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The Acton Pre Jun NOTES FROM ACTON HIGH Students hid Ted Hansen farewell walk funds By Mnry Ann Freuler Sighs of rcllcT and moans of agony both sounded from the student body last Thursday What was the reason for such an uproar The last day of school It was then that we were told whether we deserved exemptions or not This long awaited day passed slowly for some and others spent their free time saying goodbyes to the graduating classes and to their school buddies whom they wouldn see until next fall The day began with an assembly to outline such activities as exam procedures and locker clean up At the end of the gathering Mr Hansen was awarded with a lawn chair and a barbecue Although he was unaware of the until that minute accepted graciously as he explained hat he had been teaching in Acton for over years sure that the students are going to miss him and the school won be the same without him Last Tuesday the Business dub the Busmen and Management class Yearbook staff visited the Toronto Science Most found the exhibits interesting and enjoyed the tup The a the business club the Toronto stock exchange last after morning assembly will be wriitcn until Students who lud in average of or over were given exemptions in tint subject Many students id at all to write Due to the was not here in lime to give it in tin students If is unable pick them up later at the sen they will be delivered to you I guess that this sums up lie last report of Noles from Acton High for the sdnol I enjoyed wnting these tides and I thank all of llu who have given me in obtaining informition I needed Hope that i have a nice summer and hick on your Two additions Georgetown schools At their regular meeting in Oakville Thursday County Board of Education approved a 000 addition George Kennedy School in Georgetown and a addition to Park Public School in Georgetown The addition at Park Public School will include four classrooms a general purpose room with rooms a library resource centre administration and staff room with an additional capacity for students The George Kennedy includes three classrooms a kindergarten a general purpose room with changing rooms as well as additional for administration a and a staff room with a ipacity for an additional pic Approximately of he proposed coil for jiniLeedt to aid ihc n llwy have been collected I Irymjf iu round up and pieces treasurer Mrs Scull of Mlllon The hill mi hat been mi directly throng which it a and many OSD have not been home to collect money from their Milton has done well reports Mrs If money is still to be writ in it can be mailed directly The and Peel Association Tor Hearing Handicapped Children Box Milton Math awards for school a I hem made assembly school Ihuiidjy year mine lake in sponsored by the Mall Association f draws entries United Stales Mexico and parts of Europe The lop sludent here last year and his year was Barry Buchanan and he received a bronze plaque The runner up Cheryl Lee received a lapel pin School recreation group will share Robinson pool Students High School v Prime minister chats to group STUDENTS AT ACTON district high school obviously hoped principal Ted Hansen would be able to take it easier now he leaving the school for a teaching position in Milton Student council representative Carol Patterson made the presentation along with incoming president Joe Peine of a lawn chair barbecue and all the utensils Staff Photo I M M I have fir logo lor a swim if plans constructs f mdoi swimming pool on school site progress is intended their regular meeting Thursday County II of approved a proposal the town of Burlington build pool The pool will be i by school during and by the town and the recreation department for tin remainder of the it ex peded such as learn hat now operated by he Burlington A will be handled by the school Remedial swimming program could be introduced for all special classes for example special learning disabilities and for trainable retarded Bill told the Board Thursday Implementation of secondary term school swim programs arc also expected Mr told the Hoard the annual mainienance and operating cost is at SIB and the town of Burlington would spend build pool Prime Minister Pierre shook hands with some of the 31 trade students from CN shows profit Canadian National Railway increased its volume of business and improved its financial position after payment of interest on debt the annual report of the company reveals II was the 12th year in the last that CN has been able to improve its financial position Before payment of interest on debt winch amounted to a record 74 2 million the company financial statement shows a net profit on its operations of compared to million in 1968 and million in Net operating profit was the highest since and he second highest the last years The company increase in its volume of business terms ol carload revenue ton miles by per cent over the previous year was attributed by the president to emphasis being placed on a vigorous marketing program and effective cost control measures The railway