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Georgetown’s Park Public School presented ‘We’re truly a total school effort involving students and ieacbers in every aspect of Park school production e Clowns’ aoe! Faigiore a venture that was juction. A second show was staged Tuesday evening, with the third and final presentation setae or this evening (Wednesday) at7 p.m. hoto by Simon Wilson/HHTW Pro Sho Monday moming, a few minutes after midnight, two people broke in to the Pro shop’ at the Blue Springs Golf and Country Club just outside of Acton and made off with approx- imately $10,000 worth of merchan- dise. According to a police report, the motion detector was set off at two minutes after midnight when a rock was throw through the south east window. The first suspect apparent- ly crawled through the window and opened the fire door for the accom- plice The report stated that a large vehicle was pulled up to the door, loaded up with stolen goods, and driven away within five minutes. All of the items were still in boxes, awaiting inventory counts. ie, direc- still open for the season Friday as planned. Among the items stolen were 75 dozen polf balls, golf clubs, cloth- ing including imported golf shirts ‘valued at a each, and “Footjoy” golf shoe: “Tt neat the auspects left in a p heist hurry,” explained Halton Regional Police Service Staff Sergeant Mike Kingston, of Georgetown -11 Division . “They left quite a bit of ty behi “It’s too premature to discuss future preventive measures,” Guthrie explained. “Our existing security system is very effective, but there’s not much you can do for a quick in and out job.” Caledon crash A pilot and three passengers, | flying from Hamilton airport to the Brampton Flyipg Club Monday night, crashed in a heav- ily wooded area in Caledon, around 11 p.m, due t© foggy and rainy conditions, according to police. The pilot, Isidro Lourenco of Brampton, was killed instantly. Dan Goheen and Steve Smith, both from Oshawa, were taken to Toronto's" Sunnybrook Hospital Grabovac, Missisaug, walked away from the accident. 232 Guelph St., Georgetown 873-2254 Non-smoking bylaw clos na Buhel ie Nee no-smoking by-law for commercial establishments met with much discussion at Monday’s Town of Halton Hills general com- mittee meeting. Peter Wilmott, director of protection for Halton region, presented statistics regard- ing the ratio of smokers to non- smokers, the number of deaths linked to first and secondhand smoke, and trends associated with smoking. He was challenged by business owners who presented personal interpretations on why a non-smok- ing decision should be made by individual proprietors and not by the town. Rosalie Radyk, representing the Georgetown and Acton Bowls, insisted that her Georgetown estab- lishment would go out of business if such a by-law was implemented. “[’m a non-smoker,” she admitted. “T even have a non-smoking league which plays at the Georgetown Bowl. But I won't hold off 50% of the lanes for non-smokers if a smoker comes in and wants to use them. I can’t afford to do that.” The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce submitted an appeal to the general committee requesting IGHTIN Let as hebp bp you with ase v¥.’D, Georgetown Vol. 1, No. 43 that the by-law not be considered until certain considerations be addressed. HHCC-was concerned that the by-law, which would be difficult to enforce, would be a waste of money and manpower, and that municipalities which have enacted a similar by-law were not asked to report on its cost and suc- cess. In a letter, HHCC asked whether the right to smoke in a commercial establishment should not be the decision of the owner and clientele, whether education into the effects of smoking is not a better direction to follow, and if this piece of legislation would not hinder businesses which are already experiencing trying times. The organization also voiced its concern that the proposed by-law was not distributed to all affected businesses and the public. Councillor Robert Heaton insist- ed that these concerns be addressed before any decisions were made. His concerns were overlooked when Wilmott explained that 300 questionnaires were sent out to the businesses in Halton Hills, and that not one response was received. Mayor Miller supported Heaton’s belief that proprietors should decide what is best for their business. “Why does the government have to ALL bt ALL your Li ‘ghting concerns! em 873-2996 Wednesday, April 21, 1993 ‘Your independent voice in Halton Hills’ ‘Town gets tough to reality push its. co) is issue? It seems that because we are Close to large metropolitan areas, we must hee the same policies they do,” ’ he said. Most councillors were inclined to have the motion deferred for a few weeks, but councilors Marilyn Serjeantson and Pam Johnston insisted it was important the public knew which stand the council was taking and be given some time to express concerns. By a 10-2 vote, it was agreed the proposed by-law be considered for retail stores, shopping mall con- courses, in service lines, reception areas, and in elevators, escalators or stairways. Councillors Al Cook and Robert Heaton opposed the motion. Councillor Rick Bonnette did’t vote, declaring’ a conflict of inter- est, Following further deliberation, council agreed. the wording of the by-law segment which deals with non-smoking sections in restaurants te changes from 50% to “a sec- e Rtifieation of the proposed non- smoking bylaw is expected to take place this Monday’s regular council meeting. 32 pages 874-3051 MICHAEL (MIKE) ADAMS ‘Award Winning Sales Rep 50 cents includes G.S.T. PaTows of Halton Hills Deputy Treasurer Grant Usher presented a report which stated that the collec- tion of realty taxes is becoming an increasing problem and made the recommendation that the policy for business tax collection proce- dures for Halton Hills be amended accordingly. The first amendment which Usher proposed was that current offenders be given 21 days to pay unpaid taxes. After this period, a bailiff may seize goods and chat- tels. Councilor Anne Currie described the time limit as “ridiculous” and recommended that it be extended to 90 days. Councilor Rennie agreed, and called the practice “Draconian. Usher insisted that seizing proper- ty after 21 days would not be a standard practice, and assured members of the committee that bailiffs would be individually instructed on how to deal with sit- uations. Councilor Rennie objected, stat- ing that “even if the policy was not La this is what the report would sa Councilor Gail Rutherford expressed concern as to whether Council Briefs the offenders were currently in business, or would the bailiffs be pursuing individuals who had declared bankruptcy. She suggest- ed that a policy be established which entitles the town treasuer to seize due taxes if a business declares bankruptcy. Usher point- ed out this would not be effective. “We're the last to be told if some- one is going out of business,” he explained. The recommendation was car- ried after councilor Bill Robson snapped, “If you can’t pay your oe you shouldn’t be in busi- 3 3 ” Roads re-evaluated Peter Linn, manager of engi- neering services, made a verbal report regarding the criteria by which roads are selected for reconstruction. This was in response to last week’s petition by Windsor Rd. anid Carole St. resi- dents claiming their roads had been dropped from the capital forecast. Pinn explained that roads are classified according to “need,” ~ either immediate, 1-5 years, or Continued on page 2 S 3 Light eel 49” = in effect CESS, May 1/93 or while quantities last. Bulbs extra. We reserve the right to limit quantities. NG oo ntil May 1/ '9: Lucite Crystal DINING