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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), May 11, 1977, p. 3

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Till IIFltAlD Wednesday May Herald reporters took to the streets last week to find out if Halton Hills residents feel the retain his power although upcoming provincial election is necessary and what issues if any they sec in the Burlington riding Although our residents were often reluctant to give their names or to have their pictures taken most of them were willing to voice an opinion on our topic Only a handful thought that taxpayers would benefit from the election and the comment that one party is much like another was voiced Is an election necessary this election A C Patterson of retired doesn feel an elect ion is necessary because they were doing ill right the way they were lie predicts that will go back in with a bigger mijonly ThL only Issue he could suggest would be to get rid of and get to grass roots government that eloser to the people in the area Ed of Acton works at He consider an election a waste of money right now and just off the top of his head he eouldn think of n the a t is flight attend for feels that an election Is what people want It slop them hitching She suggests it school system could be issue Wayne Huso owner of Acton 1GA feels that an election was probably not necessary be LEGION LINES Legion convention notes By MAC MCLEAN can be assured that a number Here we are Mothers Day will deal with membership as we write this article which is a subject in which we and the wind is blowing the are vitally concerned is snowing and It hard Another major issue which to believe it Is the of May will be decided will be the Reminds us of a Tew years ago election of Provincial Officers when we were in Newfound for the following two years land for the Dominion Conven A former member of Brunch when it snowed on the 120 Is com of June Sorry Martin but his term as sure and it the truth President and he will hind In spite of the weather that over the reins to the Command was probably the warmest at this convention Dave his hospitality we will ever worked hard on of the ience Legion over the years and in Speaking of conventions the recognition of his service the Provincial Convention starts Branch recommended him for iens and the Boston Bruins locked in the annual struggle for the Stanley Cup there arc a few tickets still out for sale which could be i inia for the lucky holder The Ways and Means Com mittee formed to ruse funds for the Branch Arcni domlion are selling tickets which will award the holder of the ticket or the first goal in the fin game list goal and the winning goal ticket seller the of May in London Ontario and our delegates will have an opportunity to voice your feelings regarding a of issues which directly affect our Branch and the legion as a whole While we don t have copies with his kind of mo Of the full slate of resolutions hard to find which will be considered you With the Montreal the Service Medal which was presented to him jl a District Convention a few We cert hope that Dave aspires to more lofty plains is legion members W HALTON HILLS RECREATION and PARKS unsold tickets ind stubs turned ft by next so don I miss this to cause also have a ehanccfor m The first fishini or sponsored by the Branch the Imperial See lion gets under w ij ly si ill fishermen or wnu be fishermen oil jour reels tie jour lies issiry to try to n this I NEWS VIEWS got tips This week column will spend the programmes designed to maim parks and open spaces Unlike a number of other which are larger in our Town doe- not independent Parks Department per The annual maintenance programme is designed Works Department and Recreation and Parks Department in cooperation with the variety of community groups using park facilities This programme is then reviewed by Council and appropriate monies ire budgeted in order to effectively complete this work The majority of scheduled work is performed by staff within the Works Department however the lion and Parks Department for the list two summers has enlisted the services of a few Park located about the Town to assist with the clean up and of parks programme Last but certainly not least vast numbers of volunteers working with soccer and ball groups name two who spend countless hours assisting staff employed by the Town with parks maintenance Marking of sport field are items that if performed by the Town would lie costing we as lax payers many more dollars iny Ihanks to you for your interest and your help its sincerely appreciated Among the most common of Jobs performed by the Town are included grass culling fertilization sodding preparation of ball diamonds tree and lower programme trimming minor repairs to play and recreation facility equipment The above of course is not all inclusive but provide an overview of the kinds mimtcnance being done In closing those people with concerns suggestions and the like vis a vis the maintenance of pirks are encouraged to forward their ideas to cither the Works Department to the attention of Mr Frank Morcttc Ext or the Recreation and Parks Depart Ext 19 Wards and Exl Wards Ijist veil Burns hut much as I tried those little worms squirmed off the hooks or they drowned This will be different I ve perfect etl my stvle have a per improvement record cause the government was working it least it appeared to be on the surface Except for unemployment Mr Ruse eels that most