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3| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,F ebruary 1,2018 theifp.ca An 18-year-old Missis- sauga man has been charged in connection with a fatal accident in George- town last December that claimed the life of an 18- year-old man. On Dec. 9, 2017, Halton regional police responded to a single motor vehicle on Maple Street near Main Street in Georgetown around 1 a.m. Despite all occupants wearing their seatbelts, the devastation of the collision caused the death of Danial Waseem, 18, of Mississau- ga. Waseem was the rear passenger in a vehicle driv- en by Mark Abd El Malek, 18, of Mississauga. In a press release Friday morning, Jan. 26, police an- nounced Abd El Malek was charged with dangerous driving causing death. He is scheduled to appear in Milton Court on Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. POLICE AND FIRE Police charge Mississauga man, 18, in fatal Georgetown crash The Inkwell Montessori School, located in one of downtown Georgetown's most historic buildings, has completed a façade ma- keover with assistance from the Town of Halton Hills. The 150-year-old build- ing has had many uses in- cluding a church, a movie theatre called The Grego- ry, the Odd-Fellows-Rebec- ca Hall, a restaurant and now a nursery school with more than 50 students. The building has under- gone many renovations over the years and could be described as eclectic. The recent facade work includ- ed new durable siding, new railings on the upper balco- nies making them safer and more usable, and exte- rior painting. The community im- provement plan (CIP) pro- vides matching funding for a number of programs aimed at the business com- munity. The Façade Im- provement Program in downtown Georgetown provides a 50 per cent grant on eligible work to a maxi- mum amount of $10,000. Total grants approved for 2017 amounted to over $150,000, resulting in an overall community invest- ment of $322,000. "I am pleased that Ink- well Montessori School was able to access the CIP to make these very worth- while improvements to their facility," said Mayor Rick Bonnette. "This is the second com- pleted project in downtown Georgetown and demon- strates the town's commit- ment to the business com- munity." The CIP has an annual budget of $75,000. However, funds not used in one fiscal year are carried forward and applications may be submitted at any time. "Operating a business, especially a nursery school in an older building can be a challenge but we certain- ly enjoy the charm and his- tory of our facility," owner Lynne Fitzgerald said. "We are constantly do- ing renovations and main- tenance and we certainly appreciate the financial support from the town. The application process was simple and town staff were very helpful." Also receiving a Façade Improvement Grant under the CIP was Acton's A Touch of Class Flooring, Kitchen and Bath Inc. on 28 Main St., N. For more info about the CIP, contact the economic development office 905-873- 2601 ext. 2343 or edo@hal- tonhills.ca Georgetown building receives facade makeover NEWS COMPLIMENTARY TOwINg - ROAdsIdE AssIsTANCE* Like us on Facebook Like us on Facebook 82 Main St. N. Georgetown 905-873-6127 sERvICEs OffEREd: • Brakes • Steering / Suspension • Computerized Alignments • Exhaust • Tires • D.O.T. Safety • ... and more 020118 OIL CHANGE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL $4995 February 28th, 2018 *Most Vehicles (Includes 30 Point Inspection) 020118 Ontario Drive Clean Test and Repair Facility for all light duty vehicles 82 Main St. N. Georgetown Bratin Auto Honest, Reliable Service Since 1989 Free Local Shuttle Service www.bratinauto.com THIS COULD BE YOUR NEW HOME! Live at The Gallery - North Halton's hottest living option for those 60+ The Harris One-bedroom suite 1107 - 830 sq ft - $315,000 Suite features: • One bathroom with a walk in shower • Broadloom throughout • Porcelain tile in Bathroom, Laundry Room and Kitchen • All appliances • Balcony with great views of the Escarpment Monthly costs - Occupancy Fee $505, Property Taxes $166 Call Paul at (416) 258-1484 to learn more 200 Halton Hills Dr., Georgetown www.BennettVillage.ca