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In ho Mall Bag Writer Urges Preservation Of Chapel Street School New Royal Bank Branch Is Nearing Completion HERALD THURSDAY JAN fane SCHOOL FROM VICTORIA 35 Park Street Georgetown Ont Mr W Editor The Georgetown Herald Main St Georgetown Dear Mr was pleased to find mention in last week Herald or my letter to council concerning the preservation of older buildings I would like to take this opportunity to explain my proposal in greater detail My suggestion to council was that they adopt the following general policy Whenever one or the Town departments has outgrown its existing facilities every attempt should be made to find new facilities in an existing older building rather than erecting a new building In this way the Town could help sub to preserve our local heritage and Identity yet without simply buying old buildings for which It would have no use I believe that if the Town sets the pace in historical preservation private enterprise may be willing to follow I gave council some examples of buildings that might In the past have boen used In this way the old post office with its clock lower proclaiming that in Georgetown time stands still and examples of buildings that will be available in the future the present Itoyal Bank building and Chapel St school I am particularly anxious to sec Chapel St school preserved since It is the only old school building that remains in Georgetown and because it is located in such pleasant surroundings I can imagine It In a variety of future uses municipal complex library com centre police headquarters and even why not a school Communities such as and Orangeville demonstrate that this is feasible It requires flexibility on the part of Town personnel in adapting to facilities designed originally for some different purpose but may have the added feature of conserving the municipal budget 1 am pleased to report that council has directed my suggestions to its various committees Yours truly Itogcr f- rost A rove Shows Brass Rubbings Made on English Visit Tuesday afternoon January IS the educational and cultural activities meeting of Women Institute was held at the home of Mrs Wilfrid Bird Twenty five members and a visitor attended President Mrs Cliff Hunter opened the meeting in the usual way Secretary Mrs J Me read minutes and called Iheroll which was answered by A craft Id like to learn A donation of was voted to Association for the Performing and Creative Arts Committees were appointed to arrange for a euchre and the Spring Fling In the near future Mrs Clayton Wilson reported on and read thank you notes From people and shut ins who had been renumbered at Mrs of a safely meeting had attended and have some helpful ideas on how to prevent accidents and fires The program was then turned over to Mrs Vcrn Picket who called on Mrs Clayton Wilson for the motto When we stop listening we stop learning Mrs Bruce MeClure had an interesting contest naming Ontario counties with Mrs I- red Nurse and Mrs George Wilson winning Hope to Eventually Link Silver Creek Terra Cotta Areas Mrs Tom Beer a member of the Arts and Crafts of Georgetown was guest speaker Shi is very interested in brass rubbings During a year In she and her husband visited ancient churches where there an memorial brasses of from the 12th to centuries in the floors II using a brush duster shoemaker mix she made copies putt in black on a gold backgrounc They make excellent hangings Mrs Hector Bird gave the courtesies and the meeting closed with a social hour Mr and Mrs Robert un of the Line have returned from a two holiday in California and Nevada We all say Happy Birthday to Mr Arthur Ituddell who will celebrate his 90th birthday February May he enjoy mony more Mrs J Credit Valley Conservation Report of IMG recommended a dam and reservoir site in the Silver reek area North of Georgetown The purpose of this dam and reservoir was to augment the summer flow of water for the Credit River Since the 1956 report several studies have been completed on this particular area by engineers and biologists and the conservation authority Is now having second thoughts as feasibility of constructing a dam In this location This decision will be made in the near future but not until after the inaugural meeting of the Authority in February Meanwhile the Authority whether a dam and reservoir is to be constructed plans to develop a large multiple use conservation area in this location Acquisition of some of property has been com pleted and eventually will comprise upwards of some 1000 acres and attract visitors from all of the local municipalities as well as thousands from other large urbanized areas It is proposed to leave a large portion of the conservation area in its natural state and con struct nature trails throughout this attractive area it Is intended that the Sliver Creek Conservation Area be linked to the Authority Terra Gun nervation Area which is already being used to capacity Nearly 10 full blooded still live in Western Australia more than half in the trophic north where they labor n iron miners Irrigation worker and cowboys Train Them Early to Insure Tomorrows Good Vision Stress proper eye care to all members of the family We boast a group of youthful style frames that boys and girls and all the family will like YOUR DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION FOR GLASSES ACCURATELY FILLED BRAMPTON DISPENSING OPTICIANS Phone Mam St Gala Properties sidewalk level thus will is pleased to announce eliminate the present fear of the teaching of geography that their construction of the slipping on ice laden steps history tends to Itoyal Hanks new downtown The owner builder of the new branch at the of bank Is Gala Properties Main and Mill Streets in Limited company proud of Its is very near new developments in completion The bank will Georgetown Its first con receive the keys mid March project was the Main ind should be ready for Street branch of Simpsons business shortly thereafter Wherever possible Itoyal Gala Properties has hired local The new building Is fully air sub traders and suppliers in the conditioned of visible course of their construction external wires fire proofed ireosurer and will have a pleasant In Lawrence is the decor The entrance is at project manager for the which Is the heart or core of the area Lawrence added that in most Instances he had found that local residents point out with pride to visitors the downtown as the main area of special Interest In the near future Lawrence His recent background In building projects W aching of geography and He stales that a city town or Gala Properties Ltd To do ma a C B D their part In making downtown Farmed in Union Area for 46 Years Gtorge Alfred Woodward Acnue Brampton died January the home of his daughter at Horn in Albion Hi years he was the son of George and Mnry Allan butt lie was married to the late and farmed at Georgetown for years In iJfrl he retired to live in and married Jean Taylor Shaw who predeceased him in He leaves three sons of tilt Georgetown Don of and Hill of Georgetown two daughters Mrs J Dickenson I Hetty I of and Mrs Kit eight grandchildren I Km I to bin and Keith Jamie and Iteid two sisters Mrs Ihillips of Mrs George Shaw Ho I ton and another Levi A brother John James dure Chanel was conducted by llev Gordon Williams January 11 with interment in Pallbearers were Oliver Jim Parker John Leslie Jim loane and Owens The Congress of the United States established by the ratification of the Constitution had its first meeting on March MORTGAGES For Homeowners and Prospective Buyers Percent Market Value 1st Mortgages from percent 2nd Mortgages from percent Construction Loans Correspondent for The Mortgage Insurance Co of Canada Call Don Sargent 4516232 E A Mitchell Limited 44 QUEEN ST E BRAMPTON STORES MOORE PARK PLAZA 124 MAIN ST NORTH GEORGETOWN HOURS STORE SERVICE DEPT Oofi Dally am to Than ft Nights Til with the purchase of any 25 or inch color V set DISC BRAKE SERVICE DRUM BRAKE OVERHAUL Includes 1 year service 1 1 I m la 88 WINDSHIELD one gallon WASHER only ANTIFREEZE I TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE M SETJDF FOUR