Reeve Protests But Council Passes Official Plan
The council approved the long studied official plan and zoning bylaw after a full reading of the roughly 50 page text. Reeve H H Bialek objected to map changes moving areas from conservation to mixed use and to downtown zones becoming commercial, fearing higher taxes on nearby residential streets. Clerk administrator J McGeadle and Deputy Reeve R Goodwin defended the plan, noting residential protections and that commercial assessment requires actual business activity.
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H.H. Bialek
Wil
Hinton
Planning Board
Rasve
Bower Avenue
Church Street
Mill Street
Clark
Jack McGeadle
Albert Irwin
Irwin
Reevesand
Bob Drinkwalter
Roy Goodwin
Les Duby
Treeve Goodwin
Duby
Tuma
Acton Gala Round Up Arena Show Lights Centennial Theme
About 2000 residents attended the Acton community centre gala over the weekend with 300 at Friday rehearsals and nearly 500 Saturday crowds. The fast moving, tuneful production featured 100 cast members, local sponsors, and a nod to Ontario 1967 centennial planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Woekend
Dreas
Joyce Carpenter
Jack Carpenter
Ed Owens
Owens
Mrs. Carpenter
Ontario Centennial Planning Board
Jack Browhie
Decoration Day Parade and Services at Fairview Cemeteries
The town observed Decoration Day with a service at Fairview Cemetery and grave decorations. Acton bands led by William Nicolak performed as crowds gathered amid hot, humid heat and blue skies. Mayors, councillors, Legion members, firemen, Lions Club, women’s groups, scouts, cadets, and ministers participated in the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Cemetery
Francer
St. Joseph
Acton
Guelph
Hespeter
William Nicolak
Mar ‘Shal
Les Duby
Fryer
Jack Mc’Geachie
Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lions Club
Loyal Orange
Dublin
Bannockburn
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Corps of Cadets
Acton Centennial Show Praised for Community Spirit
Ontario Centennial Planning Branch director Jack Brockie lauded Acton Round Up for project embodying team spirit. The spring variety show featured 100 locals in 19th century costumes recreating Acton West scenes, with town buildings and preparations reflecting 65 years past.
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Acton
Canada
Jack Brockie
Ontario
Brockie
Acton Arena
Acton West
Heiday Weekend Unclaimed Prize Draw in Minden
The Lions Club top prize, a weekend for two at Hospitality Inn in Minden, remained unclaimed after the number 276 was drawn but not claimed. Hotel owner Al McMul len assisted on stage with the draw. An ad in the Free Press outlines the procedure used when numbers are not claimed, with officials noting a misstep that affected the drawing.
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Lions Club
Inn
Minden
al McMullen
Free Press Today
Lone
Lions
Ld Road
Glynis Johnston
Elizabeth
Ben Chew
Library to curb school costs via Centennial plan debated
At a council meeting chairman Engel urged funding the Centennial Library by debenture rather than public subscription to supply grade 13 reference books. He warned lack of in‑school reference materials could force costly shifts and questioned public library access for coursework.
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Baiget Engel
Actonstrict High School
Engel
Howald
Department of Education
Ezira
H. Hinton
Ainst
Nat Mc. Hinton
George Pryor
Acton Fall Fair to Host First Junior Horse Show
Acton plans a first ever Junior Horse Show as part of the Fall Fair on September 17 and 18. President Jack Marshall leads committees with Cliff MacKay convener for the show under Canadian Home Show Association rules.
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Fall Fair
Acton
Jack Marshall
Marshall
Mr. Swackhamer
Acton Agricultural Society
Acton Fair
Cliff MacKay
Mac Sprowl
David Manes
Mise Acton
Wm. McDonald
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Council
Reeve
Dons Thow
Joyce End Jack Cerpanter
Bonnie Bristow
Cathy Addiss
Deborah Barr
Dians Boutfield
Peggy Laverty
Mary Frances Marcoux
Karen Ashley
Carol Ann Masales
Jo-Ann Leverty
Gels
Helen Banton
Murray Harrison
Mateh
Ray Hawkins
Fed Tyler Jr
John Barr
Deve Hunter
Ren West
Camper Penn
Glenn Banks
Gil Malcolm
Hartley Deforest
Bill Danny
Tinny Mosales
Ken Papillon
Herold Denny
Jim Higgins
Hartley Coles
George Hargrave
Bill Teylor
Bill Mainprize
Andy Nolan
Charlie Thompson
Allender
Neil Miller
Deve Hewkins
Jes Dub
Pert
Wilson
Crooksville
International Silver Co
Deary
Qukville
A. McMullen
Hospitality Inn
Brochte
Dia Duncan
Ravkwood
Dick Willie
Chester Anderson
Mac Sprow
Bruce Shoemaker
Undertaker
RB. R. Parker
Rotary Club
Acton Cileeny
St. Abban's Yehurch
Schoul Boards
Lionettes
Million Lions Club
Halfon Manor
Harry Archie
Vic
Fairview
Ritchie McMurray
Dwight Engel
Samuel Thoman
G. S. Gammon
Gammon
Paolo Dance
Carol
Carol Wharton
Bonnie En Wahind
Oebas
Connie Gordon
Jo Ann Wasowicz
Jo Anna Watley
Lynda Relnars
Susan Aacgilloway
Elizabeth Hurdts
Centennial Group
Heiday
Walter Linham
Bob Kery
Halton County
Erin
Eremoya
Catweste
Yom Shialds
Nutes
Bernas
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