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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1996 THE GEORGETOWN GEMINI Fourth Line gravel truck concerns A Limehouse resident's con- cerns that Acton Quarry gravel trucks are endanger- ing the lives of motorists us- ing the Fourth Line, will be investigated by Town staff-- but staff's report may take a number of months because of a heavy workload. Recently 22 Sideroad resi- dent Rob Barlow warned that someone is going to be killed if the aggregate truck drivers don't start obeying astop sign from the quarry onto the Fourth Line. Barlow backed up his con- tention with a log he made Study touches nerve Cont. from Page I closing either the Glen or Limehouse would eliminate that surplus. Lichty explained that the Board has asked for options at three levels of capacity - 85, 90 and 95 per cent -- and to meet the 95 per cent figure one of the schools wouldhave to close. While both Halton Hills Trustees Ethel Gardiner and Dick Howitt said the Glen's 92 per cent utilization would be good enough for them, they also admitted that they were only two votes at the Board table. Limehouse Parent Coun- cil secretary Lezlie Pettitt said they were attempting to set aside their emotions. "We have to very practi- cal and offer valid reasons why neither Limehouse nor the Glen need to be closed. We won't be pitted against one another and in fact will fight the closure of either fa- cility," Pettitt said, noting that both schools play large, im- portant roles in the commu- nity. The 200-plus crowd did clap and cheer Williams when he said that the option of changing the grade configu- rations in Halton Hills schools to Kindergarten to Gr. 6 and Gr. 7 to graduation, was nota viable option at this time. Anyone wanting to com- ment on the accommodation options in writing has until October 16 to do so and after five more public input ses- sions throughout the Region this month, staff will present a final report naming the schools to be closed on Octo- ber 24. During the week of No- vember 18 the Board will lis- ten to public delegations and a final decision on school closing will be made before Christmas. last month, which showed that in one 13-minute period only two of 10 trucks leaving the quarry stopped atthe stop sign. The balance -- 80 per cent -- either ignored the stop sign or made a rolling stop before heading south on the Fourth Line. Barlow said during that same period, eight trucks entered the quarry and only half used their turn signals and many of the vehicles also ignored the 60 km an hour speed limit. "This is an issue that is not a UAL (United Aggregates Limited) problem. It's aprob- lem on that road, which is a Town road, and I wrote this letter to see if it would spur on activity by the Town to remove this problem from that section of the road," Barlow said. Noting that there was a joint committee established to deal with citizens' con- cerns about the quarry op- eration, Barlow asked the Town to come forward and work with UAL to find both short and long term solutions to the problem. Barlow raised concerns about the need to restrict heavy trucks from using the Limehouse bridge and sug- gested there be a heavy truck ban on the 22 Sideroad. 11 PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT: Justin McMurray helps his fianceé Angela Muggridge from the 1962 Austin Princess limousine as chauffeur Victoria holds open the door at VIP Limousine's Bridal Show, Sunday. They plan to rent for the limo for their wedding in Sept. 1997. (Jamie Harrison photo) - STIHL No. 1 worldwide. 2) Vea With 70 years of proven German engineer- ing, innovation and excellence, it's no surprise that STIHL is the number one chain saw worldwide. Right now, STIHL quality is even more af- fordable with up to $80.00 off** STIHL 025, 026 and 039 chain saws. Plus, for a limited time, get a free STIHL Wood-Pro™ kit valued at $75.00 with your purchase of selected STIHL models. Try it before you buy it at your full-service STIHL dealer. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back! ** Until November 30, 1996, or while supplies last at participating STIHL dealers. For full details and a FREE demonstration, come see us today! Ed Stewart's Equipment "The Dealer" Certified Sales & Service (519) 833-9616 Junction Hwy. 24 & 24 N. Erin