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ajAnatibiit the HERALD Wednesday November 13 Community Motor Vehicle Office closed doors in protest By BEN the Herald Local residents who tried to renew their drivers licence Mon day but couldnt because the Georgetownbased Ontario Motor Vehicle Office was closed probably thought the closure was due to Mon day being Remembrance Day The truth of the matter is however the office was closed as part of an informal protest against the provincial government con firmed Marilyn Wilson Ontario Motor Vehicle Licence Issuers Association during an interview Monday Normally the issuers are open on Remembrance Day she said However 95 per cent of the issurers refused to open their of fices this past Nov to show the government the association has the strength to close down the licence issuing system When the system is closed down drivers are prevented from renewing their drivers licence or purchasing a used car The informal protest comes in the wake of a disappointing meeting with the province over the future of private licence issuers said Ms Wilson The meeting was in response to a possible provincial plan to form a crown corporation that will deal with all vehiclerelated licensing Heading into the meeting with the province Ms Wilson wanted assurances the issuers will still have their jobs if the crown cor poration is formed However Ms Wilson left the meeting less than satisfied I came out with nothing more than what I went in with said Ms Wilson It was very disappointing she added The province would only concede it has a moral obligation to the issuers but no expansion on this comment was made said Ms Wilson Ms Wilson said the unexpected holiday gave the issuers some time for quiet reflection to try to figure out what to do next Ms Wilson prefers the association only shut down the system for any length of time as a last resort The poor economic situation means it would be difficult to get public support if the offices were closed to protest government policy predicted Ms Wilson However we are so cost ef fective our position shouldnt even be questioned If government staff ACTON SOCIAL SERVICES AND INFORMATION CENTRE National Seniors Safety Week The Canada Safety Council and The Provincial Safety Councils and Leagues have declared Nov 12Nov National Seniors Safety Week At Acton Social Services we have several programs to assist seniors in living safely The Letter Carriers Alert program provides a check on the well- being of those living alone Acton posties check on the elderly when they deliver the mail The Alzheimer Support Group assists caregivers of those with Alzheimers in coping A library of videos books and tapes is also of fered The Wandering Patients Society enables those with disease to have their picture and a written description forwarded through ASSIC to the Alzheimers Society and Regional Police The Buddy System provides a daily phone call from a buddy who en sures that all is well The Vial of Life is an emergency response system which provides in formation on medications doctors and other vital statistics The vial is distributed by Regional Police and Fire Stations and can be obtained from ASSIC as well If you require more information on these programs please call Sue and stop by 19WillowSt Acton Christmas Parade Alert Watch for Cookie Monster and the Smurfs in the Christmas Parade They are Good Neighbors I THE HALTON BOARD OF EDUCATION INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD JANUARY to DECEMBER The Library Board trustees oversee the expenditure of library grant monies set policy for operation of the public library and develop longrange plans for facilities and services The Library Board meets at least times a year Members will also be asked to serve on standing committees A person is qualified to be appointed as a member a board who a is a Canadian citizen b Is at least eighteen years old c is a resident in the municipality for which the library board is established and is not employed by the library board or the municipality from An Act Respecting Public Libraries Members of the Library Board serve without remuneration and are appointed for a three year term Please send your written applications and resume to Bill Harrison Chair of the Board Line Burlington Ontario 3Z3 by November 22 Interviews will be held for new and incumbent applicants Bill Harrison Chair Bob Williams Director did our jobs it would cost mega bucks said Ms Wilson According to Ms Wilson the issuers are per cent cost ef fective meaning the issuers get of the they receive for issuing a licence The remaining amount of money goes to the province Dave Clark operator of the vehicle licence office in Georgetown said he cant un derstand why the provincial gover nment wouldnt include the issuers in Any new system since they are so cost effective If the province chooses to exclude the issuers from any new system then they should at least offer a reasonable severance package be said tire 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