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Town hall restoration plan rejected fro n page In our community Acton Coun Terr Gruobe Bald stressing thit both the Klein- report and he study conducted summer indie- ate community needs n strong municipal presence member of Ho I tons health and social services committee argued that the region wants lo put additional social services and health facilities In Acton he Admonished councillors who earlier suggested thai office and recreational space may be eventually found in the proposed restoration or a nearby school Thats a different project SB CAROLLING WITH BARB Sitting In circle with her nursery school children leichtr Barb led youngster In song The Maple Avenue School hid a concert Wcdneday nlghl in the church on Maple Avenue near Street About parents and brother and of the little people came out listen and ting along Herald Sportsmanlike riders Continued from page several members of the ecolo gical advisory committee observed the trial Nov and found nothing to complain about In fact they saw no reason that such an event could not be held in future years Bill Johnson as chairman of the regional plan ning and public works commit tee was personally invited to attend the event so thai he could see for himself that his concerns were not based in fact Although he promised to come out to the regional forest Nov To any local or regional politicians who feel that their concerns have not been met and dealt with I would like to make the public offer to show them around the area used for the observed trial and also ask them view the extensive pholographlc record both still and motion picture made of this event Both the actual terrain and the photographic evidence show clearly that the environmentally sensitive fca lures of the Hal Ion regional forest were not damaged in any way whatsoever by he observed trial held there by the Off Road Riders Nov In conclusion I would ask only that both the public and their elected representatives keep an open mind about motorcycle sporting events such as observed trials The riders competing in these events arc NOT the Hollywood stereotype of the gang NOR are the children whose indulgent parents bought them a noisy mini bike They are serious athletes in one of the worlds most mentally demanding sports arc also gentle men Can you name any other sporting contest when at the conclusion of the contestants give a round of applause Yours sincerely Allan Johnson Market Street George I own Noting that an estimated per year is spent by the town renting office space in Acton to house service like the recreation department fellow Coun Knee 111 el said the I own would save money having lis own building The town would also benefit because new business would he attracted to downtown core boosting Hills annual Ward 3 councillors Hoy Booth and John McDonald argued that It Is Important For the community to retain Us cultural heritage There will always be an an and a Georgetown Booth said Each has a reeling Tor its own particular While unlikely if council reverses its decision In the future it will have to reapply for provincial assistance Mayor hat assistance was already earmarked for the town hall project from tile provincial Heritage Foundation Wlntono the Onlano Community and Recreation Centres Act will now likely go to another municipality he said Coun Levy backed up his threat resign v ilh a six page discussion about the ramificat ions of using tax dollars on the project lie expressed concern that hidden costs in he restor ation like burying hydro wires in front of the building would drive costs from the estimated to and would show up on lax bills as a increase for each of Assessment I dont want to Jeopardize our position nor make this council look irresponsible in its duly especially In these hard economic limes ho said Sentimentality has played a Urge part in this Issue we afford to be sentiment about such things in this day and age He recommended that lhe building should be put up for but later withdrew the recommendation to allow the Aclon groups involved with the halls fate more time to decide on their future Involvement with the project Recently Actons Associat Ion the organization res pons for promoting the commu nitys leather- industry based history as a tourist lure Indicated they would like to buy or lease lhe building if a spetial arrangement with the town could be negotiated Councillors Sheldon Ituss Miller Mike Armstrong Marilyn Serjeontson Walter and George Mallby also the restoration Matts got what he wants Continued from Page A 1 Inspector Mali MacPher- of the lb I Ion regional police said ho has everything Even Santa wont know what to bring me he chuck led The commander of police in Georgetown and Mlllon said hell be having Christmas dinner at home with his family then spend ing Boxing Day in Mar It dale south Of Owen Sound With his in laws Chief Mick Holmes in taking big challenge this Christmas Hes going to be making Christmas dinner all by himself for the first time Mr Holmes said hes been asking everybody for advice on how lo cook a turkey and isnt too afraid of the task hes taken on His daughter and her family ore coming to sample his efforts on Christmas Day Id like sec a reduction In fires In town and Id like to just wish everybody a merry peace and from all of you btt of the holiday Mtton Thank you foryourpatronaia Prom The Management And Staff or JOES GULF SPECIAL BOXING DAY Mon Dec 28th OFF ON REGULAR MERCHANDISE Georgetown Market Place O Come All Ye Faithful DEC 28 THUDS DEC 31 OFF Georgetown Market Place and Blessings of Christmas Light the Christmas candle Decorate with sprigs of plnel As you gather together friends to celebrate the timehonored traditions of this joyous season may your hearts be filled with peace and harmony Were wishing you a Christmas glowing with oldfashioned warmth childlike radiance and every happiness Home Newspaper of Halton Hills Since 1866 Christmas he said The new of lhe In I ton board of education expressed great faith in Santa Clous Santa always surprises me Auger said Hes always treated me well Willi four children and a wife Mr Auger Isnt surf of his hints delivered over the year will be followed upon All trustees like to sec early settlements In negotiat ions so hey can get on with the education Job Mr Aug er said as a wish for the coming year The holidays will include a ski trip Rochester and visits to parents in Ottawa and Monlebello for the Aug er family WINTERTAINMENT 81 CTIJM svitam 14PORTABLE COLOUR TV Qolektrlftur from SOLID STATE COLOUR TV control with converter Come See Our VCRs Hitachi Toshiba Zenith BRAMPTON COLOUR St W SOUND Dec ONLY 930 am530 pm Family Clothing Downtown Georgetown