Police Report Lists Speeding and Liquor as Top Offences
The 1968 police report shows speeding and liquor charges as the most prevalent offences among locals, with many cases for impaired driving. Other notable counts include breaking and entering, theft, neglect of childbirth assistance, noisy mufflers, underage drinking, and various traffic violations across Georgetown area streets. The 17-member force led by Chief Harley Lowe handled 189 cars checked with 182 rejected for safety concerns.
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Lfe
Council allocates 500 for minor soccer needs
Council on Monday approved a 500 grant for the Cedar Vale minor soccer league after Dr. Donna Denison noted equipment gaps for over 390 boys. Funding comes from a stuck fund, not the current budget, and is half the amount council normally spends on baseball. The meeting also appointed David Berry to the Cedar Vale Community Centre Board. Two town vehicles were purchased, a 2.5 ton Cher pickup for 2117 and a 1 ton GMC for 2785, and Burns Transport, Ltd. bought an industrial building lot. Denison was named delegate to the Ontario Municipal Recreation Association convention in Toronto May 7–10, and council discussed installing the 911 system with Bell Canada for future use.
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Council
Donna Denison
Reeve Hunter
Ontario Municipal Recreation Association
Toronto’s Inn
Seex Town Plans Joining Fight Against Bell Rate Increase
The Canadian Federation of Mayors and Reeves organizes a campaign against Bell Canada's proposed rate rise. Town council was asked Monday to participate by sharing about 30,000 in legal costs. Each municipality would cover roughly one-third of 0.1 percent per capita. Councillors will consider the proposal before a final decision.
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Canadian Federation of Mayors and Reeves
Bell Canada
Private AirfieldOK for Rosslake Property
A Department of Transport letter read at Esquesing council Monday says Joe Ross’s land cannot be licensed as an airport due to insufficient length and width. It may be used as a private air field, neighbours’ objections not their concern. The reeve confirmed this aligns with the deputation’s view.
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Department of Transport
Esquesing Council
Joe Ross
North Halton Music Festival Dates and Venues
The North Halton Music Festival runs from April 22 to 24 featuring events across Brookville Stewarttown and Milton venues with performances by local ensembles and solo artists showcasing regional talent.
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North Halton
Brookville
Stewarttown
Milton
West Coast Junket Was Good Mixture and Sightseeing
Georgetown Juvenile hockey club manager Red Asseltine leads a 17 person party on a two week cross Canada junket to the west coast. The squad played three games in a Victoria jamboree losing two and tying one, then posted wins and losses on the mainland. They toured Vancouver and nearby sights between games, with arrivals delayed by a rail derailment.
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Georgetown
Red Asseltine
West Coast
Victoria
B.C
Frank Bishop
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Guelph Girl Pleads Guilty to Vagrancy Charge
An eighteen year old Guelph girl pleaded guilty to vagrancy after being picked up in Georgetown on Saturday April 12. She claimed to have hitchhiked from Guelph with no money and was held in protective custody over the weekend. In court she was remanded in the custody of her sister after her mother was contacted and did not want her back.
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Guelph
Georgetown
Municipalities struggle to finance long term capital projects
A letter from Darcy McKeough warns towns to tighten belts and curb capital works. He notes rising debt service costs and weak municipal bond markets. Council members query who should bear the burden, suggesting school boards, while budget reviews aim to hold taxes steady.
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Darcy McKeough
Kinsmen Club reports mixed progress and plans
Fred Harrison reported on the international bantam hockey tournament at the April 14 Kinsmen meeting. Receipts rose despite higher expenses, leaving a nominal profit to carry over. Gerry Perkins, president of the referees association, received a certificate of appreciation for officials during the week. Gary Alton announced 16 tons of Kin-Gro fertilizer sold to fund club service work. Chair Bill Sunnucks listed election nominees for April 28, with encouragement to advertise in the next club bulletin. The hockey team lost 6-5 in overtime to Niagara Falls at a Caledonia tournament. Guests included John Rice, Jack Cochran, Don Currie, Len Copeland, Skeines Dean Taylor chaired, Tony Walker fines chair, Don Puckering and Bill Hewitt led songs, Warren McLay set-at-arms and won the raffle. Hugh Powell organized a lively waddi tournament. Bob Bradley and Warren McLay won the final over Dave McLeod and Gerry Perkins.
