a silver tea service and tribute from 175 officials. The event featured speakers including Anthony Adamson and Trafalgar Deputy Reeve Fred Near, reflecting on Sargent’s leadership and county progress.
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Acton Council Approves Zoning Amendments For Garages And Commercial
Acton council on Monday passed two amending bylaws updating the zoning bylaw to permit garages and commercial expansion. A public hearing will follow the Ontario Municipal Board process. Proposals include rezoning Queen Street East properties and updates to accessory buildings and setbacks, with several sites undergoing changes to residential to commercial or mixed use, and a future public hearing for various site plans.
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Park Board forecasts surplus and flood light project
The Board of Parks Management expects a year end surplus of 776.12 after settling accounts. The group reports a prior year red of 188.61 but an 817.44 net from 989 will remain after current balances. A 40 donation to St John Ambulance Brigade was approved and lighting on the racetrack area and outdoor skating venue is planned.
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Barens Family Wins Weekly Merchants Race
On Saturday at the Barens Lai shop the Barens family carried the lead in a weekly merchants draw. Mrs Barens and Diane Barens attended the event and celebrated the $60 prize awarded by the shop.
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Two Fires in 13 Minutes Tie Up Acton Fire Crews
Officials report two blazes within thirteen minutes prompting use of a second pumper after number one unit failed. Firefighters rushed to a chimney fire at the Rosell residence while a Rep from Americ an Marsh Pumps assisted repairs and bystanders aided in evacuation.
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Santa Arrives By Helicopter In Park Salutes Community
A historical note describes a Santa arrival by helicopter at Acten park amid calm conditions. Festivities include a greeting for Utley Ladsome tre Tbs and a weekly merchants’ Taw presentation of $60 from the large dan.
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