Acton hockey prep heats up with leagues and registrations
Acton community centre gears up for an October 15 opening as intermediate Tanner Tactics roll on. Milton Jr C and Georgetown arenas host practices while Ed Swiss takes Milton Jr C head coach duties. Camp registrations open at the community centre and Legion for minor hockey, coaches invited. Campbellville Merchants capture Ontario Intermediate title with 4 3 win over Petrolia, rookie manager Earl Cairns lauded for turning around a faltering squad.
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Acton
H. A
Fergus
Respeler
Milton
Georgetown
Milton Jrs
Paul
Mike Cooper
Jan Riddell
Gary Talllifer
al McKenzie
Barry Elliott
Pete Marzo
Ed Swiss
Milton Jr. C’s
Florida
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Swiss
Dayton
Ohio
Windsor Maple Leafs
Bob McMenemy
Raiders
Gerry Inglis
Barrie
Official measurer settles outdoors arguments at Maple Rock
The Boone and Crockett Club has an official area measurer to settle big game and trophy fish disputes. Bring your prize to Maple Rock shooting range or contact Stan Balkwill at 53 Addington St Bramalea to verify measurements. Noting top North American antler records, hunter safety training, and new exam centers in Ontario begin January 1968.
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Boone and Crockett Club
North America
Maple Rock
Stan Balkwill
Addington St
Bramalea
Stan
Ken Holloway
Canada
Alaska
Yukon
James Aggar
Fish & Game
Fish and Game
Department of Lands and Forests
Campbellville Wins 12th OBA Intermediate Crown
Campbellville Merchants rally from 3 0 deficit to beat Petrolia 4 3 in the final. Jack Roberts allowed six hits with three strikeouts in a complete game effort. Earl Cairns, rookie manager, guided Campbellville to the Ontario Championship in his first season, using multiple infield and outfield setups and pitchers to secure the title.
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Campbellville Merchants
Ontario
Petrolia
Earl Cairns
O.B.A
Merchants
Jack Roberts
Campbellville
Jack Druett
Roberts
Mckenzie
Repta
Cairns
King
Chester
Druett
Dredge
Earl
Campbellvile
John Gay Jr Wins Micro Open After Sudden Death Playoff
Micro Plastics hosts the Second Annual Micro Open at Halton Heights with 32 golfers. John Gay Jr won the sudden death playoff against Dugald Dick on the 19th hole after 18 holes produced a tie. Final rounds featured multiple 2 and 1 and 9 and 8 margins, with Harvey Taylor and Bruce Cargill among early matchups. A full course dinner followed as results and awards were announced including Low Gross and Low Net honors and a presentation to Paddy Dick and Paul Palmer.
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Halton Heights Country Club
Micro Plastics
Milton
Harvey Taylor
Bruce Cargill
Ben Climo
Wayne Spires
Ray Archie
Boots Grischow
Gerry Wick
Paddy Dick
Paul Palmer
Dugald Dick
Fred Mellor
Fred Landry
John Goy Jr
John Gay Jr
Phil McCristall
L.B
Paddy
Bake sale a success for Tri County minor hockey
Jean McPhail convener reports the home baking sale in aid of Tri County minor hockey sold out on Saturday. Receipts approach $60 toward a $3,500 fundraising goal. McPhail credits town and district cooperation. A and B Food Stores donated 100 maple leaf suckers to boost the fundraiser.
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Jean McPhail
YMCA Class Schedule Briefing
Y program starts with classes beginning Monday. Slim and trim sessions began Monday, young girls attend Tuesday and boys and men meet tonight.
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Y.M.C.A
Slim
Trim
Acton OPP reports week of September 24 to 30
Acton Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police logged 631 patrol miles and 18 duty hours. One personal injury crash was investigated, seven drivers charged with traffic offences, and 14 warnings issued. Two riders were injured in the lone motorcycle crash. Six of 15 detachment crashes in three months involved motorcycles. One jail admission for impaired driving. No court sessions that week. Cpl Mason urges adherence to two speed limits the posted limit and the invisible limit.
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Acton
Halton
Acton O.P.P
Cpl
Mason
Hunter sobriety urged to prevent hunting season tragedies
Officials warn that intoxication and hangovers contribute to accidental gun and boat incidents during hunting season. The statement urges hunters to review safety plans, stay alert, and follow state regulations to protect themselves and others.
Close out Beardmore fund cancer hockey donations
Two local groups benefited from a long idle Beardmore Employees Association fund. After dissolution in 145 and a remaining $355.30, members voted to split half to the Canadian Cancer Society Acton branch and half to the Acton Tri County Minor Hockey Association. Cheques of $177.65 each were sent to Mrs Arthur Ford and Ed Norton.
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Beardmore Employees’ Association
Beardmore and Co. Limited
Beardmore
Canadian Cancer Society
Acton
Limehouse man hospitalised after pickup rollover on Third Line
Murray K. McLellan of Limehouse swerved to avoid a deer on the Third Line north of 22 Sideroad and rolled his half ton Kay's Mobile Feeds truck. He was taken to Georgetown hospital overnight with rib and possible leg injuries. The vehicle sustained $1,000 damage.
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Murray K. McLellan
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Acton Industrial Hockey League
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Churchill Rd
Hunter
Acton Figure Skating Club
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Shannon
McCullums
Joiyce
Dropp
Gary Whitmore
Allan Hughes
Fred Allen
E. Sarcuck
al Irwin
Gerald Dick
Jim Kelman
Heinz Haefner
Harold de Forest
Barry Inscoe
Jim Lee
Don Cameron
Rick Coe
Chester Lewandowski
George Ware
Charlie Thomson
Roy Swann
Mike
Sports Cormer
Mill E
Wilbur
Acton Detachment
O.P.P
Mill St. W
Acton Eze-Wash
Denny's Insurance
Treasury
Acton Pharmacy
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrist
St. George's Sq. Guelph, Ont
Industrial Hockey League
SIO
Acton Curling Club
Legion Minor
Legion Hall
Holstein
Dairy Cattle
Ranch Boys
Wingham
Johnny Techer
Orchestre
Bernard
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