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Fred Harrison
Gerry Perkins
Referees Association
Perkins
Bill Sunnucks
Club Bulletin
al Murphy
Niagara Falls
Caledonia
John Rice
Jack Cochran
Don Currie
Len Copeland
Brampton Club
Skeines
Dean Taylor
Tony Walker
Don Puckering
Bill Hewitt
Warren McLay
Hyde says Moore Park site should be bought for public school use
Halton Board of Education questioned Monday how to acquire the Moore Park public school site. Dr Ern Hyde commented that buying the property is needed and it should not be deeded to the county board that now administers education.
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Halton Board of Education
Moore Park
Ern Hyde
Ten Farmers Appeal to Ontario Municipal Board
Ten determined ratepayers from Esquesing are appealing their farm assessments before the Ontario Municipal Board following initial appeals to the County Court of Revision and a county judge. The group, described as more persistent by officials, continues the process after fifty to sixty first-stage appeals and twenty-two second-stage appeals.
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Ontario Municipal Board
County Court of Revision
Municipal Board
Car and Police Cruiser Damaged in Accident
High school teacher Mar tin Fowler of 19 Gower Rd collided with a new Georgetown police cruiser on Guelph Street near the high school. The 1969 Chevy cruiser, driven by Constable Bill Cunningham, sustained 700 in damage while Fowler’s car incurred 450. Earlier, Constable Arnold Vanclief handled a second two car crash on Armstrong Avenue injuring Walter Amaral and Eloi Larocque with total damages of 175 and 125 respectively.
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Martin Fowler
Gower Rd
Fowler
Guelph Street
Georgetown
Brampton
Eloi Larocque
7 Lane Court
Amaral
Larocque
Esquesing Plans Fight Over Education Tax Increase
Esquesing council prepared protests and letters to officials over a steep rise in education costs this year. Clerk K C Lindsay cited large tax increases on farms and homes, urging backing of Opposition leader Robert Nixon and urging ratepayers to protest to the Board of Education and Minister Davis. The debate noted possible court action by Oakville and criticism of regional government.
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Esquesing Council
Robert Nixon
Wm. Davis
Darcy McKeough
Jim Snow
Halton East Halton County Board of
K.C. Lindsay
Anderson
Oakville
George Currie
Nixon
Ken Marshall
Council
Board of Education
Judge Langdon Maris Reaches 25 Years on Bench
Halton's senior provincial magistrate Kenneth M. Langdon of Georgetown marked 25 years since his appointment to the bench. He served all 25 years in Halton, shifting from county to provincial judge last year. In Burlington court his anniversary was recognized by barrister Ernest Hennessy on behalf of the Halton County Law Society.
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Georgetown Transportation Company
Art Scott
Jack Kerr
Georgetown
Jack
France
North Africa
Dorset
Imperial
Royal Canadian Legion
Langdon Maris
Langdon
Halton
Burlington
Ernest Hennessey
Judea Longdon
Halton County Law Society
Plan Variety Store at Hornby Cut-Off
Reeve George Currie said Esquesing will soon have everything as two applications came to council for a golf driving range and a variety store. Dave McMillan plans a variety store at the base line and Hornby cutoff corner. Currie noted a building permit is all that is needed and D A Dale's driving range proposal on lot 25 concession 2 was similarly addressed.
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Plan Variety Store
Hornby Cut-Off
George Currie
Dave McMillan
Hornby Cutoff
Reeve George Currie
D.a.dale
Council
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