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BEST AVAILABLE J Sharon Beesley centre woo The Herald rip for wo to Jamaica con ctt held In September and October Sharon name wat drawn Dec It by Herald Advertising Manager Carl right from thousands and thousands of entries The trip Murray Laird Norval historian fondly remembered By KAY WILSON Herald Special sympathy is extended to the Laird family on the death of Murray Laird who passed away at the Georgetown hospital Dec Mr Laird Is the beloved husband of Marion Webb and dear father Elaine Mrs Robert Crawford and Peter Laird both of and the late Patricia and Ian Laird He is predeceased by sister- Olive and Bessie and brother A M Mac Laird Mr Laird Is the loved grandfather of Kelly Crawford Shannon Crawford and grandfather of Luke and Mark Funeral and committal was from the J Jones Funeral Home Georgetown Dec at pm Murray was one of a favorite old timers and he enjoyed reminiscing as much as everyone enjoyed listening He was a naturalist who enjoyed bird an agriculturalist who en joyed working with the good earth But most of all he was a historian He talked about Norval yesteryears the Mill days when Nobles Mill was the hub of the village along with the many shops that made Norval the thriving village it was in the good old days Murray will be sadly missed by his many friends and neighbors Belated greetings Belated birthday greetings to Kate who celebrated her birthday Dec at the home of ana with a family parly Also birthday wishes to Pearl Burt who was surprised with a birthday cake at the Dec euchre meeting of the Community Club Get well wishes Best wishes to Gladys Chester who is convalescing at home following her stay at the Credit Valley Hospital Sincere sympathy sympathy is extended to he Fiddler family on the death of William Fiddler who passed away Jan 1 at Peel Memorial Hospital He Is the band of Evelyn Smith and predeceased by brothers Walter and Bert and sisters Grace and Alma A funeral service was held the J S Jones and Son Funeral Home Jan 4 at 130 Inter was at Cemetery In William was bom and rais ed on Lot Concession 10 at Rill The farm is now owned by Mrs Anne Wilson and the late Earl Wilson He attended Pinegrove Public School in his early years and was a retired employee of Masse Ferguson and member of he Quarter Century Club He had been in ill health for some time and had been a patient in the TuUamore Nursing Home llramp- G rand mother dies NORVAL area people will be saddened to learn of the death Jan of Erma of London Ontario beloved wife of James for years She is the dear mother of Laird Bovaird also having four grand sons and several great grand children She is the dear aunt of Joy and Marie Harris of Georgetown Taylor Jean Dale and all of Brampton and of Travel the easy way by hosting a student Canada a not for profit organization administering In lernational exchange programs has officially launched its host family recruitment campaign In Ontario Celebrating Its tenth anniversary Interculturc Canada has this year targeted the placement of students across Canada from as many as 33 different countries Through this programme Ontario residents may now enjoy the rewards of hosting a young foreign student aged IS to IB as a full ami member for close to a year Thanka to Intercut lure Canada those welcoming a part of the world Into their home can also look for ward to an experience tailored to their own family profile Inter culture Canda carefully selects students from a large pool of ap plicants and through sensitive family matching procedures makes effort to ensure a harmonious and positive climate for exchange This way families and students not only discover their similarities but also enjoy the richness of their Terences Eac host parent of a Finnish student ex plained Its like looking at the world through a different set of eyes Wove let tier become part of the family and now it as if she always lived with us It a going to be really tough when she goes in July The programme la open to all family types two parents with children singleparent families older or are welcome young lesa couples all Tfce pleasure of hosting largely rest on the acceptance of the student as a member of the family rather than a guest This is in fact what the student is taught to expect Host families however ore not asked to absorb any outstanding expenses Tor the student beyond the housing food and incidental expenses they would for their own teenager As a member Intercultural Programmes Intercut Canada is part of the world largest network of high school exchange program mes operating In countries Families interested in obtaining more Information about hosting a student may call toll free or write to Inter culture Canadu rue Bureau 700 Montreal Quebec 1K9 Car flips A Hills woman was treated and released from the Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital following a singlecar ac which caused damage to a 1987 red Hondo New Year Eve at the Honda driven by 44yearold