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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1969
Page
4
Standing committees approved at the inaugural meeting last week name the West as chairman. Exceptions occur in two areas, Children’s Aid and another unspecified ward. The new committees establish initial governance lines for county operations.
A garbled note warns to expect the unexpected and to stay alert at home barn or road. It emphasizes children safety and being prepared, suggesting caution and quick action to avoid trouble. The phrasing is unclear but centers on vigilance and readiness against unforeseen events.
McCaig is named one of five Ontario directors of the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club. The annual meeting will be in Toronto in February. The club has 14 directors. Prof. George Rattleby of Guelph receives honorary life membership. Committees span Agriculture, EMO, Planning, Health, Finance, and more with numerous local officials named. The Warden sits on each committee and board.
Smith Griffin of Acton has been reelected chairman of the turnip section of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association at the 110th convention in Toronto. Other officers named include Charles Szokosz, Harold ter, Barney Wilson, and Professor Everett Franklin of the University of Guelph who received the association’s award of merit for advances in cold storage and agriculture. A seven week nutrition course for Halton farmers begins Jan 28, with topics on digestion nutrition feed additives and dairy beef and wine rations to boost returns through better seed and grain balancing.
Watton Soil and Improvement members report Grain Corn an average 95 bu/acre yielding $9 grade with costs near $9 for a $27 profit, range from a loss of $25 to a $52 gain. Spring Grain entrants average 67 bu/acre returning $61 with $54 costs for $7 profit. Milage crop returns $95 with $90 costs for a $6 profit. Way section shows $47 profit on yields over four tons per acre in two cuttings. High yields with low costs are essential. increased assessments and taxes reduce profitability.
Erin township council opened with oath of office as Reeve Staley Fuller and deputy Lloyd Lang led a small group including Harold Griffin and Donald McLean. Elmer McKinnon was reappointed clerk and paid 5000 dollars yearly. James W. Delaney named building and plumbing inspector at a per hour rate with mileage. Council approved salaries, a loan not to exceed 100000 dollars, and penalties, while appointing Walter McKee to the Committee of Adjustment for three years. The township joined Good Ready Association and Rural Municipalities with expenses funded, and local figures funded the St John Ambulance donation of 25 dollars.
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