Plunkett Study Sparks Battle Over Halton County Future
Halton planning leaders split over Plunkett's Halton Peel needs study. Burlington Oakville Milton planners argue for two tier or one tier regional governance while Milton backs rural county expansion. Local officials urge creating a formal county planning board and broader powers amid calls for provincial policy.
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Halton County
Haney Coasts Ton Ty
Planning Board
Burlington
Oakville
Milton
Tom Plunkett
Halton
Peel
Robert Serena
Plunkett
Peel County
Dan Chisholm
Ross Pearen
Ontario
The
Association
Serena
Chisholm
Acton
Jack McGeachie
George Leslie
Esquesing
Feese Herb Merry
Allan Day
Reg Monaghan
Acton Notes On New Families And Local Moves
Several new families have moved to Acton with four employed by Douglas Aircraft. Local residents and visitors include hospital patients in Toronto General and Halton Manor. The community hosts birthdays, school bus trips to a Toronto fair, and a farewell gathering for longtime neighbors Mr. and Mrs. O Rourke with gifts and a singsong.
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Acton
Douglas Aircraft
Bill McPhedran
RR. 1
Toronto General Hospital
J. Brigden
Longfield Rd
Georgetown
R. McGraw
Baby
Rexdale
Douglas
Elmore Dr
J. Clarke
Bristol
England
Clarke
T. Strange
Brampton
Mill W
Thomas O'Rourke
Fifth Line
Donald C. Matthews
O'Rourke
Rockwood
Emmett O'Rourke
Griefeneder Chosen for International Haematology Panel
Georgetown hospital researcher Mrs C D L Griefeneder of Acton receives a six month contract from Fisher Scientific to standardize blood cells starting February 1. She joins an expert panel of 12 hematology specialists from multiple countries, following prior findings in a three part standardization book.
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Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital
C. ‘D. L. Griefeneder
Acton
United States
Sidney Soloway
Fisher Scientific Company
Pittsburg
Grieseneder
Reid elected president of Canadian Lawn Tennis Association
Pete Reid, 59, former Actonian and longtime advertiser, was elected president of the Canadian Lawn Tennis Association in Toronto on Saturday. He ranked sixth nationally in the 45 and over group in 1965, and he remains active in promoting tennis and supplying players for the Davis Cup team. his brother Melvin also lives in Acton.
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Pete Reid
Canadian Lawn Tennis Association
Toronto
Mr. Reid
Melvin Reid
Acton
Paul Dulmage
Telegram
Joint meeting on church unity held Tuesday evening
Anglicans and United church members met Tuesday evening at the parish hall to discuss church unity and possible cooperation between denominations. The informal gathering focused on shared beliefs and future joint actions.
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United Church
Town council debates zoning and town hall plans
Dump site issues continue as officials discuss zoning changes and the need for a proper sketch plan. Councillors consider street wide changes, school board meetings, YMCA office renovations, town hall renovations, and possible additions. The county road system and connecting links are also reviewed.
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McGeachie
OMB
Tyler
Drinkwalter
Area. Co
G. W. ‘McKenzie
Brankiewicz
Public
M. Z. Bennett
Ymca Board
Duby
Council
County Council
Reeve Hinton
Mill. St. W
No. 25
Sideroad
Planning board names and cost for ambulance service contract
Aldo Braida is reappointed chair of the planning board at Acton meeting where 24 hour ambulance service to continue with Ver May Enterprises Ltd of Guelph at a three year cost of 9000 dollars. New appointments include George Lee Rev R McMurray E Pratt and F New to the library board with Doug Copeland as secretary.
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Vermay Enterprises Ltd
Guelph
Acton
George Lee
The
County Planning Association
Joe T. Hurst
Halton ‘County Development Commission
Lee
Gener- 1
E. S. Kerr Condeusk
Centennial
R. V. Anderson and Associates
Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute Opens in Guelph
The new Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute will open in Guelph this fall with several directors named by the Guelph board of education. Commercial director is Mrs. Ii White, formerly Jess Galloway from Acton high school, who began teaching in 1957 and joined the John F. Ross Co. staff in 1963. White holds a University of Toronto degree and certifications in physical education and accounting. New principal is George Hindley, former vice principal of Guelph C.V.I.
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Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute
Guelph
George Hindley
Guelph C.V.1
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Pearen
Ontario_.Department of Municipal Affairs
Edwin Harrop
Willliam Coulter
Nassapaweya
French of
Robert Drinkwalter
G. C. Gowland
Milton Planning Board
Richard Moskal
Burlington Planning Department
Jim Andrews
Andrews
Community Planning Association of Canada
3.C.R.A
Thomas Plunkett
Lionel Feldman
Halton- Peel
S Peesonasa
Howard. Coles
Norman Small
Niagara. Falls
R. M. McDonald
D. Dupuis
Lindsay Division
Procer Ltd
Alan Leishman
Cam Tishman
Donald W. Pringle
Richmond
B.C
Alex Pringle
F. E. Parsons
Becton
Alex Jr
Agricultural
Coliseum
C. L. Rognvaldson
Mrs. Griefeneder
Griefeneder
Pearl St
Europe
Georgetown Hospital
McMaster
M. Z. Bennett School
Mr. Griefeneder
Beardmore and Co
Harvey Laverty
Tennis’ Association
Canadian Cancer Society
Rumley-Shoemaker Funeral Home
Harold Denny
Holy Rosary Hall
Holy Rosary Men’s Group
Aldo Braida i
Aldo Braida
Bill Williams
Ed Footitt
Neil Miller
Les Duby
Bob Drinkwalter
Thom. DeVries
DeVries
Bill Pendleton
Tain.Williams
Committee of Adjustment
Project Planning Associates
Department of Municipal Affairs
Ey House
van der Kooy
Planning Association
Williams
Footitt
Halton County Planning Association
Mayor Duby
Guelph School
Ledger
I.G.A
A-B Supermarket
Kellogg's
Maxwell House
KELLY
Johnson
Ca - En Gee
Morton
Bog Sze
Valea
Ua Sasans
Bacon
Gupeien
Savietes
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