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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1966
Page
18
Local newspaper items from Acton dated Thursday October 27 1966 include brief notices and community happenings, with typical small town columns and public notices reflecting events and concerns of that week.
In a heated letter dated October 25, 1966 Acton coach B Inscoe urged the Tri-County Minor Hockey Association to stop pitting Acton’s small population against large town teams like Brampton Oakville and others. He warned such matchups hurt talent development and morale. The note reflects wider discontent as local coaches and managers question league structure and seek a six-team schedule.
Mohawk Raceway in Campbellville welcomed 3,017 harness racing fans as it opened a 36 night autumn season. The grandstand and Terrace Dining Room were expanded, seating rose to 2,785 with air conditioning, and a new race decor by Dr. Deborah Sharpe drew attention. Former Detroit Red Wings star Black Jack Stewart presided as judge, disqualifications kept him busy in early races, and top Ontario drivers returned including Ronnie Feagan. Parimutuel betting totaled $170,219.
Linda Braida, a gold medalist and Acton District High School graduate, joins Guelph College Figure Skating Club for the 1966 1967 season. Skating began last weekend with over 400 members. She attends Lakeshore Teachers' College in Toronto.
Acton Tanners began practice sessions for 1966 67 drawing many prospects. By Tuesday coach Fred Kentner reduced hopefuls to about 20 with season start in November looming. O H A Independents League opponents include Orangeville Fergus Hespeler Seaforth Milverton.
Four teams are set to open the industrial hockey league this Sunday with a 7 p.m. opener and 8:30 p.m. nightcap. Fifty-two players are signed across the four squads. The rosters list captains Tom Oakley Jim McDonald Brian McCristall and Ron Mellon leading teams one through four respectively along with brief player lineups and game schedule through January.
Twenty nine prospective O M H A referees attended a day long referees school in Milton Arena Sunday. The O M H A sponsored event drew candidates from Milton Fergus Preston Georgetown Acton Chingua Oakville and Burlington. Attendees from Acton included Harold Townsley Dan Arbie and Gary Masales.
Public skating sessions scheduled Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. at the rink. The notes emphasize evening and afternoon public sessions with no additional events listed.
Dundas Merchants weigh leaving the Halton County Baseball Association in protest of a August ruling that disqualified them from OBIA playdowns, which granted Georgetown Giants the right to face Midland. Rumors say Erindale and Acton may join the senior circuit, with Acton last fielding a team in 1961.
A dance at the new band hall Friday evening opened the curling season with a small crowd in attendance.
A letter to the editor questions deer management and hunting policy in Halton and Peel counties. The writer cites previous reports of deer damage, opposes an open season, and mocks proposed controls while debating regulatory authority between county councils and the Department of Lands and Forests.
Deer incidents occurred Thursday evening in two collisions. One deer died after tangling with a car driven by a Moffat man on 10 Sideroad. A second deer escaped after a collision with a car on 22 Sideroad.
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