Acton Firefighters Santa Claus parade wended its way Vo No. 22 Wednesday, November 24, 1993 Santa comes to town The toddler pictured at left, was spotted waiting anxiously 36 pages for a glimpse of Santa Claus last Saturday as the annual through the centre of town. This particular youngster, and in fact, youngsters of all ages, weren’t disappointed as the merry Christmas gift-giver finally appeared. HIS WEEN P 874-3051 hoto by Simon Wilson/HHTW MICHAEL (MIKE) ADAMS. ‘Award Winning Sales Rep game restriction do apply Councillor Rick Bonnette informed Town of Halton Hills councillors at Monday’s council meeting, the old Beardmore property on Frederick St. in Acton, now owned by Maple Leaf Foods Ltd., has become a safety hazard. He referred to abandoned buildings which are becoming homes to vagrants and fire risks which may arise from deficiently guarded buildings. Mayor Russ Miller agreed, adding security guards currently employed at the site will no longer be there as of Feb. 1. Councillor Norm Elliott expressed concern over the PCBs, stored on the site and how they may be affected in the event of a fire. Town administrator Ray King was instructed to corre- spond with representatives of Maple Leaf Foods and Halton Hills Fire Chief Bill Cunningham and report to council in the near future. 401 corridor revived Councillor Pam Johnston 90 years young Dorothy “Dolly” Carter celebrated her 90th birthday last Saturday and family and friends helped make it a special day. Pictured above, Town of Halton Hills Mayor Russ Miller was on hand to present ‘Dolly’ with a special certificate while at rear, (from left) son Frank, with his wife Annette and children John, Joanne and Dolly and Albert Carter made the celebration especially fitting. -photo by Colin Gibson/HHTW Don’t miss our 8 page Georgetown Marketplace pullout section in this edition of Halton Hills This Week = ELEESANTSUGHTHAND-PANTED SALE %959* New! "Your independent voice in Halton Hills’ Potential safety hazard at Beardmore building Council Briefs introduced a resolution at Monday’s council meeting with the intention of per- suading Halton Region to reconsider its previously expressed stand on the Steeles Ave. - Hwy. 401 corridor. Johnston asked councillors to support the views of the Halton Hills Economic Development Committee, regarding the preferred industrial designa- tion of the strip of land. She insisted the resolution had to be approved immediately because of a Dec. Planning and Public Works meeting at which time the subject-will be discussed. Councillor Rob Heaton wondered aloud why coun- cillors had not been given a copy of the resolution prior to the council meeting, so they could study it in greater detail. Johnston explained that ongoing talks with the province did not permit her to complete the resolution COMPLETE DECORATOR LOOKS IN DELICATELY HAND-FINISHED PORCELAIN Matching candlestick lamp SALE ‘69 PORCELAIN CHANDELIER SALE "79" Lamp SALE 79" 50 cents includes G.S.T. until the day of the meeting. Heaton asked if Norbert Pike, director of the Halton Hills 401- Steeles corridor development association, was aware of the report and was told he was not. The association had previously expressed disapproval to the designation. Heaton said because of the urgency, he would support the recom- mendation, but only if coun- cillors would be given an opportunity to vote again on the issue. The resolution was carried. Town closures Mayor . Russ | Miller announced Monday the Town of Halton Hills Civic Centre and other municipal buildings will be closed Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. until Jan. 4 at 8 a.m., because of provin- cially imposed social con- tract days. He added further information will be avail- able at a later date. Bulbs extra. 27, 1993.