University of Guelph approves eight million dollar science building
Dr. W. C. Winegard signs a contract for a new Physical Sciences building housing Physics and Chemistry at the University of Guelph. T. A. McEwan watches as the project aims to complete in about two years, totaling over eight million dollars with 55 labs, theatres, offices, classrooms, and a University Book Store. This boosts active campus construction to seven projects worth over 50 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Winegard
University of Guelph
T. A. McEwan
Board of Governors
Guelph
Urban Canadians: 65 Percent Live in 19 Metro Areas
Maclean Hunter editor Maurice Cutler notes 47 percent of Canadians lived in the 19 metropolitan centres in 1966, up from 46 percent in 1961. Metro areas grew 15 percent 1961–66, while the rest gained 5 percent. Urban districts with 5,000+ population reached 13 million. 325 urban areas exist.
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Canada
Maurice Cutler
Maclean- Hunter
Ottawa
Cutler
Dominica
Letter to the editor over sewage concerns and town property
A letter argues over sewage backup in a basement and who bears responsibility. Officials should determine whether the issue is municipal or private property. John Shadbolt is urged to stay out of local affairs while the Chamber of Commerce is urged to prove its usefulness without insult.
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van Norman
John Shadbolt
Chamber of Commerce
Appreciation for reporter's fair Amsterdam interview
Jan H. de Jong from Longkindstr 21 Amsterdam thanks the reporter for an interview about distant circumstances. He praises accurate, non sensational coverage and clear recording of facts without distortion or sensational accents.
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Jan H. de Jong Trudey de Jong
Longkindstr
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Acton Hydro opens new building as centennial project
Ontario Hydro News highlights Acton ceremonies for the official opening of the new hydro office and service centre. The $70,000 showpiece complements the town’s Centennial library, with commissioners, Mayor Duby, Hydro chairman Gath ercole and two Spielvogel girls signing the guest book amid commemorative plaques and photos.
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Ontario Hydro News
Hydro
Acton
Free Press
E. Tyler
W. McEachern
O.R. Brown
D. Dawkins
Duby
George Gathercole
Centennial
Spielvogel
Acton Hydro
Ontario
Rockwood Eramosa Council plans centennial building opening
Rockwood Eramosa Township Council met with all members present to discuss centennial celebrations and the planned opening of the municipal building. They approved grants to local fairs, contracted road work, authorized tenders for the township garage, and set a meeting date for Sept 5.
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Rockwood - Eramosa Township
Minister of Municipal Affairs
Acton
Erie Agricultural
Fergus- Wellington County
John Root
Dept. of Highways
Eramosa
Obituary for Shirley F Watson district farmer
Shirley F Watson of R R 1 Limehouse died July 22 at Georgetown and District Hospital in his 76th year. Survived by son Burt and daughters Lais McLean Irma McEnery. sister Myrtle Bielby. brother Ray Watson. four grandchildren. Predeceased by wife Emma Burt and brother Perry Watson. Funeral July 25 at Rumley Shoemaker funeral home with Rev. Robert Scriven. Interment Fairview cemetery Acton. Pallbearers: John Sprowl Griffin Sprowl Wilfred Harding Jesse McEnery Clayton Sinclair Melvin McCullough. Flower bearers: Mac Calvin Sprowl Don Brown A D McEnery Ted Brown.
