Coordinating Committee Formed for Grade 8 to 9 Transition
A joint meeting of Acton high school and public school boards approved establishing a coordinating committee to guide student transition from grade 8 to high school. The group will work with principals, teachers, students, and parents to improve streaming and course placement and may form an education committee with representatives from each board.
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Mnapectore
Acton High Sheel
Acton Public School
Esquesing
Nassagabeya
Dwight Engel
BA. Hansen
Michael Bevan
Public School Board
Doug Manning
Louis Bonnette
Vic Hickton
Elmore Smith
Mekensie
Exquising
Shirley Armstrong
Reinet
Ralph McKeown
E Kind
Nuasugaweva Musice Be Cie Young
Kenaneth Trowbridge
Jack Reid
G W McKenne
Robert Little Public School
Bat Abe
le Prewalatives
Ott
Alo
Conties
Samme
McKense
McKensie
Schoals
Armstrong
Hansen
Ronnette
Andte
Jack Raja
Boonette
Bennett Pricipal Elmer Smith
Othe High School
Trowbridge
Brookville
Poble Exchooh Baand
Iva Hinton
Georgetown
Engel
Acton
Reid
Armtrong
High Schol Board
Cheater Anderson
Hartsons
Perent
Mi Distow
Straff
Iicely
Preven
McKenzie
Nassanaweya and
Princpers
Misquotes and secrecy in public school talks raise concerns
An editor criticizes officials for blaming misquoted remarks and context loss as a tactic. A high school meeting with board members, principals, and local educators failed to address accuracy claims. The piece calls for open public meetings and accountability, referencing Truman’s kitchen quote.
Mutual Aid Quell Bad Bush Fire
Fire emergency near Nassagawewa Teaver ship sparked a blaze that forced Acton and Milton firefighters to deploy multiple pumpers and hoses. Dense smoke limited visibility as flames spread toward a reforestation area and housing development. Fire Chief Mick Holmes thanked volunteers for rapid support while cause remained undetermined.
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Mutual
Acton
Milton Fire Department
Miutosl
Fie
Micky Holmes
Bestore
Milton
Hinefighters
Pan
Cvlier
Annie Stalker
Oakville
Hume
Tater
Mick Holmes
Esquesing
Willow St
Grade Seven Eight May Get Exemptions
Grade seven and eight pupils at the Actor public school may be exempted from writing the Hira exam. On Friday June 5 the final report cards will be sent home with pupils. Exemption eligibility is based on their scholastic average.
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Actor Public Schoole
School Grlicipals
Firefighters Form Masonic Degree Team
Firefighters from Milton and Oakville join a Masonic degree team to assist ceremonial duties amid staffing challenges at local fire stations. Leaders include Don Van Dir Doug Merson and others, with participation from several departments.
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Malton Caanty Vuetightere
Faber
Enon Cher
Tellay
Don van Dir
Doug Meson
All Duby
Marty Ollerbvin
Poeny Mebuchen
Herb Dots
Milton Snd Oakville Departmenty
Direct Distance Dialing slated for Acton and Rockwood
Direct Distance Dialing will be introduced in Acton and Rockwood this fall. The new system links the Kitchener Waterloo Galt Guelph area and surrounding communities with automated switching machines to provide long distance dialing. Local officials from Acton and nearby towns describe improvements in telephone service and wider calls reach as Northern Electric and Bell Telephone rollout proceeds.
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Acton
Rockwood
Northern Elect Company
Fetish Dans
Kitchener Waterloo
GaltGuelph
Hydro and Town Plan Pole Repaint Project and City Works
Hydro superintendent Daug Mason and town superintendent All Duby will set a start date and schedules for repainting about 120 steel poles in Lake View Glentoa and other areas. Commissioners aim to use bulk paint and write to the manufacturer for advice.
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Hydro
Daug Mason
All Duby
Lake View
Glentoa
Les Duby
Trial of Ronald McEachern Set in Guelph Court
Ronald McEachern of Afton elected trial by judge and jury on five charges before Magistrate Hewitt in Guelph. Preliminary hearing included a charge of criminal negligence causing death linked to the April 3 traffic crash that killed Constable Eric MacAulay as he tried to stop McEachern’s car. Additional counts include dangerous driving and driving while impaired with failure to remain at the scene.
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Ronald McEachern
Afton
Hewitt
Guelph
Eric MacAulay
Apri
McEachern
Nine Acton H S Athletes Enter OAC Meet
Acton high school sent nine top athletes to compete at the CWOSSA meet at Coe tg, aiming for provincial trials in Seagnoma’s stadium. Allan Hall led the interim pole vault in first, David Ryder set a senior sheet pull record, with other Acton winners including John Govwich, Kevin Mafl, Ron Helleshard, and relay, dash, and field event placers across intermediate and junior heats.
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Acton
Coe Tg
Thurs
OAC
Seagnoma
Kitchener
Hecords Seti
Sal Dudas
Anterimiediite
Allan Hall
Hame
David Ryder
John Govwich
Kevin Mafl
Ron Helles
New Doctor Joins Acton Practice With Dr Moore
Dr Hutchison joins Acton practice with Dr Hoan Moor in a partnership move. The family plans to reside in Fabuview subdivision while Dr Hutchison continues his prior work in Cookeville and becomes the fourth physician in the area.
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Cray
Acton
Hoan Moor
Moore
Othe
Mlb
Toronto
Hutchison
Fabuview
Cookeville
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