Esquesing council approves Speyside school addition and tackles dumpsite issue
Township of Esquesing council approved a five room addition at Speyside school pending Ontario Municipal Board and Department of Education consent. Delegates Duffield and Adams urged road redesign on 27 sideroad for better visibility and safety. engineers to estimate costs. Gate security for the dump was debated as cost concerns grew. Council named Thomas Mae Lean as building inspector with annual salary and allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyside School
Ontario Municipal Board
Department of Education
Joseph Duffield
Sam Adams
Silvercreek Sideroad
Duffield
Tom Hill
Reeve Leslie
Council
Thomas MaeLean
Milton
Ryerson Grad Rink Vlietstra Earns Metallurgy Degree
Rink Vlietstra son of Mr and Mrs Sietse Vlietstra of 210 Church Hill Road N netted a metallurgy degree from Ryerson Polytechnic Institute Toronto on Friday. He starts work at Dofasco Steel Plant in Hamilton after moving from Holland with family in 1953. He attended local high schools in Acton Guelph and Toronto before the three year program. He has three brothers and two sisters living in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rink Vlietstra
Sietse Vlietstra
Churchill Road N
Ryerson Polytech
Nical Institute
Toronto
Dofasco Steel
Hamilton
Acton
Holland
Guelph
Canada
Ris
Viietstra
Institute
Hamilton Peal
Council
George Fryer
Beverley House
George Sucola
Church and
Maria Streets
Board Proposes Subdivision Plan Amid Street Pattern Review
Acton Planning Board stalled five acre land subdivision and private home plans for two weeks awaiting full agreement. Tony Sev muck and Tom Griese proposals faced prior rejection for lack of information and now seek council guidance, with consultant Denis Flood urging a complete area plan including pedestrian walks and land contours. A rezoning request by John Van Der Koor will be heard in June, while costs of 114.80 were approved and officials present include Aldo Braida and Jack McGeachie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Planning Board
Tony Sevmuck
Tom
Griese
Planning Board
Coment
Development Commission of Council
Jack McGeachie
Denis Flood
John van der Koor
Main
River Streets
Ontario Municipal Board
Aldo Braida
Ed Footitt
Bob Drinkwalter
Bill Wilson
Neil Miller
G. F. Leatherland
Beardmore and Co
William Sharpe
Maldon
Tony Sevnnck
Cranston Griese
Mayor Seeks Remedy at Dangerous Mill Main Corner
Mayor Les Duby told council that a Department of Transport inspector, Mr Kalyana, visited the Mill Main intersection with Deputy Reeve Parker and Clerk Administrator McGeachie. They hope action will be taken after prior highways surveys were rejected. The council and new member Mrs George Fryer pressed for improvements amid traffic and accident concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Transport
Les Duby
Kalyana
Repor
Ror. Parker
Jack McGeachie
Department of Highways
Education Costs Up Nassagawera Two and Tax Rate Established
Township council approved a complex mill rate increase varying by ratepayer location and school area. Reeve William Coulter stated 9 tenths of a mill increase directed to General and Road rates, with the rest funding planning, kindergarten, and deficits from last year. Debenture payments and salaries drive rises for Acton and Milton high and high school areas, plus fire and commercial rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagawera
William Coulter
Lee Township
Planning Board
Roads Department
Acton
Milton High
Res. Res. Comm. Commercial
County
Milton
Acton Tleet
Acton High School
Milton High School
Assessor Takes Training Course in Arnprior Start
Acton assessor William Erskine participated in a week long Emergency Measures Organization training course at Arnprior. He flew from Malton to Uplands airport and attended May 1 to May 6 sessions, learning emergency clothing and nuclear war preparation. He will report to council on his Arnprior trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
William Erskine
Emergency Measures Organization
Arnprior
E.mlo
Mir
Erskine
Halton
Malton
Uplands
Canada
Ontario
Council
Buds on Trees Spark Early Spring Hopes Amid Last Winter Chill
Despite buds and early blooms signaling spring, forecasters warn of lingering winter weather. The region remains unsettled with cold winds and occasional snow flurries, delaying warmer temperatures and outdoor activity.
Honor Fred L. Wright Nine Citizen of the Year
Fred L. Wright of Acton, a Kendall native who came to Canada at eight, is tonight’s guest of honor as the Aston Chamber of Commerce fetes Acton’s ninth Citizen of the Year. He is a longtime real estate broker and civic volunteer, a Royal Canadian Legion charter member, WWII Victory Bond seller, and World War I Lorne Scots veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Wright
Acton
Emily Hodgson
Tina van der Kooy
Debbie Schonnop
Nellie van der Kooy
Mr. Wright
Kendall
Westmoreland
England
Canada
Phursday
Aston Chamber of Commerce
Edith
Cofc
Orval Chapman
A. H. McKenzie
Canadian Legion Branch
Wright
Fall Fair Board
Y.M.C.A
Acton and Guelph
Rotary Club
Lorne Scots
Ypres
High Winds and Snowstorm Do Not Halt Acton Erin Field Day
Acton and Erin high schools combined on Acton grounds Tuesday for a CWOSSA B class track and field meet to decide representatives for the Saturday Guelph event. Winners crowned include Paul Marr Kay Chisholm Allan McKenzie Dorothy Fields Jim Lee Trene Severinski Brian Carriere Patti Chisholm with full results listing first to third places for all events.
