Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), January 15, 1975, p. 17

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Pigeons fascinate bird man of Acton The Acton Free Jon a- Peter McCusker The saying birds of feather flock together upheld by the formation of the Acton Racing Pigeon Club recently One of its members Colin MacColl of Cameron it has been raising pigeons sincelhengeofio In Canada from Perthshire Scotland In 1914 Today he feeds and takes birds we fellows gel blamed He said he feared that there may he trouble with kids playing the pigeon coop but he said there is no trouble all In Hamilton they have trouble Willi pigeon stealing and vandalism I only fly them on week ends between May and the end of September and care of over Moss Strain the young and old pigeons and Science Strain pigeons Mr MacColl said raising pigeons has been the biggest part of his life I told my wife I had my pigeons before I met her he plans to keep them Resides being a member of the newly formed Acton club Mr MacColl is a member of the club and the Wellington Waterloo Pigeon club It belter than going out and getting drunk rather have bunch of pigeons I could go out and have fun with Tie laughs Mr explained thil together Tie said that should keep a male no more than seven and female no more thin four or five The reason is that birds produced by old couples don fly as well as offspring from A few of Mr pigeons are 19 years old 1t cost quite bit to feed those birds and feed gone up so bad Mr ex plained I used pay MO for a ton of corn and now it costs over I take about four or five hours day In the summer with the pigeons but not in the winter can tike the told but you can t Ik remarked how some fellows here have their coops heated and in the old country keep the pigeons damn near In He said the Acton club will hold its first meeting Jan nil people should come out you get to good bunch of fellows who keep pigeons even the Queen BIRD MAN of Acton Colin feeds his birds and works with them four or five hours day He has been raising pigeons since the age of 10 and bays it was the biggest part of his life Churchill keeps them When questioned about pigeon droppings on home roofs Mr ex claimed You never sec them sitting n my roof or any phce around here Most of the tim s the Brother killed in explosion Norval organizes to solve problems of Norval intend to pet more Involved In the problems of their community irst step In a formal organization to deal with them was a nomination meeting for Norval Community January In the United School room Those nominated for the committee were Hugh who accepted the nomination Tor chairman Dorothy McLean Pearl Guthrie Marie Carney Julian Heed Handy Ken Could Michael I Tom and Hob Crawford It was decided a membership fee should be charged to cover any expenses Incurred by the committee After nominations the meeting broke into ill groups for discussion of the problems of the community Some of the items discussed concerned especially over the new bridge signs at the entrance lo the village identifying the community the drinking water situation clearing of snow sand from sidewalks and roadways collection and recreational activities within the village I he newly elected committee will meet on January to elect officers PIGEONS FILL the air as they swirl and swoop over the home of Mr and Mrs Colin Peter photographed the birds flight titled from frui Arthur is ex l ifmwrs to Mr Mrs Norm n Tut nor ind family in tin pissing of her darnel Caryl Nrth He is killed hi Hie tragic ixplosion mil In in v Inch seven others ils and many were lull in turn nil was on ly in Si Andrew United church North Hay Hit Itili rmi nt in on nil lull is survhod his wift l tw four and M irln sit Mr Mrs lull in lu ist his sister and thru brothers neat and lull in practised den in rth i Mr Mrs nd I ibeth Mirdvn anil Sin il spent s I Mrs Atinu Slick It It Hock On they urn with his in Mi Mrs John I ighlh held dinner in r the Mrs I 1 Sr on 29 Church i mmiitittv lunch mint worship smut ind church School mil spent with her father Mr Mr ind Mrs Children enjoy themselves at Honey Pot nursery school 1 Mr Mrs lick Mete Mr Mrs w I million Mrs limes Mich and two children and Bob of Mnntreil Mrs M and Ann of ml were Christrms guests with Mr and Mrs J family Als heir son wis home For from Kingston University Mr and Mrs McAdim spent the New weekend with their son In Kingston viewing the Kingston I and city whtrc his been the past ind will be studies Miss spent Sunday it her sisters home with Mr Mis ml Hamilton Mr ind Mrs llirry returned home weeks