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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 03, 1966

Page

17

Halton Nurses Agree to Return to Work Next Monday

Halton’s 241 public health nurses who resigned seven weeks ago agreed at a meeting to return to work next Monday November 7. A Saturday meeting with county council members and RN representatives discussed conditions of a possible return. Warden Bert Hinton scheduled another meeting and Flora Heason said the nurses hope to settle the dispute over association recognition in future negotiations.

Halton Lloyd Sharp Registered Nurses Association of Ontario Bert Hinton Flora Heason Halton Nurses Association Warden Hinton Pfatton A. Bull

Snow brings hazards as crews sand highways Wednesday

Motorists crawled through slick roads during the season's first snowfall. Landing crews were on duty early, trucks spreading sand to improve grip while youngsters anticipated sleighing and tobogganing.

Hydro commission sets meters read policy for rural areas

Hydro commissioners decided not to read meters at rural homes outside town limits. Eleven meters in Esquesing Township were affected. Acton office will stop collecting rural accounts and refer customers to banks. daily submissions requested by Ontario Rural Hydro. Progress at the new Alice Street building was reviewed and a Sun Shine plant visit for furniture was planned. Brampton Hydro dinner on November 9 was accepted to discuss the Plunkett report. Accounts totaling 2458.23 were approved for payment.

Hydro Commissioners Esquesing Churchill Road Hydro Alice Street Commission Brampton Hydro Brampton Plunkett Rural Hydro Acton Ontario Rural Hydro

Many awards at Acton District High School commencement

Acton District High School plans a record 38 awards and scholarships at the annual commencement Friday evening. Victoria Newton will give the valedictory. she attends the University of Waterloo and will receive the valedictorian's medal. Numerous proficiency scholarships, special awards, diplomas, and Never Late Never Absent certificates will be presented by district officials and local organizations including the University Women’s Club of Milton and the Lakeside Chapter IODE.

Acton District High School Victoria Newton University of Waterloo Susan Clarke D.J. Engel University Women’s Club of Milton Acton Chester Anderson Stephen Coles Tom McKeown Alf Long Duke of Devonshire 1.C.D.E H. R. Force iBill Pendleton H. K. Porter (Canada) Ltd Esquesing “Association of Women Teachers Linda Braida Kathleen Alger D. A. Garrett Michael Bevan C. F. Leatherland Vivian Smith Mr. Leatherland Force Electric Products Ltd Gwen Lauder Nancy Rognvaldson H. R. Fore Halton Lynn Johnson Lakeside D.E Nancy Morris Mark Hurst Kathryn Sinclair Cathy Krul Trudy Morris Edith Hopkins Rita McCrae Janice Leviand Sean Dwyer Marie Frank Ed Lynch Lawrence Gordon Sandra Fletcher Gerald Dick Sam Baille Betty Phillips Marilyn McIntyre Susan Rody Jean Little Andy Bowman Acton District High School Board Acton District Miss E. Atkey R. McCallum Paul__Murr Allan “McKenzie Jim Lee Brian Carriere Kay Chisholm Cheryl Lee Barry Buchanan Susan Perry Rick Sullivan Canadian Tire Corporation Edgar Karn Art Gordon Acton Jersey Dairy Dean Moffat E. Curtis Amos Mason Gail Breen al Pratt E. G. Tyler Merl Harris Halton District Women’s Institute Carol Swackhamer John Bird Melbouneis Commercial Allan Gordon Janice Leyland I. H. McGillivray Wayne R. Barber Gail M. Breen Marlene R. Britton Kathleen M. Chisholm Susan E. Clark Elizabeth J. Cook Laverne L. S. Denny Winifred A. Dunbar Lawrence N Nancy G. Winter Ke Gavle Franklin R. Perry Dianne S. Withers G. Birns Benton Gary E. Buttenham Gerald B. Dick Stephen M. Dubois Murray C. Fatt Sandra E. Fletcher Roy F. Goodridge Roger G.lazenby Phillip C. Marzo Brian Sheridan Andrew Ho Bowan William J. Cook Janet A. Hofsted T. Eleanor Karn S. Jean Little E. Ann McCabe Reta TF. Murray Mary Lou Perry Gloria J. Rody Donna S. West Joe Bray Neil Anderson Zenith Armstrong Robert Bitter Robert Birth Gaylor Anne Ellis Barbara Frost Joan Gordon Judy Gordon John Grace Carol Hammond Robert Hart Olga Haatin Murray Jamieson Michael Joe Carol Kelly Gary Kelley Chris Krakendonk Patricia Last Linda Ann Lawson Chery Lee Theresa Marzo Marsha McKenzie William Nicolak William Pendleton Benita Prices Gordon Reed Antonia Rocchi Gail Ann Ross Nigel Spicer Jane Wong A. Orr Jean Barber University Women’s Club of Milton D. R. Dills Canadian Federation of University Women's Club

Plunkett Briefs to Urban Board in Milton Meeting

During the last Urban Board meetings in Georgetown council briefs were prepared from the Plunkett Report for study by the board at a special Urban Board meeting in Milton on November 30. After each council reviews the report the briefs will be forwarded to the board for consideration.

