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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 07, 1963

Page

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Ratepayers Oppose Apartment Plan. Committee Denies Variances

A local committee of adjustment rejected variances for Gito to build a two story apartment on Lots 10 11 and 12 Plan 599 Longfield Road. The plan faced strong opposition from 145 ratepayers who signed a petition citing parking and street impact concerns. The decision notes the site fails setback and lot size rules though the building would be masonry and set back from the street.

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Smash Door and Dishes Hit United Church S

Trinity United Church was vandalized Tuesday night with smashed dishes and broken glass across the basement and sanctuary. Organist Georges Elliott found the damage and alerted constable Bruce McArthur. entry appears forced via a stash near the minister’s study and a room railing broken on the basement stairs.

Trinity United Church Georges Elliott Bopam Bruce McArthur Acton Opp Pole Chearch

North Submits Counter Proposal In County Voting Power

North Halton councils agree to join four other municipalities in appealing a private bill on county voting power. The plan would adjust counts to give the south more votes while the north seeks a tiered system. A counter proposal aims to keep a one to four vote distribution across towns and wards, with various implications for local representation.

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Parties Prepare for Federal and Provincial Liberal Nominations

The Halton Liberals plan a mid March provincial nominating meeting after dissolution of Parliament. Federal races see ALP candidate Harry Har of Oakville, with Liberal and Conservative contests in Burlington and surrounding ridings. NDP and Social Credit explore candidates as Burlington mayor Owen Mullin moves to run for Ontario Liberals.

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Move Seen Fre new punta five nearle ready

Final inspection and official push to finish. Only two items remain on Bowtr Ave building. Construction crews must complete the two pits and finish remaining tasks before packing up.

Bowtr Ave

Rotarians Hear South Africa Talk At Acton Club Event

The Acton Rotary Club welcomed Rhatoigh Couhrmougt of South Africa as guest speaker. He discussed the Republic’s status and South Africa’s place in Africa, describing Quenal parks and wildlife. Paul Neiken introduced the speaker as director of International Services for the club.

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Rocket Richard Headlines Acton Sports Celebrities Dinner

Maurice Richard headlined Acton Lions Clubs sports celebrity dinner held during minor hockey week. The event drew about 4200 guests, featured a Legion auditorium entrance by a piper and a 1000 spectator program at the community centre, and raised funds for a new artificial ice rink.

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Halton Votes Readied for April Federal Election

An estimated 52,060 Halton electors are expected to be eligible to vote in the federal election set for April 8. County Returning Officer Richard West reports Ottawa instructed preparations and a subdivision increase from 252 to 282 polling areas. Enumeration begins February 1, with 5,356 eligible voters last time and a projected rise to about 52,000.

Halton Richard West Ottawa

Recreation committee outlines director duties at January meeting

The Iman recreation committee heard Cloud Minshall outline the director’s duties as administering guiding and counseling a one person operation. He compared the director to a school principal and warned against overloading weekly hours while stressing broad community recreation goals. The group discussed appointing a secretary and potential grants to cover a secretary’s salary.

Iman Minshall Darestor Joben John Gay Parks Board

Board Approves Salary Adjustments at Four Hour Meeting

The board held a four hour session Monday then a ten minute regular session approving teacher salaries and Middleton raises from 1600 to 1900 for secretary and other staff. The meeting opened at a pin and adjourned around 11 56 pm with trustees present including Edgar Fone Pack Reid Dwight Engel Wallace Sweehones Duncan Maffat Ted Hansen and assistant Principal Michael Besan.

Acton Hagh Willem Middleton VTA Hn Chonan Edgar Fone Trustees Pack Reid Dwight Engel Wallace Sweehones Duncan Maffat Pommal Ted Hansen Comcipal Michwat Besan

Water Still Clear as Ontario Names Report

The Ontario Water Resources Commission notified Intals that town water is not contaminated despite rumours. Last week tests, including spot checks, showed no bacteria. The commission's sample checks confirmed the water quality remains within normal test standards.

Ontario Water Resources Commansion Intals Ontare Water Resources Commiss Clee Jack McGeachie

Rabid Fox Reported. Local Area Sees Rabies Cases

The notice states a fox killed near a garage was suspected rabid and sent to Dorinion Laboratory for examination by Dr Frank G Onahes. It notes several rabid animals in the area, including skunks and roses, and reports the incident as the first in three weeks. Crowds at Sunday skating were not large.

Frank G Onahes Dorinion Hut Priagg Thy Oakes

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