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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1967
Page
11
The Ontario Provincial Police report shows North Halton averages seven deaths and 192 injuries yearly from motor vehicle crashes, with Highway 401 accounting for about one third of 483 accidents in 1966. Maps color-coded by damage, injuries, and fatalities highlight recurring problem zones and times, guiding extra patrols and targeted enforcement.
A Milton report identifies Highway 401 sections with the highest crash counts. Campbellville Road overpass to Kelso area, Mohawk Raceway approach, and base lines near Milton show dense incidents. Other hotspot stretches include Highway 7 Silvercreek Hill, Crewson’s Corners, and Highway 25 between Acton and Milton.
Acton Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police logged 224 hours of work and 814 miles patrolled from January 8 to 14. They handled one disturbance, one cheque fraud, and secured one premise. No accidents occurred. seven traffic charges and 19 warnings were issued. Six convictions included four traffic and two liquor offenses. Four people paid fines totaling 56 dollars. two received suspended sentences. Reported to the Free Press.
Five man team led by corporal Ray Mason covers Acton townsfolk with 16 miles of streets. The four corporals and four constables average about 3500 miles per month in cruisers and patrol on foot over undetermined routes. Members include Mervin Harness Bruce McArthur Bruce Kressler and Nick Farion.
The January meeting of Rockalong Women’s Institute was hosted by Mrs. Harvey Shultis with president Mrs. Norman Harris presiding. Plans were made for a March 7 short course in Acton and the annual euchres begin January 13. A Red Cross film on cancer was shown. The February meeting will be at Mrs. Harry Bonner’s home. Police activity notes include Acton Detachment reporting 413 incidences and 89 traffic cases in the past year with radar enforcement and parking fines.
The Second Acton Guide Company led by Captain Lowrie held a nature hike on Sunday January 15. The girls walked to Limehouse, with a local resident guiding them to identify tracks, trees, and birds. They spotted a woodchuck, pheasants, and a chickadee, then enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies before a group discussion.
Over the past week Milton OPP patrolled North Halton noting three crashes. Robert C. Blyth of Acton struck a Guelph Line bridge while Donald W. Cooper lost control on 20 Sideroad hitting a house. Charles W. Griese sustained minor damage on High 7 east of Fourth Line Esquesing and Robert J. Tuckwell of Islington incurred damage on the same highway. No injuries.
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