Halton to be split into two ridings under Ontario redistribution
Georgetown Oakville Milton and Georgetown would join in the Oakville riding with southern Esquesing Township and Faquesing line. Burlington Acton Nassagaweya and Esquesing north of the line would form Burlington riding. Oakville population 65 782 Burlington population 65 782. Conservative leaders support the split saying it balances urban areas and may aid representation.
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Georgetown
Milton
Oakville
Ontario
Halton County
Halton
George Kerr
Faquesing Township
Burlington
Acton
Nassagaweya
Esquesing Township
Helton ‘County ‘Conservative
John Depew
Police Commission Report Sent On Georgetown Police Probe
The Ontario Police Commission mailed its report on the Georgetown Police Department investigation to the municipal office today. Magistrate T J Graham noted that 190 surveys have been made and reports sent when recommendations are needed, as part of efforts to upgrade Ontario police forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Police Commission
Georgetown
T. J. Graham
The
Police Commission
Ontario
Waylatrate Graham
Ontario Polles Forces
Commission
Flood Hits Glen Williams In February Deluge
Glen Williams endures worst flood in memory as Credit watershed bursts its banks. Turbulent rivulets flood homes and a main bridge is tested while residents evacuate. Emergency services report ice jams and widespread inundation across the village with roads cut and cars trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belry
Chemery
Mernkw
Vasilsy
Planning Board budget approved at seven to two vote
The Planning Board won a $6000 budget after a council vote 7 to 2 with Mayor J Gibbons and Councillor D Powers opposing. Supporters said consultant fees would boost assessments and zoning updates, while critics warned against spending before detailed fees are provided. The measure passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gibbons
D. Powers
Planning Board
Coun
Jim Young
Mr Young
Manning Board
Coun. R. Francis
Powers
Ginny Lee Winterland Queen of Waterloo University
Ginny Lee Winterland was chosen Winterland Queen of the University of Waterloo last week. She represents the Faculty of Arts and is from Georgetown area, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lee. Eight students competed, chosen after a three day carnival with a basketball intermission interview. The crowning occurred after a dinner at Walper House Hotel with Hetty Van Ilaas trecht crowning her and Tommy Ambrose as special guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginny Lee
Winterland
University of Waterloo
Georgetown
Harvey Lee
Toni Peardon
Town
Charlene
Kitchener
Ginny
Faculty of Arts
Walper House
Hetty van Ilaastrecht
Bingan Park Lodge
Tommy Ambrose
Kerr Warned Queen's Park Over Glen Williams Flood
George Kerr MPP Halton told Queen's Park the Glen Williams flood is hazardous and urged action. He pressed Minister J R Simonett as Credit Valley Conservation Authority assistance was denied by Ottawa. Simonett noted mild weather and rain kept river flow steady while Kerr and Dr Harry Harley stayed informed.
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George Kerr
Halton
Ontario
Queen's Park
Glen Williams
J. R. Simonett
Energy and Resources
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Mr. Simonett
Simonett
Credit River
Kerr
Harry Harley
Malkon
Littlest Baby Home From Georgetown Hospital
The smallest baby to survive at Georgetown Hospital, born December 5 and weighing 2 pounds 11 ounces, returned home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Till Walraven. She now weighs 6 pounds after three months in an incubator and bottle feeding every three hours.
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Georgetown
Till Walraven
Market St
Ashe
Connie
Deborah
de. B. J. Bebenek
A. Thompson
Maple leaf flag to be raised townwide Monday at noon
The town will raise the new maple leaf Canadian flag on poles across the area at noon Monday. Officials say the event marks a patriotic display and community unity as the flag is hoisted in public spaces.
Investment Firm Buys Moore Farm Property
The Moore farm on Main Street North sold by Misa Jaabelle Moore to Town Wide Investments Ltd. The firm plans mixed development with industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. Bruce Wi. Funter handled the transaction and Town Wide attended a Georgetown Planning Board meeting last Thursday.
