Tendered Start Planned for $9 Million Deaf School at Milton
Halton M P P Stanley L Hall says the first section of the Provincial School for the Deaf at Milton, costing over 5 million, will begin this summer with tenders sought in two to three weeks. The boiler contract for the power house, around 75 000 to 85 000, follows. Stage one includes classrooms and admin spaces. total project could top 9 million once stages two and three are completed. Site is former Kingdon Farm on highway 25, south of Halton Centennial Manor, with town services negotiations in progress.
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Milton
Halton M.P
Stanley L. Hall
Department of Public Works
Ray Connell
Hall
Kingdon Farm
Highway 25
Halton Centennial Manor
Pollution at Black Creek Traced to Disposal Plant
Report from local newspapers shows tributaries near Black Creek affected by waste from the disposal plant. Clerk administrator Jack McGeachie said a winter incident froze a digester valve, releasing waste into the water on January 24. Ontario Water Resources Commission tests found high bacterial counts near the plant, with lower levels downstream. He called the incident not a common practice.
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Jack McGeachig
Heo
Ontario Water Resources Commission
McGeachie
Board Reviews Students Exam Results and Reed Resigns
The Acton high school board reviewed Christmas and Easter exam results showing slight improvements. They announced the resignation of assistant principal Mrs. E C Reed after seven years to join East York Collegiate.
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E. C. Reed
Graste TE
E. Cot Reed
Acton High School
Hansen v
Mrt
Bain Sea
Regeet Bey
Community Fish Fry aids Scout Hall mortgage payoff
Over 100 citizens attended a Friday fish feed organized by the Scout Group Committee to honor helpers who retired the Scout Hall mortgage. Scoutmaster Bruce Williamson and Assistant Neil Miller led the event with fish caught at Bronte, prepared by George Ware and the mop up crew, while Mrs. George Hargrave and Bob Hinton managed dishes and beverages.
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Scout Group
Bruce Williamson
Neil Miller
Bronte
George Hargrave
Bob Hinton
George Ware
Williamson
Burlington
Stolen Car Recovered Near Sutson Hotel
Police report a vehicle stolen Friday evening from Willow Street parking in Hornby area. The car owned by Jack Campbell was later found burned out in Sutson Hotel lot in North Hatton area the next night. Acton OPP are investigating the theft.
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Jack Campbell
Willow Street
Sutson
North Hatton O.P.P
Hiortby
Acton
Verse Contest and Fashion Show Draw Big Turnout at High School
A high school verse contest and fashion show drew many parents and friends on a Wednesday afternoon. Eva Hansen won the dramatic division with a strong performance, while Mary Baker led the senior lyrics and Bill Dawe the intermediate dramatic. Contestants included David Griffiths and Gertrud Kuhn among others, with about 60 students modeling home economics creations as commentators described each outfit on stage.
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A. Orr
Susan Heard
Pat Manes
Eunice Norrish
Judy Britton
Ria Huisman
Gloriances
Streetsville
Eva Hansen
Miss. Hansen
Chiss
Mary Baker
Gertrud Kuhn
HOB
Aches
Bill Dinee
David Griffiths
Prade Tor
Bill Dawe
Peter Hamer
Eugene Turner
Weather Bes
Sharon Bradley
Karen Hetfer
David Hobson
Eva Hoosen
David Rouphrey
Pat Blundell
Joan’ Cook
Rett Goest
Rho Fluisman
Carl Weir
Sandra Margraves
Grace Rogers
Corade QA
Mary Khulua
Prade
Va Hansen
Susan Ruallord
Donna Pendleton
Karen
Telfer
Toa
Rush
Janice Tesper Onde Pra
Jethy Parsons
Dighisis
Santer Y Blyth
Chyrot Price
Donte Mindsborough
Alex Ov
Mame Ecaneme
Four Liberals Nominated for June Federal Nomination
Four candidates for the Liberal nomination were announced this week ahead of the next federal election. A nominating convention is planned for mid June. Oakville figures Cy Young radio newscaster Barry Pollard economist Dee ER Co Harley and Michael Mutzak Oakville businessman were listed among the contenders.
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Cy Young
Oakville
Bbarry Pollard
Toronto
Dee ER Co Harley
Michael Mutzak
Dist
Inoronte
Three New Teachers Engaged by Public School Board
The Acton public school trustees announced Tuesday that Helen Landsborough Marie Andrews and Audrey Allison have been engaged to fill vacancies caused by renovations and resignations. McKenzie and Elmer Smith presented details while several staff moves and retirements were noted.
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Board
G. W. McKenzie
Robert Little School
W. DD. Elmer Smith
Mo Z. Bennet School
Helen Landsborough
Lakeshore Teachers’ College
Marie Andrews
Acton
Pyten
Mount Forist
Audrey Allison
Collge
William Renney
Pote
North York
Joan Bosley
London
Marian Forrester
Brampton West
Wo Middleton
Cookie Day Raises Funds With Girl Guide Cookies
On Cookie Day 95 dozen Girl Guide cookies were sold with Guide Commissioner Mrs. George Wallis making two trips to Georgetown. Supplies included 70 dozen for a fast-wear sale and orders were taken in advance. Money supports the operation of the Packs and companies.
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George Wallis
Georgetown
Uhit
Ned
Guide Ten
Ladies Aid Meeting Recap At Knox Church Parlor
The Knox Ladies' Aid met in the church parlor with Mrs. AL M McPherson presiding. Devotions by Mrs. W Mic Eve. reports praised progress and visitors thanked. program included readings by Sugar Weather and poems by F Anderson. hospital visit announced for Mrs. Ro M. McDonald.
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Ladies’ Aid
AL M. MccPhersoun
Republic
Knox
W. Mic Eve
AL J. Buchanan
McPhee
Conor
J. Dennis
McGladrey
Bob Frank
al J. Murrras
Penton
J. Walson
F. Anderson
Ryerson Grad Triday Attends Institute of Toephoology
Miss Marilyn Reogsps aladsens graduates in a secretarial science course at Neuen Reerson Institute of Toephoology. She will be joined by her brothers Hall and Rov and several family members as they plan to attend the ceremony this week.
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Ryerson Grad
Marilyn
Decrease in Power Revenue Alarms Hydro Commissioners
Ontario Hydro revenue declined about 9 to 44 percent year over year prompting commissioners Gord McCutcheon and Mayor John H. Goven to seek a meeting with a Hydro representative. The group discussed wire restringing on Main Street North and ongoing hot water heater installations. Treasurer expenses totalled $850.90 with a resignation letter from Commissioner Dr F G Oakes received.
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Hydro
Acton Hyadro
Dariag
Fia
F.G. Oakes
Tanmer Pac
Oakes
Contrice
Wats
Antithy
Library Books To Arrive Soon
About $807 worth of new library books were ordered when the library board met with Ryerson Press to prepare lists. The books will arrive within the next few weeks and require cataloguing before shelving.
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Basi Thuradas
Library Board
Gardner
Ryerson Press
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Acton School
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Campbellville
St. John Ambulance
Tom Lazenby
Wally Gordon
Ed. Heffernan
Hornby
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John Gay
Braida
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Willian Benson
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