Study Reservoir Watermain Tenders Slash Costs Instructed
Council directed Ken Hyde and Associates to present water extension project plans to the Water Resources Commission. Tender options show Holliday Construction at 55024.85 and Kemp Construction at 98676.00 for a 1,000,000 gallon reservoir, with potential reductions to 55190.87 and 93407.00 by trimming contingency, fence, and wall thickness. Additional costs include engineering 14859.78, survey 1166.05, soil borings 1412.50, and land purchase 2400.00. asbestos pipe could cut total by 7199.51 but cast iron remains preferred. The Municipal Board authorized 450,000 initial cost, with plans to reduce net to about 105,000 before a 15,000追加 request. Tickets for the Bennett school operet on Wed and Thu.
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Hyde
Con
Holliday
Kemp
Municipal Board
Stage Set for School Operetta Two Night Performances
The Mo Z Bennett pub stage hosts the school operetta O Kerry Dancing with practice sessions ongoing. Cast includes many named students across grades with two-night shows on Wednesday and Thursday at 8 pm in the Robert lithe puttin school.
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Mo Z Bennett
O Kerry
Call Tenders on School To Serve Area
Plans outline a new school addition to serve Milton Georgetown Nassaga area with a therapy room and storage. The project includes a 4 percent expansion, front design changes, and a parking lot near Seventh Line north of Horns. Architects MO Marti and Conmmnwall oversee specifications and timelines for site work.
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Everal
North Halfos Fist
Jarmygs MO Marti
Addison Riverplace
Mitton Harman
Hornbs
Milton
Aton Georgetown
Nassagawera
Phas
Tuberculosis Survey Finds No Active Cases in Students
Halton County health officials report no active tuberculosis cases among high school students after a survey tested 42 students. The study, conducted over several weeks by the provincial health department and Halton County Tuberculosis Association, notes 20 cases identified overall with only three active in the county, outside smaller groups.
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Reg Aseentsumes
Av Halton County
Bull Halton
Heath
Addiion
Provincal Department of Health
Asee
Halton County Tuberculosis Association
Oakville Leads County Assessment in Municipal Share
County Council approved the equalization report showing total county assessment of 22,652,518. Oakville tops the list with 98,170,378 and a 44.09129 percent share of expenditures, followed by Burlington 88,632,817 at 39.87069 percent, Georgetown 14,252,300 at 6.40114, Milton 7,059,512 at 3.17064, Essa 6,682,756 at 3.00143, Acton 5,582,112 at 2.50710, and Nassagaweya 2,272,645 at 1.02071 percent.
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County Council
New
Oakville
Burlington
Georgetown
Milton
Esquesing
Acton
Nassagaweya
High School Shows Julius Caesar Film
Student council arranged a public viewing of a full length Julius Caesar at the high school auditorium last night. Students and locals attended to see a production featuring Marion Brando Deborah Kerr James Mason John Gleigud and Greer Garson.
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Marion Brando
Deborah Kerr
James Mason
John Gleigud
Greer Garson
Curator Begins At Kelso Museum
Donald Groh started as curator of the Halton County Museum at Kelso after a Halton County Museum Board meeting approving the appointment. Renovations were to begin immediately as the museum aims to open in May with heating added and a colonial kitchen planned on the lower level. County Council chair Herb Merry noted a donation of a 125 year old pair of curtains and urged seeking more items to fill space in a proposed $12,000 budget.
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Kelso
Donald Groh
Halton County Museum
Groh
Daun Museum
Halton County
Merry
Acton Council Approves Sprinkler System and Truck Upgrades
Acton council accepted Grinnell Co tender for a dry type sprinkler system in the Community Centre and arena at 7 400 with 1 400 down and 1 530 annual payments. The town will trade in two trucks and acquire two more, including a 1962 one ton Ford cab and chassis for 2 150, with current vehicles swapped to maximize features. Tender details include insurance estimates, electrical and water line requirements, and potential alarm link to fire hall. The meeting covered planning board steps, sewer course attendance, and planned improvements to the Community Centre and police offices.
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Acton
Works Department
Thompson Motors (Acton) Ltd
G.M.C
Grinnell and Co
Canadian Underwriters’ Association
Hughes
Grinnell Co
Bell
Johnstone
Automate Sprinkler Co
C. Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Alf Duby
Sam Tennant
O.W.R.C. Laboratories
Toronto
Seawaster
Piper
Pipe Att
G. Barbeau
Parks Board
FL Prouge
the Planning Board
Firefighters Honor Pledge Donation At Community Dinner
Firefighters receive a $200 cheque to Mayor John H. Gay for the Community Centre drive at a season dinner in the fire hall. The event honored past chief Jack Newton and life member William Chishulin, with Mayor Goy and Dan Ryder of the Free Press present. The drive aims for $16,000 more toward the $60,000 centre. A venison dinner followed, donated by Doug Mason and Wilf Duval, and a film night with cards and darts closed the evening.
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John
Ha H. Gay
Jack Newton
William Chishulin
Mavor Goy
Dan Ryder
Free Press
Mick Holmes
Mavor Goys
Iss
Harry Otter
Doug Mason
Mr. Mason
Wilf Duval
Everone
Surprise 75th Birthday Party for William K Graham
A Knox Avenue gathering Sunday celebrated William K Graham on his 75th birthday with guests from Acton Toronto and nearby towns. Family including son Jack and daughter in law Buck Graham hosted at 45 Knox Avenue with grandsons Gilbert and Stephen helping open cards.
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Aeuren Dany
K. Gorham
Knox Avenue
Graham
Jack
Toronto
Jean Mn J. MecLenn
California
Acton
Gilbert
Stephen
F. G. Oakes
W. G. O. Oakes
Mire
Charles Kirkness
W. J. Beatty
William Benson
AH. McKenzie
Madge Chapman
Shortill Sheet Metal Moves to New Plant Location
Shortill Sheet Metal plans a move from Churchill Road North to a larger site at the Acton Free Press plant. About 3,000 square feet are being cleared to house Shortill Sheet Metal Plumbing and Heating. Owner Harry Shortill says the current building will not be used and current staff will remain.
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Falls
Acton Free Press
Shortill
Churchill Road
Harry Shortill
Churchill Road North
Elevator Approved by County for Administration Building
County Council on Tuesday approved a $31,066 elevator for the new Administration and Justice Building. The decision followed debate over access from the parking lot to the third floor, with supporters citing ease for the elderly and staff.
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Mau
County Council
Acton
J. Hargrave
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