Podunk Below the Masthead March 12, 2009

The fates of the old Acropolis Manor and of Prince Rupert Secondary School, dominated the front page of Thursday’s paper as the Daily News outlined the latest developments in two topical considerations on the local scene.

TEARING DOWN ACROPOLIS TO PUT UP A PARKING LOT-- The front page headline story outlined the latest developments on what may happen to the old Acropolis Manor building once the new building is in operation. With a petition making the rounds in the city, there had been hope that the old building would be saved from the wrecker’s ball, to be used for a number of health related activities mainly in the form of a regional detox centre for those in need of assistance from their fate of substance abuse…

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