Roslake airport owner defends airstrip amid opposition
In a readers letter Captain J Row of S.S. "The Outlaw" Rosslake argues Roslake Resort Airways airport is safe and beneficial. He cites 2000 ft runway, underground hydro lines, extensive grading, and 300 flight hour pilot as justification while disputing claims of danger and harm to land values.
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Roslake
Alton Breckon
Westernproach
Spoleman
E. W. Brown
Roswlake
He Alao
S. Frankfuyter
Alton Brancken
Myers
D.O.T
J. Row
S. S.S
Rosslake
Aroma dispute over Beardmore tannery odor on Hwy 25
Katherine Kelly writes about a persistent tannery odor near the Highway 25 area believed to emanate from Beardmore Tannery in Acton. She cites a September 2, 1969 verification with tannery management, notes proposed odor-suppressing measures, and questions local authority oversight while urging action from officials including Canadas Packers and Air Pollution Control.
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Beardmore Management
Hwy. 25
McLean
Canadas Packers
McDonald
Kerr
Energy and Resources
Curne
Exquesing
Beardmore Tannery
Acton
Council
Beardmore and Co
Blood donor turnout at Legon Hall clinic disappoints
The Monday blood drive at Legon Hall drew 135 donations, under half the expected total, with 147 registered and 12 rejected for medical reasons. St John Ambulance volunteers and Acton Red Cross staff organized setup, staffing, and post-donation refreshments while blaming the date and nearby holidays for the poor response.
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Legon
St. John Ambubuice Hogide
Legion
Mane Durpsave
St. John Ambulance Division
Acton
Cline
Levon
May Durmarsh
Stella Wennelle
Alice Wilkinson
Muriel McCutcheon
Margrave
Reed
Ruth Courtney
Annie Aitken
Herrington
Doris Fryer
Annie Miller
Legion Ladies’ Auxilary
Kay James
Linda Dalton
Grace Townsley
Marie Allan
Lois Gordon
Lockery
Fern Shultis
Lucy Synnott
John Nurung
Menibar
Misa Hatta Clinic
Ray Thompson
Maye Rowsill
Albert Brooks
Harrisons Visit Indian Pow Wow With Lauders at Portage la Prairie
Mr and Mrs Harrison of Acton and their hosts the Lauders visited Portage la Prairie on a Sunday in August to take part in a three day pow wow by Sioux and Saulteaux tribes from Alberta Ontario North Dakota and other northern states. Dancers wore regalia with grass dance accents and tom toms accompanied the performances. A five year old and a 72 year old man joined in the dancing. The Lauders who moved from Acton to Portage la Prairie work with the Indian peoples as United Church representatives and aid with domestic issues while the local church on the reserve burned down. The Harrisons continued their vacation to Victoria British Columbia and the western provinces before returning via the United States.
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Long Plain Reserve
Lauders
Daniel Boone
Harrisons
Lauder
Portage la Prairie
Acton
United Church
Mrs. Harrison
Victoria
B.C
U.S
Acton Lions Open 1969 70 Season At Station Hotel
First vice-president Neil Miller presided for the first regular dinner meeting in the absence of the lion chief as Acton Lions kicked off the 1969 70 season Monday at the Station Hotel. Tail twister Tom Fountain collected loose change while Stewart Wolfe led the song period. Goodwin urged continuing support for the minor hockey program and presented last year’s juvenile hockey club finances. District Governor Ed Wiggins is due in February for an official visit. Treasurer Boba reported finances. secretary Eppie Mulder read correspondence and minutes. The club planned a tri-doo draw, a fall fair float, and other projects for the year, with county support for the 3 tn yy program tentatively approved.
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Neil Miller
Acton Lions
Station Hotel
Tom Fountain
Stewart Wolfe
Goodwin
Lions
Ed Wiggins
Boba
Eppie Mulder
Tenders Sought For Scotch Block Dam Esquesing Township
Halton Region Conservation Authority invites bids by Sept 25 for a 575 foot long 45 foot high dam across the Sixteen Mile Creek in Esquesing Township. The project creates a 1.5 mile lake with 1 800 acre feet of water to aid summer droughts and spring runoff. A road to the site has been built north of Tangmere Mushroom Co on Highway 25.
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Esquesing
Halton Region Conservation Authority
Sixteen Mile Creek
Highway 25
Sideroad
HRCA
Tangmere Mushroom Co
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