Fergus angler lands 6-pound rainbow trout during calm evening
Ballinafad resident Reg French caught a 6-pound rainbow trout at Fergus mill dam after a 19 minute battle with a flat fish lure. His companion helped lift the fish, verify its size, and it will be mounted. Earlier that day another three-pound rainbow was hauled from the same spot, marking a notable local catch sequence over 21 years.
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F Mill
Ballinafad
Wayne
Fergus
French
Reg French
Union and hydro commission deadlock after two hour meeting
Union officials and the hydro commission remained deadlocked after a two hour Thursday evening discussion on April 26 over a proposed union contract. The commission rejected the latest proposal as impracticable and agreed to a revised plan later, with a 10 pm curfew on future hydro meetings. Accounts totaling 17 921.66 were approved for payment.
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Union
Hydro Commission
Ney
Hydro
LeBlanc
Toronto
A. Green
Oakville
Gordon Beatty
Irrh Learnel
Ted Empl
Dorian Frizzell
Ken Hodgson
Ted ‘Tyler
Ous
Doug Mason
Grand Valley Metermen’s Association
Act
Mason
Newton Hurst
L. McNeil
Voss
Nassaganevas
Sub-Contractors Named for Federal Post Office Work at Bower Avenue
Equipment has moved to the new federal post office site on Bower Avenue. Wilbur Company reports progress with steel on site and excavation underway. Subcontractors include Dan Lee Construction for excavation in Georgetown, Bruno Blevine for electrical work in Toronto, Aspen Construction Limited for farm setting and pouring concrete in Cooksville, and Premier Building Supplies for concrete supplies in Georgetown. Local hiring will be used as feasible, with watchers kept at a safe distance.
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Federal Post Office
Bower Avenue
Wilbur Company
John Laur
Wilbar Company
Dan Lee
Aspen Construction Limited
Cooksville
Cobcrete
Premier Building Supplies
Georgetown
Lovr
Churchill Road
James Kemp Steel
Construction Company
Call Bids On Track For Campbellville Harness Track
Toronto engineer John Bent announced bids from 11 firms for grading and site work on the Campbellville night harness racing track. Construction tender will be called later after the best bid is accepted. bids are due May 16.
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Campbellville
Proctor and Redfern
Toronto
John Bent
Reader
Nassagaweya Township Issues Permits In April 1982
After issuing 35000 in building permits in the first quarter, Nassagaweya Township issued permits for three houses and two cottages in April, valued at 32000. The yearly total reaches 1500 permits.
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Nassagaweya
Auditorium Rental Denied by School Board for Church Services
Board refused to rent the school auditorium for Fellowship Baptist Church services each Sunday until a new church is built. Members argued policy, noted cost of caretakers, and discussed boiler valve changes, school repairs, and staffing for upcoming programs.
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J. H. Wilson
Fellowship Baptist Church
Wilson
Wilde
Vic Bristow
M. Z Bennett School
Department of Labor
Howe
Robert Little
M. 2. Bennett
Campaign VI reports success for Community Centre drive
Chairman reports $65,400.93 pledged from a May campaign following a $60,000 objective achieved in 21 days. Phase two awarded Mackenzie and Son a $37,115.43 contract for arena work, with costs rising due to lighting replacement and extra excavation. Receipts total $5892.43 by April 17, with $427 yet expected, and a $10,000 grant from Agriculture Department support.
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Cn Atractun
Department of Agriculture
Gals Join Dads and Lads For 23 Annual Y Banquet
Acton Y's Men Club held its 23rd annual Father and Son banquet with daughters attending for the first time. About 100 gathered as Doug Copeland welcomed guests, and Bob Foyers spoke on unity, space exploration, and the role of women. Lauren Rognvaldson urged togetherness as boys and girls heard musical acts, slides, and tributes before a turkey dinner.
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Acton Y
Doug Copeland
M.C.A
Bob Foyers
My Foyers
Jyast
Larence Rognvaldson
Michael Cooper
Janet Rognvaldson
Buvker
Acton
Ygwood
Mc. Harkley
Lorne Doberthien
C2 Rognvaldson
Helen Benton
Doug Lapend
Joe Petrie
A. H McKenzie
Grace
Allan
Bob Fowers
Christine
Maureen Rowan
Watson's
David Gohn
Glenn Banks
Acton Y's Men‘s Club
Din Ralston
Two-Vehicle Crash Causes $575 In Damage
A Georgetown youth driving a car and an Acton man driving another collided Thursday night at the corner of Queen Street East and Churchill Roads. One car driven by Glen Wright of Georgetown and another by Don Grein of Acton damaged at the scene. Wright’s car sustained $00 in damage, Grein’s $175. Constable Bruce Kressler investigated.
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Georgetown
Acton
Queen Street East
Churchill Roads
Glen Wright
Don Grein
Churchill Row
Wright
Grein
Bruce Kressler
Wool Spinning Industry Comes Here This Summer
Acton Industrial Commission announces J Lavoie Textiles of Mitton and Georgetown will operate in Acton this summer. Plans call for leasing about 8 000 feet in the Canada Packers Building with alterations near completion. Operations expected to start in August employing about 18 to 28 people. Building hosts multiple industries and upgrades include new fire escapes and a service elevator.
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Acton Industral Commission
J. Lavoie Textiles
Mitton
Georgetown
Acton
Canada Packers
Vehiel
J. Lavoie Testes
Halle
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Elmer Smith
M. Z. Bennett
Robert Lit Ue
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North Halton
McKenzie
International
Wlso
Sharon Lennon
Annan
M. Z. Nent School
Sheila Buchme
Gary Wayne Bateman
Stratford
A. Andrews
Robert Little School
Joe Petvic
Thunderers
Linda Ralston
Hiawatha
Robert Eilile
Halton
Rognvaldson
Europe
Fred Hunt
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Chico Maki
Ann Deckop
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Arthur Cooper
Bullalo Bisons
Springfield
Miss Deckop
Bill
Russell
Buffalo
Prairies
Garnet
Doc” Harkley
Harkley
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Diversarieal Industries
Michigan
Bulb, Waugh Furniture Limited
Keates Organ Company Limited
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