Ratepayers Rally Over Bus Service Board Stands Pat
At a Speyede School meeting the Faque wing School Board defended current transportation plans amid calls for change. About forty spectators debated the old one room school merits while the board insisted no further transportation could be provided. A speaker urged safety with a crowded bus, but the board held firm and adjourned with plans to reconsider after a two to three week trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyede
Clarence Coleste
Coul
Iley Gil
Royal
Jack Hepburn
Echool
FE. Bathan
Tad Astrena
Hoyal
Social and Personal Notes From Georgetown and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Jim McPhail of RR 2 Georgetown attended a fair in Syracuse New York last weekend. Rev and Mrs Kenneth Richardson and family of 60 Guelph S returned from vacation at Big Bay Point Lake Simcoe. Multiple visits noted among locals including Clarkes of Wyoming, Garfield McGilvray, Sand Stewart family, E Giban and daughters, J Mitchell and Gertrude Reastex of Toronto, Hector Bird of Georgetown, Jon McLaren of Georgetown, Bracebridge visits, and Mr and Mrs John Kelley of Inverpool NS with son Bobby. Visitors from Little Current joined the Muir and family on John Street. Valley View Cabins at Huntsville hosted guests including Herbert Brown and Murray of Georgina. Kenneth Kewley and daughters Susin and Diane returned to Winnipeg after visiting Claude Kewley and family in Langstone Crescent. Windsor and Windsor-area visitors, and trips to Mary Lake, and family illnesses noted for Mr McClure. The Queen Mary voyage delays mentioned for Paisley, Scotland. Loyal True Blue Association Grand Lodge activities cited. Peter Michael Sonday christening at NM Gene Anglican Church, London relatives in attendance. Don Metrae and Susan of Tillenburg visited Elizabeth McCrae. Olympic basketball team member Mr McCrae toured Italy and London after the Games. William Kelly, son of John D. Kelly, 11 Albert St, named vice president and general superintendent of the Consumers Gas Company after engineering degree from the University of Toronto in 1950.
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Mirs
Jim McPhail
RR. 2
Georgetown
Syracuse
New York
Kenneth Richardson
Guelph S
Big Bay Point
Lake Simcoe
Sand) Stewart
Markdale
M E. Giban
King Street Pas
J. Mitchell
Fiertrude Reastex
Toronto
Hector Bird
J. Wo Mclaren
Bracebridge
Barnie
Barre
John Kelley
Bobby
Inverpool
Nova Scotia
Kelley
Muir
John Stree
J Ro MacArthur
Little Current
John
Manitowaye
U. of T
Valley View Cabins
Huntsville
Mray
Pete” Hunter
Herbert Brown
Georgina
Murray
Normandy Blvd
Kenneth Kewley
Susin
Diane
Winnipeg
Kewley
Claude Kewley
Langstone Crescent
William Denison
Windsor
C. Sargent
Charles St
Douglas Ditchfield
Robert
Sharon Pricur
Joan Vrooman
Windgor
W. A. Sargent
Jimmy
Brandford
Harold McClure
Maple Ave. W
Mary Lake
Mr. McClure
London
Ken Meers
Albert St
Peter Michael
NM Gene Anglican Church
Peter
Meers
Don Metrae
Susan of Tillenburg
Elizabeth McCrae
Market Street
McCrae
Bologna
Rome
Maly
Thailand
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Spain
William Kelly
John D. Kelly
Consumers Gas Company
University of Toronto
Holiday Scots Band Concert At Georgetown Park
The Lorne Scots Regimental Brass Band gave an afternoon concert in Georgetown Park during a holiday weekend. The 37 member group, drawn from Burlington Brampton Woodbridge and nearby areas, was led by Lieut Elgin Corlett and included local players Charles Allen Frank Carter Ken Allen Archie Kerr and Charles Landsborough. Another local concert is hoped for in the future.
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Lorne Scots Regimental Brass
Georgetown Park
Burlington
Brampton
Woodbridge
Charles Allen
Frank Carter
Acton
Ken Alen
Archie Kerr
Charles Landsborough
Lieut
Elgin Corlett
August 1980 Library Circulation and New Members
August figures show Adult Fiction 1080 and Adult Nonfiction 1424. Junior books total 1459 with 53 new adults and 38 junior memberships. New book deliveries arrived in August and are hoped to be catalogued and ready by mid September.
