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Idea of local United Way discussed Should Hal ton Hills establish a United Way Oakville United Way charitable organizations discussed the question Wed nesday Many felt It would be difficult to collect much money the United Way as they do canvassing Individually Mary Simpson of the Council of Women aold a few years ago Georgetown groups considered the of forming a United Way but vetcod the Idea because they felt Hal ton Hills did not have enough Industry to support It More than one local resident pointed out that people who habitually give to a can vasser will contributed to the United Way If five go door the same person will donate S3 Brown president of OUW agreed in some cases this Is However he pointed out some people Increase when they are told how many organizations they are supporting Campaign chairman Terry OConnor added the United Way is the only entity which Is allowed to use industrial wage deduction systems for donations 1973 the Cancer Societvrnlsed Red Cross North Association for the Mentally Retarded arthritis 50U Heart Georgetown Acton Canadian National Institute for Acton Arthritis Soeietyl5B0 Acton Firefighters for Muscular Dystrophy Plus the Rotary Club raised for Halton Helping Hands The total earned by these charities was and many are dubious whether would vleld mare The consensus all over North America is the United Way is the way to go said local representative Hick Chandler In a small community like this It would not gel Impersonal It would be economical youd come up with more money than the agencies do individually One thing that bothered some of us the administration costs scared mc said Vic BriHlon of the Acton CNIB and Heart Fund I can run a campaign for and In OUW campaign expenses totalled or per cent of their profit said Mr Connor Georgetown President Burt said If Toronto has to supplement the United Way then you ore not reaching target She added the need for the to canvass North illustrates they were having difficulty meeting their profll goal Why do you object to someone else trying to raise money if you can raise enough for yourselves asked Mr OConnor Use your resources and Ideas the best way you can like we do Terry said Mr The United Way works in some com munities but not in others said Margaret Pope of Georgetown Red Cross It should be decided by Individual communities not Mr OConnor said the Hamilton and Oak ville United Ways are trying redefine United Way boundaries Though no report has been released he suggested the possibility of the United Way going regional Other alternatives include dividing the Hamilton Burlington United Way separating Wo two groups and establishing a United Way in Hills Representing Hills on the In committee are Terry Balnea Georgetown and Peter Marks Acton How can one representative without consultant with local organizations and surveys of local people decide for i said Georgetown resident Mr Bailies and Mr Marts will be invited to a second public meeting Oct when the Issue will be further discussed When you get Into a large United Way business organization how can you maintain a degree of personal commitment Coun Morrow said adding that people con tribute to a group they have a personal connection with therefore their help Is more than volunotry a passion beneficial to he organization When separate go canvassing for personal family reasons want to give more to some than others With the United Way you have to give a gift for some things you don care about for a few you do Regionalism is not a popular word around here he added speaking about the feasibility of a regional United Way Maybe we need a Hills United Way further meetings will prove to us whether the United Way Is better than the singular approach Diane Anderson asked I do not like the Idea of the United Way is there any council rule to keep it out I believe one day the United Way will be Chandler and you will work as hard as you do now under the United JULIAN REED WITH GUESTS Julian Reed MPP for Burlington Burlington Liberal Association Grant left chats with Don Carter a Burlington of Georgetown at a dance in Milton Saturday alderman and president of the Halton- for Mr Reed Special anniversary church service the HERALD Home Newspaper of Hills Wednesday September Page Council seat sought by former town engineer A tour of Terra with new Herald correspondent A BENTON Herald Correspondent Presbyterian Church celebrated its 115 anniversary with services at am and p m Sept Rev J Kerhlson of Hamilton was guest assisted by a duet A short hymn sing get together In preceded the evening service Memorial Friday and a social hour followed Many enjoyed the In spite of inclement evening weather many vtsisted from Mrs Bert Benton and Mrs neighbouring congregations Earl Burt entertained with The WA are prepared musics numbers and Earl for a busy evening serving the also sang annual turkey supper Wed Sponsored by the Ban- Barrow The choir sang area neighbours splendid numbers Mm Mr and Mrs Al Jennings Walter Llnhnm colled A and Mm Denny sang and family were honored at a Sandra Mark and JoAnne to the platform Mm S Morrison read a short address and each was presented with a moments of their home here and a sum of