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Moore
Main Street
Misa Jaabelle Moore
Town Wide Investments Ltd
Renudential
Georgetown Planning Board
Old Town
Crabtree Chairs Arena Board Inaugural Meeting
Ivan Crabtree was elected chairman of the 1965 Board for Parks Management which governs the Memorial Arena. The seven member board discussed heating for spectators, washrooms, a sprinkler system, and other improvements. Committee chairs include Young on property, Fan tur on Rose Room, Crabtree on canteen, Gudgeon on minds Hockey, Maveal on hockey, and Bill Smith on off season activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Crabtree
Board For Parks Management
Memorial Arena
Jim Young
Guz Fantur
Jack Gudgeon
Fred Maveal
W. R
Bill) Smith
Burns Night Honors Robbie Burns at Branch 120 Event
The Branch 120 Georgetown Royal Canadian Legion hall overflowed as they hosted a Robbie Burns Nite Dinner with Lorne Scots Regiment C Company. Haggis was piped in, Gaelic grace said, and guests in dress uniforms with tartan sashes enjoyed speeches by Captain A Macintosh and Major Earl Lince followed by caterers from the Ladies Auxiliary and Scottish entertainment.
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Robbie Burns
Branch 120
Legion S
Scotland
Burns
Georgetown
Royal Canadian Legion
Lorne Scots Regiment
C” Company
Ralph Hawes
The
Lorne Scots
Earl Lince
Lince
Furnaces Blamed for Five Partly Dazed Fires
Fire chiefs say furnaces sparked two fires at a private home on Mountainview Road owned by Mr and Mrs John Olivier with smoke damage reported. Both heating units were damaged. Earlier a farm near George DeKleer saw shavings ignite near a heater in a turkey pen.
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Erwin Lewis
John Olivier
Mountainview Road
Stonehouse
Silvercreak
North Halton Golf Club
Hospital Breaks Ankles H Herald Staffer Misses Desk
Herald staffer Wes Albert Bradley missing from desk for weeks after tripping near the doorway and breaking two bones in the ankle. She is currently a patient at Georgetown Hospital and will return to work after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Albert Bradley
Herald
Georgetown
Masons Install in Office Photo Misses Officers Names
A Herald cutline under a picture captioned MASONS INSTALL ED IN OFFICE was incomplete missing three Credit Lodge officers in the photo Sam Penrice Tom Niven and Robert McMaster.
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The
Herald
Credit Lodge
Sam, Penrice
Tom Niven
Robert McMaster
Midgets Oust Preston In Tri-County Playoffs
Georgetown reports the Midgets win the Tri County playoff series defeating Preston in two straight games. Paul Robinson scores three and Lavell adds two as Dwyer, Van Wyck and others contribute in the victory.
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Preston
Georgetown
A &O
Paul Robinson
Bil
Dwyer
Lavell
Brian van Wyck
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Mark
Mark Woods
Bruce Woods
Prince Charles Drive
Chum
Wesley Palmer
Queens Park
Malton County
Depew
Sandy Best
Town Mail
George ‘Town
Georgetown Council
John Taylor
Ad-Ion Police Services
Taylor
Trenton Police Dept
Georgetown West End
Glen
Hovnsee
Erterlea
Villiga
Credit Tesks
St. John Ambulance
Council Grants Planning Board
Derek W. Little
Streetaville
Hrampton
G. Hewson
Gibbons
Winterland Queen
Waterloo
Peter Jones
Parade
Bob Stevenson
Walter Coupagne
Harold Olsen
Hugo DeWinter
Bill Burrows
Wi. Funter
Moore's Residence
Moore Park Developments
Arena Board
Hers Robinson
Don Gosling
Haggis
Jack Cuthbert
MLC
A. Macintosh
Ramsay
Peter Glenn
Quackenbush
jHing and Dwyer
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