Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), June 12, 1981, p. 1

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5213 I EXCELLENCE AWARD IN CUSTOMER RELATIONS DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN It right here at home PARKINQi Friday June 12 IMI Summer f est Pioneer Days go together like ham and eggs Herald Starr Writer They go together like beer and pretzels ham and eggs music and comedy With only a week and a half left organizers of the Georgetown Business Improvement Area Pioneer Days and the Unit on Hills Arts Council Summer fest are fitting the final pieces of a fun which for many local dents officially heralds summer Even to a greater degree than last year the two events are closely linked located barely a block away from each other which kicks off while Pioneer Days ore already in full swing has lined up arts and crafts displays folk singing children activities a al visit from young author Gordon and many other interesting items Tor its Church Street Georgetown location Held last year In Park at the Main Street South Maple Avenue inter section this year event is that much closer to the library cultural centre which will open Ihis fall Next year Summerfest activities will likely be focused inside the will run between 10 a and June taking advantage of the open space afforded by having Church Street between Main and Market Streets closed to traffic But its most outstanding offering this year begin where the direction of Ron Hill and the chairmanship of Studio Bev Nicholas a group of amateur actors and singers have cooked up a gala dinner show RIOTOUS ACTS About 16 different acts all featuring local talent are planned for the Old Music Hall to be held in the Coeur Church hall on Street It a riotous collection of musical and straight theatre for instance the Terra Cotta Thespians will perform Fumed Oak followed by a quartette which has called itself Scrambled Eggs and Popular young singer Brenda Archer who had the title role In the Georgetown and District High School product Ion of Gables last year and also joined the Choral Society s Broadway Tonight show a month ago has been given her own special segment at the Music Hall Plays of dubious literary repute Include Mary the Magnate Daughter and The Drunkard and there least a more planned for the even Good service at a good price Thai homeowners Insurance the State Farm way ROBERT TAiT AGENCY LTD Qaorgtlown StafmFmibttm PIONEER DAYS SUSWIiySERFEST Visits with Ma Bell Bell Canada has decided to take part in Georgetown Pioneer Days celebrations this year The Bell building al the corner of James and Main Streets will be open for public tours from 10 a m to m and will offer the curious a look see at what goes Into the familiar installation vans as well as the workings of one of the company construction trucks In addition the public will be invited to tour the administrative offices and other rooms within the building Ward I Coun John McDonald and Art Council publicity Gall FInlayaon figuratively toast the Joint effort Involving Sutnmerfeit and the local Bus Inn Improve ment Area Pioneer Days to come up with a funfilled weekend next June evening The mugi will be on ale throughout the Main Street area and keep an eye out for the I Herald photo end on Mam street alter three days of fantastic shopp ing opportunities great entertainment fashion shows and mini parades Pioneer Day events begin the first street dance outside the Hotel at p The Dolly Vnrdcn Revue with an extensive repertoire of Burton Cummings and Guess Who tunes will headline the dances Friday and Saturday nights as well s fever As usual for this time of year shoppers can mull through all kinds of sales without being bothered by traffic except from other bargain seekers The Georgetown will launch Friday night fun at 30 Marion Country Band will follow about an hour later and the Pine Valley Squares will cap off the country style entertainment for the evening before Dolly Vardcn hits the stage at The Elkettes will twirl in the noon hour Saturday followed by the Pennies worth North Ifalton Sports bicycle parade for kids The Blue Valley Home s leaders with their brand of bluegrass and Marlon a Country Band will keep Ihe country atmosphere fresh for all celebrants At m the Oldest Pioneer Award sponsored by the Hal ton Hills II cm Id will be presented shortly before the annual pioneer fashion show More musical entertain ment at 3 30 with the Metro Connection Quartette four Scarborough barbers hoppers who have twice swept barbershop awards in Salt Lake City Throughout the Pioneer Days weekend participants can slake thirsts the Hotel enjoying weather permitting the sidewalk And keep an eye out for old fashioned pioneer costumes While admission to most Summerfest and Pioneer Days activities Is free tickets for ihe Old Music Hall dinner and show can be purchased at 10 each at Charts Pottery in Glen Williams Moore Park Plaza Georgetown Fabrics The Country Cheese on Milt Street and the GLT box office through Lee OMB ruling contravened homeown Auto shop plan draws concerns SMOOCH John Sharp let North Hal Ion a new District Scout jolni out going Steve Thompson to bun Steve I wife Lorn a A to Mr Thompion on imminent departure pari the dlitrJcl a night at SI Georgea Anglic Church In Georgetown Monday For and more photos page Photo by Jean Layman HIGHLAND GAMES SATURDAY JUNE 13th 1981 FAIRGROUNDS GEORGETOWN ONTARIO CANADA Honorary Chietarn HENRY MAC SHANNON CFRB PERSONALITY Honor Guard of Eraser Highlanders Highland Dancing Competition Pipe Band Competitions Drumming Competition Massed Band Parade Tug of War Caber Tossing Sheep Dog Demonstration Athletic Events GATES OPEN 00 A Programme Commencing 830 am Official Opening 1230 pm Snacks at Scottish Concessions GIFTS AT SCOTTISH GOODS CONCESSIONS PUBUC ADMISSION DAY OF GAMES ADULTS OO STUDENTS 1 CHILDREN UNDER 1 2 50 SENIOR CITIZENS FREE FOR FURTHER TIOJV CA CUIUS AAGAAM Herald Stair A tiny pared of industrial land at theend of quiet do sac In Nor vol is once again the focus of residents concerns planning board members ned Tuesday nigh I About a dozen Draper Street homeowners said their lawyer a tended a public meeting to discuss the proposal by Danny and Son auto Honing to change the land zoning losing the business to operate a commercial point and body Currently Danny Itallnno and his son Joe purchase used cars wholesale and refur them making minor re pairs and then selling them at auctions The on amend they arc seeking would permit them to use the Indus zoned property for a commercial paint and body However two previous at tempts to change the zoning have failed a planning depart ment report out with the Ontario Municipal Board finally recommending that the property owners present their case before Ihe board rather than to the town committee of adjustment The committee approved Mr Italianos application In December before ho purchased the property But when residents took the ma Iter to the the Italianos declined to buy the property and a graphite company took over the building located be hind the community centre A second application to the adjustment committee In April 1980 after the Italianos had bought the land was rejected and when Mr and Georgetown solicitor Bert Arnold appealed lo the the matter was steered to the planning board Although Mr Arnold warned against allegations that the automotive reconditioning was operated residents solicitor Craig Carter charged that the property present use contra previous rulings Residents at the meeting expressed concern that young the nearby Free School in the community cent re might be endangered if old cars arc left on the property Planning director Mario assured homeowners that part of the agreement hanging the zoning bylaw would set down guidelines for fencing landscaping and fcrmg the properly from other residents Continued on page Fonrloldbyawiurd M Forged by a god KZ Found by a King

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