Keates Pipe Organ Company Leads Ontario Craft
The Keates Pipe Organ Company in Acton, Ontario, now home to 17 craftsmen, ships its 75th unit this week and has become the province’s largest organ maker. Founded after a five year Air Force stint, the former sergeant now oversees a three month build cycle from raw lumber to final voicing, with organs destined for Anglican churches in Dundas Peterborough King City and Toronto.
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Keates Company
Board Studies Exam News Reflects Science Pass Above Provincial Average
The board reported grade nine science pass rate at 56.3 percent, above the provincial 53 percent, amid adjustments to a new science program. December exams showed total passes across grades with varying success: 935 passes from 1435 exams, grade distribution and staff suggestions followed. Principal Hansen noted teaching challenges and inspector input suggested extra training for vice principal Bevan, while plans to inform grade eight parents and collaborate with other principals were announced. Property committee moved to revise equipment lists and address gym repairs and shower room needs.
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Murray Laing
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Esquesing Approves Debentures for Schools and Shops
Esquesing Township council discussed issuing a $120,000 debenture for a new Limehouse school to open in September after Ontario Municipal Board approval. A $2,000 debenture for a consolidated shops project was also approved. The council urged crossing protections on all crossings and planned a municipal building and garage. Committees for a new community hall and grants to local boards were named.
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Long Range Planning Evident As Board Reviews Town Plan
Planning Board discussed long range goals at a Wednesday session led by consultant P Alan Deacon. They debated acquiring industrial land to ease congestion and support expansion, paving the way for zoning changes along Main Street South and Church Street West, and an amendment to rezone Bill Toths Shell area from C 2 to C 1. A public ratepayers meeting within 200 feet is set for March 7.
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Acton Pipe Band Elects Bob Foyers President
Acton Junior Pipe Band, now simply Acton Pipe Band, named Bob Foyers as president at the YMCA meeting. Foyers, formerly treasurer, announced a bylaw change allowing members to stay in the band until age 20. Cadick no longer teaches in town, Fred Wright remains honorary president, with George Holmes as vice president and Joyce Rennick as secretary.
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Acton
Phil Caddick
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Caddick
Fred Wright
George Holmes
Joyce Rennick
David Peal
Bert Rennick
Herb Cook
Jack McGeachie
BR Wilson
Ham Peal
Acton Housewife Bows Perfect 300 At Local Lanes
21 year old Mrs Dennis Crooks of Acton bowled a perfect game at Acton Bowling Lanes. She started with 197 and finished with 820 for the series, earning a $50 prize and a bragging rights record as the lane’s first perfect game bowler.
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Jack Rayston
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Acton Reservoir and Mains Tenders Opened in Toronto
Tenders for a water reservoir and supply mains for Acton were opened Tuesday in Toronto by the Ontario Water Commission. Bids cover concrete reservoir works and approximately 8,000 feet of 12 inch pipe plus 250 feet of 8 inch pipe. Contractors listed include Matthews Co of London and Kemp Co of Hamilton with completion estimates from 12 to 26 weeks.
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Gevern Elliott
Acton
Force Electric
Blow- Press
Sid Eisen
Antarey Water Resources Commission
Toronto
OWC
John H. Goy
J. Bert Wood
Jack Mehie
A. i
Cone Asbestos
Tripp Construction
Port Perry
Halton Paving
Oakville
E. E. Siegmueller
Kitchener
McCoy Construction
Hamilton
Dundas Construction
Carerees
Guelph
James Holiday
Hagerty
Ingersol
Cornell Construction
Brantford
Matthews
London
Hour's Battle At Rural Fire Ends in Chimney Blaze
Firemen fought a stubborn chimney blaze at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. William Frank near Nassau, after an alarm interrupted a town meeting. Flames surged from a steel roof as chains burned through. Deputy Chief Bill Williams was injured by a falling cement cap but continued directing the crew. Firefighters were treated to hot coffee and pie on return.
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