Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), May 25, 1988, p. 15

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BIG dance on June 4 Chill out with the sound of Lowdown SECTION THE HErXlO Pig Hydro strengthens their environmental committment When the band they bring a swinging night to a close The threeman band constating of Doug Varty Brian Salt and Ted Floyd has wide audience appeal and for a very good reason No one wants the great hits of the and SOS to be forgotten and does their part to ensure that rock and roll the sound the classic love ballads of a generation past n continue to be enjoyed For this years BIG celebrations will provide considerable pleasure as a welcome complement to the Business In Georgetown BIG theme Memorial Arena on Saturday June tola When the movie The Big Chill was released several years ago it touched a nostalgic string In many moviegoers hearts And will accomplish the same feat with their energetic act Lowdown has built themselves quite a following particularly In the Kitchener Waterloo area and around London where they are bas ed To their credit theyve opened or such acts as Roy Johnny Rivers Del Shannon the Beach Boys and Frank and the Four Seasons And Its from these stars of rock and roll that they draw upon for some of Iheir materia and mix in a generous supply of their own original works When plays they like to see the audience get Involved where ever possible And often the au dience is accommodating Whether they re cranking out the tunes for a high school crowd or for an au dience of baby boomers people have Immersed themselves In the rock and roll theme by putting together their best greaser getup or going surfer for the evening The Georgetown dance to is being put together by six local nonprofit sport organiza tions from the community Through the assistance of the Chamber of Commerce these groups will be able to raise funds to support their respective sporting activities Refreshments of nachos chicken Ontario Hydro Is strengthening Its commitment to protect the environ Chairman and President Robert Franklin said In releasing the corporation a 1987 Annual Report Mr Franklin pointed out that there will be greater pressure on the environment over the next 10 years given thai electricity demand is ex peeled to climb by a cumulative While environmental protection has always been a priority for Hydro we must do more he said We must seek new and ingenious ways to minimize the Impact of our operations on the environment We must continue to seek the best for every dollar spent Mr Franklin emphasized that Hydro wonts to reduce the forecast growth and will also be launching new programs to promote energy a Helen The Annual Report reflects Hydro commitment to a clear en vironment The report details en vlronmcntal Initiatives taken during 1987 including the Installation of low nitrogen oxide burners at the Nan 1 1 coke coal fired generating station and the start up of a mobile lamination unit that removes low level from insulating oils By the end of the year litres of oil had been cleaned Over the next five years reliability standards Hydro will eliminate two million litres of stored low level Mr Franklin said Mr Franklin said he will an nounce new programs for the protec tion of the environment over the next few months On the financial side Ontario Hydros total revenues for 1987 were billion an Increase of million Approximately half of the increase came from a a per cent growth In electricity demand Total operating costs Including financing charges amounted to billion an increase of million over ISM Slightly more than half of this increase was due to higher fuel costs especially coal Increased de mand and lower availability of hydroelectric generation because of exceptionally dry weather resulted In higher coal fired generation The net Income rose to million from million in Mr Franklin said that Hydros long term debt Increased to 1 billion from 24 billion but noted that the increase was offset by a larger increase in assets to 327 blllionfrom314blllion utility continues to be financially self sufficient while maintaining electricity rates as low as feasible consistent with high safety and will act the Memorial Arena on June Salt and Ted Floyd and plays a wide variety of wings and pizza will be available at the dance and a BIG Chill specialty bar will serve up a wide variety of palate pleasers including some original Ice cream cocktails The mood at Memorial Arena will be properly set with appropriate decorations and leis will be sold to help add to the atmosphere There will also be door prizes to be won during the course of the even ing To help dancegoers get Into the True festive spirit Jack Baker Distillery is offering a bus service so driving to and from the dance wont be a problem A total of 1000 tickets will be sold Entertainment for the dance at per person and a sellout is highly expected Tickets can be obtained by calling the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce at or by contacting people from the following organizations Martin Georgetown Minor Hockey Elaine Matthews Georgetown Figure Skating Bonnie MacLeod Georgetown Minor Ball Wayne Pries Georgetown Hockey Club LIm Lindsay Mens Hats off to Centennial The Centennial Alumni Choir will take the at feature a good selection of Tickets for the Thun John Elliott Theatre this week for two performance of day and Friday night performances are for adult and Spring Concert The choir comprised of former 3 for students and seniors and are available by calling Centennial School students has been practising for Photo by Joanna J Kveral week in preparation for the show which will FOR FAST RELIEF OF SOME STICKY PROBLEMS Better than an aspirin Better than a deodorant Lennox central air conditioning means cool nights and cool daytimes Its time to call Boehmers and get a Lennox With a Lennox unit get top of the fine quality From you get firstclass followup service Well be there whenever you want us Take advantage now of nononsense factory rebates from Lennox Callus Well measure your lome give you estimate All at t absolutely no obligation of course Were always glad to help ALWAYS GLAD TO HELP 31 Armstrong Ave Georgetown 8776931 Flag Football and Janet Arnold Ladles Flag Football Tickets are also available from Up Up and Away Balloons situated on Main Street In Georgetown With the success Of this June dance there is consideration being given to making this on annual event as a means of helping com unity sports organizations and providing an enjoyable evening So dont miss out Crash course Serving liquor in Hat ton Hills may soon require a crash course in law and human behavior Organizations which apply for a II licence permit from the town special events now must make sure there is an drinking and driving sign on display at all times But Coun Betty Fisher said last week that may not be enough to save the town from liability The law says someone who becomes Impaired at such on event is automatically the responsibility of the server until that person sobers up said Coun Fisher She wants the town to hold rain lng sessions for anyone who serves alcohol at those events The towns drinking and lng committee gave training ses sions to restaurant owners last year said am Sheldon Fisher wants organizations that apply for permits to Identify any potential servers and have them take the training session on serving alcohol before the event Recreation Director Tom Shcpard said the town is organizing a com unity workshop dealing with special occasion permits He wants servers to know that liability rests with everyone including the server the permit holder the landowner and the town LOCAL PHIZES 1st TEXACO CHRYSLER POSTAGE STAMP SHOW JUNE 17 19 At the ton Centre acraattromCliy Hall Toronto Hours 10spm Sat 104 pro Son IM Admission Seniors Children FREE FREE Stamp Collecting Ktt tor Children under Worth of FREE Door Prizes HOURLY DRAWS WELCOME TO HALTOIM HILLS FOB Mia Locil In Komi el ElUMtM POMPEI PIZZERIA SUBS to Wed Si oil pizza and oil largo and Jumbo pizzas PICK UP ONLY Mutual Life of Canada 1 4 Elena Court Georgetown Jick PlgnalflU Rat Bus 4513660 Newcomers to Georgetown are Kim and Bill Kitchen son Patrick JO months and their Terrier Wee Willie The Kit chens hall from New Itruniwlck and are look forward to meeting Iheir many new neighbors Herald photo Courtesy of these fine businesses and Hostesses Cathy Dooley Debbie Butler 8778591 Are you now In town or have had a new baby Please call Cathy or

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