13 Jun 1963
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
1
Esquesing Township rejects closed meetings and will hold open sessions as Georgetown Council suggested. Reeve Leslie, Councillor Currie, and Lanham confirm openness while planning and zoning items are discussed with planning staff. A roadwork cost review and a grant decision for Norval Hockey Club are noted amid budget considerations.
In response to a query by Reeve Elliett the council discussed water system improvements and whether water rates would stay constant. Mayor Tyde and finance chair Don Powers noted the need to review the budget while Reeve Elliott pressed for rate stability and a balanced budget.
Council to hear Harley shop price for a Post Office overhead sign and landscaping issues. Last week the price of 21700 was rejected. Dr Charles to assist in securing fair terms. Debate over zoning, liability, and the by law prompted review before a final decision.
The Boehmer firm purchases Beaver Ready Mixed from Bob Lane who will stay on as operator. Troy Newack is named Georgetown division manager and Douglas Pent remains supervisor of the Port Elan portable plant. The firm operates a fleet of equipment and supplies for hydro nuclear projects.
Students prepare for tests as the school schedules exit procedures and release exam results two weeks later. Teachers plan farewell events and report on student progress while calendars show upcoming report days and access to papers.
A survey shows 247 students will enter public schools this fall. Officials discuss enrollment plans and funding at the district meeting, outlining classroom additions and staffing needs for the upcoming term.
Weather section devolves into garbled lines about past week events and local concerns. Residents report contrived delays and missing forecasts while several names and places appear in scattered form. The piece mentions schools, contracts, building reports and a May timeline, leaving readers with a hazy sense of ongoing civic issues.
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Meltzer was named top student at her Sunday School at Adath Israel Synagogue Bathurst Laid Hwy 401. She attends Public School and Howard Wrigglesworth, and will receive honors when the school reopens next October.
Roy Henderson, 26, local man and father of two, was selected from six applicants to replace Cst. Mike Christopher as the new police officer in Esquesing Township. He will start next Monday and join a five year extension program. A $40,000 Meadow Glen Mushroom Growers plant expansion is underway at Mountain Road, extending the building northward at right angles. The project, to be completed in four to six months, is part of planned growth with two further additions planned for the fall in Georgetown.
Children from Georgetown and Brampton attend a rehearsal for a presentation titled Pink Siamese on Sunday. The program features local participants and professional performers offering a suite of characters and roles, with names of many participating youths listed.
Readable items show June field trips for grades and classes to OAC Guelph Fort York Marine Museum Pioneer Village Kelso Dam and Conservation Area. Students Kennedy Park Wrigglesworth to Spencer Wilton farm Norval and related Grade 7 itineraries listed with dates in June.
The Fall Fair board on Monday received a $250 grant request mailed by Garshield McGul vray, board president, to council. Georgetown plans October 4 and 5 dates with Mayor Hyde optimistic about better weather after last year.
Georgetown Women and thousands of members from across the province visited the Battle of Stoney Creek site on Institute Day. The group, led by Mrs Thompson and others, rode a bus trip sponsored by Wallinafad and Liverwood. A seven foot high cardboard dragon lawn toy was shown by Pars frem, with a call to buy at least one to fund future youth programs.
A park plans to add a dinosaur climber to boost engagement for children. The feature will resemble a Flintstones style creature called the S24 monster of Mare, with a real dinosaur skeleton on display.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Joe Greenwood and their daughter Diane and Klane, former Cottage Inn owners, are announced as new proprietors of the Malt Shavestote at Bure tev in Whatedale Yorkshire Keenard. The Greenwoods plan a pub, ballroom and restaurant, with guests welcomed to the George stan toverats visiting Yorkshire at any time.
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