Concern Over Glen Williams River Flood Risks
Local council discusses danger from the Glen Williams river as residents fear flood damage. Councillor G Currie blames ratepayers, while K C Lindsay cites Credit Valley Authority control. Deputy Reeve Wilfrid Leslie notes ice breaking at Meadowvale and promises to raise the issue at two meetings.
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Fs Quesing Council
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Credit Valley Authority
K. C. Lindsay
Wilfrid Leslie
Meadowvale
County Council
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Williams
Cedarvale Debenture Sought For Centennial School Purchase
The town seeks a $50,000 debenture from Municipal Hospital to cover its share of Cedarvale school purchase as part of a $60,000 total. A $72,000 centennial grant and a $10,000 Agriculture Department grant fund the balance. Dr. Bill Smith, chair of the centennial committee, expects an $800 annual grant for maintenance. Deputy Reeve Hunter opposed the move.
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Hoarel
Dept. of Agriculture
Bill Smith
Councii Monday
Agriculture Department
Reeve Hunter
Want Honorary Membership In Authority for Maclaren
Georgetown council moves to name Alex Maclaren an honorary member of Credit Valley Conservation Authority to advise on matters. His term ended last week after council did not reappoint him. Deputy Reeve Wm. F. Hunter was named in his place. Mayor Gibbons praised Maclaren for building the Authority and his community leadership. Hunter said he would resign unless the action is taken.
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Georgetown Council
Alex Maclaren
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Maclaren
Authority
Wm. F. Hunter
Gibbons
Dailies Stolen From Boys Dumped in Remote Area
Newspapers vanished from pickup points as thefts hit Georgetown Streetsville Oakville and Brampton. Paperboys waited late at night then found bundles dumped in remote fields and along Chelvin Drive. Police reported no leads as thieves followed trucks to prevent deliveries.
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Roy Haley
Toronto Dallies
Streetsville
Oakville
Brampton
Halton County Posse Vows to Stay Active Despite Thefts
Horse thieves and cattle rustlers worry Halton County farmers. The Halton County Protective Association, dating to 1802, voted Tuesday to continue vigilante work with ten members remaining. Their latest claim paid involved $35 to a woman who lost three lambs.
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Searce
Halton County
Halton County Protective Association
Harley Predicts Fulton and Martin for Liberal Future
Halton County MP Dr. Harry C. Harley says E. Davie Fulton may value the party leader. He also predicts Paul Martin or Lesage would take Liberal helm if called. Harley spoke to 48 area high schools and noted shifts in political life and voting age.
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E. Davie Fulton
Andra
Paul Martin
Ha Harley
Cacogives
Ley
Canada
Harley
Starley
Sandy Best
Liberals
Halton Tories
Progressive Conservative Association
J. Diefenbaker
Learned Patience In Building Up Retarded Class
Preschool classes for retarded children in Georgetown have limited enrollment due to winter weather. Mrs Peggy Treahy, president of the North Halton Association for the Retarded, says parents need time to respond. The plan focuses on toilet training and educational toys while awaiting more registrations. If enough children enroll, the Sunshine School could join the Nursery Schools Act with potential government grants. Volunteer inquiries to 877-2341.
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George Town
Herald
Mra
Peggy Treahy
North Halton Association
Georgetown
Weekend Freeze-up Paralyzed Cars and Furnaces
The Herald reports a deep cold snap with four straight sub-zero days ending Sunday. Temperatures fell to 8 below Thursday and 14 below Sunday at Mrs. Alicia Scott’s station three miles north, with widespread freezing of pipes, heaters, and car batteries. Local garages, oil suppliers, and hardware stores saw record demand as officials noted numerous pipe freezes and heating failures.
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Herald
Alicia Scott
Scott
Mercury
the Herald
Old Steam Locomotive to Run Excursion Near Georgetown
A historic steam locomotive will operate an excursion January 30 from Vaughan to Burlington via a new access line. Northern type engine No 6218 powers the trip for the Upper Canada Railway Society’s Winter Steam Extension, stopping for coal and water in Brampton and arriving Georgetown about 2 50 pm. The event marks the first passenger train on the new route as it travels to Milton and Burlington.
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Toronto
Vaughan
Burlington
Upper Canada Railway Society
Iron Horse
Cdal
Brampton
Georgetown Main St
Stewart Town
Milton
Buriington
Northern
Court Back in Town Hoped by Georgetown Council
Georgetown council members urged a return of a magistrate court to the municipal building after years without a local facility. At a committee meeting, magistrates Black and Langdon and Crown Attorney Peter McWilliamy were named to oversee the move, noting past hearings were held elsewhere and caused delays and inconvenience for residents.
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Georgetown
Black and Langdon
Peter McWilliamy
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