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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1968
Page
1
Reeve Bert Hinton and Councillor Bob Drinkwalter announced they will oppose Mayor Les Duby in Acton’s mayoral race. Duby welcomed the challenge while Councilor G McKenzie signaled possible non run, and tensions over council inquiries were aired in Tuesday’s session.
Police investigated a two car accident Friday at :30 when two cars collided twice. The initial crash occurred at the Mill Bower corner with one car rear ending the other. After an argument further down the street a second collision occurred. One vehicle driven by a young woman from Guelph had 80 dollars damage to the rear bumper and right door. The second car, driven by an Acton man, sustained 30 dollars damage to both bumpers.
Acton council approved in principle a cable TV installation at its Tuesday meeting. Reeve Hinton said service would ensure reception despite storms and traffic and should be available to all who want it if a satisfactory agreement is reached. Deputy Jeeve Oakes cited an initial $9.95 fee for the first set and $8.95 for each additional, with monthly costs of 4.50 or 49.50 annually.
Acton shoppers are invited to the biggest sale in town history with 20 participating merchants slashing prices. Some windows feature real estate ads with in store invitations, highlighting a continuation of last year’s successful Old Fashioned Days atmosphere and the likely weekend encore.
Councillor Drinkwalter criticized the staggered two class system at M Z Bennett school. He said students cram too much into short periods and questioned the east end ratepayers’ concerns. Reeve Hinton blamed the school board, while Councillor McKenzie argued staggered classes are a temporary solution until a new addition. Parents should be informed of the reasons.
Professional planners and engineers told Acton officials that a 200000 population city could emerge if MTARTS goals are adopted by the provincial government. The meeting with CORDC outlined potential effects and sought public input on four MTARTS goals while debating whether Acton should grow rapidly or remain a quiet town.
Esquesing Council heard correspondence from the Canadian Transport Commission asking objections to closing Acton CN station be filed by a deadline. Deputy Reeve Tom Hill stated there is no point objecting and the council took no action. Reeve George Currie noted CPR plans to end passenger service at Milton station.
A Bennett middle school student was approached by a man in a car while walking home Tuesday. He asked for directions and offered a ride. Parents notified police who searched for a middle aged man driving a yellow car with a black top.
Sandra Binnie daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Binnie of Acton graduates as a nurse at Guelph General Hospital. She left Guelph General Hospital on Wednesday September 4 and has joined the hospital staff. Her family attended the graduation at Memorial Hall University of Guelph.
Jake Van der Kooy urged the high school board to consider bus transport for 45 Acton boys and girls attending Georgetown vacation classes. He noted no suitable acton Georgetown bus timing and recounted hitching in fog while driving his son. Ted Tyler discussed running a bus for Georgetown and Sheridan College students with potential pickup in Acton Brampton. Approximately 13 Acton students attend Sheridan College. cost is about 80 cents to $1 per day. The board chairman noted the current law does not require such a service.
Joe T. Hurst was appointed Clerk Administrator to succeed Jack McGeachie at a special council session. The resolution, proposed by F G Oakes and seconded by C W Perry, sets Hurst’s start date September 27, 1968 and starting salary of 7200 dollars. The vote was unanimous and the board debated deputy clerk treasurer salary authority and future gym use requests by Micro Plastics Association and the Association for the Mentally Retarded.
Fall fair weekend runs September 20 to 22 drawing thousands to the park. Milton Girls' Pi Band will perform, with entry forms due next Wednesday. Judging occurs Friday night. Chevaliers and Joyce eel dancers on the program. Sunday interdenominational church service returns.
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