Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), October 13, 1971, p. 3

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Better dog control Wednesday October corn Clt Mill Riglitiatlon Credit regulations at problem areas TWO BULL MOOSE and a cow were shot by October Coleman Toronto Bert Croll Oakville and Acton hydro tober and October at Chaplenu Shown with their winters superintendent Doug Mason Two moose arc hanging with the supply of meat arc left to right Charlie Bradford Jim third quartered the middle by Jim Jennings D Dorroch speaker Don a member of tennis Itotary club told Acton Itotanans about the Rotary Foundation at their meeting He gave information on his trip to Germany in including the differences between east and west Acton lias been asked to nominate a person between the ages of and to be a member of the exchange visit to Australia in Plans are underway for the Christmas dance In December at Acton Meadows with dancing to the will be assisting the Hoy Scouts this Saturday with Apple Day the Elgin St storm sewer work and Mill St reconstruction A letter of Appreciation was Agent here An unemployment insurance commission agent will be appointed in Acton P Whiting made this announcement when he spoke to Acton Rotary club at their meeting last week He said he knows many people here are ex periencing difficulties in ob taining unemployment benefits and he spoke to Labor Minister Mackasey about the problem He spoke informally of his life this fall Rather next year when the government has fulfilled most of its program He pointed out most of his days are from a m to p and stressed that duties arc not just confined to attending sessions of the house million He urged businessmen affected by the S surtax to take advantage of the million available from the federal government He on the new tax system as related to professional men He was Introduced by and thanked by Bill Pendleton A donation from the firefighters for scouting was reported read for the Golden Age Club accepting the grant A carload of councillors planned to meet to attend the clerks seminar at the Mohawk Inn this Thursday A letter from Hamilton Chamber of Commerce outlining night courses In municipal fairs will be circulated to all boards and commissions Elizabeth Learning the Elizabeth would be surveyed this week for sidewalks councillor Marks asked members of the public works committee of council How come it has taken four or five months to get surveyors to look at If Councillor Greer explained that this way we are taking the bull by the horns There were certain documents council was not aware of bald councillor When you see the stakes you can anticipate problems He added there has been a tangle since the subdivision started but tlic committee has had legal advice and is moving properly Car strikes guide posts An woman was taken to Georgetown District Hospital and treated for leg arm and back injuries following a collision with two guide posts at the junction of and Smith of was injured in the accident Her automobile sustained damage Milton investigated Precision rider killed at Simcoe struck Friday night during the grand finale of the Golden Helmets precision motorcycle team display at of spectators many of them children watched in horror as two of the machines collided killing one constable and injuring three Const John Cameron Vcrrnl ii of 5 North Service Road was dead on arrival at Norfolk General Hospital Good rendition Admitted to Norfolk General Hospital and reported to be In good condition this morning with head Injuries is Const Richard i of 1 Fort Trio He is stationed at the Fort Erie detachment Also In good condition at the same hospital is Const George Wood 2S of Hawthorne Drive Burlington with a back injury He la with detach ment Const Dale Ryan of Cayuga was reported in good condition with head injuries I Jist manoeuvre flic accident happened as two groups of riders approached each other at considerable speed with their red lights flashing sirens wailing They were riding on a finely gravelled track which takes place at the end of the show wilt be recalled by the many who saw the performance at Acton fair last month Witnesses said at least one of the policemen were tossed several feet following the Impact Two of the four In the mishap were damaged Here In week A native of Simcoe Const Verral began his police career with the Simcoe police department several years ago and rode a motorcycle with the town force He Is survived by his wife the former I MacNcll also of Simcoe two girls and a boy He was in Acton last spring showing equipment during week The squad was formed in and according to one policeman It was lucky to get through that first season after an accident occurred In its first show at the Fair Hie squad was formed to promote public relations was named the Golden Helmets In 1901 when goldcolored safety headgear was adopted Commentator Is Corp Peter of Acton Die squad trains for two weeks every year to prepare for Its fall exhibition circuit at numerous fnlrs in southern Ontario The unit is a at Grey Cup and Christmas parades hill construction water course regulations have been enforced in problem areas of the Credit River valley at Hultonville Terra Cotto and Cheltenham during the past few months the Credit Vallej Conservation Authority These regulations registered