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Crazy Credit River rats raising funds for MS Hit floats It a eligible but rumors have It even the underwater river rats want to join in the fun Saturday Is Crazy Boat Day in Glen Williams an annual spring calling sponsored by the Georgetown Homemade crafts of every zany type Including a submarine entry by s Pete and will be winding their way to the finish line near Preston store in Glen Williams yourself backyard boat builders with dreams of glory as pirates or fierce Norsemen have less than a week to prepare their craft and collect sponsors As In other years the asking entrants to gather to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis The major aim of the race Is to help collect funds to fight MS says Crazy Boat Chairman Last year the race raised fa but the organizers are hoping to reach a goal of for The fun gets underway at 12 p in Cheltenham when two man canoes are unleashed from the shores Their arrival In Glen Williams Is timed with the launching or the crazy boats from the 10th line bridge Just outside of Glen Williams at 1 p m The crazy boats ore divided In three different categories comic boats of all lypes and community or commercial entries Prizes ore awarded to the first boat over the finish line In their category and the best presented float In heir category An awards presentation and victory dance Is being held at tho Acton Legion beginning at An entry fee of per boat Is required but that money will be relumed If boaters raise more than in sponsorships There art very few rules required for the ZOO expected participants All crafts must be manually powered and a life Jacket is required Head protection and the use of a wet suit is advised Registration forms and sheets arc available at several retail outlets in Georgetown and also by contacting Al at 1613 To make sure the troops slay In line boaters will be automatically disqualified if they try deliberate dunking or rough housing while on the river A shore safely patrol is in operation to help in emergency cases As long as Hie river is running Ihe right way we II be fine laughs publicity chairman Jack Wullnga He was happy hear that mention of the Crazy Boat Race was made at the draw night at Georgetown District High School Thursday Traffic tie are always heavy during race times Mr that spectators do their best to park their cars well away from the road to allow for wo lanes to be open If it float ineligible The Crazy Boat will be going on this weekend on the Credit River In Glen Williams The race for the home made boats starts at p at he Tenth Line bridge Town- Country DRY CLEANING SAM DAY DRY CLEANM 8770387 HALTON HILLS SHOPPING CENTRE SECTION SECTION Tilt Wednesday Aprils 1985 Paget Child abuse doubles Although the child population In Halton has been going down since the number of child abuse Investigations by Children s Aid Society have doubled According to Society statistics there were child abuse investigations in 1984 and 140 In The average number of children in care has increased substantially as well during the same time period In there were 187 children In care and last year the figure was The region s child population was in 1981 and has steady declined to 71 in 1984 Forecasting shows a decline to children in 1988 Roads for half price As in past years the Ministry of Transports tlon and Communications Is paying 50 per cent of Halton region a road construction and mainten ance bills in 1985 That means a cheque of is coming way As well the region Is getting a supplementary allocation of to Improve road systems This year the region Intends to spend on roads and bridges Region green belt Most of the planting to be done in the region will be on Sleelcs Avenue from the Tenth Line north to Winston Churchill Boulevard Under a contract with Green Survival Landscaping Ltd of Brampton 120 trees will be planted on this section of Last year this portion of the road was reconstructed by Paving Limited Green Survival beat out five other companl es for the lender Including Andrew C Timor Ltd of Their tender of 158 will cover tree planting in Burlington Milton and Hills The trees are Intended to enhance the region especially on newly constructed roads Shimmer thosenails Would you like to know the secret to keeping your fingernails looking beautiful Wednesday April 3 from 7 Georgetown resident Doris will be at the Library to give oneonone demonstrations of the techniques of manicuring All you have to do Is phone the Georgetown Library at 877 to make an appointment Take advantage of this free program but hurry and phone The number of appointments is limited Volunteers reception If you re a volunteer chances are this Is the year you won t be forgotten The Town of Hills and the North Volunteer Bureau will be hosting a reception for volunteers April 17 from 30 Certificates will be presented to each agency in attendance at the North Golf and Country Club who volunteer with one of the many Halton Hills social service agencies sports groups health service agencies