Georgetown area avoids merger push in government review
Fourteen Halton area communities and the Halton Development Co discussed Halton Peel governance options. Acton council urged Halton County stay as a unit, proposing a Metro government with local councils and county officials. Oakville backed a Hamilton Toronto super city plan. A third submission from another Halton municipality is noted but details are unclear.
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Ministers Choose eming As Cedarvale Board Rep
Georgetown Ministerial Association recommends Rev lan Fleming as Cedarvale Community Centre board candidate. Fourth nominee to council, after the Y Red Cross and Horticultural Society names. Council has not heard from the four service clubs yet. Councillors Bill Smith and Wheldon Emmerson named as council representatives.
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Dance Proceeds To Help Adult Retarded Workshop
The Georgetown Ladies Auxiliary for the Mentally Retarded hosted the Ides of March Dance in Riviera Norval on Friday night. Johnny Hood and his orchestra played while the Canadian Suburbanaires sang barbershop numbers during intermission. Prizes included hockey tickets and door prizes won by several attendees. Net proceeds will fund an adults workshop opening at Hornby on April 4.
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Parks Board Approves Arena Heating Plan at Georgetown Memorial
The Georgetown parks board approved final plans to install infrared heaters in the seating area of Georgetown Memorial Arena. Arena manager Donald Gosling said about 30 Canadian General Electric infrared 3 kilowatt heaters will be installed. A transformer capacity issue delayed progress until three larger transformers replace the existing unit.
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More Discussions on Union of Churches
A second meeting of congregations from the Anglican and United churches was hosted by St John s with St George s Anglican and St Andrew s United in attendance. After an evening service, a church hall discussion followed chaired by Ernest Forgrave with panelists Rev Tan Fleming Rev Kelvin Johnston and Rev John McMulkin answering questions about the proposed union. Refreshments were served and more meetings are planned.
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More Revenue Now Add Extra Meter on Main Street
A loading zone in front of Barra Gier Cleaners on north Main Street will end when a parking meter is installed. The zone was created for truck loading but council critics say the public uses it as free afternoon parking, prompting changes.
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Council endorses police training and town projects
The council on Monday endorsed sending a police department member to a six week training course at Aylmer starting in April. Other items include tenders for police clothing and boots, closing of an unopened road allowance on Pennington Cres, to permit building plans for a second RC Separate school in east Georgetown, purchasing five London bridges for playgrounds, and Donald M. Clark's court action against the town and Armstrong Brothers Construction over an accident at Maple safety island.
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Red Cross Adds 2275 From One Night Fund Blitz
Georgetown Red Cross canvassers collected 2275 dollars in a single night with industrial and commercial receipts likely pushing the final total toward 3500 dollars. Campaign chairman John Bell Amy spoke of the tallies as staff worked past 11 PM at the Bank of Commerce, the blitz receiving site for the fundraising effort.
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P Q Firm Holds Ground On Future Building Plans In Georgetown
Georgetown hesitates as a Quebec firm refuses to commit beyond 26 000 square feet on ten acres. The firm offers to buy Lot 4456 instead, while council debates land coverage and future development. Industrial chairman Ern Hyde notes a lack of employment promise, prompting further committee discussion.
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Tenants Found for New Main Street Store Block
Sam Mackenzie and Sid Silver acquire the old party site on North Main Street at James Street and plan a two store business block. They discussed a property line adjustment with town council and were assured of cooperation. Commitments have been made with tenants for occupancy and parking for 52 cars will be included in the building plans.
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County Council Votes 3,000 For Three-Man Continental Trip
Halton County Council approved a 16 to 12 vote to fund a three man trip to Europe in September at a total cost of 3000 dollars. The plan includes two councillors and a department head with 750 dollars per person plus 250 dollars out of pocket. Deputy Reeve Rogers defended the move noting prior inclusion in the budget and the rarity of such a tour. Opponents argued one or two participants could suffice and warned against waste, while several insisted three participants were too many. The final tally showed five votes against the measure with only two North Halton councillors supporting.
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Kinsmen Club Apartment Block Clears Boundary Issue
A final hurdle to building a senior citizens apartment by the Kinsmen Club was removed when Georgetown and Esquesing township councils signed an agreement. Georgetown will be responsible for residents not last residing in Esquesing, since the land lies within Esquesing despite town ownership. The site fronts Hyde Park Drive opposite Park Public School.
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Social and Personal News From Sid Silver Vacation
Mr and Mrs Sid Silver have returned from a Florida vacation spent at Se bring and St Petersburg On the way home they stopped in Montreal to visit their son Arthur his wife and new grandson
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Put Police in James St Prefab Home
Council called tenders Monday for a temporary prefab police office on town land at James St and Churchill Cres across Memorial Park. It aims to replace the Ced arvale farmhouse site to protect grants, with a tender around 12500 dollars and a plan to later sell the building as a residence. Local officials debated better municipal plans and alternatives including a new town building at Maple Ave and highway, amid concerns over costs and site suitability.
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