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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 28, 1967

Page

7

Maple Rock shooters and new trap house planned

Outdoors notes list top shooters at Maple Rock Shooting Range led by John Shadbolt and Gord Crow with scores from 14 to 23. Keith Mainprize brings his wife Helen for her first trap attempt. A new cement block trap house is under construction to host registered ATA shoots with handicap stations advancing shooters to longer ranges.

Maple Rock Shooting Range John Shadbolt Gord Crow Wayne Leadston John Cordésar Art Hawes Hammond Len Jones Ed Hawes Keith Mainprize Helen Keith A.T.A Vandalla Ohio

Mosquitoes shape animal ranges and human history

The text explains how mosquitoes drive wildlife movements, from elk or caribou fleeing insects to prevent overbrowsing, and how larvae feed young fish. It notes the mosquito's historical role in disease, keeping human populations lower in many regions.

Centennials overpower Saints in 63 game in minor league action

Centennials topped the Saints 63 as Holmes, Summerville, Perrot and Easing contributed, with Van Fleet, Hansen and Speeton adding singles. In a separate four inning tilt, Saints defeated the Devil's Angels 8 1 with Billy McGilloway on the mound and Cameron driving in four runs.

Centennials Saints Holmes Summervile Perrot Easing van Fleet Hansen Speaton Devil's Angels Billy McGilloway Cameron Russian Fleet Matt Speher Morrison Turkesz Jordan Lambert Angel Tim McIntyre Jeff Townsley G Pickles Kent Kentner Tim Taylor Jim Rogers

IGA Wins After 12 Inning Softball Duel With Station Hotel

In a Sunday league softball game IGA edged Station Hotel 87. Jim Bullough delivered the decisive 12th inning RBI single, Jered Nightingale scoring on a slip by reliever Eddy Smith. Early IGA offense produced five first inning runs, with Station Hotel answering with two in the second and two in the fourth. Nightingale's 12th inning run sealed the win as IGA pulled ahead. Ed Smith and George Williamson homered for Hotel as others added runs and singles.

I.G.A Station Hotel Jim Bullough Jered Nightingale Bullough Eddy Smith Dave Manes Bruce Cargill Chick Milne Roy Shuttis George Maltby Ing LGA Nightingale Ed Smith Hotel George Williamson Exnth Andy Williams Allan McNabb John Dunn

Halton County Museum to Underwrite 10000 for Coach House

Halton County Council last week agreed to underwrite an additional 10000 to permit construction of a coach house at the Halton County Museum Kelso Conservation Area. Tenders had exceeded the original centennial grant and Zanatta Construction of Milton was awarded the contract for the building to house old vehicles as part of the county centennial project.

County Council Halton County Museum Kelso Zanatta Construction Milton

Centennial field day brings seven area schools together

Acton M Z Bennett hosted a centennial field day with seven area schools. No champion declared as rain had paused events. winners earned special ribbons across girls and boys races, relays, jumps, and throws, led by multi school participation from MZB Acton and Milton.

M. Z. Bennett Acton Robert Little Mib Martin St Milton Msm J. M. Denyes Jmd Bruce St Bsm W. ©. Dick Milton, Wid Brookville B

Bennett School Dominates Field At Friday Track Meet

Bennett School wins trophy as both junior and senior girls excel in sprints and relays led by Patti Dunn and Barbara McNabb RL. Boys events feature strong showings from RL and MZB athletes with top times in sprints and distance races, including 2:33.58 in the open cross country relay.

Pattie Dunn Lois Coulson V. Woodland Patti Dunn D.robert P. Dunn Cindy Lee D. Drinkwalter Brendan Brown S. Nicolak C. Ashley D. Bousfield S. Shoemaker D. Heatherington C. Blinco J. Dunn S. Marchment B. McNabb Debra Smith Susan Ribble Lynne Dunn Patsy Mayes Johanne Dunn S. Ribble J. Howson L. Soper N. Heatherington Jane Withers Susan Arbie Anne Weise J. van Dam Wendy Kennedy C. Clement Kathy Cook Anne Kennedy Brenda Schultz Barbara McNabb F. Tagt Judy Rody Faye McKay Pat ‘Presniak L. Dunn J. Rody W. Williamson Cathy ‘Ashley Cindy Lee Ize Pron da Brown Susan Nicolai Cae. Walter Cindag Orenda Brown Patti Hetty Ginger Debby Bagby Susan Marchment Mary Vuk Mary Francis Marcoux Judy Howson Bett Ginger Jan Withers Susan Wea Ier Susan Drysdale Susan Nicolak Debbie Drinkwalter Brenda Browne Debbie Bousfield Johanne Vlietstra Janet van Dam Chris Elling Mary Marcoux Sharon Mellon David Lee Henry Qeebes Kevin Perkins Steven McIntyre Glen McKenzie David Norman Steve McIntyre Jim McNabb Glen’ McKenzie Henry “‘Toebes Bob Howson Larry Deforest Dav- Seer Howard Coultrup Randy Weldon Charles McGuin David Braida Garth Tay- Sie David Hantady Miller Howard Coulian Roy Mainprize Ae Livermore Gary Edge Gary Edge David Cunningham Rick Livermore Roy Mainprize James Stevenson Brad Timbers Dave Pink Craig Weldon Larry Drysdale Steve Brunelle Leslie Coles Chris Schuts

Hornby Hurlers Rout Acton IGA In Seven Inning Win

Hornby Hurlers defeated Acton IGA 13 to 3 in seven innings on Monday night. Linda Wilson led Hornby with three hits including a home run, and Helen Riddell added three with others contributing. Acton pitchers Bonnie MacDougall Gail Fryer and Liz Kirby held early, but Hornby pulled away with a five run sixth and a big early lead. Umpires Art Brooks and Minute Walters worked the game.

Hornby Acton IGA Acton Gals Bonnie McDougall Minder Gail Fryer Liz Kirby Linda Wilson Helen Riddell Nora Hearnes Gail Brown Donna McCuffen Joy Anderson Marie Mercure Art Brooks Minute Walters Bonnie MacDougall Lynn Dunn X. Stevenson Pat Wheeler Brenda Lawson Sandra Slingerland Jill Hurst Joanne Fletcher Bev Brunelle Hornbylin Pat English Jean Wilson

Safe Passing Advice From the Road

A warning urges drivers not to attempt passing if any doubt exists about having room. At 60 mph passing a 45 mph car is likened to passing 40 cars parked bumper to bumper, underscoring cautious driving limits.

Hat on to battle the chill as Jones family faces ordeal

A brief note suggests keeping a hat on to stay warm and mentions the Jones family and their plight, implying a simpler, austere scene amid hardship.

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