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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1966
Page
3
Acton Council submits a detailed regional governance proposal to the Plunkett Needs Study, urging election of a directly elected regional body with representation by population. The plan envisions a streamlined regional government handling education hydro and core services with municipal input.
The issue highlights spring indicators from robins to groundhogs and the melting snow. It notes six auctions this week as spring arrives and farm sales increase, signaling a shift toward land use or sale.
The piece argues that electoral boundaries have diverged for federal and provincial ridings after redraws. Acton would fall into two different ridings, with Ontario’s seats in Ottawa and Toronto explained. It calls for reducing Ontario’s provincial representation to align with federal numbers to avoid overlapping ridings and criticizes the current backbench congestion and government rigidity.
Church calendars from Maple Avenue Baptist Acton Georgetown and others list Sunday services timings Sunday School 9.45 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. at various churches including Anglican St Alban The Martyr and Knox Acton with sermons themes Crisis of Death Lent and Youth in Action. Additional services and events span Friday explorers choir practice mission meetings and interdenominational rallies.
A letter laments CBC coverage of Ottawa proceedings missing a chance to showcase Canadian electors. The writer suggests Washington networks would clear House of Commons access and proposes tie-ins with sponsors like brewers, distillers, soap brands, and remedy makers to emphasize cultural aspects and national dignity.
Sugar and Spice by Bill Smiley reflects on March miseries and April folly with satire. The piece rails against Eliot’s line about April and offers a survival tactic: a memory-triggered dose of gratitude, hot toddy and a cozy home scene that dispels March madness. It contrasts harsh historic winters with modern comforts, ending with a humorous prescription to endure the season.
Mil ton Acton Georgetown Oakville Esquesing and Nassagaweya pupils compete Friday at Robert Little public school Acton entries include two winners advancing to zone finals at Brookville on March 29 Judges include Diane Dubecky Susan Jensen and Victor Heaps Timekeeper G W McKenzie Two speakers from Esquesing Nassagaweva and Georgetown acton and Milton provide contestants Oakville and Milton Georgetown entries Also musical and dance numbers directed by Glenn Banks include solo by Lynda Bannon and a Milton senior school double duet winners receive books, first place trophy
Hold workshop at Masonic Hall Milton drew 95 Halton County dairymen and veterinarians H J Nely and F C Nelson of Guelph who outlined mastitis causes and prevention. They noted dairy cow changes in ration and milking methods have increased mastitis risk and urged farmers to adopt control measures. Ten Georgetown high school students and a teacher plan a summer study tour to Spain and Portugal.
In a list of gallant overseas service awards W O Jack H Alger from Acton is noted. He returned and resumed guard duties at the Ontario Reformatory near Guelph. Local events include Acton YMC A ladies badminton success against Guelph YWGA with 10 of 12 matches, and duels won by Miriam Ritchie and Dorothy Morris, then Florence Salt and Dorothy Morris. The I O D E held an officers tea hosted by Mrs M Schroeder. Mrs C Matthews presided. retiring treasurer Mrs McDonald received a crystal rose bowl. A school nurse spoke, and a Rockwood Institute concert featured mushrooms coming up with local participants.
Nassagaweya Council discussed a proposed service road north of Highway 401 between concessions four and five to divert truck traffic from Campbellville. An engineering firm’s letter said government approval is unlikely, citing near parallel routing and headlight glare. An engineer may attend the next Roads Department meeting to discuss the issue.
Local listing shows physicians surgeons chiropractors and an architect in Acton Ontario with addresses on Willow River Street Wellington Main Mill Paisley and Stavebank Road plus a Gray Coach Lines travelers guide noting Acton coaches leaving at 6 33 am and 8 54 am daily except Sunday and holidays.
A timetable note lists Westbound services to Toronto on weekdays mornings and Sunday evenings, a 2.14 am service to Stratford daily except Sunday, a 6.31 pm Stratford run on weekdays, and a note about changes at Guelph for connections to London.
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