Tanhardt Tracker Leads Kidnap Probe and Park Lights Hike
Kanaka the Ontario police dog helped identify clues in the Mary Nelles kidnapping case, revealing a sponge mattress and cash. Separately, a proposed floodlight project at Council Park faces a $30,000 to $40,000 funding shortfall and would require higher poles and catwalk access, delaying completion until next year.
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Tanhardt
OPP
Nelles
Mary’ Nelles
Muskoka
Highway 69
Kanaka
Boley
Teen guilty of manslaughter in fatal shooting case
Phillip John White, 18, was sentenced to two years less a day in a Ontario reformatory for shooting his father, Robert White, at their Joseph Street home. The murder charge was reduced to manslaughter with consent of the crown.
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Phillip John White
Ontario
Robert White
Toronto General Hospital
Supreme Court
Joseph Street
Ontario Supreme Court
D. R. Morand
Halton
Douglas V. Latimer
Arthur Maloney
Toronto
Georgetown
Justice Morand
Maloney
Federal Penitentiary
Saturday Last Day For Registrations
Saturday Morning Hockey notes a strong turnout but some prior players remain unregistered. Last day to register is Saturday Sept. 20, with managers and coaches urged to confirm continuation with the league commissioner by Sept. 27. Sr. League moves allowed on Sept. 20. coaching interest can be left with any executive member. Season opens Oct. 25. 1969-70 executive listed with Bud James as president.
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Bud James
Bill Fisher
Herb Robinson
W.thompson
Jim Yates
Bud Hill
Gerry Perkins
R. Brassley
Roy Norton Sr
NHL
Herb Hancock
Ontario Dairy Princess to Attend Georgetown Fair Event
Lorene Archdekin of Norval Ontario will be the Dairy Princess guest at Georgetown Fair on Saturday October 4th. Officials hope an Ontario farm dignitary will officially open the fair.
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Lorene Archdekin
Norval
Ontario
Dairy Princess
Georgetown Fair
Halton Plowing Match Planned for November First
The Halton Plowmen's Association set plans at a Sept meeting for a November 1 plowing contest on Earl McDowell's farm at Steeles Ave and Trafalgar Road Esquesing Township. An extra class is added to draw more contestants. Furrow Queen competition led by Mrs. Spencer Wilson, George Swann, and Jack Marchment continues. 1968 Furrow Queen Mary Picket will attend the International in Brant County October 15 to 18. George Kerr, Minister of Energy and Resources Management, will speak at the banquet closing the Halton match.
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Halton
Earl McDowell
Steeles Ave
Trafalgar Road
Halton Plowmen’s Association
Agriculture Office
Spencer Wilson
George Swann
Jack Marchment
Mary Picket
Brant County
George Kerr
Gloria Sinclair Wins Lady of the Day at Georgetown Field Day
Gloria Sinclair wife of Georgetown Golf and Country Club pro Doug Sinclair topped the field at a Georgetown Golf Ladies Field Day last week. Iris Bowell placed second in points with numerous prize winners including Bev Breen low gross and Alice Zarn low net. Other honors went to Ruth Derbyshire second low gross, Ida Walker second low net, M. Asquith low putts, Hazel Burgess high putts, Eileen Cunningham low on hidden hole, C Breen high on hidden hole, S White most honest, plus Monkey putting leaders Jackie Bowell and Mary Petto among several others.
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Gloria Sinclair
Georgetown Golf & Country Club
Doug Sinclair
Georgetown Golf
Iris Bowell
Low Gross
Bev Breen
Alice Zarn
Ruth Derbyshire
Ida Walker
M. Asquith
Hazel Burgess
Eileen Cunningham
C. Breen
S. White
Garbage Burning Stop at Township Dump
The Esquesing dump must stop open burning by December 1 after a Department of Energy and Resources notice. Council must submit an alternative plan by November 1 and limit burning to certain weekday periods, depending on winds. Gates urged. residents mostly burn after dumping.