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Acton
Erin
Acton High
Guelph
Paul Marr
Kay Chisholm
Allan McKenzie
Dorothy Fields
Jim Lee
Trene Severinski
Bantam
Brian Carriere
Patti Chisholm
Ted Franklin
Jim Slaven
Allan McKennie
Franklin
Guelph Legion
Paul
Jim
Allan
Boys Track Meet Event Westminster School Summary
The记录 lists numerous sprint, distance, and field events across two school groups. Notable competitors include Jim Slaven, Brent Marshall, Allan McKenzie, and Paul Murr. Multiple races feature close finishes and ties in events such as long jump, triple jump, shot put, and discus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Marshall
Tim Lee
Mark Hurst
Jim Slaven
Jim Lee
Colin Gould
Neil Anderson
William Douglas
Gordon Allen
Michael Marcoux
Casey Harkley
Barry Buchanan
Len Varey
Bill Landsborough
Ken Owen
Pole
D. Dick
Mike Cooper
Wayne Ridley Graduates From Ryerson In Business Admin
Wayne Ridley son of Jack Ridley and the late Mrs Ridley graduated Thursday from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute after a three year course in Business Administration He joined Dominion Electrohome in Kitchener in the personnel department Monday He was among about 150 graduates Present at the exercises were his father and brother Randy Ti u a popular athlete in Acton high schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wayne Ridley
Jack Ridley
Ridley
Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
Dominion Electrohome
Kitchener
Anmiong
Jack
Randy
Ti U
Rented Service Proves Better To Flush Sewers
A high pressure water system from a truck unit is used to flush Storm and sanitary sewers. The unit, owned by Canadian Concord Justice Division in Virgil Ontario, was hired by council with town workers assisting. The system rapidly disperses sand and sediment buildup, replacing the older fire hose method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Concord Justice Division
Virgil
Ontario
Girls Track Events Names From Local Meet
Readable results show Patti Chisholm Connie Philips and Marie Timbers in the 60 yard dash and 100 yard dash with Patti Chisholm and Marie Timbers also appearing in multiple sprints. Jane Wong Cathy Krul and others compete in long jump and discus throw with Thelma Kirkwood and Irene Severinski noted in several events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patti Chisholm
Connie Philips
Marie Timbers
Jane Wong
Connie Phillips
Nancy Norris
Cathy Krul
Jane Worg
Lyndy Lou Moon
Vard Dash
Irene Severinski
Thelma Kirkwood
Roberta Nesset
Ward Dash
Linda Lawson
Man Falls Into Hot Squor Vat At Beardmore Co
Stefan Flisnik of Acton was burned when he fell into a Beardmore and Co squor vat on Tuesday afternoon in Fuesday. Co-worker Dennis Crooks pulled him free before full submersion. He was rushed to Guelph General Hospital for treatment of first and second degree burns to his legs. He and his wife Donna have two children, Donna and Fred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stefan Flisnik
Cobble Hill Road
Guelph General Hospital
Beardmore and Co
Dennis Crooks
Guelph Hospital
Acton
Ono
Huntsville
Donna
Comark
Fred
Acton District
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Adams
George Currie
George Leslie
Ahde
Mr. Sevneck
Mr. Griese
Beverley Boulevard
Committee of Adjustment
Development Committee of Council
Royal
Rave
Wilbur Street
Norman
Amos Mason
G. A. Dills
W. G. C. Kenney
William Coon
Madeleine Gibbons
John Gow
M. Z. Bennett
William Middleton
Wallace Avenue
Phalton
Acton Free Press
Bill Nicolak
Brian Binnie
E. Karn
Bob Andrews
Gary Heister
Sim Percha
Doug Allan
Steven Johnston
Paul Cooper
Garry White
Gordon Dawe
Fred Flisnik
Garry Kelly
Allan MecKensie
Gordon
Pant Mir
Philip Marzo
Bill Fisher
Paul Murr
Tom Ginger
David McMillan
Phillip Marzo
Andy Bowman
Brian Sheridan
Tom Girger
Gordon van Gils
David MccMillan
Bill Cook
John Davidson
Doug Garrett
Dave Woodhouse
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Susan Taillefer
Susan Allan
Janet Braida
Suiff
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