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Wye Middle
One Way Traffic Plan For Wesleyan Street
City council debates amendments to traffic bylaw establishing a one way street along Wesleyan Street from Market Street north to Yoursiene with parking restrictions on Main to Market and 8th Street, plus a Post Office access constraint. Varying votes show divided support, with several councillors opposing or abstaining.
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Brette Way
Wesleyan
Tunesdas
la Sou Thall Sargent Heiderestedt
Clude
Othiee Freuage
Cross Street
Descon
Bridays
Henry Davia Phat and Batons Order
Faviear Watts
Reeve Stoh
John Eshott
Ostyeatet
Langdon Golf Trophy Awarded in North Halton
Langdon Golf Trophy goes to Mr and Mrs Parnell as they post 68 for best couple score. Graham Farnell and partner claim Langdon trophy with 64 net. Runners up Ken Noah and partner at 66. Ted Fenning and partner 68. Hinkley pair 60. event drew 41 couples starting at 10 am.
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Graham Farnell
North Halton
Parnellsecore
Ken Noah
Ted Fenning
Miro
Kw Hinkley
Stu Young
Town Decides To Sell Five Sunbeam Lots
Town votes to auction five Sunbeam lots as part of a program ending with a buffet in the chubhouy hall. Magistrate Kenneth Manidon presents a trophy to the winning couple. Major prize wines were awarded in order of value to several couples including Farnell, Nash, Young, Penning, and Benkley for various gifts.
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Chubhouy
Kenneth Manidon
Farnell Claw
End Ure Nash
Mir
Mee Young
And
Virs
Sire Benkiey
Parks Land Sale Plans Spark Town Debate
Town council at the September meeting approved selling five small recreation lots allegedly too tiny for public use. A land sale would fund park development after a shipment of parcels was questioned by residents. The town plans to apply proceeds toward a new park and street improvements while preserving space for public use and children's play areas.
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Wounen
Cote
Otter Park
Doug Sarvent
Reese
John
John Ellistth
Local racing driver with unbeaten track record in Ontario
Grant Clark of Stevens Creek is a soft spoken auditor in Toronto and treasurer of the Canadian Driving Association. He races an Austin Healey production sports car prepared by John Clark and crew, with updates allowed only to the car’s interior. Clark has not yet been beaten at Harewood and Green Acres tracks, and discusses driving safety and drag racing ideas in a wide interview.
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Mickey Rootey
Grant Clark
Stevens Creacent
Toronto
Clark
Grand Valles
Austin
Harewood
Green Acres
Ontario
Latimer Named President of Georgetowa Canadian Cancer Society Branch
A new Georgetowa branch of the Canadian Cancer Society formed at a Wednesday meeting in the Munters pat building. Douglas Latimer elected president with Reg Broomhead as vice president and Terry Banes as treasurer. Other officers include Dick Lacata chair of womens services and Dame Camey Thebesneh as campaign manager.
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Munterspat
Georgetowa
Canadian Cancer Society
Peter McWilliams
Valtan
Securiy
Ronald XO Mcbarlane
Ontario
Douglas Latimer
Reg Broomhead
Terry Banes
Dick Lacata
Womens Services
Robert Wicks
Camey Thebesneh
Wham
Sandy Best
Mel
Airs Ernest Alcott
Merrittons Ueretofore
Georgetown
North Walton
Melton
Warn Park Students Told to Caution Amid Heavy Traffic
Traffic safety officer Cst Ted Scott warns parents with children at Para Public School about heavy truck traffic from hospital construction on Charles Princess Anne Drive and Hirde Park Tread. Chief Constable Roy Hailey urges parents of new students to educate children on highway safety and share responsibility with teachers and police.
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Para
Charles, Princess Anne Drive
Hirde Park
Cst
Ted Scott
Roy Hialey
Local schools reopen as Georgetown children return to class
Georgetown students resumed in person instruction on Tuesday marking the 1000-61 school year start.
