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2 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, January 20, 2011 There's no time like now!! TWO DAYS ONLY Friday, January 21, 10-5 and Saturday, January 22, 10:30-5 Council seeks public's opinion on funding hospital project Halton Hills council will host a public meeting Monday, Jan. 24 to solicit public opinion on whether or not the Town should fund an expansion of Georgetown Hospital to the tune of $4.5 million. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at the Halton Hills Civic Centre, 1 Halton Hills Drive. At the January 10 council meeting Halton Healthcare Services formally requested financial support from the Town in the amount of $4.546 million toward a an expansion and renovation to accommodate a CT scanner at the Georgetown Hospital and increase the area of the emergency department. Georgetown Hospital first opened its doors in 1961. Since then there has been significant growth in the town and the hospital now faces daily challenges meeting the healthcare needs of the community, particularly emergency and diagnostic imaging services. In 2009 Halton Healthcare Services received approval from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to acquire and operate a CT scanner at the Georgetown Hospital. The existing building requires renovations to accommodate this new service. HHS has proposed that this project be funded through funds generated by HHS as well as the community. The current Gold is at an all time high `...if council gives such a grant it will need to raise property taxes to do so.' RICK BONNETTE Looking to buy broken unwanted jewelry, dental gold, pocket watches, coins. We are paying like no one in the area has before. Immediate payment. We are consistently pay a higher rate for gold then our competitors. We are also buying silver coins, silver bars and sterling silver, including flatware set. This 2 Day event will be taking place at the Best Western Inn, 365 Guelph St. (Hwy. 7), Georgetown If you are unable to make it and would like a free quote, Please contact Peter at Oxford Auction at 519-425-9022. All gold is weighed in front of you, we pay by the actual weight, not penny weight. Remember you are never under any obligation to sell, we will be happy to provide a free evaluation. projected cost of this project is $12.196 million. The Georgetown Hospital Foundation has committed $5 million, HHS $2.4 million and the Georgetown Volunteer Association $250,000. Based on the current estimated costs, HHS has asked Town council to consider the contribution of $4.546 million. Halton Hills Mayor Bonnette said, "We all recognize the importance of the Georgetown Hospital to our community. Making grants to hospitals while possible, is not a usual mandate of a Town. "Other communities have given financial grants to their hospitals. Therefore in considering such a grant request, Town council wants to hear from the community because if council gives such a grant it will need to raise property taxes to do so. We hope the community will respond with comments on the Town website or in person at the council meeting on Jan. 24".