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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), September 27, 1978, p. 10

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10 THE HERALD September ins Mayor off to good start seeks budget cuts males comprising one of four budgets the full authority will consider for 1979 was referred bock lo the board for further reductions A budget for refor land and wildlife totalling 0 one or put totalling tar parks i have been submit By PAUL DORSE Herald writer Halloo Hills Mayor Tom Hill wasted little time getting down to the business of budgeting at Thursday meeting of the Cro- Valley Conservation Aulh- CVCA the first meet Ing of the Authority he bad attended this year Mayor Hill demanded reduc lions in budget requests by the information and ecu cation advisory board threat ened to pejvonally consult the ministry of natural resources over budget spending and that the advisory board Itself should be disbanded The board had listed about in projected expend for 1978 which include the development of pond catwalks nature trails and classroom facilities at the existing Vaughan House in the new Sliver Creek Conservation A near Georgetown Beginning next fall the CVCA will busing students from across to the area for oneday seminars on con servatlon and ecology at a cost to the students of each About students paled In a similar education program at Terra Cotta Con Area during 1978 Mayor Hill took exception with CVCA plans to use the Rouse now fully owned by the Authority for its educational program The CVCA originally planned to rent out building he 1 for one think we re spend ing too education he asserted Iflhadmyway Id scrap the whole advisory board An WO budget for education is Just ridiculous There no way I going to support an expenditure like that on the house If you do II take this thing right downtown Queen Park Advisory board chairman Robert Harris pointed out that the CVCA has been planning for the past two years to move Its educational centre to Silver Creek park Board members he said have decided Ihat the Vaughan House is the logical site or classrooms Authority member Frank Leavers added that initially the renovation of a barn at the site was consld the job would be too cxpen Honorary authority member Roy McMillan recalled that the CVCA Foundation pur chased the Vaughan House more than a decade ago and specifically designated it for educational uses CVCA chairman Grant Clarkson noted that the stone house is virtually Indestruct ible and as such can easily stand the rigors of four classes per day Expect fact finder this week in stalled board teacher talks ered but the has learn The board a budget HANNAH Herald staff writer A fact finder should be ap pointed this week to look over Issues that bogged down talks elementary teachers and the Halton board of education last week Doug Lawless head of the Ontario Education Relations Commission said Monday that it is the commission a responsibility to appoint a factfinder during negotiations but this is not usually done so long as things are moving However the has been notified of an impasse In b talks and a factfinder will be appointed probably within a week he says Teachers demands for a lower pupil to- teacher ratio has created the Board Lowering the PTR becomes Increasingly pealing to teachers as drop ping enrollments threaten their job security more and more each year To the board however lowering the PTR repreaenta a fairly expensive requirement The present stands at 1 Lowering It by even one student would require to extra elementary teachers across the area says Education Director Em merson Lavender At the collective agreement that could cost the board over mill on dollars just for the elementary level Mr soys that the is probably the last stumbling block and if we could get over thai we could probably have a settlement Committee agrees to fence accesses Georgetown fair this weekend Scheduled for Friday and Saturday of th week George town is truly a country fair Ilstartedbacklnt8and has been continuous until the present day fall Fa originated in in and then has spread to well over towns and villages in Ontnr When the harvest is gather HI and the autumn days set in the fair Is a place for friendly competition between urban and rural dwellers to vie for the best cakes crafts flowers or pumpkins The fair also provides enter It the last gasp of summer activities in the open games for the set the horse shows and of the cattle and will attract the older citizens If haven attended a country fair in recent make it a point to be at Georgetown Fair this week Financeadministration