Approval Granted for Acton Centennial Library Project
The Acton council received the Ontario Municipal Board approval for a new Centennial Library. Estimated cost is 352000 with grants totaling per capita based on the 1961 population. A site at Robert Lith Public School was approved and by-laws for construction and financing were submitted to the OMB for final authorization. Clerk Jack McGeachie announced the approval at council.
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Acton
Ontario Municipal Board
Suilems
Capia
New Town Library
Robert Lith Public School
O.M.B
Jack McGeachie
High School Student Fractured Skull After Car Fall
John McGeachie, a high school student, fell from a car trunk in front of the Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home and fractured his skull. He was treated at the scene by Dr. Craig Hutchison and later hospitalized at Guelph General Hospital.
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John McGeachie
Jack McGeachie
Arthur St
Rumley- Shoemaker
Craig Hutchison
Guelph
Guelph General Hospital
Hutchison
Vauth
Erin
Paul
Acton
Christmas Rush Strains Post Office Staff
Post office workers faced a Christmas rush from Friday through Monday with heavy mail. Extra helpers Mrs. Al Combe John McHugh Mee Hugh O Rourke and Cam Leishine assist regular clerks. Patrons are asked to bundle cards for local and out of town mail to ensure prompt delivery.
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al Combe
John McHugh
Mee
Hugh O'Rourke
Cam Leishine
Beadline
Gordon McKeown
Y's Men Winter Store Opens With Bushy Christian Trees
Y's Men run their annual winter outdoor store on Saturday selling Christmas trees. A roster lists volunteers including Manwl Nel Ra, Lorne Doberthein, Doug Copeland, Harry Archie, Bob Govenlock, Eric Johnsson, Ed Lether, Louis Bonnette, Brew Smith, Martin Norman, Pat McKenzie, Bill Wilson, Gus Ross, Walter Dubois, Earl Masales, Norm Turver, Stuart Cowan, John Weldon, Frank Roses and John Last on light duty afternoons and evenings.
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Seasugar
Manwl Nel Ra
Lorne Doberthein
Doug Copeland
Harry Archie
Bob Govenlock
Eric Johnsson
Ed Lether
Laml
Ed Footlitt
Louis Bonnette
Brew Smith
Martin Norman
BUI- Mainprize
Pat McKenzie
Bill Wilson
Gus Ross
Bmn Nelli
Bob Currie
Walter Dubois
Earl Masales
Norm Turver
Stuart Cowan
John Weldon
Frank Roses
John Last
Christmas rush ready as Santa’s helpers stand by
Readiness for holiday shopping and Christmas deliveries fills the scene with Santa and his helpers poised for the rush. The article notes day early preparations and free presents promised to all, inviting readers to join in.
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Santa
Possible Amalgamation Of Parks Board And Recreation Committee
Discussion on merging the Parks Board with the Recreation Committee was held during a joint session last week. A joint meeting with the council is planned for the new year to decide on amalgamation, with secretary changes and committee reassignments announced.
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Parks Board
Recreation Committee
Joe T. Haust
Manor project approved for 180 bed facility expansion
Halton Council accepted a $1.6 million contract for a new manor adjacent to Centennial Manor. Tynch Richards Construction Co. submitted a bid of about $1.379 million with approvals from welfare, municipal, and loan funds. The 180 bed facility adds capacity to 408 beds across two floors with elevators and a planned forward-build option, targeting completion in 1998.
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Hith Council
Tynch Richards Construction Co
Department of Welfare
Oniwie Municipal
Howata
Mibtou
Rese
OA Marto,chine
The
Manor Board
Wes
Nan
Maretin
Mary
Ontario Hydro Rates Probe Sparks Commission Study
The Ontario Hydro Rates Commission directed a formal study at last week’s meeting to evaluate lowering power costs. Architect Don Skinner outlined three plan options for a new building to house offices and workshops while discussions weighed use of existing space and capital implications. The panel also reviewed display plans for new electrical heating equipment and considered replacing aging distribution components as part of efficiency upgrades.
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Ontaga Hydie Commission
Reyoice
Beatie Ford
Sioners Miquines
Ontana Hydro
Ontario
Hivdro
Pike
Maver Dubs
Hirdie
Sean
Don Skinner
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Mlb
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Actang
Whine Walto
Ontario Hydro
Commission Os
Church Street
Mheva de Cretesbarneis
Connie
New Appointments For Planning Board
Acton Planning Board discussed proposed by law changes and made recommendations for board appointment. Aldo Braidatori was reappointed to a three year term. New appointments to fill vacancies may include former councillor Eric Juhnsen after the resignation of Bob Dickwalter.
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Acton
Goning
Connect
Aldo Braidatori
Vucaney
Newh
Bob Dickwalter
Eric Juhnsen
Minor Roadblock Halts Land Purchase Council for More Money
A local council delays land purchase plans as funding hurdles emerge. Officials report no balance on prior allocations and a request to reapply for about $80,000, with various budget items reviewed and a plan to finalize a new agreement.
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Land Purchase Council
County Flag Man Injured In Highway 401 Accident
A Halton County flagman, Milton resident Harry Robson 64, suffered a compound fracture and shock after being struck on Highway 401 east of Campbellville. Driver Bruce Donald Barieau of Scarborough remained at the scene. a separate crash involved a Halton County truck skidding on snow fence debris. Robson was admitted to Milton hospital.
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Mar Soto Malton
Euly
Campbellyihe
Harry Robson
Ac Foo
Milton Olp P
Treatold Bruce Donald Barieau
Scarborough
Woodens
Robinson
Green
Harlington
Alex Witing
Guelph
County of Halton
Tellend Go Reidt
New Candle Holders For Special Services
New wrought iron and wood candle holders are being made for Christines services at the United Church. Several men of honor process are in work under the direction of Jun Mate these. They will be used for the candlelighting service and the choir’s traditional Christmas carol service.
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Hocon Preznor
Vkm
Jun Matethes
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