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Georgetown
Evangelistic Services Begin at First Baptist Church
A week of evangelistic services starts at First Baptist Church with Rev. James Waylor of Watworth Street Baptist Church Hamilton as guest speaker at 11 am and 7 pm Sunday. Weeknight services run Monday to Friday at 8 pm. Anniversary services on September 25 feature Rev. Gordon Pateh of Woodbine Height Baptist Church Toronto as anniversary speaker with special music.
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Whall
First Baptist Church
James Waylor
Watworth Street Baptist Church
Hamilton
Gordon Pateh
Woodbine Height Bapist Church
Toronto
Georgetown Horseshore Club Adds Night Play on Lights
The Horseshore Club at Georgetown enhanced its eight horseshoe pits near the Lorne Scots Armoury and began night play this week, continuing work on the project despite dwindling daylight.
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Georgetown
Lorne Scots Armoury
Nash and Matthews Vie For North Halton Golf Title
The North Halton Club championship pits Ken Nash against Ken Matthews in a final long elimination series. Nash defeated Harv Chappel 3 up on the 18th in the Sunday semi final after Chappel beat Ted Frnnming 3 and 2 in Saturday's quarter finals. Matthews had already claimed his half of the tourney weeks earlier.
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North Halton Club
Ken Nash
Ken Matthews
Kitchen
Northalton
Harv Chappel
Ted Frnnming
Chappel
Ben Mathews
Decline in Local Accidents Reported
Community safety officials report a sharp drop in accidents, with the toll falling below previous four year levels. Chief Constable Ron Haley commends public cooperation and notes continued efforts to maintain the trend.
Council Urges Tight Weed Control After Allergy Concerns
County notes weed growth in Nem St and Soeant Delrex areas needs cutting. Town engineer GR Bleth proposes buying a tractor to pull existing weed cutting gear. Inspection weeks earlier highlighted high allergy risk from annual weed decays. Authorities aim to complete cleanup by week’s end with enhanced equipment.
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Allen
Cass
Arthur
Nem St
Soeant
Delrex
GR Bleth
Bach
Council approves period coverage for Cecil Robertson
The council authorizes Cecil Robertson to cover November 1 to April as recipient of complimentary remarks from several councillors for his work since taking over. Orion notes the town benefits from his efficient service while Deputy Reeve Garay remarks on timely checks and security measures. The mayor emphasizes satisfaction with Robertson and a noted fence and right of way concern for school children near a property.
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Cecil Robertson
Bys Council
Robertson
Tehono
Orion
Hei
Garay
Robertoan
Fred Hartesoo
Mayor Vigele
Four Christenings At St George's Anglican Church
Christenings were held at St George's Anglican Church with minister Kes Kenneth Richardson officiating. Four infants were christened: Peter Michael son of Mr and Mrs Ken Meets, Albert St Brent Alan son of Mr and Mrs James Collier, Inaldo Moones son of Mr and Mrs dlans Rock, and Doreen Kam daughter of Mr and Mrs Rock dlans. Godparents included Mr Robert Meers, Mr Frederck Pepper, Mr Stanless Mooney, Mr Leslie Moones, and Miss Fannie Weaver among others.
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Kes Kenneth Richardson
St. George’s Anglican Church
Peter Michael
Ken Meets
Albert St. Brent Alan
James Collier
Frederck Pepper
Glacton
Stanless Mooney
Leslie Moones
Dorchester
Peter Mooney
Brent Collier
Fannie Weaver
Glen Williams
Felix Koch
Doreen
Georgetown Bantams Triumph in Surprise Weston Arena Scrimmage
Georgetown Bantams made a strong debut at the summer hockey school losing only to the veteran players from the school team who have trained all summer. The exhibition suggested the Bantams potential despite the early setback.
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Georgetown
Weston Arena
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Quebec
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New Brunswich
Harris
Supreme Grand Lodge of the Loyal True Blue Association
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Klingten
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Doug
Latimer Cancer Society
Nash
Matthews
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Mendabis
Anshigs
Alwys
Roe Birks
Mackensie
St. John's Anglican Church
Stewarttown
Robert Charles Webster
St. George's
Bantams
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