Council Reverses Course on Water Rate Increase
The council voted to block a planned water rate raise and keep sewer service charges linked at current levels. Deputy Reeve W Hunter and Councillor W Smyth changed positions while W Gray, Powers, and J Emmerson shifted against the increase, citing the impact on residents and the need to adjust sewer rates first. The decision followed discussions on turn-on fees and annual costs to households, with proponents noting a potential rise to about 220 dollars per year if sewer charges rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gray
Powers
J. Emmerson
W. Hunter
W. Smyth
C. Hildebrandt
Vague Tale of Thefts and Civic Strife Amid Disorder
A fragmented report describes alleged pilferage and patriotic controversy stirring tensions in a town. The text mentions a sale, banners, votes, and a Charlie Towers figure, with references to a Canton Ensign and weekend events, but details are unclear and names are unreliable.
Town Implements Dump Fee For Out-of-Town Residents
Georgetown council votes to charge nonresidents a fee to use the town garbage dump at the disposal area. Debates focus on fairness and contractor incentives as council approves enlarging the disposal area to add a land strip supporting power lines.
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Georgetown
Keeve
J. Bannersen
WooGre
Tchwebrandt
J Emerson
Ter Asreed
Ourst
Lees
Ansvene
Tesseng
Aamie
Conn
We Smith
Hyde
Fin Fyvoer
Reece Elliet
Hos
Vancouver Sy
Sulton
G. W. Hamar
CNR
Tildebrandt
Hydra
Water Pressure Pump Installed In City Alert
The Delaval pump was installed between Saturday midnight and Sunday morning at 6 00. It will be in operation to address a drop in water pressure noted early Sunday. Mayor Yike urged rapid dissemination of the news and asked residents with water cooled equipment to be notified by phone.
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Yike
Council Briefs On Hospital Drive Resurfacing And Labor Week
The Hospital Management Committee sent a thanks note to the town council for resurfacing Princess Annie Drive the hospital approach. A $3 claim by Gar din er for oil and tar on his car was assigned to Peel Construction Co with a copy to the town insurance. The mayor noted the company bypassed the car when resurfacing Melntyre Cres. A Labour Council resolution seeking a mandatory 40 hour week in Ontario was filed urging endorsement to create more jobs and reduce welfare costs. Insurance for the waterworks rose by $58 600 to a total of $ Ab 000, providing RO replacement coverage per Cr Powers.
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Hospital Management Committee
Council
Princess Annie Drive
Gardiner
Peel Construction. Co
Town Insurance Company
An. Melntyre Cresc
Oaksville
Ontario
Hyde Fell
Lés‘sen
Cr Tildebrandt
Cr Powers
Be a square says Speyside principal at grade eight banquet
Principal John Leitch of Speyside central school urged grade eight graduates to "Be a square" by working harder and taking on more responsibility for future success. Diane Brown received the Acton Free Press trophy for top standing, presented by last year's winner Andrew Spiece.
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John Leitch
Spey” Side Central School
Diane Brown
Acton
Andrew Spiece
Luianne Beer
Lois Kirkwood
Doreen Fisher
Valerie Simpson
Janet Duncan
Gordon Dawe
David Blick
Webb Kamininga
David Brown
Neil Robertson
Robert Armstrong
Eaquesing School Board
Norman Douglas
Grace
Douglas
Spryaide Home and School Association
Janet Peer
Drane—Ibrown
Lidianne—_Leer
Leitch
Speyside Home and School Association
Pra
Cedarvale Girls School to Close at End of August
The Cedarvale School for Girls will shut its doors by August end as the United Church retains the building and acreage. With foster care expanded and fewer in-residence cases, the Cedarvale Board deemed continued operation impractical for the eight to twelve age group, noting the school has long served local youth and community groups.
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Vo ' Ae
Ure-cat
Sears
Ced
Arvale School For Girls
United Church
Board of Evangelism and Social Services
The
Cedarvale School
Phyllis Statse
Stubie
Cedarvale
J. Oliver
Miss Oliver
Toronto
Houston
Flouston
Phyllis Stobie
CGIT
Explorers
YMCA
Miss Stobie
Birthday at Fantasy Island inspires Brampton display
Richard Forster of John Street East celebrated his eleventh birthday with a grand Fantasy Island themed party. Guests and family created a flower inspired window display in downtown Brampton and included rides on an old fashioned train and a "shoot out" scene. The celebration, organized by cousin Sam Forster at Fantasy Island Grand Island New York, featured decorations by Sam and family.
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Huchard Forster
Richard Forster
John Street East
Fantasy Island
Grand Island
New York
Lee Forster
Sam
Forster
Georgetown
Fantasyton Brothers
Window Island
Richard
Nujet
Robert
Meltryde
Georgetown High School renews two year cleaning contract
The Georgetown High School Board approves renewing a two year caretaking and maintenance contract with Success Janitor Service run by Jerry Smellink. The package covers inside and outside work including grounds care snow removal and painting at 27606 dollars per year after a committee review.
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Georgetown High School
Success
Jerry Smellink
Fred Masterman
E Eall
Smelunk
Acton Board Disputes New Fee Payment Idea
Georgetown and Acton high school bearers clash over nonresident fees for courses. Georgetown switched to a quarterly flat fee this year, catching Acton unprepared. Acton may face interest on unpaid amounts as trustees consider pressing the issue with Georgetown.
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Acton Board
Georgetown
Acton
Shasin
Georgetown Board
anyUhing
Harold Bairstow
Gested
Realtor Cuts Commission Wins Council Plaudits
A real estate firm led by Bliss of Canada cuts commission on a deal at Memorial Park and South Park, prompting praise from council. The agreement involved a five acre site and a garden show fundraiser with contributions from Mrs Wellington Wilson, Mrs C Meton, Ian Cass, George Moore, and Elsie Bird among others. The buyers and sellers arranged to reduce the usual commission, enabling the plantings and park improvements, with a September flower show planned as a follow up event.
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KW. Bliss Co
Canada
Lad
Wo FL Thier
Handlea
Tekd Council
Wretee
Georgelane
Depuy Shaw
Weep
Glesworth School
Tunter
Wellington Wilson
C. Meton
Ohio
Bryde
Ian Cass
George Moore
Elsie Bird
Robert
Memorial Park
Ciety
Hhiss
Gear Five Acres
Phint Aul
Cape
Stam
Qlanter
Turner
Taylor
Streetsville
Ist
Ziadamdard
Mass
Elyse Bird
He Marchington
Gsmith
Hood Herdes
Speempens
Robert Harber
Senety
Georgetown Bus Firm Transportation Tender
The Georgetown Transportation Company won the school transport contract at a tendered rate of 75 dollars per day. The Georgetown and District High School Board awarded the bid after committee deliberations last Tuesday night.
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Georgetown Transportation Company
Bbe
Georgetown and District High School Board
GTC
Window displays win at local decorating contest
Judges favored real flower arrangements but the Culton Bros. window won for concept and originality. The display featured repurposed plant parts, a belt driven hue flower, pot plants, and a male mannequin with sock petals, plus a water fountain surrounded by real fish near a red dressed female figure.
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Ladust
Sam
Culton Bros
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