Acton Hydro Commission Tackles Bulb Bursting Issue
Counsellor Bob Drinkwalter told the Hydro Commission at a Thursday meeting that bulbs pop due to night power surges. Officials cited daytime town voltage of 1178-120 and nighttime rise to about 125, advising residents to use bulbs of at least 130 volts. Chairman Tyler warned against cheaper bulbs and praised Acton’s power quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Drinkwalter
Hydro Commission
Commission
Chairman Tyler
Acton
Council Planning Board
Ted Tyler Jr
Bill Williams
Hydro
Tanners Tie Fergusin In OT Hockey Thriller
In Fergus an O H A Int B game ended 4 4 after overtime as Gordie Bell scored late to pull Tanners even with 13 seconds left. Harold Townsley benched Jim Sweeney late, and Kevin Hall Kai pad strong for Acton Tanners who earned their first point in three games amid fast paced action.
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Harold Townsley
Goaikeaper
Jim Sweeney
Acton Tanners
Fergus
Pwot
Gordie Bell
Tanners
Gordia Bell
Einner
Stwe Yowndey
Kevie Hall Kaipad
Kevin Hall
Genta
Malcom and Townsley Lead Forwards in Friday Match
Va, Malcolm, Steve Townsley and Kevin Hall are forwards. He hopes they'll prove it Friday against Lucan hare. Acton served eight of the 17 penalties with Sweeney and Snider scoring, while defense featured Riddall Ball Marzo and Phillies Talllefer Roa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm
Steve Townsley
Kevin Hall
Lucan Hare
Acton
Acton Nomination Meeting Sets Stage for Municipal Elections
In Acton on Monday the annual nomination meeting acclaimed the deputy reeve and three way race for mayor with 23 floor nominations. Eight candidates qualified for eleven council seats and six hydro commission spots were filled, while nominations for the Halton education seat proceeded with several notable names.
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Acton
Robert Little
Receve
Herbert H. Hinton
Leslie Duby
Robert Drinkwalter
Frank Oakes
Edward Tyler Sr
Hydro Commission
Edward Tyler Jr
William Williams
Earl Masales
William Coats
John Greer
Garnet Mckenzie
Cyril Bishop
Peter Marks
Orval Chapman
Don Lindsay
Norman Elliott
Douglas Copeland
Bob Drinkwalter
Ted Tyler de
Charles Perry
Mr. Perry
Verty
Train strips fender and left door from car at Mill St crossing
A CNR passenger train struck and peeled away the fender bumper hood and left front door of a 1968 Iris car at the Mill Street crossing. The car owner James Morgan of Guelph escaped injury and drove on after temporary repairs. Police report he stopped on the tracks as the westbound train approached and may face charges. The estimated damage is 3800. Engineer Edward Weeks of Toronto stopped the train. The incident occurred at 9 15 am. Morgan continued to Georgetown before returning to Guelph.
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CNR
Mill St
James Morgan
Guelph
Morgan
Iris
John
Texaco
Georgetown
Edward Weeks
Toronto
Meet the Candidate Mayer Opens Public Forum
Chamber of Commerce hosts a public meeting on Tuesday November 28 at the Port Hitel auditorium. Chamber president Paul Nielsen invites everyone to attend the follow up session to express interest and hear the candidate's platforms and questions.
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Ster Mayer
Chamber of Commerce
Porthitele Auditorian Chamber
Paul Nielsen
Flitee -Eamlich
Cof Tungar
M4 Nielsen
Used Car Dealer Demonstration Sparks Quip About Lifesite
A demonstration drive turns playful as a dealer proclaims a vehicle a lifelike opportunity while a prospective customer replies with a tongue in cheek line about hearing it knock. The exchange captures a light moment at the dealership.
Esquesing electors to vote for reeve and council
Esquesing electors will vote Monday December 2 for reeve deputy reeve and three councillors for a two year term in the township. Nomination meeting in Stewart Town hall produced candidate lists with one acclamation for the Halton County Board of Education seat William Lawson. Several contests for reeve deputy reeve and council seats. Bob Lawson not running. Reeve Currie predicted regional government before 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hunt
Othe
Acton-Nussaguweya
Halton
Mr. Blyth
Mr. Watson
Mr. Smith
Mame Cautle
Stewart Town
New County School Board
William A. Lawson
Malcolm Freeman
Georgetown
Patterson
Bob Lawson
Esquesing
George Currie
Acton District High Students Survey Town Recreation
Six Grade XI boys at Acton District High School conduct a survey of recreation and educational programs and facilities. The Parks Board and Recreation Committee will use findings to coordinate programs and pursue new grantable initiatives. Questionnaires will go home with all students. results inform a broader class analysis.
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Parks Board and Recreation Committee
Acton District High School
Acton
Parks and Recreation Committee
Passenger hurt in Saturday Main Street crash
Mrs. Patricia Conn, 77, was injured when her husband William Conn’s car rear ended the sedan driven by Mrs. Nancy Jensen on Main Street. Conn suffered a sprained ankle and whiplash, treated at the scene and at Guelph General Hospital before release. Vehicle damages totaled $650.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Conn
Bower Ave
William Conn
David van der Bent
Guelph General Hospital
Nancy Jensen
Cook St
Acton
Main St. L
Conn
Jensen
Santa Rama draw winners picked Sat
Santa Rama organizers selected winners Saturday afternoon in Acton from among shoppers in eight participating stores. Winners include Gerald Schonnop Mia Vera Semenec D Zawilski Lloyd Mur and Harold Dafocest, with $90 vouchers to be drawn over five weeks. A town band toured the area to drum up interest. Next draw is Saturday at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Chapter I.O.C.E. bazaar.
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Acton Marchants
Santa Rama
Sodeum
Gerald Schonnop
Mill St. W
D. Zawilski
Mia Vera Semenec
Pest St
Lloyd Mur
Harold Dafocest
Church St
Frank Spielvagal
Ted Tyler Jr
Joe Vestry
John McHugh
Ray Agrew
Julian Zajac
Joe Pavis
Lakeside
Chapeter
Legion
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Les Duby
Citizens’ Band
Bert Hinton
Tis
County Council
Ontario Counties Association
Peel-Halton
Sheridan College
Martin House
Milton
Fink
Oakes
H. H. Hinton
Council
Halton County
Guelph Travel
Ler
George Curne
Teeve
Jim France
Tom Hill
Glen Williams
Percy R. Hicks
James Goodlet
Russell Miller
R.R
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Norval
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