Nurses, Halton clash over settlement path at county meeting
Acton Free Press reports a tense county council session on nurses in Halton. Officials warn against a provincewide conflagration while promoting a group to negotiate settlement. Sharpe cites escalating support from the Registered Nurses Association but avoids specifying details. Discussions emphasize voice in settlement, economic terms, and communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Halton
Sharpe
Registered
Nurses” Association
Depa Reeve C. Menery
Mr. Sharpe
Reeve G. Gallagher
Alan Day
Wo Coulter
Hinton
Murses
Labor Relations Board
Y's Men Induct Three New Members In Active Session
Y's Men's Club president Bill Nelles led a lively session last week approving a 1200 dollar budget for the year. Inductions directed by Ya Man Pat McKenzie welcomed Brian Smith Barry Kirkness and Brian Otterbein, with plans for a December 3 musical at the high school. The group budgeted 500 to the Y A Board 200 for Minor Sports 100 for Yarm equipment 50 for student scholarships and other community projects. They also endorsed wreath placement on the War Service Memorial and agreed to sponsor UNE CEF Halloween activities. Volunteers will staff the YMCA office at events and the club teased a meeting with the Acton Lions amid playful banter.
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Y's
Clb
Bill Nelles
Ya Board
Pat McKenzie
Brian Smith
Barry Kirkness
Brian Otterbein
Unecef
Hallowe'en
YMCA
Y. Y
Acton Lions
Acton
YMCA Board Approves Equipment Expansion and Repairs
The Y Board moved to pursue extra equipment for the program after a request by supervisors Carl Chadbourne and Pete Lawson. Heating and eaves trough repairs were authorized, and a town renovation proposal to expand town offices was supported. Members Barn Kirkness Ed Leatherland Brian Smith and Richard Coe volunteered for office supervision duties.
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YMCA
Carl Chadbourne
Pete Lawson
Guelph
Barn Kirkness
Ed Leatherland
Brian Smith
Richard Coe
Elmer Smiths
Y's Men's Club
Charges laid after accident in Acton
Constable Nick Falcone of the Acton O. P. detachment laid a charge of having no driver's permit and careless driving against an Acton youth after a fan accident last Friday evening. A car owned by William Struthers on Young Street, parked in his driveway, sustained about 36 dollars in damage in a collision with a car driven by Robert Rowsell that reportedly turned left from Queen Street onto Wellington Street at the time.
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Nick Falcone
Carless
Acton
William Struthers
Young Street
Robert Rowsell
Wellington Street
Queen St
Struthers
Victoria Newton Wins Acton Scholarship Award
Acton high school graduate Victoria Newton has won a $100 annual scholarship from the University Women’s Chair of Milton and District. She is at the University of Waterloo and will receive the award at the November 4 commencement. The Milton club noted she is the first Acton student to win the prize since its inception.
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Acton High School
Victoria Newton
Millton
Vicky Newton
University of Waterloo
Acton
Jean Barber
F. D. Thompson
Milton
Canadian Federation of University Women
T. A. Goudge
Toronto
Ontario West
First aid courses for cadets underway in Acton St John Ambulance
Acton St John Ambulance Brigade has begun first aid courses with nine adults enrolled. A separate afternoon course started this week for Guides and Brownies due to their evening commitments. The Cadet Corps expanded with 16 new members and training runs Monday evenings in the town hall meeting room under Mrs. George Hargrave and Mrs. Eddie Heffernan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton St. John Ambulance Brigade
George Hargrave
Eddie Heffernan
Bencae
Committee of Adjustment approves minor variances
Five variances approved Monday night by the Committee of Adjustment. St Albans church variance in lot coverage passed with no objections from residents. A-Z Construction and other applicants received approvals for lot severances and setbacks behind Fryer and Cressey properties.
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Committee of Adjustment
PHC
Iadiainis
Rator
St Albin’s
Sid Newton
A. Z Construction
Imsiner Veedbtees Ispdom
Lishe
Stebelivision
Phon
Nelson
Kenneth Fryer O
John Cressey
Province grants Manor funds for Halton project
George Kerr MPP announced a cheque for 197 404 90 to the County Treasurer from the Minister of Public Welfare. The Ontario government has contributed a total of 480 917 to date under a cost sharing plan for a project at Halton Ceniten niat Minter in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
MPP
Halton
Ontario
Moose meat field dressing and regional hunting notices
Moose hunting tips describe field dressing steps including bleeding, cavity opening, and keeping meat cool, with cautions on avoiding organ rupture. Weather guidance favors hanging meat in cool air, temp under 50 degrees, or quick transport to freezer if warmer. Also notes Halton and Peel counties vetoing deer seasons while eight southern Ontario counties support one.
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Peel
Ontario
School Column Highlights Local Sports Week
A teacher author pens this week’s column praising high school athletics. The piece previews upcoming games and notes school events alongside sports coverage, signaling more school news to follow in the column.
Organize Scout troop again in Acton area
Boy Scout groups will be organized again in Acton after a lapse. Henry DeVries is appointed Scout Master with Tom Ginger and Kevin Conroy as assistants. An introduction night with registration is planned tonight, followed by weekly Thursday meetings and a four patrol start. Apple Day is postponed until late November to allow the group to establish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aylam
Henry DeVries
Tom Ginger
Kevin Conroy
Boy Scouts
Acton
Anglican Sermon on Religious Languages at McMaster Canterbury House
On Sunday evening Rev. Ritchie McMurray spoke to Anglican students at Canterbury House, McMaster University. He discussed religious languages and the philosophical problems involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie McMurray
Canterbury House
McMaster University
Miss Outdoors 1966 Judy Welch Trained
Judy Welch, noted Miss Outdoors 1966 contestant, trained under Sandra Dunkel. The page highlights Welch as a graduate of a program led by Dunkel, detailing preparation and pageant involvement.
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Sandra Dunkel
Judy Welch
Canada
Toronto
London
England
Carol Joan Crawford
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