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Decembers 1989 Page Objection could slow OMB approval of asphalt plant objection to i three year temporary asphalt plant at Avenue and Winston hurchill Boulevard in Hal ton Hills could slow down of the plant at an Ontario Municipal Board hearing Acton Councillor Norm Elliott says council objected to a threeyear asphalt plant for Bluecliff Holdings by the Town of Halton Hills this fall The objection was sparked by what Councillor Ted Southorn said is an eyesore at the Dixie Road and Highwiv in area Southorn said that type of industry is unlike the prestige in dustnal area developed south of Hills in Meadowvale councillors argued that threeyear approval of the asphalt plant could lead to approval of that industry twoyear approval if three years could harm Hills at a future hearing The appeal was I lunched I v a resident I personally upset by the jcction said of council stand on the asphalt phnt Us going to cause some concern at the hear ing Several residents from the A venue- Winston Churchili Boulevard area called Cor contacted to get support in their objection of he asphalt plant But Hills councillors say tin official statement has been Mississaugn outlining why the city objected to the asphalt plant I think this town deserves an explanation Elliott said He recommended writing to Coun Elliott said Mississauga for an explanation Shoppers Drug Mart charged after opening on Boxing Day Halton Regional Police charg ed the Georgetown Shoppers Drug Mart under the provinces Retail Business Holidays Act Tuesday afternoon for having more than the maximum allowed number of employees working in the store on a holiday No more than four people are allowed to work on a holiday the act says It s the charge one of the an you have to put up with when you live in a police state said the franchise owner Al Mr argued the charge is unjustified because the Retail Business Holidays Act Is no longer applicable The province nullified the act when it ed legislation earlier this year re quiring the municipalities to in troduce their own legislation governing Sunday shopping he said This legislation has to be in traduced the coming months and in the meantime merchants have to abide by legisla tion said Mr And this legislation doesn stipulate a maximum number of employees that can work on a holiday he said The legal department of Shop pers Drug Mart will make this point when it talks to the crown prosecutor said Mr Fraser A Jan court date has been scheduled in connection with the charge Childrens money to The Halton Children s Aid Socie ty will have a tough time maintain its current programs next year if it t receive more than the expected three per cent increase in government funding says the society new assistant director in charge of finances Glenn Miller The inflation rate every day ex penses and normal in creases will eat up most of the three per cent he said If programs aren t cut there is still good possibility that some might be offered less often Mr Miller added The society budget was just under 5 million and Mr Miller said the 1990 budget will pro bably increase to just over 5 million But the exact figure won t be known until February The provincial government funds per cent of the CAS budget while Region funds 20 per cent Mr Miller said the Region has cooperated with CAS and it has always provided per cent of the incially approved budget Legislative changes to the On Healtl Plan and increased costs have also con tnbuted to this time of severe economic restraint faced by the society said Mr Miller He explained the new legislation effective 1990 concerning health insurance means the society OHIP pavments will increase bv Mr Miller also said that it is costing the more to fulfil its normal insurance costs It now costs more to insure volunteer drivers because agents are tant to insure people who are pro vidlng transportation to related people he explained But Mr Miller stressed the society is fulfilling all of its in surance requirements CAS has eliminated two senior management positions the Aid Society needs keep programs IMPROVING YOUR ODDS AGAINST I Polo I NOW AVAILABLE Street Georgetown 8777361 CENTRE DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC AW THENT0N DT 18 CHURCH STREET GEORGETOWN a ACROSS FROM SB AND CULTURAL CFNTRF 8772359 BLOWOUT AT TIDY CAR 3 Days Only Dec 27th 28th 29th ALL CAR TRUCK ACCESSORIES 20 Margaret Morrison and Glenn Miller will work closely together in their new positions assistant directors for the Children Aid Society ensure there is sufficient funding to maintain and improve the service provided by the agency Photo submitted past ears and no Mr Miller and Morrison as assistant directors try to pro the pro grams and funding a recent CAS Ms Morrison will oversee the societv various programs But the two assistant directors ill work together Mr Miller said his and Ms job is to morn what pro grans the society wants to run with the cost of those sen ices These two areas are closely con nected and therefore operate asseparate entities said Mr Miller Finding more foster parents is one of the goals of both Mr Miller and Ms Morrison Foster parents are cheaper than running a group heme and for most kids pro vide a better setting Bui to keep the existing foster parents and to increase their numbers we have to make it wor Mr Miller was appreciative of the government when it provided the society with 6 million to pay foster parents more and to hire a full time person to support existing foster families and to look for new families Effective last October foster parents received 36 per Mr Miller said while before tha thev received anywhere fron a day But Mr Miller stressed the society will be unable lo maintain the existing number of fostei parents let alone attract new ones unless the provincial government provides the society with more money Learn to Drive and Survive WITH Young Drivers Canada 16 MountainviewRd S Georgetown Wed Like to Wish Everyone A Safe and Happy New Year FOR BRAMPTON OR CALL 8770751 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