Anna Wilson retires after 30 years in Eden Mills store
Mrs Anna Wilson ends a 30 year run behind the counter of the village general store in Eden Mills. A lifelong helper she opened early and stayed late six days a week and even on Sundays for forgotten bread or vanilla. The community marks the end of an era as the store keeps its familiar veranda and the old routine.
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Eden Mills
Anna
Anna Wilson
Cneral
Gex
Iver
Wilson
Vine
A. Jefferson
Brampton
Acton considers plan to guide 15 000 population growth
Acton town council debated forecasts and planning methods for a larger area and population. A narrowly passed resolution authorized engaging Project Planners to provide recommendations on future development and annexation, estimated at about 15 people and a project cost around 1300 dollars. Reeve Hinton criticized the plan as wasteful while others urged an inclusive, area-wide approach including annexed Esquesing lands.
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Acton
Reeve Hinton
No. 2
Ki Weenie
Hinton
Bob Drinkwalter
Ted Tyler
Drinkwalter
Masales
McKenzie
Duby
Legion Veterans Dinner Attracts Nearly Seventy Attendees
Remembrance day services at the cenotaph and Knox church preceded the Legion Hall dinner. About 70 mourners attended with 15 Ladies Auxiliary members serving. Mayor Duby, Gord James, and Hugh O Rourke received a Chevaliers certificate. Two films were shown and Poppy Fund chairman Jim Higgins thanked helpers.
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Legion Hall
Cenotaph
Knox Church
Legion
Max Storey
Simpson
Mitchell
MacDonald
Musselle
Thomson
The
Chevaliers
Mayor Duby
Jeeve Hinton
Gord James
Hugh O'Rourke
Patform
Warden Hunter
California
Acton
County Council
Reeve
Field of Service
Poppy Fund
Jim Higgins
Patience urged for safer winter driving says Ontario Safety League
The Ontario Safety League stresses patience as a key to offset winter driving hazards. The message reminds drivers not to begrudge cautious travel and to remember that winter does not last forever.
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Ontario Safety League
Musical Ride at Royal Winter Fair Showcases Toronto Police Band
The Mounted Unit of the Metropolitan Toronto Police appears at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fairs with a new version of their famed musical ride. Sixteen horses from a 42-horse stable perform a precision circular formation to Toronto Police Pipe Band music, with riders in smart uniforms and bamboo lances fluttering in red blue and gold.
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Toronto
Toronto Police
Ride
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Roxy Theatre
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Jeremy Slade
Sunset Strip
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Aldo Ray
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