Big Daddy Quarry Expansion in Esquesing Scrutinized by Councillors
Township officials toured the Esquesing site as Fred erick G. Gardiner, company president, outlined a $2 percent million quarry project. The plant’s capacity is to double, with primary crushers, endless conveyors, and underground tunnels moving stone to six stockpiles and a rail loading tower. Production is projected at 6 million tons annually, with a 60 car train assembly and a new freight yard planned near Taranto. The operation aims for operation by September, with further surveys adding 245 seven-acre extensions and test holes revealing limestone layers up to 85 feet thick.
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Canada
Dolly Varden
Esquesing Council
Metro Toron
Con
Fred Gardiner
Acton Limestone Quar Veyor Belt
Frederick G. Gardiner
Metropolina
Yeotaken
Roth
Husky Eucliditvhs
Rm Millon A
Alway
Taranto
John Moore
Caledon
Barber Tyre Reene
Planning Board weighs variances and zoning amendments
Planning Board members debated precedents set by a Committee of Adjustment granting variances to the Mill Street Bank of Nova Scotia project. They approved rear yard setback reduction to 8 feet and lot coverage rise to 66 percent, with council and citizen objections window. Plans for an apartment project and a new CA zoning category were discussed, aiming to modernize zoning rules and enforcement.
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Committee of Adjustment
Mill Street
Bank At
Nova Scotia
Planting Board
Department of Planning and Development
Aldo Braida
Rieti
Hinton
Plastnimy Board
Eee View
Elizabeth
Jeffrey St
McLeod
Planning Board
Dow Housing
Coun
Cage
Fee
Way Approv Vdo
Council For
Imhision
Radial Route Decision Sparks Hydro Debate in Acton Meeting
Hydro officials and Ontario Hydro representatives weighed routing a new 27 000 volt line around Acton. The group considered overbuilding Churchill Road, but commissioners urged a radial option near residential areas. A more distant route via Mer Avenue and Boeudiman spur was proposed, yet accessibility and property rights worries linger.
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Hydro
Ontario Hydro
Howard King
Hydro Office
King
Dust Mer Ave
Boeudiman
Pesworth Jooking Wit
Delas
Budro
Mead
Two Resolutions Exempt Hydro From Bargaining
Acton Hydro Electric Commission gains exemption from the Labour Relations Act by unanimous vote at a special full commission meeting. The motion cites municipal status and acts under Ontario law, with agreement to pursue union-negotiation discussions and notify the Public Utilities Commission.
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Hydro Elect Commission
Troy
Roe
Acton Hydro Electric Commission
Ontario
Beanty Patey
Pub I Lites Commission
Acton
Board of
Acton Hodny
Gord Bealiv
Ray Arbie
Gord McCutcheon
Ted Trier
John Gay
Acton Finemen
United Electrical Workers of America
County Council Battles Hospital Grant Plan Increase
Acton protests halving the per bed grant for county hospital construction from 6000 to 2500. Hospital Association president Paul Fisher of Burlington says the move shifts costs to municipalities and endangers future hospital growth. Other officials argue for adjustment to meet modern needs while noting Acton’s ward benefits and broader regional usage of Halton hospitals.
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Halton
F County
Hafor Hospital Association
Panl Fisher
Burlington
Hospital Association
Fisher
Bruce MacNab
Milton
Gharman
Reeve CA
Martin of
County Councs
Poston
Acton
County
Guelph
Warden Plowboy Accepts Plowing Challenge At Owen Sound
Warden Wilfrid Bird from Esquesing Township accepted a challenge to enter the County Wardens contest at the International Plowing Match near Owen Sound on October 16. He told county councillors he felt he isn’t worth the trip for the whole council to attend.
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Wilfrid Bird
Esquesing
Owen Sound
Closing Program At Bible School
The Vacation Bible School at United Church ends this week with daily classes enjoyed by 73 eager boys and girls. Rev. Dwight Engel oversees the program with a team of adult and intermediate teachers and senior helpers guiding the youngsters through morning sessions.
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Bible
Camarross
Ue United Church
United Church Vacation Bible School
Tony Swim
Westcott Road
Russell van Fleet
River St
Ian Coats
Roseford Terrace
Donna Steritt
Poplar Ave
Acton Enjoys Abundant Water Supply Despite Regional Shortage
In Acton there is no water shortage amid Ontario facilities facing scarcity from a prolonged period of drought. Water production in the first two weeks of the year reached 4,820,000 gallons, up 50.7 percent from 1961, with no drop in the Churchill Road North well level. Jack Lambert of the Town Water department notes the supply remains ample and metering is uncommon in nearby drought-affected towns.
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Acton
Ontany
Aton
Tuis
Jack Lambert
Town Water Department
Churchill Road
Northwell
Sens Acton
Radar Speed Recorder Begins Operation
The new police radar speed recorder went into operation Friday and, according to police, is very successful. Many motorists have been stopped for speeding already, with the device indicating high water conditions and immediate action.
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W. McLeod
Roy Goodwin
Perini Construction
Mulvod
Newounrry
Plafoad
Irestor
Jongly
Das Fance
Duticully
Gecuaig Ag
Churchill
Mr. King
John Guy
Gay
Lakeview
Soul Hydro
Channa Gordon Beatty
Beatty
Cily
Gav
Andres Urgunairt
Myr Beaty
Acreport Wall
Nepareed
Met
Handy Tools
Dan Mason
Tos Department
Alne Street
Privat Acton Lumber
IGA
Newt Hurst
Ann Vrquhan
Relidavas
Beata
Archie
W.curcheon
Gov
Doug Mason
Mason
Dwighe Engel
Jim Gibson
MS Nessett
Donta Sterna
Weinman Little
Io Gohn
Divett
Ruth Lambo
Blner Smyth
Jo Aen Fou
Kay Dennis
Mamie Maropties
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