Construction Underway For Monitoring Station In Acton
A 2400 square foot monitoring station is under construction one mile north of Acton on Fred Mellor’s farm. The Department of Transport will operate it, replacing the Brantford unit. Welton Construction of Guelph is contractor. foreman Bill Dicks. overseen by engineer Harald Hagness. Foundations laid. five towers planned, four at 50 feet and one at 150 feet. Building 64 by 36 feet to house generator, ops, offices, workshop, darkroom, washrooms, and furnace. Two Transport staff on duty. Also considered is linking Ninth Line to Highway 401. meeting with Georgetown council planned.
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Acton
Fred Mellor
R.R. 2
Department of Transport
Brantford
Welton Construction Company
Guelph
Bill Dicks
Harald Hagness
Welton
Maple Tree Re planted At High School United Nations Day
On United Nations Day a maple tree was planted at the high school after a brief ceremony led by Randy Daly who gave a dedication address. Gardening reps Bruce Casburn and John Dunn helped. The Glen Club choir led by Helen Benton sang O Canada while students filed back inside.
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Acton Blvd
Randy Daly
Bruce Casburn
John Dunn
Acton District High School
John Dunne
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday in Ayton Area
Clocks revert this Sunday October 25 at 2 am as residents gain an extra hour of sleep. Spring timing will return when clocks move forward again.
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Ayton
Rod Force Outlines Export Trade At Chamber of Commerce Meet
Rod Force Jr. spoke at the Chamber of Commerce dinner outlining Canada’s export potential with Britain and EEC trade entry. He emphasized strong British demand for Canadian goods and highlighted the importance of service and marketing in building markets abroad.
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Rod Force
Chamber of Commerce
Ontario
Rod Force Jr
Britain
B.C.M
E.C.M
Stote
Design
Workers Flood Arena Early Skating Plans Amid Cold
The Acton Community Centre braces for an early skating season as ice conditions improve. Public skating nights may start Saturday with artificial ice, while pipe work and cooling efforts continue. The new recreation director, Jim Casburn, oversees preparations with staff and volunteers as weather stays cool and schedules are adjusted.
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Acton
Thass
Jim Casburn
Mr. Casburn
Arthur Bard
Roy Amutt
Elect Sports
JB Ledger
Itu
Oready
Gutlers
Commanin
Stan
Gtther
Trigger Happy Hunter Targets Acton Teens With Pellet Shotgun
Three Acton youths Phillip Drysdale Bob Holmes and Keith Andrews were shot at by a pellet from a shotgun while walking along a road near Crescent. Drysdale was treated in Guelph hospital for a pellet embedded in his hand. Holmes and Andrews reported minor injuries and fear of possible eye damage. A fleeing assailant was not found.
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Department of Lands
Acton
Cariel
Phillip Drydale
Bob Holmes
Keih Andrews
Crescent
Phillip
Bob
Strick
Keith Andrew
Drysdale
Guelph Hospital
Holmes
Snl
Garrange
Andrews
Burt
Yonate
Dustoff Emergency Measures File Reopened After Speech
Acton council reopened the Emergency Measures Organization file following a presidential speech. A special meeting with Hudton County recorder Bruce McGregor is scheduled for next Tuesday evening. Discussion covered siren testing, warning procedures, and keeping municipal operations functional during emergencies. Solicitor will seek expert interpretation of A. J. Murray’s will to clarify provisions for a Christian Education building or home.
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U.S
Kenpifily
Acton
Hudton County
Bruce McGregor
George Barbeau
E.M.O
William Denny
McGregor
Jack Hargrave
John Goy
Javas
Wil Puzzler
Administration Committee
Bill Deany
A. J. Murray
Murray
Barbeau
Guy
Rush Exterior Work At New Post Office
With temperatures dropping, Acton's new federal building rushes to enclosure to proceed with interior work. Roof completed, landscaping and siding underway. Aluminum doors and window sashes install. Glass, heating, plastering, wiring, and carpentry continue as crews aim to finish before the February occupancy deadline. Government inspector E Evans hopes for early readiness despite a November 15 target.
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Acton
Federal
Wildhac Company
E. Evans
Georgetown
Public Works Department
Y's Men Host UNICEF Halloween Fund Drive
Y's Men plan a Halloween party and UNICEF drive with children collecting at public schools. Signage will direct car convoy routes to the YWCA and back home, as volunteers work the canvass under retired plans announced at the group meeting led by Latimer.
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Hallowe'en
Unicef
United Natons Agency
Yaeca
Ganvassers
Firemen Respond To Alarm At George Collins Farm
A faulty space heater at George Collins farm four miles out in Naswagaweva caused a red hot flare before he turned off the controls. Firemen were alerted en route but later learned the fire was contained and all safe after Collins notified the hall.
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George Collins
Vun
Mr Collins
Mir Collins
Chlorine scare eased after late OWRC reversal
Ontario Water Resources Commission reversed a chlorine limit too high for Wal reservoir on Churchill Road North. Heavy dosage had already been dumped into two tanks not yet in use. Officials expect dilution to 12 parts per million, then to under one part per million before discharge into fields. Council to alert homeowners and prepare a turn on date, with valves to control town water pressure. Also notes on digester maintenance, school trustees election method, and liquor store opening delay.
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Ontario Water Resources Commission
Acton
Wal
Churchill Road
R.C
Water and Sewer Committee
J. Beet Wee
Ken Hyde
O.W.R.C
Warn Home Owners Council
Woodala
Nassagaweya Protest Over County Nominating Convention
Nassagaweya township members demanded the Milton county nominating convention be declared void and called off amid claims of late dissension. Rumors surface of opposition to former MP Alexander Sandy Best for the next federal nomination with local farmers and Burlington resident mentioned as possibilities. The Nassagaweya group withdrew the protest after a meeting with the county executive, while notes show ongoing tensions over proper notification before the October 26 federal nominating convention.
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Inctive
Nassagaweyva
Milton
P.C
Activun
M.P. Alexander
Sandy” Best
Campbellvile
Burlington
Free Press
Nassagaweya
Nassagaws
Thesday
Firemen Battle Two Blazes Near Campbellville
Firefighters raced to a farm home chimney fire at Floyd Hammond in Campbellville and quickly stopped the blaze with minimal damage. About two hours later another blaze broke out from an overtaxed space heater at Georgeaeon Main Street South, brought under control soon after arrival.
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U.S
Kennedy
Floyd Hammond
B.R. 1
Campbellville
George Ae
Main Street
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Douglas Metal Industries
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Norm Brande
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