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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), October 11, 1978, p. 3

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New meeting wanted by Halton region region chairman Morrow and the mayors of Halton four member munlci will seek a meeting with the new provincial minis of Intergovernmental airs Thomas Wells to discuss Mr Wella disappointing re sponse to he region a appeal for changes in local govern In a Inter to Mr Morrow Mr Wells commented briefly on each of the suggestions and requests compiled earlier this year by Ha lion Bill 151 Review Com mi It s which was appointed by council to exam ine the workings of regional government after four years and to outline possible Upon reading Mr Wells four page response to the com ml I tee comprehensive anal of regional government however some council mem were angry and frustrol that the committee s efforts seemed to have had little Impact upon Queen Park It appears the minister has superficially gone over our lengthy report Milton Jim said I move reform the Bill review committee to deal with his response PERSONAL Mayor Don Gordon wanted to prepare a more personal reaction to Mr Wells assessment of Its sit lion hough and asked Mr Morrow to visil along with the four mayors to discuss the matter at length Carl pointed out that such a met I ing was requested in June I- our months later he said the region receives thin disappointing response Hut shows no willingness on ministry part to consider making any changes in tin of regional govern as had been promised irllcr The letter is very clear Pal McLaughlin on Burlington sin ted He s saying thanks but no thanks Mr Morrow assured council hi will ask Mr Wills range a meeting with officials s soon as possible In his response tn the ion brief Mr Wells consider recommendations choosing is stead to stand existing The other are either under ition could implemented or in case has been Following are of Wells comments pec fie Con Hut I on polities Mr Vte es I en of region s suggestion concerning municipal boundaries in lit on and requeued formation Election of chairman by ballot Hit mlnisicr cited Investigation is not unusual Three officers from the On a rio Police Commission OPC were to begin investigating the adequacy and efficiency of the operation of Police force yesterday morning but no reports will be completed for at least two months because crime stalls tics are compiled monthly said the OPC chairman Judge Thomas Graham said that there was common about the OPC having to conduct such on lion and added that com mission has seven such invest I gallons going the present time As you know we were asked to look at force by the crown attorney Judge Gra hamsaid He has complained the way they prepare charge information sheets for court evidence so we 11 be looking the work load for the whole force We sec If they re too busy cheeky train study their record system their communication system and Ihe Information centre It 11 be at least two months before report Is completed and ready lo be released It Is only coincidence that Halton Police Commission chairman came under fire at launching of an investigation of the force he says The commission has been asked lo look tin workings of Iht Thai would be beyond our jurisdiction he explain The solicitor would necessary He send in DPI Provincial Pallet I in vestigitors to do int job While the solicitor general announcement thai Po lice Commission chairman William rep laced came as bit of surprise he expects post will filled by time Mr an appointment runs out Oct I m sure he II find re placemen by end of month the can I slop million vis in would not be impossible operate without replacement however places like London which larlj has a three public accountability as his rtnson for upholding existing which requires members elect openly OHM II on council Mr Wells simply quoted the Municipal Act which grants region councils to fill by or Ana councils hi i in consider ileUioiis or the line purpose proposals for regional roads planning the delegation of mmislcr pnwtis nutlets of adjustment and land division presently under kill ion with a cabinet dec In near future Slopping up Mr Wells has requested further information re request lo have the pre sent coday lime limit reduced to days for regional object filed plans close off municipal roads Composition of mm mission Mr Wells rejected he proposal Increase area umcipjl authority in police sewers drain highways lule seemingly to changes already re his predecessor Mr Wells suggested thai cooperative consul between peehv municipal bodies is ishmales Mr Wells recommended same toward the submission of ncids estimates to Queen wilh a dcatlhni of 1 is proposed by region lligional to aria munliipil signs the minister prefers in litits resolve their own issues of highway signs persons act regions desire lo have ilion deemed a municipality for purposes under the act has tin been recent provincial legisl according to Mr Wells Public Utilities Mr Wells reported that restruciuring studies ire in several ross hi province the intended for is having difficulty If this is Ihe minister said could be referred Hydro and the minis for further ration THE HERALD October Georgetown man guilty of fraud A Georgetown man has been fined in provincial court after pleading guilty to three counts of ta evasion Federal prosecutor Heather Smith asked Judge John Rob inson lo make a public S3 Mountalnview north for falling to report worth of Income he earned between 1970 and 1975 Mr Sparling was convicted Wednesday in Oak v Me and given six months to pay a 16218 fine representing the amount he owes the govern ment in taxes Judge Robinson stipulated a six month Jail sen If Mr Sparling fails lo meet the requirement on time Mrs Smith told the court thai Mr Sparling operated a fairly sophisticated scheme during the years when he was employed as an aircraft engln both on salary and under contract at airports In Klteh and Toronto She said he persuaded some of his emplo yers tokeep no records of their payments him Those who could be persuaded were unaware that Mr Sparling claimed deductions on his in come tax returns substantial enough to warrant undeserved rebates Mrs Smith asked Judge Ro binson Impose a stiff fine in order lo alert all taxpayers the importance In filing and accurate income tax returns TRIP WINNERS Tin winners of the free draw held it Hit retcnj Georgetown tail wire on hand list Friday to lollcil their prize it Cochrane Travel in the Moore Park From left to Hospital iry member Jcjn lies winners 1 lluscher us d looks on The h won in expenses paid one week in the II for their one dollar lottery ticket investment The Auxiliary purcliased one of the trip tickets while lie Travel donated the The plan to take llnir in Acton homes Ontario Housing Corporation OHO has awarded the rnct for senior apartments to J Monies Lid of Kill Ontario The 0 bid presented by Homes is still subject of the provincial and federal Sam an spokesman OIK hopes Ihe rey 2 unit si with four li weeksbut ml this will depend Ij i contr it r and the Given Stirling dale of mid Mr estimates ihit Drive building will id for tins I it ytai What sin A Name asked a the day school In Jul tcachir main taiiu d Don turn Naturally Che boy his Jit replied matter of factty Billing in OfaPt Hove a nice day MHI St 8771113 JIM DAVIDSONS Located on Lower Level of Gougeons Furniture Downtown Georgetown INVITES YOU TO SEE HIS QUALITY Products Refrigerators Ranges Washers Dishwashers Dryers CD JIM DAVIDSON APPLIANCES LOCATED IN GOUGEONS FURNITURE MAIN ST S GEORGETOWN

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