Contested Gravel Pit Licence Fees Debate in Nassagaweya
Nassagaweya Council debated gravel pit and quarry licences at a Monday meeting led by Councillor Anne MacArthur. After lengthy discussion the council voted to hold all licences pending further investigation, with calls for a public meeting and reassessment of affected properties if blasting continues.
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Nassagaweya
Anne MacArthur
Ross Gordon
Couner
MacArthur
Bor
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Acton Students Rally Behind Annual Magazine Drive
Friday assembly launched Acton school’s magazine campaign aiming for a $2000 goal with one subscription per student. Curtis Plan featured prizes and a giant stuffed tiger mascot daily for the winning class, while dances entertained with The Shays and comic prizes. Seniors beat Erin but lost to Milton in girls and Milton in boys, and Miss Moulton visited for a cancelled Erin game. gatherings fostered school spirit through a busy week of events.
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Gwen Lauder
Curtis
Curtis ‘Plan
Toronto
Shays
Milton
Erin
Acton
Thatcay
Pearce
Lauder
Guelph
LA P.A
Gail’ McHugh
Las Vegas
Gerry Ockenden
Sabres
Limehouse
California
Bernie Freuler
12A
Acton -V
Milverton
Moulton
Mohawk Race Way Plans $1 Million Expansion
Mohawk Race Way officials announce a $1 million expansion to boost grand stand capacity to over 10 000 and terrace dining lounge by 50 percent. If approved tenders for steel would be issued in weeks with work likely after May spring meeting. Capacity would double for the grandstand and dining lounge would serve about 540. Jockey Club pleased with harness horse followers’ reception of the Campbellville raceway.
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Mohawk Race Way
Mooney
Jockey Club
Campbellville
Police Warn Elders of Confidence Swindlers Targeting Acton
Corporal Ray Mason of the Acton O P P Detachment warns older residents across Acton to beware of confidence men posing as bank inspectors or policemen. They may ask to check bank accounts or withdraw money. Contact your bank manager or police if approached. If possible obtain a car license and offender description.
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Ray Mason
Acton O.P.P
Acton
Sunshine School Purchases Made
The Acton Auxiliary of the North Halton Association for Mentally Retarded held its March meeting at Mrs. R. Kimpton's home with Mrs. R. Loutler presiding. Plans for a rummage and opportunity sale on April 23 at Saint Alban's Parish Hall were confirmed, including a Panda bear draw donated by the Acton Lions Club.
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Acton Lions Club
Saint Alban’s
Esquesing Defers Plan of Subdivision Near Speyside
Esquesing Township council deferred a tentative subdivision plan for a country estate near Speyside on 45 acres along No 25 highway pending Department of Planning and Development approval. William Olsen owns the property and proposed lots from 2.5 to 8 acres on a hill. Hatton County Health Unit required wells be drilled, water proven, and wells at least 150 feet from tile fields before construction. Olsen was reminded the plan isn’t registered and must be before a decision.
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Speyside
Esquesing Township Council
Department of Planning and Development
William Olsen
Cone
Council
No. 25 Highway
Hatton County Health Unit
Council Rejects Motion To Dim Lights At Mohawk Raceway
Nassagaweya Council on Monday defeated a bid by Councillor Anne MacArthur and Deputy Reeve William Hoey to darken the racing lights fronting Mohawk Raceway. Reeve William Coulter and councillors Rosy Gordon and William Mahon opposed, noting the Jockey Club erected the lights and the township covers hydro costs. The estimate for yearly hydro was about $500, with debate over reporting and savings.
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Gordon
MacArthur
Reeve Coulter
William Mahon
William Hoey
Mohawk Raceway
Nassagaweya
Jockey Club
Mahon
Churchill U C W meeting hosted by Mrs Frank Thompson
The Churchill U C W met at Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson’s Acton home on Wednesday March 2 with good attendance. President Mrs William Thompson led prayer. devotion topic was The need of Prayer. Choir sang and Mrs R Denny played How Great Thou Art. Members reported on district meeting, discussed business, and closed with a community tea. News included Mr Garry Dobbie’s return from hospital, Mrs George Maltby’s hospital stay, and congratulations to Miss Elizabeth Stroker on first class honors in a Grade One exam in Guelph. Mr and Mrs Ward Hamilton returned from a month in Los Angeles. Archie Kerr hosted visitors at Caistor Centre. Wallace Swackhamer killed a milk snake in his barn last week.
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Churchill, U.cgw
Frank.Thompson
Acton
William Thompson
PF. MacArthur
R. Denny
Frank Thompson
Stevens
W. Thompson
Garry Dobbie
Guelph General Hospital
Ward Hiamilton
Los Angeles
Archie Kerr
Caistor Centre
Murray McMillan
Renew Memberships In Golden Age Club Meeting
The Golden Age Club held a meeting in sadness for Frank Holmes with a silent tribute. The visiting committee reported many members at home or in hospital. A quilt draw was set for March 17. Mrs. Cossar read Dr Harley MSP letters on Old Age Pension increases and a pension basis tied to income tax. Fifty four members received new cards with more expected. Prizes were awarded for games with several named winners.
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Acton
Crok
Mole
Hadies
Robt. Warne
Vents
George
Stimpsons Cuchre
Nadie
Dougald Kennedy
A.B. Melcan
Railroad crews repair spur and main lines near station
Railroad work crews were in town this week repairing units in the spur and main lines near the station, signaling maintenance activity and potential delays for local transit.
Fourteen Offenders Appeared in Milton Court
Fourteen offenders appeared in Milton police court on Monday, charged by Acton OPP Detachment. Total fines reached 171 dollars with 52 dollars in costs. Among them two faced no insurance or payment under the Motor Vehicles Claims Act, one minor paid 35 dollars plus 5 in costs for underage drinking, two cases involved accidents, and the rest were minor traffic violations. One case was dismissed and two were remanded.
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Milton
Acton Opp
Fist of Offend
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