22 May 1969
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
1
Halton County will receive 368,592 in provincial education grants to offset 1969 tax increases tied to higher education costs. Oakville 186,417 Milton 2,201 Acton 20,734 Esquesing 97,548 62,574 34,974 Nassagaweya 61 Georgetown receives none Burlington ineligible. Grants target under 60,000 population, reduce education mill rate within 2 provincially equalized mills.
Esquesing council hears proposal from Terry Baines on behalf of 125 residents to stop whistle sounds at Check Line and 7th Line crossings near a local hospital. Clerk notes mixed Georgetown and Esquesing addresses as council weighs nuisance versus warning function and possible Dept. of Transport action. Council to deliberate further.
Harrison Public School pupils scored 536 points to defend their bicycle road-co title at the Georgetown Jaycees event in Georgetown Park. Kevin Page won junior boys, Marilyn Armstrong won junior girls, Dave Armstrong senior boys, and Ann Meal senior girls. Trophies will be awarded at the Jaycee banquet Tuesday. Paul Atkinson chaired the project.
Esquesing's share of education costs in Halton County fell by 104000 dollars after Education Minister Wm. Davis announced higher municipal grants. Clerk K C Lindsay called the measure about 6.25 mills and said he had a call from B T Lindley, Finance Chairman of Halton County Board of Education, regarding the development.
Massasauga rattlers were discovered near Limehouse as Jim Ireland killed two of the snakes with a rake while playing with Linda Hale and other children. Linda Hale’s father identified the snakes, which measured 38 and 35 inches, one with a large tail rattle and the other still developing. Officials noted Massasaugas once existed in the area but had not been seen around Georgetown recently.
The Georgetown Jaycees were named recipients of the Unit Excellence Award at the Ontario Convention in Brantford Pow Wow 68, the first time a Georgetown unit has won a provincial honor. Nearby projects cited include promoting Georgetown as Home of Little NHL, parades, a steam train display, Crazy Boat race, and safety rodeos and programs supporting teens and local youth groups.
Esquesing dump supervisor John Harris reported abuse and threats from Acton Georgetown residents dumping garbage at the Esquesing site. Councillors backed Harris, discusses locking hours and possible gate erection to control access. police to be called if needed.
A fragment notes that Esquesing's letter linked the grant to the assessment increases, detailing how the rise affects different assessments and clarifying the intended effects mentioned in the communication.
Georgetown council approves experiment with alternate Mondays in June starting June 2. They also move committee meetings to be weekly when needed, aiming to speed up council work without increasing total meetings. Council members defend fee increases, while critics note coverage by The Herald.
Provincial negotiators will meet Halton County Separate School Board on May 29 and 30 to resolve the 1969 salary clash affecting 320 Catholic teachers. About 180 voted to reject the board offer, transferring talks to the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association as salaries lag behind public and other Catholic schools by up to 400 to 2000 dollars at higher levels.
Residents near Limehouse object to possible mink farm on 3.5 acre lot behind homes of L Hughes. Neighbors George Mumby and Mrs. Anderson say odor would upset area. council discusses by law under public nuisance act while financing scrutiny shows hydro debt sale at 96 per hundred for 225000 debentures.
More than 3,000 children have registered for September kindergarten in Halton County public schools. Counts by area show 810 in North Halton, 1,381 in Burlington, and 949 in Oakville. Officials say figures reflect about 80 percent of eventual attendance with growth expected from new residents. Registration occurred May 5. eligible children must be five by February 28, 1970.
About fifty George Town Figure Skating Club members hosted a Cedarvale Centre shower for Gale Livingston the club pro for years. She and groom-to-be Ted Verhagen plan June wedding. A skated mock wedding featured groom bride floor girl and clergyman. A painting gift from past president Tom Pettingill and an electric sweeper from Tony Corbett were presented.
Hillsburgh advances a 167 home subdivision on the Currie property. Glendevon Enterprises Ltd. develops with Tall Oaks Construction building the initial 48 homes priced at 20,500 dollars with 90 percent financing. The four acre site will feature split level and bungalow designs with 1100 square feet on 75 by 125 foot lots using Stelco steel studs.
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