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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1968
Page
1
Elizabeth Mazlewandsmi pulled a 9 pound lake trout from an ice hole on Laky Simcoe near Hawk Wktong Sunday. The fish shattered records and was caught using live minnows with a gaffe by a buddy. Photographs captured the remarkable catch as locals planned to try for more.
Town office tally shows April as the peak month for building permits with 530 650 in value mainly for new homes in Lakeview subdivision. The year totals include 85 residential permits at 795 900 and five commercial permits at 35 525.
Esquesing township considers transferring a 69.5 acre parcel near Fairview cemetery to Acton. Acton delegates assure no annexation for dump use. housing needs cited. Township solicitor to draft an agreement restricting dump use,Township and Acton to avoid garbage disposal on the land.
The Parks and Recreation Board accepted Mrs Otterbein’s resignation after seven years of service and will seek a replacement to serve the remainder of her two year term. John Goy remains chairman with Brendan Aherne as vice chairman. The panel discussed purchasing a new compressor for the community centre, noting its labor savings and automatic operations, with installation by J H Wilson. Total project cost reached 6400 dollars, including 398.69 wiring and 380 for the compressor wrapped as trade-ins. A door collision damaged the arena back door, to be reviewed by the building committee. Administrative oversight of the Sapé Mor program will stay with Don Price, while Ted Tyler remains a council representative.
At the first 1968 planning board meeting Bob Drinkwalter was reappointed chairman with Sid Saite as vice-chair and Iain Williams as secretary treasurer. Williams and Mob Blow chosen as representatives to Halton County Planning Association. Cranston Griese explored a subdivision plan for his property but the idea was deferred pending Seynuck estate finalization. The board discussed ten acre lot restrictions, annexation areas, and parkland issues including a potential lakeside park. The annual budget, a park expansion, and a payment to the high school board were decided, with meetings set for the third Thursday each month.
A charge of assault was laid after a scuffle at the arena Sunday afternoon during a public skating session. Three youths were asked to leave the tea by Don Price and then by police for language and behaviour. A brother later returned and assaulted Mr Price, also involving a woman spectator and a child.
About $6 in cigarettes and change were stolen from the Legion. The front door was unlocked and entry suspected during the break in. Lloyd Masalas reported the theft to police early Saturday morning.
Auditors report Acton collected 87.94 percent of 1967 taxes, a remarkably high rate. Councillors hail the figure as evidence of fiscal discipline, noting long-standing arrears have been greatly reduced and praising compliant residents. Bert Hinton and Ted Tylor comment on the significance.
A Crescent Street boy called the Free Press reporting a robin seen at the frog pond by the dump. Residents wonder if the bird is a wintering Canadian migrant or a true hardy native staying through the season.
Mrs Nan Hurst, charter member of Wellington College, will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Guelph first winter convocation in War Memorial Hall. She is among 22 undergraduates and 28 graduates. family attendance is large, including husband Jon and several children though one son in Lagos cannot attend.
The No 2 committee commended constructing a basic road from Main St to the industrial basin this year. Council will seek engineer recommendations and cost estimates before proceeding, with projected costs around five to six thousand dollars.
The Rubin Corporation sent a $750 cheque to the town to maintain goodwill after disputes over Lakeview pumping station issues. Councillors praised the gesture while ensuring the donation would stay private until hearings concluded. The clerk was told to thank Rubin Corporation in a formal letter.
Acton council sent a letter of resignation from Councillor Bill Williams back to committee for further study at their regular meeting last week. Williams cited work shift and inability to attend all meetings as reasons for resigning. He may be contacted before any decision, usual procedure would have the runner up asked to serve the remainder of the term.
Crown Attorney Peter K. McWilliams reports 47 people died in Halton County motor vehicle crashes in 1967, including seven double fatalities and seven drivers with blood alcohol over .05. The study notes 19 drivers and 19 passengers among fatalities, six pedestrians and three cyclists, with many alcohol related and safety feature gaps emphasized.
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