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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
21
Board of Education chairman FP Armitage announces he will not seek a second year in the chair. He says the position should pass to another and that real progress has been made in 1969 as policies were set and standardized.
Ontario Hydro reports a Sunday night overload caused a rural power break that blacked out a portion of Willow Street and nearby areas for over two hours while some town homes and a hall briefly lost power. A related failure occurred Monday night east of Acton as rural lines overloaded. Ontario Hydro plans a three phase Rockwood line to aid rural customers. Retiring Burlington Board chair cites long service and integrated board. Trustee Ronson commends leadership and meeting conduct.
Alan Day of Oakville leads a field of up to five hopefuls for Halton County Warden in 1970. The race, possible last before regional government, features Reeve Ron Hans of Milton likely joining, with Deputy Reeve William Gillies and others from Acton, Esquesing, and Oakville weighing bids. The seating may rotate under a turn system, though officials note a reeve may still win.
Acton Board of Parks Management and Recreation Committee sees chair Brendan Aherne resign, citing differing views on involvement. Other members Wilf Duval and Herb Dodds step aside as terms end. three new candidates Art Gordon John Shadbolt and Norman Elliott proposed for council approval.
Police report several Christmas light bulb thefts ongoing this week with at least one incident after 11 pm. Authorities suspect teen suspects enjoyed the decorations for fun. A suggested remedy involves using tape around bulbs to deter removal.
The Acton district mourns after 16 year old Paul Paulsen dies when his car collides with the McMullen vehicle on Fourth Line near Acton. The accident adds to the local highway toll of five in four months. Paulsen, a Grade 2 student at Acton District High, was popular and had worked at his family service station. Funeral held with Rev. Scrivens officiating. Mrs Sheppard injured. others sustained bruises. Police described the crash scene and vehicle damages.
Police towed eight vehicles blocking street snow removal in Acton last Thursday night after attempts to contact owners at 2 a.m. failed. Officers stated streets must be plowed and tows are a winter bylaw enforcement measure, acknowledging residents’ irritation but stressing the necessity.
Acton Lions cut the usual 50 cent admission in half for this Saturday's children's matinee The Horse starring Alan Ladd at the M Z Bennett school Lions also presented the Acton Tri County Association with a 200 cheque at the Station Hotel dinner meeting President Ron McKnight accepted for the Hockeyists while Vic Bristow chaired the boys and girls work committee
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