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THE HERALD Thursday December Jage II Communities need to design their own future MPP says The holiday season at the end of one year and the beginning of the next year is a good time to ex amine the achievements of the past year and the goals for the next I would like to take the next few weeks to talk about 1989 in Halton North and to examine as best as possible the future When I was elected a little over two years ago I wanted to repre sent Hills and Milton because they were communities with which I had a great deal in common Small towns like Acton and Campbellville reminded me of where I had grown up The sense of togetherness illustrated by the riding s strong volunteer sector indicated a real com More than this however I was attracted to an area that was attempting to cope with an increas urban society in a way that would preserve the best aspects of a rural community I firmly believe that each com in Ontario should work out its own future as much as is tical for itself Obviously cial highways and such things as environmental laws must be cen trallv planned because they affect everyone Telling Thunder Bay and Barne that they must have the same laws about Sunday shopping or hunting simply flies in the face of the fact that each community is different and has local ideas and needs which must be respected We are fortunate in North to have Regional and local governments that are at tempting to meet the challenges of increased growth and the pro blems created by Ontario s wealth through controlled development of housing business and industry It is the Ontario government job to act in partnership with these governments to see that local needs are met without destroying local communities When I was first elected some areas of the social services were not as well supported in the riding as was necessary While the Government has not provided everything that has been re quested I am proud of my govern ment s record in this area in Halton North The North Halton Association for the tally Handicapped has received capital and program funds during the last two years which have allowed for significant into their service Recently the Work Pro gram was notified that it would receive funds to allow it lo expand its services to Acton Other groups as diverse as the Children s Aid Society Milton Community and Informa Services and the Literacy program received help for special projects In March of this year it was confirmed that the Milton Rotary sponsored Milton Community Homes project would be built This project which will provide housing for needy families in Halton is an excellent example of federal provincial and municipal operation being spearheaded by a local volunteer group The Provincial New Ventures Program is designed to aid new en trepreneurs Special low cost loans have been provided to new small businesses which have had enough faith their ideas to put up mat ching money to their own The past two years have seen over new business in Halton Hills and Milton These ranged from drapery shops to cafes and a pest control agency If the north of Region is to be more than a bedroom community for Toronto then this type of activity is going to need more help and constant This week I talked about special grants which the government has provided to expand services and accommodate special services This type of help is not major example of the provincial govern impact on services in the Each year the province returns millions of your tax dollars to the as transfer payments to the municipal governments and school boards As well provincial projects which directly affect the must be funded In my next Queen s Park Report I would like to talk about this part of the tionship between Halton North and the provincial government New Brownies The 1st Brownies had their enrolment in November New Brownies are Paine Kimberly Crystal French Michelle Eleanor Brooks and Gillian Berry Main Street South Downtown Georgetown 8731470 WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR with a celebration dinner Reservations for 7 00 are now being accepted Choose from a delicious variety of entrees and appetizers as well festive holiday specials ew 118GuelphSt Normandy Plaza GEORGETOWN 8731409 Carpet Farm is holding a We also feature acres of carpet a huge selection of colours and sizes In Saxony Berber Rub etc YEAR END BLOWOUT til the end of 1989 FREE Door Mat to the first 25 Families AREA RUGS SAXONY Fully Bound High Grade 6X9 8 to 9 X 12 32000 600 00 I We BIND FRINGE and SERGE ANY Carpet We offer Ovals Circles and Fireplace Moons and other customized carpet 69 Fully Bound 129 Fully Bound Piece Car Mats 95 With Rubber Back MSLP Manufaclurtfi Suggested compare 354 Guelph St Unit 25 GEORGETOWN Georgetowns Greatest Kna Centre FREE Shop At Home Service We bring samples and measure your home office business Behind Penny Gas Bar 8736002 HOURS 96PM