Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), September 19, 1984, p. 7

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GeorgetownActon Wednesday Sept- 1964 Handicapped access chief concern for library planners Jut because there isnt a great hue and cry about the of the Public Library to the handicapped doesnt mean it Isnt a problem according to library Board chairman Norm The need for a wheelchair ramp and other pedal facilities for the physically capped was chief among concerns about the library voiced by library staff In a recent survey Elliott told Board last week Its a much deeper seated problem than we thought before he commented adding that his recent conversation with a member of ihc Friends in Deed club underlined the situation Pointing out that the arched bridge in front also poses problems for the handicapped and elderly Elliott urged the Board to start thinking in terms of long range planning needs Councillor Sheldon noted that Town policy requires access for the handicapped in all new institutional construction and suggested Ihe Board launch a study on the best wav to provide it al the library Citing existing space constraints at library Elliott said use or partial use of the nearby Stone School might be considered The vacant building which Town is now in the process of buying from Board of Education has walk in access for each of its two storeys and offers about two and a half times the floor space according to chief librarian Betsy Comwell Sheldon stressed that sale of school is not complete and that a number of community uses already been The Town never considered Ihe school as a site for an expanded library she said although library sen ices should be included in any feasibility study conducted Major developments set for Rockwood if zoning changed If zoning bylaw amendments proposed to council by three separate lions Monday night are accepted could be on verge of major development Stone Barn Holdings headed by Andy McGraw of and local businessmen Jack Sargent and Don council for amendments to allow for residential housing apartments and commercial development Stone Barn Holdings has approached council on several occasions over the past few months for permission to construct a ISOroom inn ban quel hall facilities and Scout troop our newest A group of interested parents hove formed a group committee Tor benefit of a new Scout troop The group will operate under the name of Third Acton and will be led by Don McLaughlin and Jim Auger of Acton The leaders will stress on active outdoor program for boys ages 11 lo 13 They will meelTucsdayeveningfrom7to9pm in St Joseph School The group have already participated in Acton Fall Fair Parade in conjunction with Second Trinity and have received first prize on their float The leadei are very enthusiastic and have had years of Scouting experience and along with very supportive group com it won I take long for the group to grow Any boys to or their parents should contact Don McLaughlin 0595 residential housing on in the village downtown area Sargent wants to build six apartments on Hwy in Rockwood near northern edge of the village and has been testing a parcel of property on Five Side road for seven additional residential lots Since council has approved the proposed development by Stone Barn Holdings the Residents Association ERA has raised questions about the road allowances or proposed inn and the anticipated increase in traffic problems Also upset with councils decision was Mort whose property borders the proposed inn site Despite having already accepted the proposal by Stone Born Holdings council has decided to send the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board and await their decision WAREHOUSE SALE Good used materials windows doors carpets desks- etc Saturday Sept 22 10m3pm Hwy 7 West Unite BRAMPTON Hal ton Recovery House Inc nonce or annual meeting THURSDAY OCTOBER 730 PM Hit Clinical Classroom the Deny West Milton tor Ihe purpose election to Board Directors and such as may come the Hon Dr Samuel Bar DPM Podiatrist Foot Specialist 145QueenSt Suite The touch ALL YOUR LIGHTING a 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