to buy a larger gift for their new farm In Palmer From last werk Mr d Mrs Nell Anderson Fire inspections of local businesses Former town engineer Peter Morris Is seeking a Ward council seat In the Dec municipal elections Announcing hi a intention to contest for one of the seats now held by Couns Mike Arm strong and Harry Levy Mr Morris said hes concerned about the quality of life for Hills ratepayers He sees a need for more cultural development the settling of town spending priorities Increased dialogue between elected officials and voters and more industrial development Mr Morris who served two years with the town prior to leaving In July 1975 for a position with Homes Is making his first at tempt at municipal politics Peter Morris In an interview Mondnj he said he agrees with the post polling of the municipal commercial and Georgetown informing of the Industrial establishments will inspections be fire inspected by members Residential inspections will attended the wedding of the area firefighters not be held this year but any anniversary other nephew and starting Oct homeowner seeking an in niece Mr and Mrs Jns Willis The inspections are designed the fire Toronto to pinpoint potential fire department Mr Harley said Mn j Miss hazards In the establishments Among the areas to be in- Blanche attended the and provide updated building are the state of fire wedding anniversary of plana for the fire department location of Mr and Mrs Herman Firefighter Doug combustible materials and of New Westminister C at said Monday he fire depart Newmarket on Sunday ment hopes to document the location of dangerous materials such as chemicals and explosives during the inspection period which coincides with Fin Prevention month Clean up ravine citizen urges Sorority starts season By J KELMAN lea were served along with a Delta Bcto Chapter of beautifully decorated cake The Inspections are the first Slgmo welcoming Claudctte in about years carried J conjunction with the home of Marilyn Pickett Association he said About 12 0 s tart The girls firefighters will be Involved In the Inspections Smith who is a transferee After short from Fire Chief business meeting the girls Ken were mailed were served refresh menta and starting yesterday to the had the opportunity of various establishment around swimming In the Pickett pool The first meeting of the Parent meeting hem at me home of was held al the home of Ryan The program for the evening was Com Language and LifeStyle Dorothy introduced two ladies from the Red Mrs Prompted by complaints from Metcalfe Court resident town works com mlttee chairman Mike Arm strong Monday requested a report on the status of engineering work aimed at halting erosion along the ravine adjacent the street Trevor Thorne told the committee the erosion situation hi the ravine Is worse then ever despite several calls for action by council during the past year and a half The problem Is compounded he said by overgrown weeds and rubbish dumped Into the ravine by passers by on Boulevard The slippage Is still con Mr Thorne Ferguson and Mrs Connie who showed an interesting Itm about he work of the Red Cross A lively discussion was held oiler the movie while refreshments were served by the hostess The September social system of cither Rattan the Dow of water The work could be done this winter if necessary he said Mr Austin explained hat council had originally allotted for the engineering work which would include the installation of a pipeline Of hat figure he said would this year The town has since discovered however that the is not through the government as hud been Although Mr Austin con tended Were doing as much as we can Coun Em Hyde agreed wiih Mr Thome that works crews could begin Chapter President Loison Hclmer on September At Holy Crasa Parents the meeting Smith held at Ryans home Association will hold annual was officially welcomed into September th Due W poor meeting tonight at the school he Chapter The evenings weather the party was held gymnasium Three matters program Discussion was Inside The couples danced to ore on the agenda meet he presented by Norma Tripp toped music Later box- teachers an amateur talent Norma brought many In lunches gailydecorated In the how and the election of of- cresting souvenirs with her falltheme fleers Tom from her visit to the Peter- To close out the evening president of the association borough Convention In June were roasted mid he expects a large crowd After he program coffee and over an open fire Norval residents polled on proposed new street lights There are trees coming down during and even some of the survey ravme the weeds stakes put In there The ravine r Dumping been weeded in four Mr yearn There are thistles down imo here I know as old friends fa rovine Mr Thome claimed hat Armstrong called for a despite efforts by Metcalfe and complete report on all aspects rf ae MuMm trough before the committee The status of the fencing along Delrex garbage clean up and erosion control will be con at thai time complex project He sees a need or a cither new or improved library service facilities possibly a theatre complex As well Mr Morris added that a recreation complex similar to those In Mississauga Brampton were various ac tivities arc available