Aston Council Proclaims Civic Holiday At Short Meeting
At a brief council session in the chambers, Aston Council proclaimed a Civic Holiday for Mioday August. The meeting authorized payments for insurance premiums to Denny's Insurance Agency and approved budgeting changes to fund planning and other expenses. Councillor Tyler Jr. abstained from voting citing a conflict of interest. A land transfer involving Lot 195 was approved to aid lake frontage, with park plans for boat launching. Members also scheduled dredging discussions with Credit Valley Conservation Authority for August 8 and noted an OMB annexation hearing on August 16.
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Rubbn Ca
Elmore Drive
Fairy Lake
Blissabeth Drive
Duby
Elmore
Park Board
Heardsmore and Co
Credit Valley Conservation Autho Ority
Traffic safety chief Campbell moves to Burlington duties
Popular Conservative Peter Campbell transfers from Acton to Burlington to become traffic safety co ordinator with the Burlington unit starting August 1. He will be replaced August 10 by Conservative R Wood from Downsview. Wood and his wife Mrs Wood and their young child plan to move to Acton. Campbell, with four years in the OPP, led public relations efforts and wrote weekly reports for the Free Press. He will oversee safety programs across Brantford, Simcoe, Waterdown, Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Acton, serving over 100 schools and speaking to adults and children about road rules, child safety, and driver education.
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Peter Campbell
Acton
Burlington
Cong
R. Wood
Downsview
Cons
Wood
Ray Mason
Campbell
Alethough
O.P.P
Free Press
Brantford
Simcoe
Waterdown
Oakville
Milton
Extra Insights Promote Acton Growth and Regional Ties
Town notes strong growth message with 400 extra copies printed for wide distribution. Principal playback includes head office, customers, aid contacts, and Mayor Duby distributing for the Central Ontario Regional Development Corporation and the Ontario Municipal Convention in August. Copies available at the town office for locals and potential settlers or new industry.
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Acton
Duby
Central Ontario Regional Development Corporation
Ontario
Two Car Crash In Town Causes One Week Record
A two car collision occurred July 24 as a car driven by Rinks Dulker backed from a driveway and struck a car driven by Mrs Beatrice Cole of R R 2 Acton. The Cole vehicle sustained 75 dollars in front right fender damage while the other car was undamaged. Const Bruce Kressler investigated.
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Rinks Dulker, Wileber
Acton Clinic Opens Full X Ray Service
Acton radiology patients no longer travel outside town for treatment. The Medical Building has installed a full radiology department with a waiting lounge up to date equipment and on site development facilities. Alan Odenbach leads the department as general manager handling routine fractures and bone damage work. Dr. Robert Buick and Dr. Desmin Walker will visit from Toronto one day a week to treat special cases and prepare reports. The new service has drawn heavy traffic and pleased local doctors since two weeks of operation.
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Acton
Alan Odenbach
R.T
C.D
Milton Hospital
Toronto
Robert Buick
Desmin Walker
Odenbach
Plan to build church near cemetery approved by council
Vague notes describe a plan to erect a new church near the cemetery in Titogday. The New Apostolic Holding Co. plans the project under Mayor Les Duby. A variance approval faced concerns about cemetery visibility and street view before final backing.
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Titogday
Niiht
Counett
Nuw Apostotic Holding Co
Utd
Andarwad
Les Duby
CNR Applies to Close Acton Station Amid Hearing Date
The Canadian National Railway seeks permission to close Acton station with a public hearing slated before a final decision. The notice notes earlier miscommunication with the Transport Commission and local speculation about a policy shift. A local committee and council oppose closure, citing evidence and ongoing inquiries.
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Acton C.nlr
Canadian Transport Commission
CNR
Hawapapar
Council
Elon
Acton
Miggion
CNL
Fairy Lake Declared Safe for Swimming by Health Unit
Halton County Health Unit testers report Fairy Lake water is safe for swimming after multiple tests conducted this summer. Officials say ongoing monitoring will continue and residents should follow posted advisories if conditions change.
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Ingictors
Halton County
Repair Siding at Beardmore's Sheds Delays Rail Traffic
Railway siding at Beardmore and Co. is closed for a year while repairs are carried out this week. Trains will resume once work is completed.
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Beardmore and Co. Ie
Esquesing Council Moves Regular Meeting To Next Tuesday
Due to the Monday holiday, Esquesing council schedules its regular meeting for next Tuesday, adjusting the usual date and time for the week. Members are expected to attend in person at the municipal offices with public access.
Rezoning Debate Tests Downtown C1H Plan at Council
A council hearing examined a proposal to rezone about 60 properties from R39 to C1H as a potential downtown business hub. Residents led by George Harrap, Mac Symon, and Ben Keehn urged caution, seeking assurance their homes would keep value. a further Ontario Municipal Board hearing is planned.
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Tunedavidgit
Munting Af Council
George Harrap
Mac Symon
Ben Keehn
A. Orr
Les Duby
Come Morelal
Charle Parry
Canadian Planing Association
Harrap
Effects of postal strike grow more acute
Postal disruption hampers hiring ordering and deliveries as 8 remit of the week shows increased strain. Phone calls telegrams and apscpial delivery replace mail while incoming cheques and claims face delays. Some plants close for holidays while C N and C P Telecommunications report a 50 percent rise in business.
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Mary Offucta
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Duke of Daveonshire
D.E
Dalton
O.M.B
Twp
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Halton
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Charlie Perry
Paw
Alex Near
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Mr. Hinton
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Mr. Drinkwalter
Lakeview Subdivision
Sutor
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Guelph
Elmer
Elizabeth Kirby
Eden Mills
Acton Medical Centre
Beardmore
Yed Pran
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Dick Weatherall
Ran Lewis
Gary Dawkins
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Canadian Pacific Telecommunications Report
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