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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 01, 1966

Page

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Possible $59 500 building for Hydro on Alice Street

Hydro Commission discussed a potential Brampton built for 59500 by Whitney Construction with minor plan changes. D R Crawford offered to delete wiring and rear loading ramp if chosen, as commissioners compare bids previously up to 125000. Plans target completion before the centennial library opening. audit shows 2959.80 in accounts paid.

Hydro Alice Street Hydro Commission Donald Skinner Whitney Construction Brampton D. R.crawford Skinner Crawford Ontario Hydro E. G. Tyler Sr Les ‘Duby

Back to School issue highlights local schools

The Free Press presents a Back to School issue focusing on Robert Little, M. Z. Bennett, Christian, Eramosa, Nassagaweya, and Esquesing schools. The front page and interior sections include school bus routes, supplies, high school uniforms, and a full page safety advertisement.

The Free Press Robert Little M. Z. Bennett Christian Eramosa Nassagaweya Esquesing

Two Safety Patrolmen Attend Training Camp Near Ancaster

Henry Van Stralen of M. Z. Bennett school and John Roszetl of Robert Hittle school left on Wednesday for the second annual Officers Training Camp for school patrol members at Canterbury Hills Camp near Ancaster. They were chosen before the end of June and will return the day before school opens. Constable Bruce McArthur of the Acton O P P Detachment cannot accompany them but hopes to attend Saturday for the review. The camp, begun last year, is sponsored by the Hamilton Automobile Club which sponsors the school safety patrol.

Henry van Stralen M. Z. Bennett John Roszetl Robert Hittle Canterbury Hills Ancaster Bruce McArthur Acton O.P.P The Hamilton Automobile Club School Safety Patrol

Cars collide in parking lot at Pete Masson Motors Ltd

Investigating officer Constable Bob Joyce of Acton O P P said Ray Hibbard of Acton drove north on Churchill Road and crossed No 7 highway intersection, striking two parked cars in the lot. The Hibbard vehicle was reported as the moving party in the Saturday night incident.

Pete Masson Motors Ltd Ray Hibbard Acton Bob Joyce

County Council Rejects Outside Negotiator in Nursing Dispute

Halton County Council declined to hire an external consultant to represent county in talks with 22 nurses at the Halton County Health Unit who plan to resign on September 12. A closed session followed by a brief open meeting left the nursing matter unresolved and indicated no public report from the Warden’s Special Committee.

Italton County Council Halton County Health Unit Board of Health B. Paulin Ferguson, Montgomery Briet Othe R.R. Parker Acton Parker Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario Counts Council Labor Relations Net RNAO Halton Ontario Sharpe Ontario Labor Relations Board A. Bull

Diesels delayed and buses bulge amid rail strike

Acton railway workers face a widespread strike with no settlement in sight. Station activity halts as unions prepare votes, while trains run lightly and buses surge to handle passengers for the Toronto Exhibition. Freight flows press on, with provincial mail embargoes in place.

Town Clock Drama Clouds Local Timepiece Fix

Pressure over the largest town clock causes debate as jeweler Ben Rachlin and partner Geol Robertson struggle with the malfunction on the post office building. Residents note City Hall clock also off, while experts offer no fix yet. Ben vows to correct the clock when business allows.

Low Bo R. Rachlin Tomer Bet Geol Robertson

C of C to discuss university fund meeting notice

The Chamber of Commerce plans a meeting on September 8 to discuss the university development fund. Rev A H McKenzie asks members to hear a proposed formulation of ventures and the fund's objectives from management and labor perspectives. Cochairmen Gras and Orgheb will attend to explain the university plans, needs, and ties to Acton.

A HE McAkenzie Will Gras Ralph Orgheb Coup Division Acton

Changes at LG A store Prompt interior revamp at Acton storefront

Owner Dave Manes reports LG A store in Acton is updating its interior and merchandise mix this week. New ovens, cister n s and additional lines are being installed to modernize the shop and improve appeal to customers.

Acton Dave Manes

Two Year Council Term Sparks Lively Debate

Debate over adopting a two year council term dominates discussion as council weighs ballots and plebiscite options. Members note benefits for planning and budget cycles while Doby and Fryer cite experiences elsewhere and existing two year terms for hydro and school boards. A by law and plebiscite timing remain under consideration.

Longfield resident cites hazardous dump smoke to council

George Collins of 155 Longfield Road told Acton town council the dump near the town produces acrid smoke harming residents and sleep. He urged immediate land filling to replace burning and reduce health concerns, noting tires and homes col orn washing. Council members acknowledged the issue and said locating a new site is difficult but essential within the year.

Acton Council George Collins Longfield Road Aves Collins Cillor Robert Drinkwalter Les Duby Tom Drinkwalter

Change in council pay studied Tuesday night

A Tuesday night meeting examined altering councillor pay from 10 to 12 per meeting with a cap of 70 meetings annually, plus an honorarium. Several amendments and motions were debated, including two year terms, with votes split and opposition from key members, ending with an approved Leatherland resolution and continued discussion on attendance-based pay.

Netp Stdopet HL HL Hinton No. T1 C. F. Leatherhind Robert Drinkwalted Thros Miro Drinkwalters Otherteeve Drinkwalter F. G. Oakes Willian Williams Leatherland Oakes Clark Jack McGeachie

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