par o housewives during he day may be needed in Hills All involves lot of money he candidly but all Im saying is let the lown set Its priorities in the more people things If we have the money OK lets go that way if wc can Improved parks in Ward Is another issue that he hopes to resolved by his election lo council Mr Morris said he would tike to sec the establish ment of bicycle paths in ID lis and believes park Im provement can be made with little cost If elected he said he would strive for regularly timed in his ward for dialogue ratepayers he said the needs and concerns of the residents can fcc learned I find theres a lack or communication with political people not just the but everywhere As well Mr Morris believes that Hills should be taking a look at both Itself and regional government now that three years has elapsed since regionalize Hon He envisages a look at the operation of the town similar lo the review of Bill 151 now under way by Region and a look at the function of regional government from the area municipality level Mr Morris Is married with one child and lives on Wilson Court He has worked municipal engineer for the Town of Dundns for two years preceding his in Hills Prior lo his employment there he worked an engineer for the Borough of Scarborough following his graduation In I960 as a civil from the University of Toronto He receved master of business administration from York in 1974 The Nor vol Community Association will be polling village residents a Heeled by the along High way for heir opinions on the proposed replacement of which would be charged through the town to them Association President Hugh McFarlone and Lighting Committee Chairman Fred Howes attend Mondayi incandescent units the cost of town works mitlec Ballinafad hosted Presbyterial a success By SMITH Correspondent Almost 100 people at tended the and Peel hosted by the ladies Wed Members came from as far north as and as far cast as Guest speaker Nancy Pollock spoke on Canadians for Decency A tasty buffet lunch was served in the church basement Mr Mrs Jesse McEnery visited their daughter wnmiaw and in Tart Sunday We are sorry to bear that son inlaw John Pearson badly cut two fingers wnue operating a cutting box lo harvest the com crop last Mr and Mrs Leo Jamlesan spent the weekend visiting their son Murray his wife and son at Deep River Visiting the Marshalls Sunday were the Millers of Toronto and Mrs and Mr John Polo of A few residents went to the anniversary ser vices at Limehouse church on Sunday Rev D J Her bison gave an inspiring sermon and the congregation enjoyed special music by the choir meeting lo discuss changes in he system suggested by Ontario Hydro Mr McFarlane was advised twothirds of the affected residents would have to en dorse one or another of he proposed alternatives Ontario Hydro forced to hike Its maintenance charges after several years of bearing rising costs suggested that could either assume I ty for the costs or pay for 30 new mercury vapor lamps Mr McFarlane said the association will survey the residents for their choices of paying more for maintenance or for a shortterm ex penditure for a new system as well as their choices In mer cury vapor incandescent more expensive sodium tamps decided were not going to worry about aesthetics he said I think more Important that we have an efficient use of power Thecxeeutivc has agreed do whatever has to be done to get new lighting Grey Stone Crescent residents to keep the area clean It has become a dumping spot Tor soil sod bush cuttings old bicycles and even a complete toiiet suite Only one of he two gates on a concrete sewer outfall remains intact he said allowing access to local youths who use the outran as a beer Mr Thome said that It had been initial complaint to Coun Harry Levy in March 1975 that had prompted council a order for fence to be installed along Delrex Boulevard closing off the ravine to and snowmobiles Council also decided to plant trees and shrubs to alleviate the eroding he said Levy again visted the ravine last spring Mr Thome said and once again council discussed the matter f think the time for reports That ravine has got to be cleaned up Ive gone as far as I can through my representative the time has come for me to talk This matter has dragged and tagged and all of us are pretty fed up Armstrong pointed out that a 75foot long fence been installed along the side of the ravine although another 300 feet remains open The garbage tossed down there Is unbelievable he admitted Town engineer Bob Austin reported a soil engineer will begin testing In the ravine Tuesday and the results should Loading the bus tor the Sunshine school be ready within two weeks Depending on the outcome he Jpyceo trip to Niagara Falls Sunday said council must decide on r ByELLlEDRYDEN Herald Correspondent They say one should never start a new project when the moon is waning So here we are new moon new project for and a new column for Terra Cotta Until everyone becomes familiar this column and some colossal events take place I thought we would start general information about the groups and their activities going on Perhaps at a later date and more space permitting there will be detailed background In formation on each The Villagers