under the Conservation Author itiesAct Reg govern the placing of sand gravel garbage or any type of fill in areas designated by the Authority building any type of structure In flood areas or below the high water murk determined by a hurricane tpe storm of any lake or stream interfering in any way with the existing channel of the watercourse should contact Anonc thinking of changing a channel building or filling should contact the local municipal of Copies of the regulations and maps designating the regulated areas are available at these of fices If any construction work is Driver injured A single car accident at the corner of Highway and the Fourth Lsquesing resulted in damage to the car involved and minor injuries to its driver Fred Brown of suffered cuts to his head and hands in the accident North investigated the mishap planned in areas an application for a permit must be hied with the Credit Valley Con servation Authority at Meadow as per the regulations A permit or may not be issued for the proposed work depending on the individual case Many people In valley are not aware that these regulations are enforceable They have far rciching planning implications in the watershed provide the Authority with the means to cut down further potential flood damage in the valleys which are regulated Miss who lives on Highway near called the Free Press last week to say there was a bloom on a snowball bush near tier house Unusual for tins time of year Construction all over town Under construction are new houses in two locations In town are three homes underway on the lot left vacant by the removal of the town work building on Main St On Churchill South a row of houses is springing up on the east side The new town work building in the industrial park is not completed yet Although It wo3 thought the reconstruction at the MillPark corner was finished the sidewalk was found to be not according to specifications and had to be changed families have now moved in to the to Income homes on ltd There arc no senior citizens In the new ap irlmcnLs there yet however During sewer line construction on Agnes St a water line broke A hole was dug to locate the break and repairs were made Sunday afternoon Water to a few homes was cut off Flic new addition at Knox church still is at the foundation stage Dumpy going major portion of highway No north of town to be clown to its level now Its bumpy driving there BOY SCOUTS APPLE DAY SATURDAY OCT DOORTODOOR CANVASS Scouts and Cubs will also boon The streets Thursday Friday Nights as well Newcomers at meeting Reed Wonderful autumn sunshine brought out a good attendance at the regular afternoon meeting of the Golden Age Club on Tuesdaj of last week Mr gave a special welcome to Mrs Ed wards the year young member who has been missed at a few recent meetings and to two new members Mrs Dennis and Jack Smith It is rewarding to see so mam men coming out there is room and a welcome for man more One highlight was a cheque received from the town council which had been budgeted for the club earlier in their term Bus trip Of course the annual bus trip to see the autumn of our was the great interest and Mr Hargrave trip arranger had arranged for a route to take in a of Lake Huron ad Owen Sound and many beautiful and interesting spots along the wa and a stop for a hot meal near before reaching home As usual each takes their own picnic lunch and beverage The ladies a hot dinner from home that rune not had to work over Nine tables of euchre and three tables of were withafew lookingon euchre were ladies Mrs Plan county awards night By Hugh Cook The Hatton County Awards Night will be held in St Pauls UmtedChurchon Friday Oct 1971 at 8 p The awards night marks the end of the agricultural program for 1971 It is at this time that recognition is given to Hers who have completed their projects and special recognition is given to outstanding achieve ments All leaders sponsors parents and interested persons are welcome to attend There will be lunch and refreshments following the program Mrs Milne gents Mr duller Mrs ladies Mrs Spears Mrs Warne gents Mr Mr OHarn song Mrs trerandMr Cults were greeted with the birthday song Mr and Mrs Cults and Mr and Mrs were greeted with a happ anniversary song A delicious lunch bread and cookies concluded a pleasant afternoon ROBERT R HAMILTON O D OPTOMETRIST Georgetown 3971 Hes just beginning for the 1 two hill ycirs Or Kerr Ins served no only as the Hilton West but the Provincial M responsible lor We long way 1 in that I me Charges have been I mi against lor air and water pollution We have spent Ihon Ontario since the construe I on of treatment plants and i systems t s I Ham lion are building second treatment plants An nsprc lion for collages will t sure tin our The province key tr lets Niagara escarpment and ids be con ducted into the recyclinq of wastes The new ronmental Protection Act deals in noise I tier heat and rad anon Ge Kerr is working Ottawa and igbbounnj American states to mi inn high quality of I in the Great on is no respecter of boundar As n the for Ontario lie will continue to press pal es and other junsdict to meet clean up Keep Kerr worn ng on your behalf Keep Omar Clean Keep Kerr Oci 16 and Monday Oct tr I la Or No ihjho i East G Road East Acton Boulevard I Campbell Aonue

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