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NinetyEighth Year No ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY MAY 1973 Day full of memories is towns gift Actons gift to its two retiring principals is a day full of memories That day was Saturday when plotting of a committee aided by about willing subplotters culminated in well over one thousand people greeting GW Well howdy Principals Recognition Day began with a delightful parade of children with the band continued with a reception tor or so which packed the high school gym and cafeteria all afternoon proceeded to a dinner for and climaxed when danced away the rest the day in the community centre Involve many When a committee teachers and townspeople under Ed first met to discuss what could be done to recognize the years teaching career of the two men Ihey agreed a possible presentation of a gift just didnt personally involve enough people Their thinking expanded until last Saturdays program became a reality Class representatives were named for each grade eight year beginning with 1940 and letters were sent to former teachers and pupils Mrs Marlene Titan started all her art classes to work at secret decorations and everything proceeded neatly from then on General enthusiasm A slight drizzle fell on the parade the band played inside instead of out at the high school and some kept their coats on during dinner in the community centre These minor setbacks were overlooked In the general bub bling enthusiasm that pervaded the day About down to dinner a hot roast beet buffet as wine corks popped to the ratters Dinner chairman was Father Mike Bennett 56 Former ins McNeill said Grace Rev Laurie expected to speak was in St Catharines hospital instead Mayor Les on behalf all the town read a citation to the two retiring principals It outlined their teaching careers over a total of years directly influencing the lives of over people in their schools He referred to the differences in the men and their schools but Father MBie BeaseU Sinclair and Mary Golem former student Janet Allen When it 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Chequing- Savings Accounts Personal Chequing Accounts and for higher interest savings ask about Term Deposits and Growth Savings Certificates Do it today CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE and the commerce Together were both stronger their harmonious relationship and high standards G McKende became principal In 1939 and Elmer Smith took over tor him for three years during the war Elmer became viceprincipal until his own school was built in Mr Duby mentioned Pats Involvement in the Mens club Including a stint as in president scout hall and community centre work on council and county council in commission parks board library board sports and church over the years Loud ovation Elmer was also an active Man had his own band the Merrymakers later played with the and Acton Cillzens Band He was a prime force for the retention of the music festival The mayor a expression of the towns thanks was followed by a long and heart felt standing ovation Afraid of It Replying to the ringing Elmer Smith his end and admitted I was afraid this would happen I would have been quite happy to quietly steal away For the next days youre going to have two spoiled Kids in charge of your schools He would have left after the war he said if Arlof Dills hadnt persuaded him to stay He referred to the mutual respect between the two principals that will endure the excellent support of the schools boards May we be spared to enjoy many years together he concluded Taking his turn at the mike McKentle bubbled with enthusiasm This day has got to be the greatest He recalled some highlights and memories and declared Im proud of you all He thanked he boards parents service clubs his loyal staff We love Acton he said and we Intend to do what wc can lo make It a better place for our boys and girls Fun girts Introduced Rick Van Fleet and Don Coats who presented treasure chests made from wood originally in the school to contain the mementos of the day From the class of 1940 Dove Dills presented a ball and bat to Pat McKenzie recalling their games and rake and paint scraper to Elmer recalling clean ups Kevin presented caricatures of Hopalong McKenzie and Supersmlth Mayor presented citation copies for the chests Pictures and tapes will be added later Betty Masters Ashley and Sally Wilson Leatherland presented flowers to Ihc wives Elsie Syme had cooperated with corsages and bouquets for the day Six children Sharing their parents limelight were Kathy lie and Walt Dave and Ann Smith RR2 St George Brian and Dorothy Smith RR2 Acton Norm and Mary Ann Smith Montreal Vivian Smith and the Rev Bill Nicholson Grand Valley and Julie Western student at home Praise was heaped on the decorations designed by art teacher Marlene Titan Kevin designed a special crest for the day which appeared everywhere Chandeliers of cardboard and balloons hung from popcan top chains and dozens of dangling silver foil whimsies made the arena delightful The wooden gazebo was topped with a revolving sputnik of mirrors John spent hours cutting the glass Jon Hurst made it Turn This will likely be left at the arena for future use Some of the decorations will apparently be used again this Saturday for the Harry dance there A tent of pennants canopied the high school gym and old pictures formed a hill gallery Ensconced In the twinkling gazebo In Ihe centre of the arena floor the dance band Is composed of former R pupils Terry Churchill and Lloyd with Georgetown teacher Ann Short 111 Mclntyre as vocalist Dancers twirled coun terclockwise around the band and when the hour of one struck showed no particular Inclination to leave their groups of friends Gary headed the dance committee with much assistance from Harold To at the arena About chairs were trucked in from all three schools Telegrams letters and cards arc still arriving at the Smith and McKenzie homes They Include messages from Prime Minister Pierre M P Terry OConnor leader of the op position Robert Stanfleld the Hon George Kerr s Mens international Chamber of 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