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Department of Energy & Resources
Council
Delmar French
Esquesing Council Briefly Rescinds Regional Motion
Esquesing council quickly rescinded a motion to join the Central Ontario Regional Development Council after learning two year membership would cost 690 dollars rather than 60. The meeting also covered school yard erosion at Glen Williams Public School and a proposed retaining wall.
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Halton
Georgetown Highs 1900 Student Capacity With New Wing
The Georgetown High School addition raises capacity to about 1900 from 1420 with a large cafetorium, kitchen, twelve classrooms, labs, library and five seminar rooms. Construction bid totals about 1.3 million dollars. The project is part of six additions since 1887, with previous costs totaling around 3.5 million.
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Georgetown High School
Stour Room
Showers and Parties Honor Upcoming McMenemy Wedding
Social notices describe pre nuptial celebrations for Mr and Mrs Bob McMenemy with showers hosted by Connie Chapman and friends at Miron and a combined shower and picnic by J Keffner in Oakville. Co workers gifted Bob a swivel rocker as Milton Heights residents plan a meeting September 23 to discuss water with Esquesing Nassagaweya councils attending.
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Bob McMenemy
Connie Chapman
Brampton
Marge Green
Elaine van Evera
Jane Thompson
J Keffner
Oakville
Bob
Milton Heights
Ligny
Esquesing
Nassagaweya
Six Seek Berths in Junior A Hockey
Junior A hockey camps opened strong with Georgetown players pushing for A clubs. Notables include Ron Fogal at London, Juri Kudrasovs at Kitchener, and Paul Fendley Ray Inglis Marty Fowler at Peterboro. Doug Unsworth shone for St Catharines, moving from B to A and challenging top goalie George Hume after stellar showings.
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Georgetown
Peterboro
Paul Fendley
Ray Inglis
Marty Fowler
Hugh Williams
Dwayne Hay
Hamilton Red Wing
St. Catharines
Doug Unsworth
Hay
Fendley
Fowler
Fogal
Kudrasovs
Unsworth
Onsworth
St Kitts
Doug
Dallas
George Hume
Official Opening for New 18 Hole North Halton Course
A festive opening day drew 600 golfers and spectators to the North Halton Golf and Country Club as the 18 hole course debuted with golf, horseshoes, hay rides, a flea market and a mocking contest. Notables included OGA president Keith Nesbitt and MPP Jim Snow among dignitaries.
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North Halton
North Halton Golf & Country Club
Keith Nesbitt
OGA
Jim Snow
MPP
Wheldon Emmerson
Dave and
Bob Micote
Ralph Tucker
Eric Ross
Bob Harris
Dave McNally
Harvey Chappel
North Halton Golf and Country Club
Elmer Carter
Jack Crichton
Bill McNally
Don Findley
Greens
al Beeney
Complicated Answer To Airstrip Query
A Rosslake airstrip run as a private unlicensed field sparked debate after a Department of Transport letter to Esquesing Council stated that commercial activities on the site breach regulations. The DOT cited examples of permissible unlicensed usage and noted three recent visits, while stressing the owner must comply with rules.
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Rosslake
Dept. of Transport
Esquesing Council
Georgetown Fair Entries Notice for October 4
Entries are coming in for the Georgetown Fair set for Saturday October 4. To enter, obtain the prize book now and submit your entry.
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Georgetown Fair
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Laura Treble
Cst
Ab Boley
Ernest Bond
the Herald
Miss Treble
Kamaka
Donna Denison
Tanhardt Kennel
White
Dair
Jackie Bowell
Mary Petto
Vi Sholdice
Marilyn Merritt
Betty Turner
Lyn, McNair
George Currie
Peru
A. Francis
Francis
Ken Marshall
Wilfrid Leslie
Mackenzie Construction
McNally
Lostraco
Mackenzie
Ron Fogal
London
Cam
Hamilton
Juri Kudrasovs
Kitchener
Orillia
William McNally
Mr. McNally
Graham Farnell
Ken Liley
Bradley
Jim Evans
Bruce Norton
Butch Fisher
Gerry Smith
Jim Powell
Bob Murray
C. Murray
John Kingston
Don Chamberlain
Marilyn Worral
Betty McHardy
Kyle Golinski
Department of Transport
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