committee has recommended fencing and installing a gale at two entrances to Fairy Lake from the Lake view subdivision in Acton The move approved Mon day followed a request from a delegation of area residents protesting the use of the pro perty by motorcyclists The recommendation calls for a fence lo be placed across the access at the end of Eliza Drive anda cow gate to be erected across a second There will be no entrance for motor vehicles by way of the main park gate pedestrians only but entrances and limit parking Is provided off the Parkview and Pork school entrances The hall will be open for entrance at the end of Elmore Drive Roy Booth who recommended the action to committee said hat while the cow gate a set of row fences allowing pedes Irian access on might provide a hardship on persons pushing baby prams the hardship faced by area residents over noise from motorcycles using the park area must be considered Committee also called Tor a report on signing park proper lies against use by motorized vehicles after spokesmen and George Van said underage un licensed riders were using the parkland Illegal riders because they are either gone by the lime the policy appear or the riders have dismounted and begin walking heir bikes Council will hear re commendation next week to ratify the committee recom Steamer Em will master of ceremonies and Jesse will call the On the program will be music and dancing and other events The Girls Pipe Band will be taking part and the stilt walker who thrilled crowds will also be on hand at Georgetown fair The directors look forward a large exhibit In their new Iding at the west end of the Grounds and the armories will be full of commercial displays by local merchants viewing at a small fee on Friday evening the midway will be In full swing and the merchants displays In the armouries will be open Plenty of refreshments booths will satisfy your le for home- baking ham burg candy Ross and coffee The junior horse jumping classes get underway at Saturday and from then on 11 will be a day to be remember Admission to the grounds is For adults students and senior citizens children under 12 free and parking With the fair be almost completely rained out last year the directors are hoping for a record crowd In order to recompensate some of their SOMETIMES FIOWERS ARE THE ONLY WAY YOUR HEART CAN SPEAK Whatever your message Coif us Today and if on if Way FLORISTS 82 Mill St Georgetown 8774901 TO AVOID INCREASED SALES TAX YOU MUST TAKE DELIVERY BE OCT 8 We are attempting to maintain stock of TOSHIBA BLACKSTRIPE TVs for Immediate Delivery BLACKSTRIPE 3 modus on hand BLACKSTRIPE dm BLACKSTRIPE SKEW 18 BLACKSTRIPE BLACKSTRIPE MODELS 991 989 are expected to arrive in time for Delivery before October B TOSHIBA RECEIVERS Lots to choose from RYDERS TV LOTS OF HIS HIKING NO CREDIT IN MOORE PARK PIAZA PHONE n potts GUARDIAN SMOKE 07951 DETECTOR MODEl FBIA BATTERY OPERATED 13 ARMSTRONG AVE GEORGETOWN 8770143 8774144 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HILLS RECREATION PARKS DEPARTMENT REQUIRES A RECREATION COORDINATOR FUNCTION Recreation Coordinator In serving the Com leisure Interests and needs Is responsible for the overall planning development and supervision of cultural and physical programmes and tor working with community organizations and committees EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS- University degree majoring In Recreation or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience or apermanent director certificate type A or B and Involvement In a self directed con tlnulng learning programme SALARY RANGE Commensurate with Education and Experience EFFECTIVE STARTING DATE October DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS October APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE FORWARDED TO Director of Recreation Parks Town of Hills 36 Main Street South HILLS Georgetown Ontario and be Identified as CONFIDENTIAL Herald Classifieds Help Hunt Hot Buyers Put One To Work For You CALL 8772201 TWIN MATTRESS BOX COMBINATION In Ticking Phis Heed Board Legs and Brackets Complete CASH CARRY Sleep Factory Makers of the Famous Type Mattresses FACTORY SPECIALS TO YOU MATTRESS FOR TRAILERS Vans Rotlaways SIZES 36 39 In 4 CASH CARRY BACK PROBLEM SOLVER Your choice of or Mat Spring or posture zone box TWIN Each Piece Suggested Retail Suggold Retail QUEEN Each Suggested Year Construction Warranty SOLID MAPLE BUNKS Mattresses Extra to lull Bio Bads 4 PIECE GROUPING VERY COMFORTABLE Castors and Hardwood Includes Sofa Back Choi Ottoman ONE OF A KIND Mismatched CASH CARRY 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