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Acton/Georgetown, Friday, August 17, 2007 5 Town's expenses continue to rise Continued from pg. 1 · a predicted assessment growth of 3 per cent-- translating to $680,000. This year assessment growth grew by 3.7 per cent and 4.4 per cent in 2006. · an average 3 per cent increase ($50,000) increase in general user fees for recreation programs · an $800,000 impact resulting from compensation, salaries and benefits · a 3 per cent increase ($97,500) for materials and supplies such as fuels, tires, office supplies and library books. Asphalt costs have risen by 10 per cent · a $19,500 increase for utilities (a 3% decrease in natural gas costs but a 5% increase in water services) · contributions to new equipment, repairs and maintenance and other types of reserves were also increased. · an additional $120,000 has been included in the Public Works budget for roads, sidewalks, and park maintenance related to growth. In 2007, each taxpayer's $980 tax dollars were distributed this way: · $155 to fire services · $134 to general engineering, public works and building services · $133 to recreation and cultural facilities and programs · $133 to bridges, roads and sidewalk repair · $131 for general administration · $111 for capital expenditures · $73 for library services · $46 for winter maintenance · $27 for parks maintenance · $25 for planning and development · $13 for street lighting. CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS Town council votes down all-way stop at intersection Halton Hills council recently voted against an all-way stop sign at the intersection of Meadowglen Blvd. and Herb Wild Street in Georgetown. At the request of residents in the area, Councillor Moya Johnson asked Town staff to look into the feasibility of a stop sign at the intersection. A speed study completed recently showed the average speed of drivers in the area was well below the 50 km/h limit. A staff report on the results of a study done to analyze the need for a four-way stop read, "there is so little incidence of approaching traffic streams conflicting with each other...that almost all of the traffic exiting Herb Wild did not even come to an almost stop before entering the intersection....That is because a yield sign condition is all that is required... at this point in time." Town staff is to monitor traffic in the area and look into traffic calming measures to possibly be implemented on Meadowglen Blvd. * FIREPLACE EARLY BIRD REBATE On all Regency products. Ask your dealer for details. August 1 - 31, 2007 Don't Pay `til Dec. `07 & DON'T BURN SAVE MONEY AND HELP THE ENVIRONMENT WHEN YOUR REPLACEMENT CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS ENERGY STAR - QUALIFIED. ® *Must be installed by Aug. 31/07 APPLEBY SYSTEMS 877-8990 Fireplace, Heating & Air Conditioning Sales & Service 118 Guelph St. Georgetown (at Maple) Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5; Saturday 11-4; Appointments available after hours upon request MONEY TO STAY COOL We should all be consuming less energy and doing our part for the environment. By replacing your old AC with one that is ENERGY STARqualified you`ll be helping the environment and you save up to 40% on your electricity bill. This is on top of the $800 you can qualify for in rebates. Visit www.coolsavingsrebate.com or call 1-877-797-9473 to find a participating contractor in your area. Gourmet Frozen Foods SAT. -WED., 9 AM - 6 PM,THURS. & FRI. 9 AM - 8 PM * OPEN LABOUR DAY 9 AM - 6 PM * HWY. 7, 1 MILE WEST OF ACTON · 1-800-387-4039 "TRUCKLOAD SALE" (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) · FOR LEMON LOVERS, ONLY... ALL LEMON MUFFIN BATTERS 2 FOR $9.99 · PURE CANADIAN MAPLE SYRUP 500ml $8.99 & GET 1 FREE CINNAMON OR PLAIN PANCAKE MIX · EX-LARGE THIN CRUST PIZZA'S BUY 1 & RECEIVE A FREE VEGETABLE PIZZA · 2-BITE BROWNIE TUBS 2 FOR $9.99 · FREE TOPPITS FROZEN PARSLEY CUBES WITH EVERY SALE!! SENIORS 10% OFF EVERY WEDNESDAY (REG. PRICED MERCHANDISE) GUELPH GUELPH LINE DUBLIN LINE 7 GEORGETOWN 7 CAMPBELLVILLE MILTON * Rebates are available until September 30, 2007. Must be purchased from and installed by a participating, registered Contractor. Rebate claims must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2007. Rebates are available through the Ontario Power Authority. OM OPA logo, Every Kilowatt Counts, Cool Savings Rebate, and Ontario Power Authority are each official marks of the Ontario Power Authority. "IT'S WORTH THE DRIVE TO ACTON" SPECIALS FROM: Aug. 15th to Sept. 5th CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL SAVINGS www.macmillans.ca HWY 25 OLDE HIDE HOUSE SERVING ACTON & AREA FOR OVER 20 YEARS!