gross revenues were the highest in history SI 133 billion and of this were in railway operating revenues At the same time railway operating expenses also climbed to a new high of million Carload freight revenues were up per cent express services revenues climbed by 17 1 per cent lo million and passenger revenues were oft b 1 per cent 3 million Railway operating expenses increased by million eliminating the additional wage award costs of 1 million other ope ratine expenses increased by million The number of passengers using CN s train services declined by one mdlion since 1968 to 13 million a drop of seven per cent Stew wn school who enjoyed a threeday trip to Ottawa the first week in June With them were their teacher Doug Magwood Miss and supplv teacher Mrs Wilson They enjoyed seeing alt the highlights of the capital M Whiting spoke to them The prime minister was entering parliament when then up encountered him and he paused to shake hands with three of girls and three of the boys Students at Acton district high school bade principal Ted Hansen farewell at the final school assembly of year last Thursday morning Student council president Carol Patterson paid tribute Mr Hansen as a great principal and friend during Ins 16 years on the high school staff She wished him the best of luck in Ins new position Milton and said the school would miss him unassuming and his quiet personality Joe made a presentation of a lawn clnir barbecue and cooking utensils from students In reply Mr Hansen said he had always been proud of students at Acton and felt their good manners stood out when they participated m events with other schools People from out of town had often commented on their behaviour in comparison to other places Wevc had a few bad but fewer than some of the rest he told the assembly Mr Hansen said he had been associated with Acton schools for years and seen a great many changes in students and staff during that time He regretted leaving but the pleasant thoughts of the many associations over the years left him with pleasant memories Bibles for SS Paperback copies of the Bible in modern English Good News for Modern Man were presented to Sunday school scholars Sunday morning at the United church Mrs J Gibson of the Sunday School staff assisted in the service and the speaker Rev Howard of the Bible Society made the presentations gHHU Specials for tours Sot only CRIMPLENE REMNANTS CHECK OUR TABLE FOR SURPRISE BUYS CHECK OUR STOCK OF NOTIONS DRESSES HATS ETC immmenk MANY MANYMOREMONEYSAVING BARGAINS IN OUR STORE ACTON FABRIC CENTRE No big problems with cutworms yet By IsUbrooks Some vegetable growers and home gardeners have been POTATO STORY experiencing problems with There was once an Irish potato damage the past lew which come to America to make weeks but the pest docs not better way of life for himself Once here he met a beautiful Idaho potato They fell love and were married A few years later they were the pro id parents of a cute little sweet potato One day upon returning home from school the little sweet potato announced her patents that the was planning to the lucky fellow asked father Walter came the reply Oh no you cant marry hurt the father said He nothing but a appear to be widespread concern Each year cutworms cause some damage at about tins time of year when plants are young and tender The most common species of cutworms which will later develop into moths ate the climbing and the subterranean cutworms A common measure used to control the climbing and other above ground feeding cutworms is a bait Containing an insecticide like Sewn The bait is mixed with water and molasses and spread in evening when most cutworm feeding takes place Band sprays over the row using can also be to control this pest Due to the restricted use of DDT Ontario there is no insecticide recommended for control of the subterranean cutworm This cutworm species has not been troublesome so far this year and it is hoped that it will stay that way IMPRESSIVE BACKDROP for the group photograph of school safety patrol guards is the door to the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa Joining the group from Acton were Charles Hubbell and Steven Brunei of the Bennett school Donna Drew and Ricky Roche of the Robert Little school One of he chape rones is Cons Peter Campbell of the O P P formerly with the Acton detachment They enjoyed tours entertainment and a gigantic march past The Hamilton Automobile Club sponsors trip for this district Statistics are against the male driver 91 per cent of cats involved in railway level crossing accidents are driven by males The Ontario Safety League and the Canadian railways warn that winter is the most dangerous time for level crossing accidents NOTICEI OFFICE The Office of Veterinarian Dr F G OAKES will be closed JUNE 18 JULY 1 Dr G Oakes for sua RUBBER GLOVES REG 149 BEVERAGE PITCHER PLASTIC PAILS LAUNDRY BASKETS 129 JUICERS 45 REG SALAD BOWL SETS 1 09 MAGNETIC BOTTLE OPENER 45 MEASURING SPOON SET Plastic Mixing Bowl Set SCENTED WASTE BASKETS 1 39 SPECIAL 99 ASS0R1H SUNGLASSES SCOTT CASHMERE 50 TOILET TISSUE