Georgetown Council Arative Milton St Init Meing Plunkett

Council approves kitchenette in centennial library basement

Acton Council at a Tuesday meeting approved the Library Board's recommendation to install a kitchenette or servery in the downstairs cloak room of the new library. A change order of 725 dollars was approved, funded by reducing other items and contingency adjustments leaving 977.18 in reserve. The meeting also covered a 12 inch watermain bylaw, debentures of 30000 dollars, and CORDA charter night, with all councillors present.

Acton Library Board Oakes Duby Mill and Young Street Churchill Road O.M.B Corda Plunkett

Town retiree John Frank honored with gifts and wishes

Town workman John Frank retired after a long service since 1953. Mayor Les Duby presented a $100 bond, council and staff offered a $25 certificate and a wallet gift. Fellow workers gave good wishes, and a retirement lunch followed before fire department volunteers dispersed.

John Frank Friday Les Duby Frank Hydro Robert Drinkawaller al Kirkaes Felow

Girl Guides and Brownies Start in Rockwood

Girls in Rockwood form a Guide troop and a Brownie unit under Mrs. Harvey Laverty and Mrs. Ken Duncan. One Brownie registered. 21 Guides meet at Rockwood Town Hall on Monday for 430 and 630 gatherings. Leaders thanked for initiating the program.

Rockwood Girl Guides Harvey Laverty Rockwood Town Hall Ken Duncan

Lakeside IODE Programs and Bazaar Plans

Lakeside Chapter of LO D E hosts a meeting in the Legion Hall where Alf Long screened safaris and films. Regent Mrs. C Nelles Miss Elma Braida and Mrs H H Hinton installed Donna Riseborough as a new member. Plans include a Remembrance service memorial presentations and a bazaar later this month with centennial spoons for sale and used toys sought for hampers.

Alf Long Lakeside D.E. Lues Legion Hall C. Nelles Elma Braida H. H. Hinton Donna Riseborough

Parks board debates Glenlea park project funding

Parks board members clash over Glenlea Park development and arena parking. Aherne urges action and a Centennial project, Braida pushes budget restraint, while Harding seeks paving costs from park entrance to the arena. Chairman Williams and members discuss a long term plan and possible Conservation Authority involvement.

Braida Fairy Lake Aherne Conservation Authority Glenlea Park Mr. Aherne Council Mr. Braida Williams Arena Parks Board and Recreation Committee Harding Glenlea Parka

Halton East Liberals Plan Founding Meeting

The Halton East Federal and Provincial Liberal Association announces a founding meeting on Friday November 4 at 8 00 p.m. at Hornby Tower Golf Course. All members in the defined Halton Erie area urged to attend to adopt the constitution elect officers and hear a report from Dr Harry C Harley Federal M P.

Halton East Federal and Provincial Liberal Association Hornby Tower Golf Course Halton County Liberal Association Oakville Lake Ontario County of Wellington Erin Harry C. Harley Federal M.P

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Nurses’ Association Sunshine Waterloo H. S J. Barber M. Taylor Force Electric Products Limited Cher Lee HW. R. Force Sr Ledgers Uga Linda Foster Harold Manes Gatherwood Trophy Eleanor Karn Pat Urban Board Acton Legion Hall M. Z. Bennett Bud McDonald Toronto J. J. Stewart Guelph Centennial Library Reeve Hinton Burlington Kitchener John Frank Plete Prompt Courteous Transportation Service Ten Adams Lakeside Iode Canada J. J. A. Duby Canadian Legion L. A. Duby Acton Free Press Thuriday Parks Board Lakeview George Williams Gordon Harding Nino Braida Brendan Aherne Cliff Bradley Art Cooper Earl Masales William Williams Halton E. Liberals H. S. Holden Optometrist Cork St. East Guelph Frank Carney GAC Mill Street Main Street King Street East
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