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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
7
Public school final exams begin Wednesday as work continues on the Milton school for the deaf and local infrastructure projects. Farmers report perfect weather for field work while hydro crews restring lines on Bower Ave and paving starts at the Texaco corner.
Nassagaweya Township council boosted general tax rates for Acton and Milton high school areas to 4.0 and 3.4 mills with an extra 3.6 mills for commercial and industrial properties. Total assessed value $2,270,000 will raise about $71,032, with funds allocated to schools and public services. An assessing seminar in Hamilton is planned. by law changes authorize fire chiefs to recruit volunteers.
A small movement in the bee region causes disruption to gas and water services. Local officials monitor the situation and urge residents to conserve resources while crews inspect pipeline lines and repair leaks.
Letters arrive from Ontario and Ottawa area donors as cheques strengthen the Acton Community Centre Fund. Missives from L Youngblut, Mrs Ellerby, Rev Forbes Thomson and others detail support, with comments of best wishes and encouragement for a successful fundraising drive.
Acton-Legion Branch 197 hosts a dance in the legion auditorium tomorrow evening to honor canvassers and committee members. The legion covers all expenses as thanks for cooperating participants in the Community Centre Campaign.
At the June CWL meeting Mrs. R Braida and Mrs. J South chaired a pat luck supper amid spring flowers. Harold Denny of the Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society presented films on cancer. A $100 donation to the Community Centre Fund was approved. Mrs. F Gordon named general convener of the bazaar. 26 members attended under Mrs. I Coles, president, who led treasurer duties. Meetings resume in October with the second Thursday each month.
A two day orientation will occur next Monday and Tuesday with two high school teachers visiting the schools to teach for about an hour. On Thursday, June 22, principal Ted Miansen will visit the schools to present graduates with a high school handbook listing staff rules and textbooks.
Esquesing Township council approved preparing a by law to include Pinegrove school in the township school area effective January 11 1962. May building report shows 66300 in flame construction underway as livestock reports note cattle and poultry losses from predator attacks. Fathers Day reminder appears with local civic items and protests over levies and county committee petitions.
An evening program is scheduled for 8 30 P M on Friday June 9 at Acton Town Hall. The notice outlines location and time for the community gathering.
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