or other community group utilizing volunteers are welcome to attend s are required by April If you plan to attend The latest In evening wear was shown to ladle who attended a fashion show Wednesday at Knox Presbyterian Church The dinner and modelling show waa baited by the Knox Presbyte rian Church ladles The dresses and outfits were from local downtown stores in Georgetown Drafted for summer In a short sleeved blouse this woman looks ready for a troll along the beach She was modelling for a faihlon show Wednesday at Knox Presbyterian Church Herald photo Spring wardrobe fashions will be stylish colorful For some there no better way to think spring than to think of spring and summer fashions The Knox on Ladies gave about 150 people a chance to glance at what a new in fashion for the warmer months ahead Five downtown shops got together to provide on evening the latest styles last Wednesday night at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall Cameron Fashions were represented at the show bringing stylish and colorful outfits to display The shop has clothes a wide range of large sizes from to and Christians a bout que took their turn showing their wares They are a full fashion salon providing a wide selection of hair and beauty aides as well as fashions and manicures North Sports wear on Main Street in Georgetown gave lit audience a look at what available this year in the sports minded lady Elizabeth Fashions owned by Liz McNellly is one of the newest shops to open In downtown Georgetown The shop offers a wide range of fashions in sizes and a petite line in sizes The Village Shoppe has been open since 1980 on Main Street Their slogan is quality is still best investment Separate school teachers settle for 4 increase By ROBIN Herald Staff Separate School teachers have come to terms with their employers After months of intense negotiations separate school board accepted a one year agreement Trustees with the Roman Catholic Separate School Board voted mously to ratify the contract according to Bill who called the settlement fair The salary negotiation committee chairman said discussions with the teachers which began at the beginning of lost year were aided by a fact finder and mediator Both groups were appointed by the tion relations commissi on a provincial body The new agreement represents a 2 5 per cent Increase in teachers salaries retroactive from September 1984 In January an additional per cent was added thus the total wage Increase Is 4 per cent for the school year 198485 Minimum starting salary for a separate school teacher is now with a maximum salary for 12 years expe rience of Effective January the average salary for a separate school teacher will be Principals who are paid on a qualification and experience basis will have a salary range or 468 to 345 Special allowances for principals viceprincl pals consultants special educators and high school chairmanships are also Increased by per cent Sick leave credits paid to the teachers estate upon death in service have risen to 100 per cent and board costs for 01IIP dental and exlcn ded health benefits have been updated to per cent Mr said when a formal demand was submitted by the media tor the board presented their final to the teachers The separate school teachers turned downtheofferby a large margin in early Mr said there were concerns at that point with about five main Issues causing pro blems He said further nego tiations were able to iron issues like benefits Just cause for discipline supervision time preparation time and teacher salary grids Mr Hawken said nego tiation talks for the 1985- contract began the same evening March trustees accepted the 198485 contract He sold he is expecting just as many problems with thecurrent contract negotiations but would not a date on an agreement saying it a just too early HORRIBLE VIOLENT Talk of porn at local library Calling censorship a pornographic material hot Issue Betty Not running the full length or the tape a point of view as a startled mother was mother wife and citizen shocked to see the kids on publication restraints viewing hard core pom for books magazines after Ihe Beatrix Potter movies videos and segment had finished Mrs Fisher who chairs Board or Education meetings was at the Georgetown Library for a discussion with about a dozen residents Friday Mrs Fisher said that few people present could watch the video clips presented in their entire ty at the Ontario Censor BETTY FISHER Another time the I satellite such horrible violent signal which had become disgusting material in all u my life she said television signal result type of thing She said it was lenlng to think that ay some accident children anonymous felt that it was an adult right to be his own censor board I look at material and be exposed to pom material Thais one thing that One lady me lho with incidents she had heard about On one occasion group of children hod board I don t want to be protected from myself he said I will go to my grove been 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