County council endorses reeves new Halton map
Halton County Council endorsed a revised Halton map proposing five municipalities to replace seven. Debate focused on boundaries affecting Acton Milton Georgetown Acton and Milton powers and water service. Deputy Reeve Tyler urged practical lines while others warned of unequal service and tax effects. A motion to refer the map back was withdrawn and regional government discussions paused.
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Ontario scholars top commencement ceremony headline
Two Ontario scholars led the 25 graduates with top marks and special awards. Kathryn Sinclair, an Ontario scholar who earned 89 percent, gave the valedictory on stage with other top recipients including Susan Perry. Four grads earned early university admission, and guest speaker William Bothwell urged focus on intangible human values over material goals.
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Ontario
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Kathryn Sinclair
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Miss Perry
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University of Guelph
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Barbara McEachern
Victor Funk
William Bothwell
Acton Planning Board considers multiple subdivision proposals
Acton Planning Board to seek comments from Project Planners on three development plans. A large Becker’s store and five shops would anchor a Churchill Road and Highway 7 site beside Brewer’s Retail, with about 2000 square feet in total units. A McCall property plan spans 24 Churchill Road South acres in Acton and Esquesing township, while a third project proposes two apartment buildings with 60 suites on Bower Avenue owned by Mrs. Orr. Public drive access, zoning changes, and council approval were discussed amid cautions against haste and ongoing study of Wyse and McCullough subdivision plans.
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Halton Peel Counties appoint Robert Beach assessment chief
Robert Beach, Halton County assessor for three and a half years, was named assessment commissioner for Halton and Peel Counties. Halton East MPP Jim Snow announced the appointment, noting Beach is one of 32 to head regional assessment offices across Ontario. Beach was chosen from 250 applicants. 10 hailed from Halton.
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Rabid Cat Bites School Children Near City
A rabid cat attacked several schoolchildren and a woman, prompting medical injections for two victims. Dr. Frank Oakes ordered tests and treated injuries, with confirmation from the Health of Animals branch. Authorities warn to avoid wild animals near schools.
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Fairy Lake to be designated wildlife sanctuary
Following a Free Press editorial Seidewclere and Gohoo propose declaring Fairy Lake a wildlife sanctuary under the Department of Lands and Forests and the Audubon Society. Negotiations include stocking the lake with fish, warning hunters, and possible legal action under the Game and Fisheries Act. The Acton Chamber of Commerce owns Fairy Lake and supports the sanctuary plan to aid migratory wildfowl routes.
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Halton doctors reject 90 percent Medicare payment plan
Halton County Medical Association members announce that patients will be billed for the full amount of doctors' services while some physicians may bill OHSIP for 90 percent of standard fees. The move labels the 10 percent gap as a tax and protests the provincial medicare rate.
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First Snow Falls Prompt a View of Winter Ahead
The Free Press notes the Tuesday night snowfall was real snow not cotton fluff. Reporters observed and tasted the flakes, likening it to early season snow, and speculate whether winter is near or an Indian summer might follow the first mow.
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Four Juveniles Plead Guilty to Over 100 Break-ins
In Milton Juvenile Court four Acton and Rockwood youths admitted to a six month spree of break ins. They targetted 25 homes, churches, businesses and factories across Acton and Hillsburg in Lection County with cash, tools and small items stolen. Sentencing deferred. youths released to parents as investigations and fingerprinting continued.
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Roy Wood
Hillsburg
Elesion County
Bruce McArthur
Turn back clock Sunday in Acton this weekend
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday at 2 a.m. in Acton. Readers should turn clocks back, though not necessarily exactly at 2. Standard time remains until late April. Predictions note that being late for church may be common and some may gain an extra hour of sleep.
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Reeve Faces Scrutiny Over County Halton Committee
In a Monday night meeting the reeve and the newly formed Halton committee defended actions that critics say gave preferential treatment to the town. The discussion centered on the committee’s map of the township and its alleged connections to nearby officials, with representatives arguing the arrangement was fair.
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