Tom Hill tops polls in Acton Esquesing race for mayor
Incumbent Mayor Tom Hill defeated challenger Harry Levy by about 1,073 votes in Acton Esquesing ward spread results. Hill carried Acton Ward 2 and Esquesing areas while Levy swept Ward 4, with urban wards showing mixed gains and a narrow overall margin. Early tallies indicated a rural versus urban split, and hill comments praised Ward 2 turnout.
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Harry Levy
Exquesing
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Georgetown Market Place
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Mr. Levy
Mr. Hill
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Esquesing
Don Schenk
Georgetown
Halton Hills
Region Promotes Halton's Industrial Viability Growth Plan
A regional strategy outlines expanding industry along Armstrong Avenue to strengthen Halton Hills Georgetown and Acton. The plan aims for a self sufficient Georgetown with a robust industrial tax base and in town employment. projections show Georgetown population rising to 25 558 by 1981 and Acton gaining about 1 000 residents. housing priorities include apartments and seniors housing alongside land and services for industrial growth.
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Guelph
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Acton
Hulton Hills
Venditté
Halton Hills
Underground aggregate mining feasible in Central Ontario
A Niagara Escarpment Commission report by Acres Consulting finds underground mining of aggregates is feasible under Toronto and along the escarpment. The 45 page study urges a pilot project to test mining coupled with space use, noting underground space could offset surface depletion as supplies run low.
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Acres Consulting Services
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Kic Mullin
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Acres
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United States
Britain
Kansas City
Missouri
Former publisher sweeps Ward 3 polls in Georgetown
Longtime Georgetown Herald editor publisher Bichn claimed about 1,220 supporters of 4,000 eligible. Pete Pomeroy won the Ward 3 seat with about 1,400 votes, aided by free coffee and Santa Claus parade signs. Incumbent Erle Hyde, criticized for honesty, was ousted alongside real estate challenger Dan Timmons who edged Hyde by about 100 votes. Additional local commentary touched on aggregate industry and regional mining prospects.
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Craig Barrager
Windsor Road
Georgetown
Moore Park Plaza
Main Street
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Georgetown Market Centre
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Bichn
North Halton Sports
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Pomeroy
Biehn
Erle Hyde
Hyde
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Dan Timmons
Decat
Mr. Hyde
Bungaloosa at Georgetown Little Theatre Opens Tonight
Hal Porter stars in Poor Loser an emotional comedy scene at the Georgetown Little Theatre production Bungaloosa premiering tonight at the Howard Wrigglesworth public school auditorium. Chief John Minns refuses to budge as the young Indian brave inspires a new dinner offer while Brave Paul McGrath watches from the rear.
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Hal Porter
Georgetown
Howard Wrigglesworth Public School
Pot seized, couple charged in Halton Hills case
A Toronto couple faces charges after RCMP seized 15 pounds of marijuana for trafficking on 10 Sideroad Vakville. Richard F. Milne 30 and Brenda Wadsworth 23 were held for bail in Burlington. Milne also faces dangerous driving tied to a chase ending in a ditch.
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Richard F. Milne
Brenda Wadsworth
Burliington
Milne
Ward Referendum Results Delayed To Tuesday Night
Ward by ward listings show candidates including Walter Biohn Pete Pomeroy and mayoral names Tom Hill G Pat McKenzie Les Duby Peter Marks. Referendum results will not be known until late Tuesday with details next week. Ric Morrow acclaimed and Mike Armstrong Peter Morris are noted among names.
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Mike Armstrong
Peter Morris
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Bert) Hinton
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