Esquesing Protest Over Rosslake Flying School Plan
Esquesing council faced a protest from about 20 residents unhappy with a Rosslake light plane airport proposal amid no zoning and a by law ban on airstrips. Lawyer Colin Mason led 140 petitioners, warning of dep creased property values and noise. locals pressed council to block the airport, noting only a DOT permit for a feasibility study and urging by law to prevent airstrip expansion.
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Georgetown
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Cooksville
Esquesing Council
Department of Transport
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Sheridan offers government course for local officials
Dr Donna Denison announced Sheridan College will run a municipal government course each Wednesday for six weeks. In cooperation with the Ontario Conference on Local Government and the Dept of Municipal Affairs the program aims to educate the public and assist newly elected officials. Topics include history, structures, provincial role, operations, services, boards, commissions, and municipal assessment. Some councillors questioned time, Mayor Emmerson quipped about needing help. Abitibi Paper reports 1938 net earnings of 11028197, down 31.4 percent.
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Sheridan College
Ontario Conference On Local Government
Dept. of Municipal Affairs
Five Year Capital Forecast Approved by Council
Council on Monday approved a five year capital forecast totaling $6,750,000 for 1969 to 1973. Mayor Emmerson warned it was largely guesswork with approximations across projects. The plan includes plant extensions, a new fire truck and police quarters expansion, with Dr. W Smith questioning police spending amid forthcoming regional government discussions.
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City seeks 911 service via Bell with $105 monthly cost
Council voted to apply to Bell Telephone for the emergency three digit 911 number within two years. The Safety Committee said fire police and ambulance would be reachable by one number, with a $55 installation fee and $50 monthly rental. They also urged a full time safety inspector and maintaining current speed limits on No 7 Hwy until traffic lights are installed. police commissioners echoed the delay.
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Colin Blight
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Safety Committee
Georgetown Couple on Newlywed Game Wins Large Prize
A Delrex Boulevard couple Jim and Carol Thrower appeared on Toronto Channel 9 for the Canadian version of the Newly Wed Game. They won a sewing machine and about three hundred dollars in linens and bedding after the show taped weeks earlier and aired this morning.
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C and V Garage Rebuild Plan Faces Council Stand
C and V Motors seeks a building permit to rebuild a garage burned last week. Town engineer says the site lacks the required 75 foot highway setback and is a pre existing non conforming was not in compliance. Planning Committee will review at March 13 meeting.
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Raiders Thistles Clash Friday In Intermediate Playoff
Georgetown Intermediate B Raiders open a best of seven playoff set with Fergus Thistles here tomorrow night after a convincing victory over Lucan. Raiders host game two in Fergus Monday night and game three here Wednesday as the series is drafted. Raiders closed the schedule with a 5-3 win at home Friday after an 11 man squad bowing 61 in Lucan on Tuesday February 25.
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Town's industrial land almost gone
Georgetown faces critical shortage of industrial land as council approves Aler Investments plan for a 46 suite apartment behind the Rest Home at 104 Main Street North. Rezone to allow apartments passes with added restriction. Industrial Commission warns need for 10 acre parcels grows, Inducon holds remaining four acres, and 1968 actions highlight firms locating or expanding in Georgetown.
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Georgetown
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the Herald
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T. D. Williamson
Goldup Plastics
Beaumont Knitting
Side With Humane Society Council Wants Pets Saved
A two months old baby boy wins 341 in a 50 50 draw held by the Georgetown Juvenile Hockey Club funds going to send the team to a west coast jamboree in April. Proceeds from ticket sales are split with half for the winner and half for the trip. Local sponsors include Armstrong Insurance McNally Construction Rexway BP and Vigo TV. The Juveniles plan dances a cuchre and paper drives on Saturdays March 8 and 15 to boost funds for three games in Vancouver Burnaby and Victoria plus a mainland matchup.
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Armstrong Insurance
McNally Construction
Rexway BP
Vigo TV
Tries Again Hyde Plan For Detour Vetoed
Council rejected Dr Ern Hyde Maple Avenue as an alternate detour to the Main Street bridge traffic. Hyde and Smith clashed over signage and liability while Deputy Reeve Speight warned of dangers to walkers. Only Hyde Mayor Emerson and Reeve Hunter backed the Maple route.
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Highway 7
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Mayor Emmerson
Reeve Hunter
Georgetown Police raid and investigate dozens of complaints
Georgetown police investigated 243 complaints and carried out 132 charges last month, reflecting active enforcement activity across the city. The figures indicate sustained policing efforts by local authorities.
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