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Council will decide May 24 on whether to help fund hospital expansion project town Hospital renovation and expansion. The $12.1 million capital project would include a CT scanner, a new Under a time pressure to set the diagnostics imaging department and 2011 tax rate by the end of May, Hal- an expanded, improved Emergency Department. ton Hills council will make The Town's contribua decision on whether to tion, if approved, would contribute to the Georgecome from a dedicated town Hospital renovation levy on property ownand expansion project at ers-- about $24/year for the Tuesday, May 24 coun10 years. cil meeting. The hospital's decision Mayor Rick Bonnette to proceed with their projsaid at Tuesday's council ect is dependent on a conmeeting, a third letter has tribution from the Town. gone out to the Ministry of HHS CEO John Oliver Health, asking for finansaid this project is one of cial assistance. To date, JOHN HHS's top priorities and while the Ministry is lisOLIVER cannot wait another sevtening to the Town, it has en to eight years, with no not been forthcoming with guarantee, for provincial a response. "Hopefully we will hear something funding approval. The Province usufrom the minister before that time, ally pays about 90 per cent of the cost but one way or another, we will be for these types of projects. The Town had delayed a vote earlier making a decision on May 24," said this year on the hope that the mayor the mayor. Earlier this year, Halton Healthcare could convince the Ministry of Health Services requested the Town contrib- to kick in at least a portion of that 90 ute $4.546 million for the George- per cent. By CYNTHIA GAMBLE Staff Writer Heritage Decks Ltd. 905-873-0368 Heritage Decks specializes in the design and construction of custom cedar decks and built-in spas. Every Heritage deck is meticulously constructed with top quality material and totally original design. Call for a free cheerful estimate. Ask about our lifetime warranty! 'Shop Local' EST. 1984 See customer testimonials and pictures at www.heritagedecks.com 3 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, May 12, 2011 Deck of the Week Lifetime Warranty Before After Before Thank You Thank you for your support in this historic election. During the election, I met thousands of you and you voiced your concerns about jobs and the economy, fuel and food prices, and the state of our democracy. I will bring these views with me to Ottawa and ensure that they are heard. I will continue to work my hardest to be your voice in Parliament. Once again, thank you for your support. ================================== Hon. Michael Chong, P.C., M.P. Wellington-Halton Hills Fergus (519) 843 7344 Georgetown (905) 702 2597 After Toll free 1-866-878-5556 Chongm@parl.gc.ca www.michaelchong.ca Call Today for Your NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATE 1-800-467-2079 905-873-7773 www.dunroven.ca e-mail: hassellsauto@bellnet.ca www.hassellautomotive.com By popular demand our spring special will be available for 1 more week! - Oil & Filter and complete top to bottom check over. + EXTRAS - Tim Cards - Car Wash - Windshield Washer Fluid CALL Just $ 39 95