Local hockey buzz as Acton recruits for winter season
Enthusiasm runs high in Acton as hockey culture grows with juniors and seniors preparing for leagues. Gary Mosales and Dan Artie gain OHA referee roles after clinic, Milton Jr.C signings boost local squads, and Harlem Diplomats set for Thursday game. An open meeting for an Intermediate hardball club and plans for an Industrial Hockey League hint at a busy local sports scene.
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AML
Moiag
Acton
Gary Mosales
Dan Artie
O.H.A
Trey
Murray Harrison
Harad Townsley
Barry Inscoe
Gary
Danny
Milton
Paris
Jan Riddel
Nevin Hall
Gary Tailiefer
Milton Jr
Pall Marzo
Milton Carp
Peal
Georgetown
Myself
Harry
Jim MacDonald
Gremlins delay ice at community center upgrade
Harold Townsley and assistant Don Price worked with Net Miller and Jim Rolston to fix the ice making machinery after gremlins slowed progress. A replacement unit was ordered after the system ran for an hour before failure. Gay Transport delivered a new brine system part as tests begin on solution strength.
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Gremlins
Harold Townsley
Harold
Don Price
Net] Miller
Jim Rolston
Gay Transport
Winter Works Program Authorized for 67 68
Ontario announces a joint Federal Provincial Municipal Winter Works Incentive Program for 1967 68, the tenth year of operation. The five month period applies, municipal capital undertakings only, maintenance activities excluded, with reimbursement rates unchanged from last year.
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Government of Canada
Ontario
Donations kept baseball going with trophy mix up
A past photo misattributed a trophy to Roy Swann but he only held it for inspection and the trophy truly belonged to Jim Lee. Donations to minor baseball this season included Custom Cleaners, Sports Corner, Don McIntyre, Acton Precision Engineering, Acton Legion, Acton Lions Club, and Neilsen's Clothing.
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Roy Swann
Roy
Jim Lee
Custom Cleaners
Sports Corner
Don McIntyre
Acton Precision Engineering
Acton Branch
The
Canadian Legion
Acton Lions Club
Neilsen
Georgetown asks Esquesing for grant to arena
A Georgetown council delegation sought financial aid from Esquesing Township to support the Georgetown arena. Deputy Reeve Art Speight and colleagues argued rising costs and township use, proposing a token grant of 1000 dollars while noting 500 local youths play hockey. Esquesing considered the request but delayed decision, citing budget limits and pending council consensus. A second item reports a new customs roulette check at Montreal airport speeding arrivals by screening days numbered cards.
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Georgetown Council
Esquesing
Georgetown Arena
Art Speight
Reeye Bill Hunter
W. Emmerson
Roy Ballentine
Georgetown
Mr. Speight
Jim Goodlet
W. Emmarson
Tom Hill
Emmerson
Hgh
George Currie
Ares
Ashgrove
Hornby
Councillor Hill
George Leslie
Ballentine
Pat Pat
Montreal Incernation Airport
Outdoors with Action reports mixed hunting prospects at Maple Rock
The Maple Rock Outdoors with Action notes 1967 hunting prospects are strong for moose and bear in many areas but hunter numbers are up, reducing success rates. Deer and fawn outlook is good after mild winter conditions and favorable weather. Duck and partridge numbers vary with rainfall. ponds and marshes stay waterlogged, affecting duck distribution.
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Department of Lands and Forests
Mohawk Raceway to Open for Third Racing Season
The Mohawk Raceway reopens on October 30 signaling a new race season. A report notes varied wildlife trends across Ontario with pheasants abundant in the southwest and Niagara Peninsula while snowshoe rabbits rise after a strong year. An elderly man was reportedly killed by a moose in the north after an altercation.
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Ontario
Niagara Peninsula
Mohawk Raceway
Expo Actonians Continue To Attend Until Final Days
Acton residents keep traveling to Expo with a chartered bus leading school children and another town group departing on Tuesday for an out of town tour. Individuals report seeing fellow Acton residents at the event and returning with stories of the experience.
Legion Industrial Cribbage Season Opens With Firefighters Lead
The Legion Industrial cribbage league began a new season Friday night as the Firefighters vaulted into a three point lead over Station Hotel and Guys. Top score belonged to Bill Spielvogel with a 2s8. Standings show Firefighters ahead, with Legion B and Legion A also listed among early entrants.
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Milton Merchants
Paris Mounties
Milton
Legion Industrial Cribbage League
Bill Spielvogel
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Acton Free Prees
Weanethey
Harlem
C.w.o.ss.a
Redmen
Girls” and
Boys’ Athletic Association
Free Bees
Jan Riddat
Kevin Hall
Gary Taillefer
Dundas
Township
Terson
Legion Sponsored
Arena Board
Mr. Hill
Speight
Maple Rock
Brad Mainprize
Brad
Gord Crow
Art Hawes
Martin Berry
Hawes
Legion
Mason Knit
Acton Motors
Paul
Sunoco
Curling Club
Acton Music Centre
the Flower Town
Bill Toth
Shell Station
Queen St. — Adon, Ont
Cork
Guelph
C.C.M
Cooper Weeks
Spalding
Jack Ridley Cartage
Bauer
Gordon
Figure Skating
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