Readers Weigh In On Canadian Flag Move At Nation’s Crossroads
Acton area letters challenge the proposed new flag for Canada. George Harrap argues to keep the Red Ensign and add a fleur de lis while a local resident criticizes high school standards and calls for open meetings and accountable council.
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Canada
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New Zealand
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Victoria
Chicago
Commonwealth
George Harrap
Fourth Report Cards Sent Home for Public School Pupils
Fourth report cards for public school pupils will be sent home. At Robert Little and M7 Bennett schools grades seven and eight receive their report cards in June. At M7 Bennett grade one pupils get their cards June 12. Robert Little grades one, two and three get theirs June 12 and grades four to six on June 26 after finals.
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Sean de Teady
Robert Little
Bennett
M 7
Robert Little School
Acton District High School adds new wing amid busy construction
Local reports indicate a new addition to Acton District High School underway with workmen active. Magistrate Black issued a stiff penalty for careless driving, including 20 days in jail and a one year license suspension, sparking discussion. Helicopter flyovers over Main Street North monitored Hufnagel farm as council weighs industrial development. Town crews repaired a water shutoff valve on Vermont Avenue in front of Waton’s restaurant. Rotary Club considered coming programs while fashion shows and knitwear projects emerged from Grade 13. A Milton man and two Hamilton men visited Ottawa about the P M Play issue, receiving brief welcome from Mr Pearson before he appeared in the House. Young bicyclists noted as more at risk on roads.
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Milton
Hamilton
Ottawa
Pearson
Han
Dr. Harley
Three Mil St storefronts renamed and remodel under way
Three Mil Street store fronts Hyhto in a row are being remodeled. The Royal Cafe site Alec Johnsons office and the former Rows theatre are being converted into a billiard parlor barber shop and snack bar combination.
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Knox Ladies Aid Donates to Church and Plans Meeting
Ard met in the church on Tuesday afternoon with Madam MacPherson presiding in the absence of the president. The theme was spring time and Gifts from the Heart. A dinner for teachers and fundraising was discussed. A generous donation was voted to assist church work. The meeting closed with songs and a poetry reading.
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Pedera Boo
Alb
Robert Alpe
A J. Murray
Max Rastell
Kindergarten enrollment climbs at two public schools
Enrollment at Robert Little School is higher than last year with about five dollars in applications received and more expected. At Mo 2 Bennett, the enrollment is in roughly the same range as the prior year as Elmer Smith and GW McKenna review appointments for an orientation day for parents and children.
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Elmer Smith
GW. McKenne
Robert Little
Power outage follows tree limb fire near Rev. W J Morgan
A limb blown from a tree at Rev. W J Morgans home Sunday night disrupted power service in part of town for over half an hour. A short circuit caused by the burning branches tripped breakers at No 2 substation plunging the area into darkness until the hydro crew led by Supt Doug Maton removed the branch and restored power.
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W. J. Morgan
Hydro
Doug Maton
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