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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 27, 1968

Page

17

Glen Eden skiers gain longer wider runs this season

Kelso's Glen Eden Ski Club, run by the Halton Region Conservation Authority, expands snow making from 800 to 1500 feet serving four runs. About $6,000 has been spent widening trials, with a 220 foot vertical on a 1200 foot main hill. Trails suit experts to beginners and new ski club aims may persuade HRCA to add comforts. Winter hours: Saturdays Sundays all day 10 to 5, Wednesdays 1 to 4 30, evenings Wednesday Friday 7 to 10, Christmas holidays 10 to 5.

Glen Eden Kelso Halton Region

L O L announces cuchre winners at Crewsons Comers

Winners at the last cuchre in the L O L hall include Flo Leneychi in ladies high and travelling, Mark Dewar in ladies low, W Britton in men high, Gerald Leneychi in men low, and Gerald Dewar door prize with Florence Leneychi and Vivian Shaw in travelling events.

L.O Crewsons Flo Leneychi Mark Dewar W. Britton Gerald Leneychi Gerald Dewar Lone Hands Florence Leneychi Vivian Shaw

Legion Friday night encire results and Saturday steak winners

Friday results list high scores Keith Mainprize 69 Scotty McCristal 60 Ivan Harris 60. Cribbage Civiera 53 Relatable 50 230 Club 49 Firemen 44 Legion B 44 Legion C 43 Beavers 40 Legion A 36 Gay Cartage 30 minion 29. Saturday steak winner Gordon James 67 Newt Hurst 7. Bacon winner Alvie Gordon 40 Gwen Dawes 7 Joua McKnight 40. Sick day absentees Stan Collett Alec Mitchell Lloyd Ginmer Bob Heatley Bill Ingle Walter Larrbng.

Keith Mainprize Scotty McCristal Ivan Harris Bologna Bill Marshall Gordon James Newt -Hurst Alvie Gordon Mary Winters Gwen Dawes Joua McKnight Stan Collett Alec Mitchell Lloyd Ginmer Bob Heatley Bill Ingle Sunnybrook Walter

Readers Write On Joe Hursts Letters And Currency Views

Percy Woods of Acton defends Canadian symbols and the Royal title while criticizing Joe Hurst for his letters. He argues the Union Jack and Maple Leaf signify the Commonwealth and urges respect for national flags amid currency debate.

Joe Hurst Acton Joe Commonwealth Canada Province Ontario

Glenlea Park Plans Reviewed by Parks Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee discussed Glenlea Park design at a community centre meeting last Thursday. Brendan Aherne showed a render of the proposed park. students from M. Z. Bennett may plant trees pending school approval. a name contest for the club was proposed after Christmas. Arena Manager Harold Townsley was told to buy 30 picnic tables and possibly benches. a heater was installed to prevent snow in the pit and aid snow removal equipment. Townsley was asked to prepare a detailed activity schedule and a shift system to reduce hours for him and Don Price.

Glealea Park Parks and Recreation Committee Brendan Aherne M. Z. Bennett Oiso Christmaas Harold Lownsley

Australian rider tames seven wild horses in seven minutes

Lance Skutherope, noted horseman from Acton, performs a daring feat by riding seven wild horses in seven consecutive minutes without a fall. The article notes Medicine Man beliefs among the Dakota Indians about bear skin magic and power.

Lance Skutherope

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Halton L.O.L the Legion OUR Percy Woods Main Glenlea Park Hwy. S Reid Hinton Mayor Acton Free Press AVIS Russell -Miller Yo Esqueling Council
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