Acton High School Board approves teacher raises and budget changes
At a regular meeting the Acton High School Board finalized salary increases for teachers, the principal, and vice principal for the coming year. A budget shortfall arises from shifting staff pay to a ten month basis. A letter will be sent to the auditor to request a revised statement including the Dec 31 1968 carryover. The treasurer’s report passed. the library is $30 over budget due to pre-cut orders. Staff resignations were accepted and four replacements named. H L Goodman of Toronto will teach Mathematics and Science next year. Brian D Skerrett will attend an information conference in Ottawa this summer and was authorized for vocational department duties in September.
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Acton High School
Watson
Anderson
H. L. Goodman
Toronto
Brian D. Skerrett
Ottawa
Skerrett
Must Stop for Buses Reminder From Milton OPP
Complaints about motorists failing to stop for school buses persist as Milton OPP issues a reminder under Highway Traffic Act Section 94 2. Drivers must stop when a school bus displays flashing red signals and refrain from passing until signals end or bus resumes motion.
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Milton O.P.P
Ray Evelan named new Lion Chief at Acton Lions Club
Ray Evelan was installed as president of the Acton Lions Club at the regular dinner meeting, succeeding retiring Lion Chief Vic Bristow. The gathering also installed 1st vice-president John Griefeneder, 2nd vice-president Neil Miller, limited vice-president Art Gordon, Secretary Bob Hall, Treasurer John Trotter, Lion Tanner Tom Manes, and directors Gerry Lamarshe and Dave Hunter. The new executive assumes office on July 1.
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Ed Wiggins
Ray Evelan
Acton Lions Clule
Lion
Vic Bristow
Neil Miller
Ltd
Art Gordon
Bob Hall
John Trotter
Lion Tanner
Tom Manes
Gerry Lamarshe
Dave Hunter
Merger Announced for Northern Stag Industries in Rockwood
R H Armstrong president of Stag Lubricant Co and Ed Cumings landing nets merge with Northern Tackle Co to form Northern Stag Industries Ltd in Rockwood Roy L Murphy becomes general manager and W P Homer assistant to the president An expansion to the Stag building will house the combined operation R M Root leaves Stag to join Gracombe Associates Ltd.
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R. H. Armstrong
Stag Lubricant Co. Limited
Northern Tackle Company Ltd
Northern
Newton
Northern Stag Industries Ltd
Rockwood
Roy L. Murphy
W. P. Homer
Stag
R. M. Root
Stag Lubricant Co. Ltd
Gracombe Associates Ltd
Keep ambulance agreement despite Ontario directive
Acton town council faced a mandate from the Department of Health to end its ambulance contract while Royal City Ambulance awaits word of action. Mayor Duby and Deputy Reeve Oakes pressed to maintain service as province plans a full takeover. McGeadhle said operators will continue until a new plan is devised, with grants possibly affected during the transition.
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Department of Health
Royal City Ambulance
Ontario
Corncil
Duby
McGeadhle
Council
Acton
Frank Oakes
Bigger buck better bulls in Ontario cattle testing fees
Central Ontario and Waterloo Cattle Breeders announce higher breeding fees for bull testing. Old five dollar rate remains for beef and young dairy bulls, while premium proven sires now cost six to seven dollars. Only about one in five bulls reach proven status. the rest fail to meet quality restrictions. Farmers gain a sire with known ability, reducing gamble on unproven offspring.
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Central
Ontario
Waterloo
Committee rooms set up for PC in Acton home
Progress Conservative committee rooms prepared in part of the home of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Solel at 93 Mill St E Acton. Peter McWilliams visited town last Thursday and introduced himself to men at Boardmore's.
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Acton
Rudolph Solelvagel
Mill St
Peter McWilliams
Boardmore’s
Fourteen First Communicants at St. Josephs Church
Fourteen girls and boys received their First Holy Communion at the 10:30 Mass at St. Josephs Church. The eight girls wore white dresses and veils while the boys wore Sunday best with bows and flowers in their buttonholes. Parish priest Father W. J. Morgan spoke to the first communicants about the bond with God and the church. The class divided into spring and fall groups despite the humidity and heat. Names of the girls and boys who participated are listed, and parents and relatives followed the procession for photos.
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St. Joseph's Church
W. J. Morgan
Lee NigHe
Christine Arble
Eunice Gibb
Caroline van der Eycken
Kerry O'Brien
Susan Pataky
Stanley Petrie
Danny Porty
Gene Braids
Paul Timmings
Charles Ancker
Gregory Robson
Senior girls opener set for Halton league season
Coach Dude Lindsay has the senior girls softball club ready for the league opening at the park Monday evening. Manager Charlie Thompson joins in high optimism about the club's chances in the Halton league this season.
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Charlie Thompson
Nassagaweya Council Briefs June meeting actions
Nassagaweya Township Council met in Brookville and asked the Ontario Water Resources Commission to survey Campbellville water resources for a future subdivision project. The council planned a quarry inspection tour in early June and opposed closing an abandoned road allowance tied to health rules, noting it would reopen if several adjoining lots are sold. An fire protection agreement with Acton Fire Area Board was renewed for the northern township. Councillor Anne MacArthur reported on the annual CORDC meeting.
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Ontario Water Resources Commission
Campbellville
Acton Fire Area Board
Existance
Widening and Rebuilding No 7 Highway Plan Approved
Acton Council approved a five year reconstruction program for Highway 7 between Acton and Georgetown after talks with the Department of Highways and local representatives. Major widening will add stacking lanes at intersections and new curves at Silver Creek and Georgetown. Queen Street in Acton will be widened to Acton Box Co and funnel to two lanes for the full distance. no Acton by pass is discussed, councillors say it remains distant.
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Acton
Georgetown
Acton Council
Department of Highways
Esquesing
County
Silverereek
Queen St
Acton Box Co
Heavy Ontario Supreme Court docket to be heard in Milton
One of the heaviest dockets in years faces Justice Stark as 59 cases are listed in Milton next week. The assize includes 45 divorces 10 civil cases two annulment requests and two alimony claims with no criminal matters. A major suit seeks 140000 in damages from a collision near Milton two years ago.
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Justeice Stark
Supreme Court of Ontario
Milton
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