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Added Power Gets Skepticism Regional chairman Allan Masson sought out reactions rom councillors towards proposed amendments which would eventually present regional governments with a broader range of powers last Councillor reactions to the proposed amendments at two scheduled were both approval and scepticism most significant of the new responsibilities that could go to the regional government would be final say of local planning and development with the region ftiven the right to approve subdivision con struction without waiting tor final approval from Queens Park The amendments to the Introduced Tuesday by treasurer John White They would eventually give regional governments the power to approve not only subdivision plans but toning by laws condominium developments and their own official plans A preliminary assessment of powers that Mr lasson presented to yesterday also notes that other powers that may be turned over may be subject to further discussion DESTROY PAPERS Included in the list Is the authority to use voting machines Instead of ballot papers approval of the destruction of documents of the discontinuation or initiation of approved pension plans the right to and raise money and the right to spend reserve fund monies for purposes other than that for which the fund was established The total list offers 19 amendments but notes more may Follow with further negotiations between the province and the regional governments Chairman Masson told councillors he wanted a local input before he attends a chairman meeting with the province week to discuss the new local powers For years the municipalities have been screaming for more power and more he noted But as soon as the province is willing to provide it the municipalities back up saying we re not ready for it His complaint was made when Hallon Hills councillor Hick Morrow chairman of a sceptical administration and finance committee indicated reluctance to accept the new powers in the face of the extra workload he said would company them TOO WORK Our department heads hove a great deal of work to do just setting up the machinery of regional government he said At this time putting an extra workload on them just t Mr Morrow said he would refer a delay of six local decision was made to allow time for reports from department heads and lo wait for response from other regional governments Mr Masson noting that subdivision agreements would be a crucial part the new package asked Do you want to handle It yourself in two or three months or do you want to send it to Queen Park where it might get lost for three years Later In the day however the chairmen met with a more favorable response at a meeting of the regional plan ninfl committee Chairman of that committee Burlington mayor Harry Barrett said he would welcome the new powers lot of our plans he said The province is practicing what so many of us have preached that planning committee member Milton councillor Jim Watson who welcomed planning decisions at a local level I think there is no way born and raised In apartments in Toronto can make intelligent decisions about planning in he stated Last Days Here Says Georgetown Witness At Meet FIREMEN DEMONSTRATE Members of the Georgetown Ire department watch a demonstration of the department newest tool an air chisel The Is used to open holes in cars or any metal object gain access trapped persons The chisel one of the first of lis type in Canada does not produce Photo sparks and will not ignite a ruptured gas lank The demonstration was held at Freds Auto Body shop on Street The Great Wall of China is largest single military of ancient times Area Seniors Enjoy Dinner Area seniors whooped up last week The Georgetown Rotary held the Annual Christmas Dinner for senior citizens and as one elderly woman it This is great More than ISO oldsters gathered In the Knox Church hall for turkey dinner followed by various forms of entertainment During their dinner the were treated dinner music provided by three who old lime favorites The ladies each received a corsage and everyone in at tendance received a gift provided by the Georgetown Kid Cross Association The meal prepared by the wives if members lo Oil delight of women libbers men served meal Bill Smith and his wife were the head table along with Peter Burrow of Ihe Cross Tom Stan Allan and Itotary president Howard Master it ceremonies was Mayor Smith a short talk following the dinner and made nv Tor intcrlilnnuiu The Itotary hold the dinner iveryycar it was better thin ever said Mr Itiggs Mortgage Funds Available 1st Mortgages 2nd Mortgages Construction Loans Mortgages Purchased 4516232 EA Mitchell Ltd Realtor Queen St E Brampton Chivalry Not Dead Chivalry not dead persons named in rue reports Standing policy at the Acton OPP detachment here is to Corporal Hubert Arbour the age of any lady explained however the involved in a traffic mishap detachment has received too Normally news releases complaints I irate include the age and addresses ladies who their age in for identification purposes of print YOURE IN FOCUS WITH glasses Whatever Your Line Well Fit Every Need Secretary School teacher Our frames are designed with good looks and comfort in mind PRESCRIPTION GLASSES ACCURATELY FILLED i Georgetown Office 36 Main St Sooth Open Wednesdays 8777223 a to ml BRAMPTON DISPENSING OPTICIANS ROY OPTICIAN Phone Main SI N BRAMPTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY OPOMETRIST L M Brown R 0 OPTOMETRIST R Hamilton RO CHIROPRACTOR G Corbett DC Mill Street George town For Appointment PHONE Evans Chiropractic Clinic By Appointment ONTARIO LAND SURVEYOR Robert Clipstiam Ltd BARRAGERS Dry Cleaners and Shirt a under or IB Main St Free Pick up and Delivery All work done on premises MONUMENTS POLLOCK CAMPBELL DESIGNSON REQUEST PHONE Ml Water Street North CARPETCLEANING CARPET CLINIC Professional Carpet and Upholstery your homo or In our modern plant Free Pick CARPET CLINIC deterioration in man was how Georgetown resident Hugh or ley described recent world events The occasion the an nouncement of the semi annual circuit assembly of Jehovah witnesses held at M Robinson Secondary School Burlington Dec l and Mr Gorley spokesman for over Georgetown area Jehovah witnesses com mented on the sense of despair voiced by an increasing number of area residents He feels ominous headlines of recent months dealing with runaway inflation shortages and the energy crisis have created a fundamental disbelief in society ability to solve Its problems He continued by directing attention to Bible prophecy referring to the Lost Days and claimed that world events prove conclusively we are in these Last Days Mr Gorley feels that a close examination of the scriptures provide a true appreciation of what is hap pening today why it occurs and the responsibility that falls upon each individual He ad such an effort on our part can provide us with bright prospects for the future rather than feelings of despair Police Records MicroFilmed The Region pays an estimated SI to microfilm police records for the new regional force that goes into effect Jan The region will cover the coat as part of a start up grant to the new force C GARRARD General Industrial Commercial PHOTOGRAPHY 8775500 Seal Engineering Associates Ltd Consulting Professional Engineers 416 Ontario Winter Storage For Your Lawnmower For We Will Clean the machine Change the oil Clean the carburetor Check the points condenser Sharpen the blade Put in new spark plug Brockton Motors 31 Armstrong Ave Georgetown Investiture ceremonies were held at St Johns Church hall in Georgetown recently as four new chums joined the INVESTITURE First Georgetown cub troop From left Michael Stone Robert Brown Conor Kennedy and Brian Ken nedy took the oath from Mrs Jean Layman ALL ExService Personnel And Their Dependents are Invited to take advantage of a free Legion service Mr Sydney J Hope Service Bureau Director from Hamilton Ontario will be at Legion Branch No on the 19th DEC 1973 at 130 to give 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