was travelling northbound on the Eighth Line when it lost control on the Icy road surface The car veered to the right colliding with a steel mailbox As the drivers door collided with a ce ment retaining wall the car lip ped onto its roof coming to a rest in a private driveway Damage to the mailbox and post was 100 Pest control called to prevent rodents parading our streets THE HERALD Wednesday JJtoaryim By BRIAN Herald Rots are playing havoc with residents in the Delrex Boulevard Edward Street area Council agreed Monday to comply with a request by Delrex Boulevard resident Craig Gray to hire a pest control service to eliminate the rats Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bob said there Is evidence of rats on at least five properties in the area The rats arc burrowing in and around the properties and there is valued at through Gotlgtr Travel Goliger Manager Dey look on as flips through the brochure describing her upcoming days on until sandy beaches Herald photo In one case a resident garage floor Is starting to cave in because of all the bumming underneath the floor said Mayor Miller who viewed the property recently The problem was first reported Dec and the Region Health Unit was called in to investigate sold Mr The Region is still unsure whether the rats naturally migrated from a nearby ravine or if they were at traded by compost said Mr The rats may have been attracted by table waste dumped in a garden he said A resident of the area was dump ing table waste in the back yard until the Region told the resident to slop But there still may be table waste in the frozen ground attracting the rats said Mr He warned council to take action quickly Oakville had a rat infestation pro blem In its downtown area said Mr The rats migrated from the lakcshorc area It got to the ex tremc where they were actually coming outside in the daytime and parading up and down the streets lie said to some horrified gasps by councillors Rodents can multiply to six times a year with up to 12 rats in each litter said Mr Each rat can start breeding six months its born Mr warned councillors that rat infestation will need con sis tent pest control It needs more than just a shotgun method he said If you dont get them all they II migrate to another nearby Health Unit Supervisor Nell said the new infesta tion is the second case of rats reported this year In September a rat was killed on the driveway of a Sims Gale home Mr said rats can do a fair bit of damage if they burrow extensively underneath homes There is evidence of burrowing under least two garages a shed and a doorstep said Mr A professional pest control service will put poison bait into the holes to kill the rats said Mr Mr said the town does have the authority to enter onto residents properties to Inspect possible causes of rat Infestation with reasonable probable grounds Tor suspicion of the cause He argued against taking that lion now because there is still not clear evidence to prove the compost pile from the table waste is ting the rats Council passed a motion to hire a pest control service and to further Investigate the source of the Hon until concrete conclusions are reached Police beat Icy roads Icy road conditions sent a 1985 grey Ford into the ditch of the 15th near the Third Line at It to a m Dec The car driven by a yearold woman was travelling eastbound on the 15th Sideroad when it lost control while negotiating a curve and slid in to the south ditch The vehicle flip ped onto Its roof and came to rest in a northern direction Damage to the Ford was Impaired driver Charges of Impaired driving were laid following a twocar acci dent Dec at to a on Maple Avenue and Guelph Street in Georgetown A 22 year old Georgetown man was driving his 1968 block eastbound or Maple Avenue when he slowing his vehicle to turn left into the Holy Cross Church A blue Dodge driven by a yearold Georgetown man collided with the rear of the first vehicle Damage to Ihe Dodge was white the received in damages Resolutions from At Ireland and Afghanis an Personally Mr to continue serving his constituents as best he con and if there is an lion in the new year to get reelected As the MP will try to keep his weight down That Is a constant constant battle Mayor Russell Miller has no resolutions for the new year but he does have lots of dreams I never make them he said probably because I never keep them The mayor does have a few alms for the new year Mr Miller said he wants to keep the budget very responsible and to try and keep service at a level Hills residents have become accustomed to Personally he wants to try and spend more lime with his family our continues BOOTS SHOES HANDBAGS ETC excluding shoo care products A TTENTION SENIORS Every MONDAY is your DAY To I 5 Discount On Your Purchases ONE STEP AHEAD D a WIDTHS AVAILABLE Gut 68 MAIN ST S DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN 8771636 Hydro offers land behind backyards to town residents Hills Hydro will soon be offering land behind