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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 27, 1968

Page

10

Wolves and coyotes in Ontario booklet informs on ecology

The article summarizes Canis lupus and Canis latrans in Ontario as presented in a Department of Lands and Forests booklet. It notes wolves rarely threaten humans, coyotes are leaner and longer-legged than most dogs, and both species contribute positively to the economy by limiting livestock damage with proper control. The booklet, free via the Operations Branch in Toronto, highlights humane tagging practices and rabies rarity.

Shephard Giza Ontario Department of Lands and Forests Fish and Wildlife and Research North America Operations Branch Parliament Buildings Toronto

Election day set for Halton County Board of Education

Ontario Legislature heard Education Minister William G. Davis announce December 2 as the election date for Halton's new County Board of Education. The 20 member board will replace ten existing boards across Halton, Milton, Georgetown, Acton, and parts of Nasuagaweya Esquesing Burlington and Oakville, with 18 elected by public and high school supporters and two representing Separate School supporters.

Halton County Board of Education William G. Davis Peel County Ontario Milton Georgetown Acton Nasuagaweya Esquesing Boards of Education Burlington Oakville

Safety with Fire to Join Halton County Film Library

Halton County Fire Prevention Bureau will add a new film titled Safety with Fire to its library and show it to organizations countywide. At a March meeting in Georgetown Fire Hall members viewed three fire prevention films, chose this one, and praised it as essential for citizens.

Halton County Fire Prevention Bureau Bureau Georgetown Jim Coulgson Milton Halton Acton Oakville

Knox church bake sale at Simpson’s post office

The Evening Auxiliary of Knox church held a bake sale in Simpson’s order office on Friday afternoon. Home baking sold out quickly and other items for sale included plants and aprons.

Knox Church

Halton Health Unit Overruns 1967 Budget by $4046

Halton County Health Unit nearly met its 1967 budget, ending only $4046 over the proposed expenditures. The overage was covered from a 1967 surplus which stood at $31,873 at year end as shown in the financial statement filed with Halton County Council.

Halton

Successful euchre night despite foul weather at Crewsons Corners

A large euchre event at Crewsons Corners Saturday night drew winners in multiple categories despite bad weather. Winners included Ben Anderson Ladies High Sandy Harding Ladies Low David Dewar Men's High Cam Sinclair Lone Hands C Storey and Vivian Shaw as Door Prize recipient. Committee in charge were Garry McFadden Wm Carne ochan Leslie Carnochan and Ralph Barlow. Eudhes are held weekly with all welcome. 1967 expenditures total 473083 with staff salaries 339651 plus 13450 professional services 36089 transport 76489 administration and 7402 office equipment from current revenue. County contributed 275000 toward total. provincial grants 196390 and federal grants 63914. Plumbing inspection fees 32771 and miscellaneous revenue 1060. Health unit merger urged by Provincial Health Department for Halton and Peel with 75 percent grant. federal grants set to drop at month end.

Crewson Ben Anderson Sandy Harding David Dewar Cam, Sinclair Lone Hands C. Storey Vivian Shaw Garry McFadden Carneochan Leslie Carnochan Ralph Barlow County Council Halton Peel

Acton Mayor Les Duby Speaks at Local Seminar

Acton Mayor Les Duby was guest speaker at the Local Government Seminar sponsored by the Oalevilla and District Chamber of Commerce Tuesday of last week. He spoke on Functions and Special Services of local governments and faced many questions from attendees. The Public Relations faction of the Department of Municipal Affairs invited him to speak.

Acton Les Duby Oalevilla and District Chamber of Commerce Duby Mayor Duby Department of Municipal Asers

Crusty-Top Baked Beans Dish Described in Fragments

A fragment describes baked beans with a cheese crust. The method mentions greased baking dish, sprinkling grated cheese, and topping with buttered crumbs, then baking about forty minutes in a moderate oven.

Tina

Retirement of M Laird MacDonald From Detroit Bank and Trust

M Laird MacDonald retires as vice president of the Detroit Bank and Trust Company after a 42 year career starting as a teller. Born in Acton, he previously worked three years at the Bank of Montreal and held roles including branch manager and assistant cashier. He serves in cancer foundation and management association posts and holds memberships in regional clubs and Detroit Athletic Club. He and wife Mary live in Grosse Pointe Shores with two sons and two grandchildren.

M. Laird MacDonald R. M. MacDonald Willow St Detroit Bank and Trust Company Mr. MacDonald Acton Bank of Montreal Detroit Detroit Bank Ans Assigtant Ant Algo P Trustéa Michigan Cancer Foundalien National Offics, Management Association Retirement Commission of Grosse Point Shores Lochmoor Club Detroit Athletic Club Mary Grosse Pointe Shores

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