who had their first meeting Sept had a good turnout with five new members Joining This group of ladles I gentlemen included in the yearly executive meeting of business meet every third Tuesday of me month at p m In the Community Hail Their objective Is to help maintain the hall with a variety of activities during the jear The group has done very well and an enjoyable time by all makes this a worth while contributing project for the community The first occasion for this fall will be a Halloween Costume dance Anyone wishing to join The Villagers may contact Nancy or Barb at On to the no this Isnt a group of crotchety ladles just working out with thimbles but an enterprising group that also contributes much to the community Their bazaar was Sept and president Elsie Puckering said We had a response Asa matter of act worth of good response Now thats what I call super homemade bake goods crafts and their specialty quilts Now youve got it They thimble on Thursdays for quilts The group is settling Into a schedule of meetings on he first third Thursday of each month Alt members take turns hosting the meetings Anyone wishing more In fnmalion can contact Mrs Puckering The community Sunday School is kicking off their activities with a bottle drive on Oct starting at id a m The containers with your bottles are to be left at the end of driveways by the roadside for easier pickup If you are not on a designated pickup route and wish to contribute please contact Dorothy at She will make the necessary arrangements with This would be the lime to collect all those summer bottles that you never had time sort through A Brownie group la also quite active but at the moment it Is filled to capacity Mrs group leader promised to keep us posted on special events and openings Although Terra Cotta has now become part of the new Town of Culedon many people travelling into this well known area are pleasantly surprised by the villages fine scenery and nil the impressive shops on he main road Each Is as different In atmosphere as It Is in the objects of art they displayed for sale now on a short quick walk down the main road well take a leisurely tour the next time at the east end of he village we come the Terra Craft Shop situated at the business site of Terra Cotta Landscaping The craft shop which opened this spring carries a wide variety of handmade items Hours Tor now are weekends and holidays from noon till until Christmas It will be closed for the winter months There Is something Tor everyone in this Interesting A couple of doors down the road same side is the Country Gallery under new management who Is away at press time Then there the Terra Cotta Inn also under new management but It has never slowed In business through all the changes Next door to the Inn is the pottery shop operated by Nancy Solway and Geoffrey Stevens All Items are hand crafted right In the shop and can be seen In the making Last but not least on this side of the road Is The Forge which blends right in with the Utile community park right beside the building In this shop Pat Dams is proud of her collection of primitive antiques hand blown glassware and variety of objects produced by ex talented people striving for excellence in their work The Forges hours are weekends lpm till p m by only during the week We now take you across the road to Terra Cotta General Store owned and operated by Heather and Gordon Warn better known to all of us as Butch or to a few of us as Bang Bang sorry folks cant divulge all the community secrets who took over the store about three years ago It is a combination general store and post office with gas and air pumps Never a dull moment here Whoops let us not forget the Community Information Board posted near the door hoard bv down one side hen up the other Good neck exercise Next the store sitting beside a huge overshadowing maple tree Is the Sugar Bush Work Shoppe dealing in Canadians This has been a quiet week with no births deaths or Come to think of it one dog has had pups but that doesnt mean there isnt any activity going on Just hang around folks and tune in next week Last moment item If anyone is Interested In taking a 10 week night course In Astrology please contact me next week There are still a couple of openings for beginners but registration must be In by the first week in October This is your friendly little correspondent signing oil with this week Tidbits from Terra Cotta Motorcycles prohibited General administration committee Monday agreed to post signs prohibiting motorcycles and snowmobiles in The purpose is to discourage people from riding small mo tori icd vehicles along he yard footpath connecting Cedarvale and Terry Court The path is on private properly They ride up and down the path and causes end of trouble said Coun Roy Booth explaining that police cannot do anything because Its private property Coun George Maltby pointed out that motorbikes which travel the path will end up In Cedarvale where signs will prohibit them Will Halton be your hind of Region THE REGION WANTS YOU Georgetown Open Home Alton Arena TIME p m p 1 DATE Sept Tues TO HELP PLAN FOR FUTURE Mary Munro Allan chairman Regional Chairman Planning Comm JAYCEE 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