Morrow proposes regional gov reform for Halton
Regional chairman Ric Morrow urges cutting regional councillors by about half and limiting the chairman to two terms. He argues the present structure breeds parochial views, advocates electing the chair by indirect ballot or secret vote, and suggests bylaw procedures to clarify operations. He notes regional focus over local concerns and proposes salary rules and streamlined meetings to widen citizen access.
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Council
Morrow
Mit
Regional HQ delayed then approved in Halton Region
Regional council cleared the $2.7 million Halton Region headquarters at Bronte Road and Queen Elizabeth Highway after a judicial review postponed by the Supreme Court of Ontario. Peter Lush, landlord, had objected to Parkway Belt construction fearing a $5 million overrun. he withdrew after the review, saying a sober second look may save costs though his stance had wide local support without municipal consensus.
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Halton Region
Peter Lush
Council
Bronte Road
Queen Elizabeth Highway
Lush
Supreme Court of Ontario
Darcy McKeough
Halton
Charmaine Bigelow Aims To Shine At CNE Fair Queen Pageant
Charmaine Bigelow 19, chosen Acton Fall Fair Queen last September, will compete in the Canadian National Exhibition Sweetheart of the Fairs on August 17. She says about 90 Southern Ontario contestants are in the running and she hopes for the best. The event includes interviews, a ramp walk, speeches, and judging on interview 40 percent and appearance, poise, and knowledge 60 percent. The winner receives 1000 dollars with several runner up prizes and Miss Congeniality 25 dollars.
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Charmaine Bigelow
Ontario
Charmaine
Acton
Royal York
CNE
Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
Gravel pits opened under MTC from Limehouse plan
Work files show two wayside gravel pits Odorico on Sixth Line and Spitzer on 20 Sideroad will supply about 193000 tons for the Highway 1 and Highway 10 interchange widening. MTC approved reopening, no Halton Hills consent, town to be warned about intensified truck traffic and safety measures along Trafalgar Road and 17 Sideroad.
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Limehouse
Bo Works Committee
Bob Austin
Coun
Maltby’s
Counlyn Serjeantson
Ministry of Transportation and Communications
MTC
Armbro Construction
Highway #1
Highway 10
Halton Hills
Odorico
Spitzer
Odorico Pit
Sprites
fLrat
Lime House
Mr. Austin
Ministry of Natural Resources
Fed
Odarico
Armbro
Russ Miller
Austin
Indusmin
Continuous pothole prompts Eighth Line repair talks
Bob Cunningham spokesman for Eighth Line residents pressed the works committee on a road described as one continuous pothole. Town engineer Bob Austin noted calcium treatment occurred thrice this year and that reconstruction is planned in 1978 and 1979 budgets. Cunningham urged ditch cleaning. Austin said it is maintenance and not repair, though some water clearing may be done.
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Bob Cunningham
Eighth Line
Works Committee
Bob Austin
Cunningham
Austin
Works Department
Halton Hills council split over Morrow regional plan
Halton Hills regional councillors react to Ric Morrow's regional government proposal. They praise some ideas such as changing the chairman’s election and meeting timing, while opposing others including the chairman occupying a dual role. Mayor Hill backs secret ballot for chairman and urges salary parity with peers, while Coun. Booth and Coun. Miller warn against overhauling the structure and stress practical governance.
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Halton Hills
Halton
Ric Morrow
Morrow
Tom Fill
John Robarts
Ontario
Toronto
Hil
the Herald
Council
Hill
Regional Council
Peel
Police Commission
Oakville
Harry Barrett
Glen Magnuson
Georgetown
William Hourigan
Burlington
William Warrender
Mason
Hui
Rey Booth
Coun
Booth
Acton
Russell Miller
Miller
Georgetown boy wins 250 from lottery ticket
A 10 year old Rudy Tomaric visiting relatives in Imperial Pennsylvania had a lottery ticket bought by his aunt win $250. The win was confirmed three hours after purchase and the prize money was deposited in his Georgetown bank account. Five Georgetown women graduated from Sheridan College School of Nursing on August 5 with 110 graduates in the class.
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Rudy Tomaric
College Street
Georgetown
United States
Tomaric
Imperial
Pennsylvania
Rudy
Allan
Sheridan College, School of Nursing
Anagid Bedirian
Lara Cynthia Day
Lew Barbara Motem
Anne Patricia Narey
Anne Valerie Rieger
Local Graduates and Farm Aid Highlight June Convocation
Cheryl Lynne Davies Joanne Ruth Davies and Elizabeth MecNell of Georgetown earned three year BA degrees at Erindale College University of Toronto during Convocation Hall ceremonies on June 17. Susan D Blefer Norval earned a four year BS degree. Robert Dredge Campbellville received a BA. Cattle donated by Halton and Peel farmers for Mossoro Brazil project via Rockwood International Farms Georgetown left by truck and will fly from Miami. SH ARE foundation led the effort. Hugh and Melba Beaty of Milton depart July 22 to assist transport and teach care for the animals in Mossoro for two years. Council plans to hear Frank Philbrook on federal impact on local politics at an upcoming meeting.
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Cheryl Lynne Davies
Joanne Ruth Davies
Elizabeth MecNell
Georgetown
Erindale College
University of Toronto
Susan D. Blefer
Norval Ary
Robert Dredge
Campbellville
Head
Halton and
Peel Dary
Agricultural Station School
Mossoro
Brazil
Miami
Rockwood International Farms
Help and Resources Everywhere Foundation
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Pee
Milton
Hugh
Melba Beaty
Fortalaza
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Herald
John
Ottawa-Carleton
Tith
Muskoka
Metro Toronto
Durham Region
Mr. Morrow
Halfon Hills
Coun. Miller
Rudy Tomazic
Philbrook
Frank Philbrook
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