School buses to leave later for rural students benefit
At a Monday school board meeting the plan to delay bus departures for rural students was approved 445 pm from 3 48 pm to better align with activities and boost school spirit. Trustee Watson urged safety concerns for dark return trips. Kerwin Mychail dissented. The greenhouse heating issue was tabled with future discussion after Easter. Acton Lumber supplied repair quotes and the budget will be revised to reflect salary changes.
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Deer House
Gse
Michael Bevan
Bevan
Teound
Watson
Truster
Kerwin Mychail
Acton Lumber
Acton Cuunal
Dwight Engel
MLZ Bennett
Snowbound Acton Storm Disrupts Schools Travel and Services
Dozens of residents faced travel chaos as heavy snow paralyzed Acton. School dismissed early. many workers and curlers shifted plans, while car accidents rose. A couple slept in a school after their vehicle stalled. OPP logged eight crashes with two fatal. Tow trucks and plows kept streets clear as crews warned of possible another storm.
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Thunday
Galt
Spuwstarn
R. R. Eoreeen
Fredrick Rutledge
Pineygrove
Ent Uy
Acton
Wats
YS Mansell Nellis Construction
Tren
Acton Hydro Proposal Faces Ontario Approval Delays
Local committee reviews Centennial Library plans with Ontario Hydro consent awaited before tenders. Discussions cover building sketches, lighting proposals, and a park area at the site while aiming to preserve trees. Mayor Lex Duby and officials attend, with a forest fire closing the item.
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Ontane Hydro
Uch
Alice Street
Ontario Hydro
Focal Commission
Ald Centennial Library
Lex Duby
Thes
E.G. Tele
Ontario Hoare
Iho
Ontario United Electrical Association
Mayer Duby
Legion charity dues and community sports events drive local support
The Legion urges members to pay $4 annual dues aiding branch and Dominion Command. It highlights $900,000 yearly to youths, $75,000 in scholarships and bursaries, $3 million housing development, and war veteran benefits. invites contributions and attendance at Friday and Saturday activities, darts, and band nights as part of a broad community program.
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Legion
Bue
Branch
Dominion Commmand
Bunanes
Dominion Service Bureau
Oihee Sativitien Um
Operetta Cast and Crew Shine in Local School Production
The production featured Bonnie Lang, Linda Lawson, Trina Van der Polder and others with Bob Lovell and Bruce Fowler among the Indian Braves. Deputies, teachers, and students contributed to staging, lighting, dialogue, choir direction, and scenery. Proceeds supported school programs and student assistance. Spectators praised the scenery and performances.
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Bonnie Lang
Linda Lawson
Trina van der Polder
Jane Stermitt
Karen Ashby
Roberta Nesset
Tris Hymenich
Jackie Lemon
Carol McCutcheon
Barbara Frost
Bob Lovell
Bruce Fowler
Gan Price
John Hopkins
Charlie Coombes
Gary Crispin
Andie Dunker
Timmy Coles
Dave Pink
Michael Gervais
Wayback
Ken Marshall
Bob Walter
Catherine Knaippelberg
Diane Frank
Green Banks
Doug Copeland
Keith Birk
My—Banks
Robert Govenlock
Keith Allen
Leonard van der Polder
Bob Waller
Roy Wang
Harry Barens
Michael Marcoux
Fred Flisnich
F. Pink
E. Pratt
G. McCutcheon
Nne Watson
Man Made Lake and Picnic Island Planned for Russ Lake Park
Joe Ross in Hal lan’s countryside develops Russlake on his Carm Sod farm. A seven million gallon spring fed lake, 18 feet deep, forms after a spring thaw with a 175 by 80 foot picnic island and a bridge to reach it. An observation tower will offer a 20 mile view and a quarry visitor sight. Ross undertakes the project solo, notes government safety rules, and may convert a shed to a dance hall while preserving family heirlooms and old documents.
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Peter Jonse
Scotch Block Farm
Joe Bows
Ross
Seven Acre
Lanuly
Russ Capedys
Sisitors
Lon
Wark
Rass
Russlake
Distriet
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Balt Foote
Parker
Bruce Shoemaker
Ted Franklin
Rae Wet
Carol Marales
Nancy Mores
Brian Lampton
Yvonne Yeteman
John Jastly
Sharon White
Clive Stewart
Beverly Norton
Marsha McKenzie
O.pep
District O.P.P
Milton O.P.P
Satunday
OPP
Kennedy's
Guelph
Acton Hydro
Ted Tyler Sr
Dubs
Orval Brown
Doug Dawkins
Wilf MecEachern
Audrew Urquhart
Everthing
Main ST. Nu
Anphore
Coarge
Bandi T
Vic Carter
Brampton
Mawn Knit
Os Te
Old Boys
Limers
Dominion Hotel
Tanners
Custom Cleaner
Fat Boys
Station Hotel
Firemen
Old Bowl
Mason Kmat
John Robson
Wale
Brampton Legion
Millan Thas
Milton
Fone
Bownhold
Engit Gables
Cuchre
del Jonan
Hugh
Mis
Cabin Provolfs
R. R. Parker
E. Franklin
Rae West
Carl Wharton
Ena Gibson
C. Row
H. Benny
H. Townaley
Ho Stewart
Ed Jennings
H. S. Holden Optometrist
Cork St. Fast Guelph
Acton Free Press
Hallan
Joe Ros
RO Roy
Gemmne
Harry Troubridge
Hornby Contracting
Jack Ridley
Avestock and
Fertunzter
Farm Service and Supplies
Canada
SCM
Aia Mores
Mastic
Dillill. S. Stationery
Fiidey Wight
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