Miles for Millions Walk Brampton Route Set
A large charity walk organized by Oxfam in Brampton aims to raise funds to fight malnutrition disease and illiteracy. The 30 mile route begins at St Mary's auditorium Brampton with checkpoints at Hornby Georgetown Norval and Huttonville. Volunteers police and first aid will patrol the route with transport for late finishers.
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Georgetown
Oxfam
Halton
St. Mary's
Brampton
Hornby
Georgetown Aire
Norval Presbyterian
Huttonville United
St. Mary's Auditorim Brampton
St. John Ambulance
Oxfam Walkers Rules and Safety Guidelines
The note outlines safety and conduct for Oxfam Walkers including obeying police and traffic rules, walking on sidewalks or facing traffic, wearing light colored clothing, using suitable walking shoes, carrying a spare pair of socks, powdering feet to prevent chafing, avoiding overdressing, checking weather and possibly carrying a raincoat, wearing the bib number on the front for checks, carrying food, and noting the walk ends at dusk with sponsors’ funds sent with the form.
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Lerry
Limit Lawn Watering To Three Hours Alternate Days
With a serious water shortage the engineer and water committee urged a council motion limiting lawn watering to six to nine pm on alternate days. The by law uses odd houses on odd days and even houses on even days. Deputy reeve Art Speigdt admitted seriousness but said it would last until No 4 well is completed, aimed June 30 with a top cost of 90000. No 3 well could be shut down after No 4 comes online. The iron removal plant may be bypassed during shortages. The motion passed with the mayor opposing after a loophole was found and amended. Dr Jim Younes warned enforcement difficulties while Dr Bob Francis urged cooperation.
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Engineer and Water Committee
Council
Art Speigdt
No. 4
Tright
Harry Harley
Cro W. South
Georgetown Memorial Arena
Honour Fred McNally For Work with Lodge
On Thursday April 25 Halton's Pride No 393 Loyal True Blue Association presented an honorary membership of the Order to Brother Fred McNally at his home 37 Market Street. McNally was the first District Deputy Grand Master here and helped form the George Town lodge in 122.
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Halton's
Loyal
True Blue Association
Alex Bullock
Supreme Grand
D. Harris
Order
Fred McNally
Market St
Mr. McNally
George
Town Lodge
Harley Quits as Halton M P
Mr Ofo Nally becomes the first member to receive an honorary membership in the local lodge. The token reflects the high esteem in which he is held by all members.
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Ofo Nally
Hugh Asteem
Silver Maple Trees Popular in Town Tree Drive
Three hundred silver maples were delivered to town residents beginning at seven AM and planted by three town workers, Frank Merette and Dr. Dob. The cost was three dollars each with owners Francis and associates handling planting. many more trees were planned. A fire at the Georgetown Armoury caused about five hundred dollars in damage, with vandalism suspected as the coal shed was entered. Army inspectors are investigating. A homeowner’s toaster caused a wall fire at 551 Main Street, Glen Williams, with breakfast nearby. Firefighters responded to grass and rubbish fires Saturday and Sunday, including a late night mistaken alarm on Monday.
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Ted
Frank Merette
Dr. Dob
Francis
Wes Fendley
Main Street
Glen Williams
Kin Choose Taylors as 1968 President Kin
Dow Piylor was named president of the Kinsmen Club of Georgetown at a meeting Monday night. Fred Harrison is first vice president Hugh Powell second vice president Tom Kent secretary John Wickett treasurer Russ Drével registrar and Gary Alton Rob Collett Trey Meares and Don Puckering directors. Charter president Clare Burns was named an honorary member. Hallon's Liberal MP since Pierre Trudeau era, Dr Harley, announced withdrawal from politics in Oakville amid election talk. He cited six years in the House and medical practice as factors. wife Margaret offered mixed feelings as he exits Halton seat.
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Dow Piylor
Kinsmen Club
Georgetown
Fred Harrison
Hugh Powell
Ica
Tom Kent
John Wickett
Russ
Drével
Gary Alton
Rob Collett
Trey Meares
Don Puckering
Invite Bus Firm Officials Here to Discuss New Route
Council invites Gray Coach Lines officials to a committee meeting to finalize a bus route. The issue centers on Main Street South versus Charles Street routes amid mayoral opposition and a split public poll showing five opposed and ten with no objections.
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Coun
Guelph
Guelph Street
Gray Coach Lines
Mssor
Charles Street
Council rejects land use change for Jam’s apartment plan
Fred Maveal urged a council re study before rezoning land on John St W for apartments. He disputed zoning notes claiming 2 acres are 10 and 0.5 acres are 03 conservation while council says 03 covers the area. The dispute left two options with Maveal: permit use or buy the bond.
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John St. W
McNabb St
Fred Maveal
Council
Tax Rate Monday debated at council meeting
Dr Stewner Emmerson informed council that the by law to strike the mill rate would be prepared for Monday night. Dr Hey Ballentine noted the lack of information and indicated little detail on the proposed mill rate. The planning board offered no clear alternative as subcommittee discussions continued amid reports of high water levels and ongoing meetings.
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Stewner Emmerson
Hey Ballentine
Em Board
Tomerson
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Ana
Sharon Haddock
Laurie Golden
Ann Hyde
Oxfam Committee
Georg Mary's Hall
Getown
Holy Cross Church
Cross Parish
Oxfam Walkers
Georgetown Herald
District
Jim Younes
Bob Francis
Harley
Jaycees
Halton M.P
Armoury
Trudeau
Erwin Lewis
Was & Jon
Frank Morette
Norm Wedhems
McIntyre Croscuit
Kin
Taylors
Charter
Clare’ Burns
Hallon
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Harry Marley
Canada
Trarley
Oakville
Canda To
Dr. Hurley
House of Commons
Liberals
NGS
Prudeau
Dr. Harley
Paul Hellyer
Saniry
Margaret
Mackey
Ile
Aince
Ottawa
Dor
Calle
Eric Balkind
Char- Ten Street
Main Street South
Claims Council
Wrong Land
Conservation
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