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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1968
Page
7
The Free Press notes Rockwood Conservation Park will receive leveling of the beach area and swimming basin and a new campground across the road from the original area. Roads have been constructed and camping sites prepared for the 1968 season, signaling a substantial enhancement to the park.
Erin Township Council met in Hillsburgh with Reeve Alex Jackson presiding. The Hillsburgh Community Centre Board was reduced to three members with Alex Smith David Barbour and Ross Huxley appointed for 1969. The engineer was asked to study improvements at the 6th Line and Highway 24 intersection and culvert placement near the intersection to aid large vehicles. Daylight Saving Time will begin April 28 at 12:01 a.m. and continue until late October. Various accounts were approved for animal protection, public works, and road maintenance including payments to Ontario Hydro, Bryans Fuel, Nelgon and Tarewell, Nellis Construction, and others. The next meeting is May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Eden Mills residents, led by Mrs. R Wright and Mrs Ed Jennings, closed winter club activities with a luncheon and card afternoon in Guelph. The Eden Mills Community Club held a euchre and penny sale at the Hall, drawing 19 tables, to raise funds for softball equipment. Jack Chamberlain spoke, thanking helpers and sponsors. Prize winners included Layira Early, Elle Singular, and Leja.
Monora Conservation Area will be officially opened Monday June 3 a joint project of the Town of Orangeville Township of Mono and the Credit Valley Conservation Authority located on Highway 10 one half mile north of Orangeville It features a man made lake picnic areas and camping facilities The area offers cool retreat amid pines and invites the public to join Authority members to preview the site and plan camping weekends.
The paper notes a misnaming in last week's story about Nassagawoya Township dog issues. Mrs Davidt Cragg spoke at the Monday council meeting, not Mrs Gordon Cragg, and the error is regretted.
The Eden Mills United Church and Women's Institute held a luncheon and wrapped up old business while planning a timely image sale. Mr and Mrs Bil McDonald celebrated 25 years with a surprise gathering and open house. The Stratford Kiwanis Festival saw Eden Mills School win first place in rural mixed choir section.
Major changes have been made at Terra Cotta Conservation Area over the past year including a new road from the village, a gatehouse for staff and patrons, and a smoother ride to the park. The CVCA plans an Open House on June 26 inviting the public to view the area’s new look with free access.
The Nas sagaweya Women's Institute held its annual meeting on April 17 at Mrs. David DeBlauw's home. Officers were reappointed or elected by acclamation, with Mrs. D DeBlauw as president and a full slate including vice president Mrs. Jean Pyall, secretary Mrs. John Henry, treasurer Mrs. Fred Edwards, and district director Mrs. B. Young. committees reported on social activities and other civic interests.
In Clinton on Saturday William Gordon Hull wed Arlene Dutot at the Anglican church with a reception at the Albion Hotel in Bayfield. A euchre party at Bale Unafad community centre on April 23 awarded prizes to ladies H Bass and Robbins and to gentlemen Tom Hamilton and H Bass.
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