in I Blocks and toys and punts the shelve the the l Drug Marl Books and tables and chairs fill the room all obvious evidence lhat the place is designed for children Honey Pot Nursery School is just A place designed for youngsters three and four years old Mutual More than year ago dad started to wonder wlul her small child mis minimis jng to do when he wis too young lo to school hut old Muriel of Wlth snen 1 hi felt the they inquired they discovered the feeling was among many With ham in hand the group of concerned pirents conceived first day cm centre Books and toys for little girls and boys Marilyn Hutchison lor liirton All the punting ind building wis done by themselves and their husbands the funds from their ANGELA BRIDGE sits quietly with her book at the Honey Pot School during reading time Angela is one of the many children who attend the school and learn to cope with other children Guelph darn The rind sen at ion reports work on the dim fill about three wceks behind JUICE AND COOKIE time is a big favourite at the Honey Pot Nursery school Left to right Doug Andy Scott and Jeffrey enjoy their morning snack pocket book On September J the doors o the nursery school were open the public Three programs Three programs on Mon days wedncsd ivs I in both the the afternoon and on Tuesday ind mornmjjS The of the school is to provide in even between spont menus helm tour conformity society s st indirds supervisor of school strives daily to meet this goal She Ire its the under iken children individually ind Stirling become not only tin their teacher icl The ire responsibilities They ire not school to start into i new If child i project putting away the first one They ire also reminded of their m now to treat other A day begins m 1 fie children illowed free time during which they miy paint do make crafts or play with the school slides teeter loiters or other A book reading time is scheduled for few minutes while Mrs ind her rcidy for juice ind lookle lime The children ire Liven the responsibility of hinding out the and cookie to each other Tins is considered quite privilege and is to i diffirent child each da Thej even clean up own which is fivontc job minute rest period is next child brings his own towel to he on Music is played while they either sleep or just rest Once rest period is over a special time is held Mrs Jayne Telford is in of this time show without as Mrs lebel says is popular this turn lh children can tell their friends of things they did or saw Circles are ilso popular w ith the children This is when the children form a circle the or person in the fee- expenses mentioned clionl days volvid ind sing souls do form By the tidof this it is time to re idy for the of With winter clothing to put on this process tikes twice as as in fall anil hi spring Most of the slers ire to put on their own and other ment but sometimes even the most it icnt youngster in need help The Nursery likes like a trip it ist nee i included apple firm where they irned ho pick apples I iter dim In they scouting for aid visit to the his teen fundi on iluld Ihe ituti is previously pud with from the the nursery intent and re let other And for two half schoo gives Your Homo Decorating Headquarters HOME DECORATING CENTRE 25 Steele Ave Milton 8785400 FREE ESTIMATES Open 7 30 a to 6 m Fri till 9pm rest HOMESTEAD FURNITURE I GEORGETOWN MARKET CENTRE JANUARY STOCK LIQUIDATION SALE isheh SKLAR- MERIDIAN SOFA CHAIR she is spoken to itcly in front of the other children is voided it ill The llincv Put Nursery 325 satisfied The March of Dimes icts as in advocate on of disabled adults to ensure they receiv and all benefits to which arc entitled Some of the materials for gates hoist other parts of the vertical lift Rates ire on the silt and work is progressing on the realign ment of says the proposed diversion of Township lid has been cancelled The road The ANNUAL MEETING of the ACTON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY TUESDAY JANUARY at the Acton Community Centre 800 pm JUST ARRIVED NEW SHIPMENT of NEW SHIPMENT of Lrj n NEW SHIPMENT of Sports Tuck I FORDS and PRICED TO CLEAR MAVERICK door V8 automatic 1 BOBCAT 2 door Stdndjrd transmission 3 MUSTANGS LTD 2 door hardtop demonstrator automatic full power vinyl roof air conditioning white walls wheel discs Lie HOU252 THUNDEDRIRD loaded extras I inUNUCKBIKU r Lie HOU 243 an Eiual Thi Haiti Difltrinat Car and Truck Rentals Leasing SUES HOURS SERVICE HOURS Monday Friday Monday Friday R 5 CLOSED Sat Sun 45 Main SI Acton Tot 519 or Brampton 416 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