houses In two dif areas in Georgetown for sale Residents in the Mclntyre Crescent and Chelvin Drive areas of town who own property which abuts laud currently owned by Hills Hydro will be able to buy land attaining an One section borders on Chelvin Drive Flamingo Court and Ddrex Boulevard The other section borders on Mclntyre Crescent Norton Cres cent Crescent Drive and Gibbon Place Former Hills Hydro Commission Chairman Murt Allison said the land wilt be offered for sale but he could not say when or how much it will cost Letters have been sent out to residents owning property abutting the land and two information meetings were held in November Hydro lines running through the property will be torn down in the spr ing said Glen Broomhcod a spokesman for Ontario Hydro Hills Hydro will erect hydro lines in other areas to carry the electricity currently channeled through the lines on the easement said Mr He said Hills Hydro is trying to decide bow to sell the land without creating a checkered pattern of ownership if some residents decide not to purchase their abutting land The transaction is all pari of a provincial scheme carried throughout the late 1970s into the 80s The province ordered Ontario Hydro to transfer all assets concerning distribution of electricity to local hydro of said Mr The current casement was transferred in April I960 but It has never been formally complete until now hesaid He could not say how much residents will have to pay for the land Hydro governing legislation says it must sell the land at fair market said Mr Broom bead Hydro Commissioner Doug Mason said there are also some lots suitable for building along the route but he could not say where they are located Mobile home park plan Developer Pilutti wants to put a mobile home park on acres of land on the Sixth Line behind town administrative offices Mr is going to work with the town new Affordable Housing Committee to study project Mr says he has permission to put estate homes on the land but he is interested In developing affordable housing A one bedroom apartment costs about and the cheapest house said Mr Pilutti Mr said he considers affordable housing to be in the OX to range Councillor Pom Sheldon said he proposal faces problems concerning Its distant proximity to services a lack of water in area and op position from residents of the Sixth Line Mr said he is willing to develop just one half of lands if residents complain He also said there is enough water there for the pro posal but he is wilting to apply to the Region to ask for expansion of water service to the park WANT TO APPEAL YOUR ASSESSMENT You still have time to appeal your 1987 assessment if you feet your home or business property has been improperly assessed Your assessment is important because the amount of property tax you will pay depends on ft The assessed value of your property is multiplied by the municipal and school mill rates to determine your prop erty taxes Notices of Property Valuation were mailed to property owners and tenants whose assessments have changed since last year Open house information sessions were held in your area to give you the opportunity to ask ques tions and correct any errors The Assessment Roll was delivered to your municipality on December 22 1987 and will be used to calculate the taxes you will pay in 1988 You can review the Roll at your municipal office during regular business hours If you believe your property has been Improperly assessed and you have not yet registered an appeal you still have until January 12 1988 to mail or deliver your appeal to the Assessment Review Board And remember even if you did not receive a Notice of Property Valuation you still have the right to appeal Appeal deadline January 12 1988 The Assessment Review Board Is an independent tri bunal under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General It is intended to provide you with an additional opportunity to have your assessment reviewed if in your opinion it is not fair and equitable with the assessment of similar properties in your area The Review Board is more informal and relaxed than a regular court of law You may present your own case retain a lawyer or ask a relative or fnend to speak as your agent To help you in filing your appeal Notice of Appeal forms are available from the Assessment Review Board your Regional Assessment Office or your municipal office You can also use the reverse side of a Notice of Property Valuation or write a letter giving the property address and roll number along with your reasons for appealing Appeals should be forwarded to the Regional Registrar of the Assessment Review Board at the address shown below In those parts of Ontario designated for French Lan guage Services you can appear before a bilingual Eng lishFrench Appeal Board Please check the space provided on your appeal form if you wish to use this service Ministry of Revenue RMtatur ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD MINISTRY Of THE ATTORNEY Ontario