of the issues that Intrigue people in Hills lire Regional or Municpal not Provincial He predicts tint will get another minority government Larry of Acton works for the Town of Hills He doesn think an is necessary because it costs a lot of money He could think of no issues in the Mrs a sheep and artist feels that an election is ibly a good because il will gel people stirred up lo Ihink She agrees with Julian Reed suggestion that the will bcfoughl on person ilities because there ire no rt issues In the area Scott of Acton is an engineer with Ontario Hydro in lor into He thinks thcclection is neccss or vative He has written lengthy letters to in Reed him to nor the extension of the Go 1 from Georgetown to iiielph and to institute the Milton 0 line seem to be able to build lot of highways in that ire I so obviously there money even if the lederil government has pull out in misl eels in election is unneecss We can afford expenses lo the tunc of nullum of government is 111 issue he would like to see the politicians tickle Jciephv Joy is construct ii worker from To him the eleetion was neefled The ins it to their own w The last election was 1 Uncle Bill so In to git hick The intn majority tov so the don hive ill the time He to Now my only problem those little on those dev lis the best of lui the rest f you Just another reminder that this months ener il and Meeting for the Branch will be held on Thursdiv evening 197 and lint the I- lection or Officers will take place on May 1J77 the are i most elect inns I down lo who you like in Wilson Acton is lion iry engineer Rethinks need complete new gov He particulirly dls how Ihe government his id the urn mploymen in mce of Aclon a factory in Mlssissu whethir Shed I Ived dots will be in lounje on night follow by the Arrow on be opportunities and recre ilininl icihlies is i from Slew irltown He d necessary We Hit Out IN GEORGETOWN Delicious meals Friendly courteous staff LICENSED UNDER LLBO NOW AVAILABLE for all occasions BANQUET ROOM FACILITIES call 877 9194 DELREX RESTAURANT TAVERN GEORGETOWN MARKET CENTRE SPECIAL Mm Sato Ends Sat May 14th Checking In Cool Cotton Sport Shirts Roy Knuppon of Is a construction supervisor He too disagrees with the need for on election They oil promise lot do nothing later No there no issues at level provincial but there some the regional level One Georgetown resident who asked not to be Identified wild The country can at ford on election this time and m satisfied with the way minority government has been running 1 vote for the man In my riding but I m a two parly man The Liberal government has been doing bad federally and this might hurt the liberal candidate provincinlly Walter of Georgetown People in this area love a home town boy even if the home town boy t do a good job I vole for the man in my riding who will do the most benefit for riding really too busy pay attention lo politics were reported Several voters seem puzzled by the election since there are no main issues unless you can call major ly government as an issue and are unsure how they will vote in this election Sam Nell of Georgetown said I have always been a Progressive Conservative supporter but this time I may Liberal I haven decided lion tor a can company and the five cents tax on pop cans will eventually create ployment because people will slowly slop buying pop in Other comments heard through Georgetown and Glen Williams Those whocollcd election worried ibout the stale of loyment In the country and I hive voted for every party I or the man in my riding and repeatedly the election is a waste of million and there are just no Georgetown I vote or the party and we need majority government so parties can work effectively I will attend meetings to meet the can but there no Issues In this election It possible it could tie a close election One George tow businessman The election Is waste of million and we re or because Bill Davis thinks he going to get a majority government I hope we end up with a minority government it works better ttevc had ihe best govern ment in Ihe last Iwo years than we ve had in long time A female business woman of Georgetown said It is ridiculous to spend million for an unnecessary election government is the most honest government one mm t get with I think Davis wants power and that why he called I vote for the because the in dividual has to do what the party says Michelle Virgin Glen Williams I Iberals put stop cops on inflition Con servitives the stop caps and if get in we all be on welfure 1 don I know going it II v eforo after I hear what have to say d say Its a toss up between George Gray or Julian Heed It a decision though lo coll an election before the Is approved People who have to into the store don I seem interested In the election I its still voters expressed concern that only half the in Ontario will vole resulting in mother minority government Comments such is I don know the can or the election doesn matter to me or I VERY Bob Gougeon SAVES YOU MONEY THIS WEEKS SUPER SPECIAL Robert Gougeon 5 Pc KROEHLER BEDROOM SUITE ONE OF A KINO DISCONTINUED Includes Head Board Door Chest Door Drawers Night Tables Drawers Beautifully Finished In Rich Pecan Super Special Complete SEE A NUMBER OF OTHER SUITES BOB HAS SPECIALLY PRICED TO SAVE YOU Terms CASH CHARGEX or FINANCING AVAILABLE Free Delivery Main St Downtown Georgetown HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING robcrt Gougeon For Living

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