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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1968
Page
3
Lions wrap up the year with a final dinner as retiring Lion Chief Vic Bristow reviews the past year’s activities. Incoming president Ray Evelan takes the gavel, noting 29 projects from flag sales to charity drives, sports, mural funding, and the Sally Ann appeal.
W A Johnson criticizes Acton Council for a pool bylaw favoring chain link fencing and a single gate. He argues for a permit system with Building Inspector approval on fence type and pool safety before any filling, urging original, practical rules.
Vacation Bible School will be held at the Christian Reformed Church during the first two weeks of July in the mornings for the first time, replacing previous all day sessions. Staff is lined up and registrations are coming in.
Acton Rotary heard district governor Howard Wright praise the club for last year's progress. He noted President Ralph Davies began with a goal of 25 members over 100 percent growth. George Maltby became the 25th member, receiving a rotary engraved gavel. Gary Dawkins assumed presidency and outlined aims for further growth and awareness of Rotary International. The meeting included ticket books for a September raffle with a top prize Saa-Do, and plans to send three local children to crippled children's camp. A Pebble Beach golf tournament film closed the evening.
Halton County approves five additional prints of The Man and The Boy shown to public and high school groups. Industrial development committee reports interest from Brentwood Containers Oakville and others seeking showings for employees and associates. The maker Robert J Meyer of Dundas seeks entry in three competitions including Canadian Tourist Association Vancouver International and an industrial exhibition in New York City.
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