Canadiens Upset Wings In Forum Title Bout Clash
Montreal Canadiens win two straight at Detroit to tie the series at two games apiece. Sid Abel says Detroit will rise on Forum ice but Montreal dominates speed and energy, leaving a pivotal seventh game result in doubt as fans argue over who should lift the cup.
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Detroit
Forum Ice
Wings
Habs
Duke
Mount Royal
Canadiens
Sid Abel
Forum
Abel
Cain
Les Habs
Detroits
Lord Stanley's Basin
Canada
Roller Skating Program Three Nights Each Week
The Sports Corner and recreation committee plan a three night a week roller skating program at the community centre this spring and summer starting May 14 with skating on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights. The Sports Corner will operate skate rentals and the snack bar. Saturday nights will feature a dance in the auditorium with popular music. 75 to 100 pairs of skates will be available, with roller patrols by Howard Pearce to manage speed and prevent rough play. Spectators pay admission, the snack bar is renewed, and changes are made to convert arena space for skating.
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Acton
Charlie Thompson
Howard Pearce
Charlie
Frank Spielvogel
Bill Belles
Dimaggio
Sports Corner
Recreation Committee
Roller Patrols
Arena
Pearce
Emergency Measures Exercise Disappointing But Successful
Halton Emergency Measures Organization ran a simulated radiation fallout drill on Saturday April 23. Coordinator Bruce McGregor called it a disappointment for attendance but a total communications success for radio staff. The exercise used a mythical Montrose Michigan nuclear explosion with fallout affecting Halton and eight EMO counties.
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Halton Emergency Measures Organization
Halton Emo
Bruce McGregor
Halton
EMO Municipal Committee
McGregor
Montrose
Michigan
Ontario
Brown St. Court House
Milton
St Josephs win Halton County mixed bowls crown
Acton St Josephs captured the Halton County Catholic mixed bowling championship in Burlington last Sunday afternoon, defeating 12 parish teams. The Acton squad totaled 7,775 across three games, beating runners up Burlington St Johns by over 300 pins and bringing home the Knights of Columbus inter parish trophy. Teresa Arbic won the ladies high triple with 785.
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Acton St. Joseph’s
Halton
Burlington
Acton
Burlington St. John’s
St. Joseph's
Knights of Columbus
Pionship
Teresa Arbic
Acton Parish
Chester Percha
Ed McGilloway
Henry Arbic
JoAnn Duval
Jacqueline Papillon
Dennis Crooks
John Tyers
Arlie White
Burlington St. John's
Local residents urge Nassagaweya to reject Metro garbage plan
William A. Johnson of Rockwood protests to Nassagaweya Township against Metro Toronto garbage disposal funds and incinerator proposals. The letter cites national press reports on landfill pollution and a $60 million yearly garbage disposal industry, urging the township not to become a metropolitan dump.
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Hoey
MacArthur
Guarry
Nassagaweya
Metro Toronto
U.K
Nassagaweva
Metro
Toronto
William A. Johnson
R.R
Rockwood
Cancer Fund Drive Progress in Acton District
In Acton and district the Cancer Society drive has raised 1 962 70. canvassers have not yet turned in all returns and some districts remain un canvassed. A full report will be issued later. mobile and base radios were used for county communications. Local government members were to attend to discuss issues affecting communities but attendance was low. Mr. McGregor noted many near accidents with nuclear bombs and stressed weighing implications of potential population challenges.
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Cancer Society
Acton
Acteneanvassers
Mr. McGregor
Colds Outnumber Rainbows On Opening Weekend
Anglers in Acton and Thornbury enjoyed a mixed opening weekend with many reporting cold weather and scarce catches. In Beaver River near Georgian Bay, Mel Sheppard and companions landed 14 rainbow trout while Ken Papillon, Archie Sheppard, Jim Porte and Jon Chisholm each contributed several pleasing catches. Local streams ran swollen from recent rains, hindering access and angling.
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Acton
Beaver
Thornbury
Georgian Bay
Mel
Don
Wayne
Turk Sheppard
Ken Papillon
Father Archie
Jim Porte
Jon Chisholm
Gold medallist Linda Braida teaches Guelph skaters
Popular gold medallist Linda Braida leads ten Acton figure skaters at the Guelph Spring Skating School. The former Acton Figure Skating Club student now coaches in Guelph, with Ann Marie Bury Debbie Drinkwalter Brenda Browne Wendy Couture Kim Kressler Jean Elliott Lynn Dunn Karen Townsley Anitta Braida and Lindai Perry joining sessions once weekly.
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Linda Braida
Acton
Guelph
Linds
Acton Figure Skating Club
Ann Marie Bury
Debbie Drinkwalter
Brenda Browne
Wendy Couture
Kim Kressler
Jean Elliott
Lynn Dunn
Karen Townsley
Anitta Braida
Lindai Perry
Terra Cotta Trout Bite at Conservation Area
Weather damp but anglers enjoyed the opening day as Credit Valley Conservation Authority stocked about 500 trout across five ponds at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. N J McMahon called fishing generally very good with rainbow trout near Belfountain and 150 speckled trout in Belfountain area. Camping and picnic facilities are available at Terra Cotta and Belfountain spots.
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Lady Flack
Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
N. J.mcmahon
C.V.C.A
Main Credit River
Belfountain
Punters Break Mohawk Raceway Betting Records
A 7 909 crowd packed Mohawk Raceway on Saturday evening as betting records fell. Mutuels total reached 369 489 while the daily double pool rose to 26 934 and the single race pool hit 51 782 in the eighth race. Previous highs included 7 782 attendees and mutuels of 334 085 with a double pool of 24 934 and 46 137 in one race.
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Ords
Mohawk Raceway
Matuels
Where to Stop At Stop Signs Courtesy Rule
When pulling up at a stop sign halt a few feet short if another car is already there. Do not level with a waiting driver or turn into the through highway as it blocks his view. Respect his priority and stay out of his line of vision until he can move safely. It is a courteous act many drivers overlook.
Merchant Hopes Brighton Gary Field May Rejoin Team
Campbellville Merchant coach Ken Andrews spoke Monday night about a sudden upturn in fortunes after a rough start. Gary Field’s return boosts the squad. several uncertain players showed up, while key veterans Chester and Zurons may miss the season.
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Merchant
Brighton
Gary Field
Campbellville Merchant
Ken Andrews
Teader
Stu King
Larry McPhail
Don Joyce
George Chester
Harry Zurrons
Stan Henderson
Chester
Zurons
Henderson
Mohawk Expansion Set For End of Spring Meet
Mohawk Raceway Ontario Jockey Club officials plan a major expansion costing over a million dollars after the 36 night spring meet at Campbellville. The upgrade will enlarge the grandstand seating from 1,800 to 2,700 and dining lounge capacity from 340 to 510, boosting overall seating to 3,210 with ample walking space and parking. Construction starts after the season ends and aims to be complete for the fall meeting starting November 4.
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Mohawk Raceway
Ontario
Jockey Club
Campbellville Raceway
Angler Currie Bows 16 Inch Speckled Trout at Ospringe
On opening day of the trout season Charles Currie from Campbellville stood out by landing a 16 inch Speckled Trout at Ospringe at 3 am. The catch highlighted a strong start for local anglers.
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Charles Currie
Campbellville
Ospringe
Plan Lacrosse Coaches Clinic for Summer Season
The recreation centre will organize lacrosse for the summer season with Legion sponsorship. Recreation Director Howard Pearce will oversee the setup and reinstruction night will be announced. A coaches clinic is scheduled for Saturday May 20.
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the Legion
Howard Pearce
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