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WEE END DITION A Vol. 1, No. 15 Saturday, October 17, 1992 28 pages SUNDAY BRUNCH 232 Guelph St., Georgetown 873-2254 ee Georgetown author Mark Rowe (centre) Fra a copy. of his new book about Gamat history for two members of Milton’s Historical Society, Teresa Lamb (left) and her husband, eS The book-signing took place last Thursday night at Oxbow Books in downtown Georgetown. New book gives overview of local history By Dianne Cornish A Georgetown elementary school teacher has written what he describes as “the first complete his- tory of Georgetown.” Last week, author Mark Rowe signed copies of his new book at Oxbow Books in downtown Georgetown. The Glen Williams resident, who has taught for the past 14 years at St. Francis of Georgetown Ontario” because Halton Hills Library and the Esquesing Historical Society were continually getting requests for a book outlining the complete history of the town. While a book about Georgetown was written in the early 1960s, Rowe said it wasn’t a complete his- tory. “My book gives a good overview of the town,” he said, not- ing that historic photos are plentiful in the 38-page, soft-bound publica- oe we, who is archives officer of the Eedtcxine Historical Society, said he has written several books on local history, but his newest work is his “biggest venture.” All of the photos in the book belong to the local historical group, which has Photo by Dianne Cornish been gathering historic prints since 1984, Rowe said. Although “ “written for adults,” Rowe’s new book is also suitable for students who are researching local history or writing class essays. Tourists passing through town and newcomers to Georgetown are also among those who will likely want to learn more about local history, the author surmised. The book, which was two years in the writing, was completed in June. Printed by C & S Printing Ltd. of Georgetown, it can be bought at Oxbow Books, 102 Main Street, Georgetown. === : BLUE SPRINGS GOLF CLUB ‘Your independent voice in Halton Hills’ 50 cents includes G.S.T. Compensation awarded to Willow Park residents By Dianne Cornish Residents of the Willow Park Trailer Camp on Highway 7 just west of Norval will be awarded individual compensation packages for having to relocate their home as a result of expropriation by the Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVCA), the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) ruled last week.The ruling, contained in a 21- page document, affects 24 claimants, five owning trailers in the park and the remaining 19 own- ing mobile homes. The OMB decision, obtained by the Town of Halton Hills on Tuesday, was briefly discussed at town council Tuesday night, although details of the settlement were sketchy. “We don’t have very much information because we just teceived re, earn decision this morning,” administrator Dan Costea told eamiallage Costea said the compensation package will be based on “comparable rental accommodation” for tenants of the park who will soon be required to relocate.The CVCA is currently fot another residence. Prior to the hearing, which took place in Halton Hills in March, the CVCA and residents of the trailer park reached an agreement on when the remaining tenants will leave the park, Barron said. It was agreed they would leave within three or three-and-a-half months of the OMB decision becoming final. Tenants have the right to file for an appeal of the ruling to the Ontario Cabinet within 28 days of the OMB decision. There are currently 15 tenants in the park, one in a trailer and the remaining 14 in mobile homes. Claimants identified in the OMB’s decision document could not be reached for comment on the ruling before press time. The CVCA expropriated a five- acre parcel of land containing Willow Park Trailer Camp in January, 1989. Norman and Audrey. Guthrie, owners of the land, reached a settlement with the: Authority but 28 tenants in the park. claimed ion for expropri-_ working on the compensation, he said, adding that he expects to provide council with a fuller report at Monday night’s committee meetin, The town administrator said the Board’s decision was “in keeping with arguments raised by the CVCA and the Town.” described it as “a favorable deci- sion.” CVCA general manager Vicki Barron confirmed during a tele- phone interview Thursday that a compensation formula worked out y CVCA and Town lawyers BES. the basis of the package accepted by the OMB. “The evi- dence put forward by the Authority was accepted by the OMB in a very clear decision,” she said. Barron said CVCA lawyers are working on calculations for com- pensation but she doesn’t know, at this time, what the gross amount of the award will be. The award pack- age is based on a number of factors including market value of the units and costs associated with equiva- lent accommodation. Some tenants also qualified for receiving an allowance to compensate for incon- venience and the cost of finding ation of their interests. Four tenants, agreed to settlements with the, Authority before the OMB hearing. The trailer park, bordered by, both the Credit River and Silver, Creek, is “flood vulnerable,”, Barron said while explaining why, the Authority decided to expropri-. ate the land.The need to expropriate, was first discussed with tenants, the, Authority and the Town at a meet-” ing in 1988. : A deadline of Nov. 1, 1989 was. set for relocation of tenants from. the park, but was extended after a deal to relocate the trailers fell through. An extension to May 15, 1991 and then to Aug. 15, 1991 was later issued. It was later decid- ed that residents could stay until the matter of compensation was dealt with by the OMB. “We’re glad it’s over,” Barron said in reaction to the settlement dispute. “It has been really stressful for everyone. We’re glad this has come to a conclusion and that the tenants will be adequately and fair- ly compensated and able to get on with their lives,” she said. Tee-off on the 'Turtle Lake' Championship Course from just $20. Reserved times are required. Call 853-0904. Dress code in effect.