Scout News Highlights On Bruce Trail Hikes And Training
During the holidays Sheldon Barker led Lions on a Bruce Trail hike while the regular scout night drew a strong turnout. Kevin Conroy joined a leaders training on the new venturer program and Ross Budgell organized a hike from Acton past the Quarries and the sawmill to Mr C Gough’s farm. Cubs and Scouts participated in community improvements and a draft form for Hot Cross Burns appeared.
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Sheldon Barker
Bruce
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Kevin Conroy
Ross Budgell
Acton
C. Gough
Grass fires flare as brigade answers five sirens
Acton firefighters battled multiple grass and brush fires over a weekend as dry winter grass and weeds fueled blazes at Nassagawaya and Esquesing sites. A B&M drive-in incident caused minor smoke but no major damage. Fire crews urged caution as dry conditions persist for spring.
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Acton
Tom Jones
Mick Holmes
Bobby
Maxon
Hendeforth
Acton couple marks 80th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Fred Wright celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary with an open house in Acton attended by family friends and town officials. Wright, Acton Citizen of the Year in 1966, served in WWI and WWII roles, helped organize a Legion, Knox church treasurer, Rotary charter member, and community volunteer. Relatives from Toronto Oakville Fergus Welland and others joined the event, with gifts including a gold tea service and clock.
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Fred Wright
Acton Insurance and
Wright
Acton
England
Ruth Findley
Kay Timbers
Waterdown
Jean Grayham
Annie Stalker
Georgetown
Wrights
Norman
Gualph
Caroling
Hamilton
Valerio
University of Guelph
David
Guelph
Les Duby
Jack McGeadle
Legion
Dominion Command
Gordon James
Knox Church
Co. K. Browne
Woodmen of the World
Norman Wrights
Findlay
J. M. McDonald
Toronto
Martin Hassard
Oakville
Margaret
Jessie Young
Melvin Turner
Fergus
Robert Bowley
Laurie Duby
Holy Trinity Church
Welland
Jack Donaldson
Wingham
E. Donaldson
A. H. McKenzie
Myrtle Beach
Mr. McDonald
Allan Buchanan
Col
Gordon Brown
Knox Ladies
Clare Pickett
Frank van Wyck
Pickett
Fred
Fall Falr
Mr. Wright
Jon Hurst Opens Electrical Business in Acton District
Jon Hurst announces the opening of Jon Hurst Electric serving industrial commercial and residential power and lighting installations. Son of J T Hurst he is married to Maxine Gough with two children and lives on Yonge Street in Acton. He trained with Harlock and Shulty in Guelph for four years and has six years of electrical work experience. The business operates from BR RB 4 Acton.
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Acton
Jon Hurst
J. T. Hurst
Jon
Maxine Gough
Yonge St
Guelph
Harlock and Shulty
Rotary Club marks 20th anniversary dinner
The Rotary Club held its 20th anniversary dinner with a guest speaker, Prof. William Carroll, who discussed South America’s economy in relation to World Understanding Week. President Ralph Davies introduced the guests while Ted Pratt thanked the speaker and noted Easter Seal receipts of 703.30 dollars, slightly below last year. Two visitors attended along with 20 Rotarians.
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Rotary ‘Glub
Service Club
Fred Wright
William Carroll
MLA
University of Guelph
South America
Ralph Davies
Ted Pratt
Carroll
Woodpeckers scavenge larvae in living trees says federation
The piloated woodpecker bores into trees to reach woodboring larvae and clears out the colony. The large oblong holes rarely kill the tree and may become nesting sites for other animals, notes the Federation of Ontario Naturalists.
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Federation of Ontario Naturalists
Budget decisions and staff meeting at local school
The board discussed budget ed from Paget and several staff matters. A $52 bid from Ted Tyler Jr. for greenhouse work was accepted and the ordenhouse removal will occur before school starts in September. Several administrators and educators including Hansen, Jon Bray, and Rev Turney were noted in attendance.
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Eare
George Mason
Ted Tyler Jr
Ordenhouse
Carol Wharrton Winent
Aludents
Dufhan’ Moffrat
Pred Salt
Kerwin McRhall
Ray
Archie
Tom Watson
Choate
Anderon
Hansen
Jon ‘Bray
Council chamber furniture gets stain touch up
The council room undergoes a stain refresh of desks and chairs before spring cleaning and restoration of normal operations in the chamber.
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Council Chamber
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