Halton County Assessments See Biggest Increase Since 1959
Halton County Council approved an equalization by law based on the 1968 assessment of 365,169,374 dollars, the largest year over year rise since 1959. Assessor H Beach noted a 0.08 percent increase to 365,169,374 with Oakville highest per capita at 2,720 and Esquesing lowest at 1,852, while Georgetown and Nassagawe posted notable rises and Oskville lagged. A county table shows 161,167 residents, up 9,107, with 43.6 percent under 20 years old. 32 of 38 counties in Ontario have adopted the county assessment system.
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Esquesing Council Considers Multi Million Mobile Home Park
Esquesing council heard plans for a multi million dollar mobile home park between the township offices and Hornby but showed little enthusiasm. Walter Miller of Interanted proposed homes in the 6000 to 10000 dollar range for working people, while councillors urged zoning and cautious approval. The reeve noted concerns over school impact as residents in mobile homes, and further talks with Mr Steeletk are planned after meeting Enquesing council on zoning and an official plan.
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Walter Miller
Hornby
Council
Pat Patterson
George Currie
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Patterson
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Agsoxsor
Art Roneton
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Steele
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Truck flips upside down on Longfield Road
Fred Kentner and Edward Ryan escaped with minor injuries when a half ton truck skidded on Longfield Road, struck a fire hydrant, then flipped into a ditch Saturday May 16 at 8 05 p m. Kentner received cuts and bruises plus a bruised shoulder leg and head. Ryan also injured. Damages estimated at 2000 for the truck 250 for the hydrant and 26 for a lawn.
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Fred Kentner
Victoria Sr
Longfield Road
Kentner
Longfeld
Edward Ryan
Cookaville
Ryan
Garrett
Oakville Drops Milto n Amalgamation Plan
Oakville council will not pursue amalgamation with Milton after earlier hints. The proposed merger faced criticism labeled a shotgun arrangement by Oakville official Alan Day. Milton seeks to annex about 2,000 acres from North Oakville, warning annexation would strain water and sewage services and fuel population growth. Milton opposes amalgamation citing loss of autonomy while seeking land access to address its landlocked status.
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Milton
Alan Day
OMB
Tory campaign heats up in Oakville race
Conservatives claim strong support as they seek a seat to join Robert Stanfierd in forming government. Speaker notes Liberal defections helped the cause while Erin’s voting history and Expo film awards accompany the rally. Candidate McWilliams, new Oakville resident, vows full time campaign to defeat Liberal Bud Whiting and NDP Murray Kernighan.
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Erin
Snow
Mr. McWilliams
Francie
Brian
David McWilliams
Toronto
McWilliams
Halton
Milton
Brookfield Road
Oakville
Bud Whiting
New Democratic
Murray Kernighan
County mileage rate study motion defeated
County Council rejected a proposal to refer a mileage allowance for councillors and staff for further study. Reeve H Hinton pressed for clarity on 12.5 cent in county and 10 cent out of county rates, while Reeve G Currie said Toronto trips would be 10 cents and in county trips 12.5 cents. Clarification to be added at the by law stage was not pursued as the motion failed.
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Acton
Toronto
Reeve G. Currie
Fulton Helps P C Campaign Meet in Coronation Park
Peter K McWilliams begins his election drive with a meet the candidate event in Coronation Park next Wednesday. Pipers and fireworks cap the night with fireworks set for 8 30 p m. E Davie Fulton former minister of justice in the Diefenbaker cabinet and PC leadership candidate will visit Oakville May 29 as part of the campaign.
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Peter K. McWilliams
Coronation Park
Davie Fulton
Diefenbaker
Esquesing Plan Sees Mill Rate Hikes and School Budget Clash
Esquesing council considered boosting the township mill rate from 12.85 to 18.90 mills amid road and school budget tensions. A move to seek Highway Department guidance on supple mental road funding and a resolution to meet with the public school board aimed to curb overall increases. Public school rates were projected to rise sharply, with residential and commercial levies climbing, while some areas showed smaller adjustments.
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Swanborough Files Nomination for Halton Wentworth Seat
Jim Swanborough became the first candidate to file nomination papers and a $200 deposit for the Halton Wentworth riding. The deadline is June 10 and a staffed headquarters opened after his nomination. Riding president J R Semna said Swanborough will have strong backing from Provincial members Ray Connell and George Kerr. It is noted that demanding only the best often yields it.
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Halton- Wentworth
Jim Swanborough
Swanborough
J.,.r. Semna
Ray Connell
George Kerr
Ontario Highway Traffic Act amendments announced
The Legislature spent most time on the year's departmental estimates with Agriculture and Food Provincial Secretary Labour and Tourism and Information completed this week. Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act require a certificate of mechanical fitness for all used vehicles and mandate safety helmets for motorcycle riders and passengers following CSA standards. The new Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario will be W Ross Macdonald, taking office July 1, succeeding W Earl Rowe.
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Department of Labour
Ontario
W. Ross Macdonald
W. Earl Rowe
Truck overturns near Crewsons Corners injures driver
Sunday at 12:30 a.m. Ditford Green of Rockwood drove a pickup that failed to negotiate a guard rail and tipped onto its side. He sustained facial cuts and leg abrasions. The Acton GOP.P. were first on scene. Guelph O.P.P. transported him to Guelph hospital where he was treated and released.
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Ditford Green
Rockwood
Kernighan Names Bob Nickerson New Campaign Manager
Murray Kernighan of Milton announces Bob Nickerson of Oakville as campaign manager. Nickerson is international representative for the United Auto Workers in Oakville. He succeeds acting manager Ivan Armstrong of Milton, who remains election committee chairman.
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Democratic
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Milton
Bob Nickerson
Avon Cres
Oakville
Nickerson
United Auto Workers
Ivan Armstrong
Armstrong
Halton riding votes: 47317 eligible for June 26
Preliminary voter list shows 47 317 eligible in Halton riding for June 26. Revival efforts will compile those missed between May 31 and June 6. Return officer’s wife noted the number likely to rise by about 200. Printer holds preliminary books to be returned and finalized by May 39 with updates to voters.
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Unata
Halton
Gordon Blake
Vila
Highway by pass meeting delayed for Acton Georgetown
A planned joint hearing by the Department of Highways and local municipalities on the No 7 Highway bypass for Acton Georgetown was postponed to a later date. May 24 was set, but key representatives from Acton Empeing Georgetown and the County could not attend. Rumors claim the bypass project aims to circle Acton with aerial surveys and plastic markers along the route.
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Corranges Chamber Plans Candidate Nights Despite Unset Dates
The Chamber of Commerce has scheduled candidate nights in Corranges over past elections but no final date is set for this cycle. Officials say evenings have long been opened for candidates to meet voters, though this year’s dates remain to be determined.
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