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Shirley F. Watson
Limehouse
Georgetown
District Hospital
Mr. Watson
Emma Burt
Burt Watson
R. R
Acton
Lais McLean
R.R
Irma McEnery
Myrtle Bielby
Niagara Falls
Ray Watson
Grimsby
Perry Watson
Rumley-Shoemaker
Robert Scriven
St. John’s United Church
Fairview Cemetery
John Sprowl
Griffin Sprowl
Wilfred Harding
Jesse McEnery
Clayton Sinclair
Melvin McCullough
Mac
Calvin Sprowl
Don Brown
A.D. McEnery
Ted Brown
Rockwood board delays demolition of old school in 1967 plan
Eramosa school board postpones demolition of the old Rockwood public school until 1968 due to delays. Renovations will prepare for kindergarten in September. Trustee Waddell may have a dead elm removed. Board seeks a tax rebate on Burton Hill property. Dr. B. T. Dale approved to use the school auditorium for a health program. A stove and refrigerator for Rockwood Centennial School were approved. The first board meeting was held at Rockwood Centennial School chaired by Murray Smeltzer. Dr. R. J. Hilton, Ross McDougall, Douglas Buttenham, Grant McRae and Ronald Marion attended. Dr. Hilton resigned as trustee effective July 31 after moving to Guelph. The board will appoint a replacement at the August 8 meeting.
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Rockwood Public School
Eramosa School Board
Waddell
Rockwood
Burton Hill
B. T. Dale
County Moh
Rockwood Centennial School
Murray Smeltzer
R. J. Hilton
Ross McDougall
Douglas Butten
Grant McRae
Ronald Marion
Hilton
Guelph
Dr. Hilton
Smeltzer
Moonlight Trail Ride Highlights Rockwood Weekend
Rockwood Trail Riders hosted riders from Ontario for an overnight camp and 16 mile moonlit ride with obstacle work, campfire awards, and ribbons for junior and senior divisions. The event featured broom polo, gymkhana games, and a one mile relay, with Henry Bullock and Jean Pettitt earning top senior points and Marlene Welsh junior honors.
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Rockwood
Norman Barnes
Tottenham
Ontario
Henry Bullock
Burlington
Jean Pettitt
Guelph
Marlene Welsh
Palmerston
Lynn Duncan
Centennial Dance at Eramosa School to Celebrate Centennial
The Centennial celebration in Eramosa Township includes a Junior Farmers planned event on August 11 at the Eramosa School. Dancing indoors and outdoors will feature prizes for best Centennial costume and best Centennial beards, with adults 75 cents and children free.
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Eramosa Township
Eramosa School
Everton Bible School Draws Over 90 In Summer Session
Over 90 residents attended Everton Rockwoods summer Bible School themed Walking Jesus Way with Donna Bateman directing. Seven classes featured teachers including Legge Hartap Jackson Wheeler Dolmar Peart McDougall Garnner Ellis Kingsbury Garner Lindblad and Legge. Hilda McKensie's piano and refreshments led to funds of over 37 dollars supporting 31 Vietnam school and hygiene kits.
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Rockwoods
Everton Bible School
Donna Bateman
Legge
Nancy
Esquesing considers own fire department costs
Councillor Tom Hill warned Esquesing council last week they would have to be prepared to pay to set up their own fire department in the present Esquesing Fire Area No 1. He cited nearby departments at Nobleton and Schomberg and noted firefighters are paid five dollars per call and a dollar per meeting. The committee will study other rural departments as Dr. Tom Hill urged equal costs across townships, while Dr. Patterson argued education costs should also be the same. Clerk K C Lindsay noted provincial legislation sets the framework. Also noted was Canada’s highway accident toll for 1966: 5258 deaths, 160,656 injuries and $650 million in property damage.
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Tom Hill
Esquesing Council
Esquesing Fire Area No. 1
Nobleton
Schomberg
Pat Patterson
Norval
Limehouse
Glen Williams
K.C. Lindsay
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Acton Free Press
J. Shadbolt
Hydro News
D.A. Hofmann
Rockwood News
Ontario Water Resources
Commission
Duncan
McPhedran
Shirley Watson
Everton
Hilda McKensie
Esquesing Township
Canadian Highway Safety Council
Dills Stationery Store
Mill ST
Jack Ridley Cartage
Best Buy
Lou's Used Cars
Main ST
Dominion
Glidden
Armstrong
Corson
Quakertone
Lakeview
Discount Centre
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