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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1968
Page
11
Malicious damage at J B Mackenzie’s lumber yard reported to Acton O P P detachment on March 23 and 24. Investigators concluded holidaying children entered sheds ripped insulation bags scattered insulation and lumber piles.
Agena manager Harold Townsley reported a meeting with representatives from Acton and district schools on Monday resulting in the cancellation of this year’s school ice carnival. The late date and lack of enthusiasm led to the decision, while the figure skating carnival remains planned for Saturday April 6. Organizers hope to revive the school carnival next year at an earlier date.
H H Hinton backing from Bank of Montreal lot collided with BIL Benson’s car on March 22 causing $20 in damage. March 23 Albert Viletstra backing from a Main St North drive hit Carl Timbers’ car, with Viletstra facing $100 damage to the right front fender and Timbers $75.
Arena manager Harold Townsley plans to switch off ice making machinery at the community centre on April 6 for the annual figure skating carnival. A public skating session will follow to aid the ice leaving floor. Weekly Sunday skating revenues have been strong and town staff will pursue color updates and staff training.
Eastern Ave crossing signals failed after wires near the dump were cut on March 20 and again the next day. Emergency repairs followed each incident with no further tampering. Children were seen in the area and blamed for the outages as O P P constables were notified. The article ends with a wry remark about a talkative fellow.
A young Acton resident, Brian Robert Carriere, 2, was instantly killed in a two vehicle collision on Highway 25 near Berane. The other driver, Jassie, was not seriously injured as both vehicles blocked the roadway. OPP officers, including Constable Yerryberry, attended the scene and a requiem mass at St. next of kin is listed.
Acton defeated Caledonia 2-1 in the final game of the best of three series to clinch the southern championship. Robin Inscoe in goal starred as the coach son, amid a crowded arena of about 400 cheering fans. Gerald Barden led scoring with two goals in Sunday’s decisive win, as Acton preserved a one goal margin through the late stages despite Caledonia’s late push.
Local 23650 of the Law Workers Union approved strike action at the H. K. Porter Disston plant in Acton by a 71 to 12 vote after protracted negotiations. President Steve Woloshyn said a labor ministry report will guide next steps while conciliation efforts yielded a recommendation for a membership vote. Wages dominate dispute in six failed meetings.
Acton and Esquesing councils unite to urge Halton County to assume control of key arteries near Industrial Minerals Ltd limestone operation. Road Needs Study by J M Tomlinson & Associates shapes the request, detailing affected segments on No 22 Sideroad and Connecting routes. He who does good...
Parks and Recreation Committee discussed a large Acton July 6 celebration with hopes for a parade spanning up to ten counties. Norm Fryer led planning for park and community centre use, registrations, concessions, and a potential music act, with costs and rain contingency noted.
Office staff return to the YMCA in a larger space after renovation by Zorge Construction. The former library area hosts private clerical offices for Jack McGeadhle and Jos Hurst, with assessor Bill Erskine nearby. A separate machine room, auditors area, basement washrooms, and new desks complete the upgrade as heating grilles await installation.
Acton Rotary Club plans to send a rink to a Mitton Rotary event. A April Fool’s Day gag is noted as improbable. The piece comments on small town library space and upcoming council budget meetings, noting committees have evolved and the regular meeting is not held this week.
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