Plunkett Report on Halton Peel Local Government Due Soon
The long awaited Plunkett Report shaping Halton and Peel Counties may be delivered this week to the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Commissioner Thomas Plunkett’s Peel and Halton Local Government Review is expected to be public within two weeks, though a firm date remains uncertain. A fall public release was planned for a joint Halton Peel councils meeting with the Minister, with attendance by the public and press unclear.
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Halton
Peel
Plunkett
Thomas Plunkett
Peel and Halton
Iain
Council pay altered and park charges approved
Council debated a grant to the Salvation Army while drafting the 1967 budget and discussed amalgamating the Parks Board with the Recreation Committee. A by-law for the Acton Centennial Library debenture payment was read twice with a six and a half percent forest rate noted. Other actions included park charges, a Kerr Construction progress payment, an insurance policy update, utility easement, road resurfacing, and water main by law planning. Deputy Reeve Parker acted as mayor in the absence of the mayor and reeve, with council members FOG Oakes, Leatherland, Fryer, Masales, Drinkwalter, and Williams in attendance.
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Parks Board
Recreation Committee
Ontario Municipal Board
Acton
Centennial Library
Jack McGeachie
Welland
Acton Parks Board
Kerr Construction
Les Duby
U. BE Hinton
R.A Parker A
Doris ‘Fryer
C. BL Leatherland
Fog. Oakes
Earl Masales
Robert Drinkwalter
William Williams
Afternoon Auxiliary Starts New Study and Meeting
The September 6 session of the Afternoon Auxiliary of Knox Church Acton met September 8 at Mrs D Leslie’s home. Mrs Kennedy hosted the worship with organ hymns, then the new study The Church Grows in Canada was presented, tracing Presbyterian history in Canada to 1875. Reports, roll call, and plans for fall events followed as members enjoyed a church gathering and refreshments.
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Acton
D. Leslie
D. Kennedy
Leslie
R. L. Davidson
Kennedy
Canada
Canadian Council of Churches
Douglas Ds A Nilson
Montreal Star
Churely School
WW. Melatyre
Margaret Kenowii
Zion
Roll Gall
Brampton Presbyterial
Miss Helen Holmes Presents Slides at Knox Meeting
Miss Helen Holmes showed color slides from her European trip to The Daughters of Knox group at Knox Presbyterian Church. President Mrs Bill Toth presided as members heard final plans for a fashion show by Ryan's of Guelph and enjoyed a worship service before lunch from the new kitchenette.
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Bill Toth
Ryan's
Guelph
Nutpher
Tickett Sagt
Helen Holmes
Eury Ape
Berl Mow
Benette
Students Don Approved School Uniforms In Class
Some high school students are wearing the recommended uniforms, aligning with district dress guidelines and school policy.
Nine beauty contestants to repeat act for Fair title
Nine attractive Miss Acton Fair hopefuls parade before a three member judging panel at Acton High School on Saturday and again Friday night at the Fall Fair show. After interviews and performances the queen and runners up are crowned with Patti McKay as last year’s winner assisting. scores are tallied by the committee.
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Iwo
Miss Acton Fair
AIR Nine
Bridkkey
High School
Awiaditoriung
Dan Ving
Contests at Firefighters Picnic Draw Large Local Crowd
Sunday afternoon events at the Hampburgers picnic at the scout hall featured children's sports with winners listed across age groups. Winners include Cindy McGilloway Janice Thorohith. Randy Van Flee Dennis Manested. Carleen McGilloway Judy Pinkboys Scott Withers Jiminy PRK. Carleen Spielvopel Teresa McGilloway Eaily Hodson. Billy McGilloway Colin Price. Carolyn Duval Margaret Frizzell Stephen McIntyre Timany McIntyre. Susan McGilloway Dave Manos Dave Hodgson. Other events included shoe kick, needlework cake, soft ball, balloon toss. contestants from Guelph Business College and area towns. The day also noted entrants and officials, with Miss Allyson Edwards of Brantford and other local figures in attendance. A parade featured convertibles and a notable winners’ lineage from past pageants.
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McGilloway
Janice
Thorohith Boyy
Ratadw ™ McLatyre
Randy van Flee
Dennis Manested
Carleen MrGillovweus
Judy Pinkboys
Scott Withers
Jiminy
PRK
Carleen Spielvopel
Teresa McGilloway
Eaily Hodson
Billy McGill
Centennial Queen Chosen For Canada Birth Day Celebrations
Acton Fair Committee plans a centennial event to name a Centennial Queen next year marking Canada’s 100th birthday. Officials seek candidates and outline ceremonial duties, with community groups invited to participate.
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Canada
Miss Acton
Judges for Saturday performance named at event
Judges listed include Miss Pat Knox Ontario vice president of the Junior Bakers Association and Major R French from the 11th Field Regiment Guelph, reflecting local organizational and military involvement in the program.
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Pat Knox
Ontario
Junior Barmers’Association
Major R. French
11Th Field Regiment
Guelph
Acton Community Notices and Personal Announcements
Readers share updates on local residents including Colin MacColl Jr recovering after an operation in Guelph. Reports mention visits, college attendance, hospitalizations, family events, travel, and community group activities within Acton and nearby towns.
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Colin MacColl Jr
Guelph
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