School Creek Bridge Repairs Tender Seen By Council
Road Committee opened tenders for School Creek Bridge repairs and road resurfacing. God son Contracting of Toronto offered the lowest bid at 1279.05 while the highest reached 29 603.19. Ten firms bid. bids to be checked by R V Anderson and Associates and sent to the Department of Highways for approval before final contract.
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Road Committee of Council
Godson Contracting of
Toronto
R. V. Anderson and Associates
Department of Highways
Main Street North
School Creek
Mill Street
Smith
80 Top Students on Stage For Lively Recital Finale
Enthusiasm filled the Robert Little School auditorium as Carol and Gary Wharton led a dance and accordion recital. Students from Rockwood and Acton performed in colorful costumes with family members assisting. The program featured gospel numbers, mambo displays, and a variety of solo and group acts reflecting a busy, family centered local arts scene.
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Robert Little School
Carol
Gary Wharton
Charles Watkinson
Rockwood
Gary
Guelph
Whartons
Jees
Miss Wharton
Nipes
Canine Corps Corporal Stops Moving Car Driven by Dog
Acton police report a small dog driving a vehicle Sunday morning. Corporal Ray Mason of the OPP stopped the moving car after spotting the canine behind the wheel. The owner and wife witnessed the stop near Wiles bus depot and learned the dog was in control of the vehicle.
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Canine Corps
Department of Transport
Acton
Ray Mason
Acton O.P.P
Wiles Bus Depot
Mr. Mayon
Town Exempts From Bargaining At Special Council Meeting
At a special council meeting the Town of Achool passed by law to exempt the town from bargaining with the union for employees in the Sewage Disposal plant and approved J B Mackenzie & Son for digester tank work. The law firm Sharpe & Nichols represented the town and an application for certification before the Ontario Labour Relations Board was noted. Six of eight works-department employees reportedly signed union cards.
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J. B. Mackenzie & Son
Achool
Wm. Sharpe
Sharpe & Nichols
Ontario Labour Relations Board
Works — Department
R.S.O
Upton
J.B. Mackenie & Son
Community Centre canvass aims to raise ten thousand dollars
Volunteer canvassers begin a house to house push to raise 10 000 for completing the Community Centre project. A 4500 deficit from construction plus 5000 for a concrete door and arena rewiring drive the effort. Johnny Guy updates progress and explains delays from hydro required wiring and arena work. The mayor reports arena upgrades including a sport dinner pool area and sprinkler system while painting and wood paneling proceed. Canvassers will call tonight through Tuesday asking for new pledge cards extending contributions by two to three months with options for cash or payroll deductions.
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Conf Gnuirlion
Canvassery
Johnny Guy
Ganvassers
Hydro
Lili
Parks Board
Sve
Aly
Eighth Annual Decoration Day Service in Fairview Cemetery
Crowds gathered Sunday for Decoration Day with marching bands from Acton Citizens' Band Guelph Pipe Band and Georgetown Girly Pipe Band. Veterans and families laid bouquets on graves as geraniums were planted. Local officials firemen and many groups attended the ceremony under clear skies and warm sun with a color party leading the procession.
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Fairview
Cts
Gisbes
St. Sjoseph
Ploneee
Vic Patrick
Acton Citizens’ Band
Guelph
Georgetown Girly
Discrimination? County by law clash over Halton assessments
A dispute over Halton County Assessor J Ford Rogers proposed 3.05 percent rise in Georgetown assessments drew strong opposition from Georgetown Assessor Joe Gibbons and Deputy Reeve William Hunter. Rogers cited need to align with a county level. Georgetown faces about 1400 additional taxes. Oakville recently lost a similar case costing about 5000 in court. The report shows area population growth and widening industrial assessment gaps among Acton Milton and Esquesing Nassagawaga.
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J. Ford Rogers
Halton
Georgetown
Joe Gibbons
William Hunter
Acton
Millon
Esquesing
Nassagawesa
Rogers
Gibbons
Oakville
County Asassor
Milton
Lovby
Million Lime Quarry Planned South of Acton
An estimated $2,424,847 will equip Acton Limestone Quarrie Limited two miles south of Acton at the former Limehouse site. Frederick G. Gardiner, former Metro Toronto chairman, leads the company which owns 250 acres and has options on 265 more. Project costs include siding, shunting engine, rolling stock, surface point, and hydra plants. total near $1.9 million with site prep and fencing. Barber-Greene Canady Ltd will provide and install crushing and screening equipment.
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Acton Limestone Quarrie Limited
Acton
Theileor
Limehouse!ries
Metro Toronto
Frederick G. Gardiner
Rea
Thetot
Nea
Ana
Hydra
Wiliam Stalker
Harriven Kirkwood
Furmer
iPis
Thomas Ritchie
Teachers Earn Increase For Previous Experience
The Acton District High School Board approved an allowance increase for teachers with prior experience, starting in September. A committee reviewed several applications, and concerns about fairness were discussed. officials plan to notify affected staff and adjust parking and traffic controls around the school to reduce distractions during classes.
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Avtun District High School Board
Dhe Hi School Board
Opnion
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