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•The IFP• H alton H ills, Thursd ay, A p ril 24, 2014 7 GEORGETOWN'S Best Kept Secret! 46 Armstrong Ave www.MiskasWoodProducts.com Casings Baseboards Crown Mouldings 416 - 220 - 2741 • your window & door professionals • 341 Guelph St., Unit 3 Georgetown 905.873.0236 www.buy-wise.ca info@buy-wise.ca • awarded readers choice 22 times • Visit our showroom • Truck Accessories • Upholstery • Heavy Equipment Glass •Window Tinting 354 Guelph Street, Georgetown 905-873-1655 We handle all insurance work. COMMENT Federal government strengthening infrastructure A safe, dependable network of roads, transit, water and sewage treatment plants and other public infrastructure are essential to Can- ada's long-term prosperity and to a high quality of life for families in every community across the coun- try. All levels of govern- ment have a respon- sibility to strengthen the public infrastruc- ture they own and maintain. In the last decade, the federal government has part- nered with municipal and provincial govern- ments to invest in mu- nicipal and provincial infrastructure. This was not always the case; until a decade ago, the federal government fund- ed very little municipal or provin- cial infrastructure. However, since 2006, the fed- eral government has provided an unprecedented level of funding for public infrastructure. Federal funding of $33 billion has been provided for over 12,000 provincial and municipal infra- structure projects across Canada. The federal government's sup- port for public infrastructure is achieving tangible results: Im- proved roads and expanded pub- lic transit systems have facilitated the flow of goods and people. En- hanced water and sewage treat- ment plants have improved the environment and the health of Ca- nadians. New arenas and libraries have built stronger communities across Canada. Locally, the replacement of the Stewarttown bridge, the renova- tion of Delrex Boulevard and Sin- clair Avenue in Georgetown, and the new Acton and Georgetown libraries are examples of projects that have benefitted from this fed- eral funding. Other examples are the expansion of the Wellington County Museum and Archives, the renovation of Church Street in Elora and 19th Sideroad in Fergus, and new recreation facili- ties in Marden and Ab- erfoyle. Nevertheless, more needs to be done. That is why the fed- eral budget announced a record new invest- ment of $70 billion for public infrastructure over the next decade. This will include $53 billion for provincial and municipal infrastructure proj- ects. This funding will ensure that all levels of government continue to invest in our local infrastructure. It will allow us to rehabilitate our local roads and bridges to en- sure safety and dependability. It will allow us to continue to upgrade our water and sewage sys- tems to improve the quality of wa- ter in the Great Lakes watershed. It will allow us to continue GO Transit expansion to reduce com- muting times. The federal government's 10- year plan for infrastructure is an unprecedented new investment in our local communities. To find out more visit http://goo.gl/fOq1fB. If you have any questions, you can contact me by phone at (866) 878-5556 or by e-mail at michael. chong@parl.gc.ca -- Michael Chong is the MP for Wellington-Halton Hills MICHAEL CHONG The way we were Still a familiar site in Acton, the Olde Hide House as it was in 1920. Then it was the ware- house for the Beardmore Tannery. It stood beside the Grand Trunk Railroad Station. Image courtesy of the Esquesing Historical Society; content by Heritage Halton Hills A tannery landmark 'Our goal is to secure a steady source of support...' --K.C. Carruthers ... see story pg. 5 During downtown George- town's Easter event Satur- day, Charlie Martin, 5, took time out to visit with the Easter Bunny. The special moment was captured by Lori Martin. Got a photo you want to share? Email: cgamble@theifp.ca. GUEST OF HONOUR From our readers 'Quote unquote'