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1997 - Lots more changes : in travel! Electronic ticketing, more infor- mation than ever via Internet, E-mail, more and different market- ing techniques than ever -- the trav- eller, both for leisure and business have never had it so good. The op- portunity for more knowledge and choice is there more than ever. And it will likely get better, but there will be an expense to it all in the end. Who knows who will pay a price -- but meanwhile everybody should go and do and be -- you never had it so good in the air in Canada! Ast Canadian Airlines Interna- tional, as long as they are around will help keep the fares at a suitable level for all travel. (Wonder what the costs to travel in Canada would be if there was only one National Car- rier???) Along with the charters and the discount carriers, there is a great opportunity for you, the person needing a flight, to travel at a pretty good rate, and at most times of the year. True, the business traveller who needs flexibility in his travel role doesn't get as much advantage, as does Joe and Jane Citizen who can travel at a fixed time. Aaa As for vacations, almost the same exists if you want to go to Florida or into the Caribbean to a resort, or go on a cruise. There is so much competition for the vacation/cruise dollar, that the costs have been kept down pretty good. Then there are last minute decision-makers who can go at the drop of a hat and can take available at most travel agen- cies. Booking in advance is still your best bet though, to get to go where you choose. am Can you believe it has been 25 years since Walt Disney World opened in Florida? And think of all the additions there have been since. It has become the #1 goal for Ca- nadians, especially those with young children, to go there at least once. (Many, many go back year after year -- staying on-site and living the life!) We had visited Disneyland in Cali- fornia before there was the location in Florida and so had a taste of it back in the 60s. Magic Kingdom Park was the original spot at the location just outside Orlando, and with all the many new sites, this is the year to go to Disneyworld to join in the quarter century cel- ebration. mt Did you know dept: The 1997 wall and pocket calendars were very well received again this year at our travel offices. There are still a few remaining if you didn't get yours, but hurry in! ok Travel tip of the week: When you gravel, expect the unexpected, then you'll be prepared for anything! ae oeemeny f / Gas Travel Profesional Travel & Crise Offices ¢ Cruise * Vacation ¢ Business Travel 853-3580 ACTON 56 Mill Street East (in the Acton Mews) Also in Milton & Oakville BY FRANCES NIBLOCK The Georgetown Gemini Milton school board trustee Tim Kingsbury has started a legal defense fund to help five of his fellow Halton Board of Education trustees --including Acton-Esquesing trustee Ethel Gardiner of Georgetown -- who face mounting legal bills in defense of conflict of interest charges. Kingsbury started the fund with a $500 contribution of his own and will cover any administrative bank charges THE GEORGETOWN GEMINI out of his own pocket. "Just before Christmas I ran into a number of people who asked what was happen- ing with the court case and how they could help, so I decided it would be smart to take leadership and provide an avenue for people to help financially," Kingsbury ex- plained Sunday, estimating that the trustee's legal fees have exceeded $20,000 to date. The legal fees stem from conflict of interest charges laid against the five trustees Attention Parents of Grade 8 Students! You're Inviled toa PARENT INFORMATION EVENING Acton High School 7:00 pm -- Wednesday, January 15, 1997 and Georgetown District High School 7:00 pm -- Thursday, January 16, 1997 Parents, along with students who are planning to attend Acton High School or Georgetown District High School in September 1997, are welcome to come and hear more about the Grade 9 program and diploma requirements. For further information please call Acton High School (519) 853-2920 or Georgetown District H.S. (905) 877-6966. Linda Glover | ae Chair of the Board : Sea eee caer b Willi le in Education Through Bob Williams 4 Commitment and Service" Director of Education EDUCATION: LET'S TALK! ELECTRONIC | Sse 3 AT A PRICE THAT WON'T JOLT YOU! "VCRs *HOME & CAR STEREOS * PORTABLES *CDs sTURNTABLES *VIDEO GAMES *COMPUTERS "ETC. See sau aa tL Ct ts as oe) sealer For the Best service At ine Best Price call stele latomm GEORGETOWN CUSTOM CAR SOUND Hass e 55 Sinclair Ave., Georgetown Se os Serving Halton Hills & Area Since 1978 00 5: PE 9:00 - 5:00 & Bringing The Wold To You Stuce 1967 Hans and Elizabeth Buscher are pleased To ANNOUNCE the upcoming marriage of their daughter Lynne To Paul Burns son of Bert and Carolyn Burns. The wedding will take place June 7, 1997, e at St. Joseph's Church in Acton. by a member of the Burling- ton Taxpayers Coalition who alleges that the five had con- flicts and should not have voted on the Board's budget last year. The other trustees named are Linda Glover and Joe Pavelka of Burlington, Penny Siebert of Oakville and Flo Belford of Milton. After numerous delays in the court proceedings, Kingsbury said that several trustees told him that the cost ofmounting their defense was making it hard for them to continue. In a press release WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1997 Trustee helps colleagues with legal costs announcing the fund, Kingsbury stated the public should be very concerned that their elected representatives can be so easily forced into such a tight spot, just to de- fend themselves for doing the job they were elected to do. "T want to stress that none ofthe trustees involved asked me to do this, although none objected when I told them what I wanted to do," Kingsbury said. Trustee Gardiner called Kingsbury's movean "amaz- ing and incredible gesture which shows you the quality person that this man is." Anyone wishing to make acontribution to the trustees' defense fund should make the cheque out to "Tim Kingsbury - In Trust" and mail it to Kingsbury at R.R. #1, Campbellville, Ontario, LOP 1BO0. Kingsbury said that he in- tends to ask the Board of Education to pay for the trus- tees' legal defense at the end of the case and if that hap- pens the surplus contributions will be returned. The trustees will be back -ina Milton court next month. New manager readies be 'for RSP season BY JAMIE HARRISON - The Georgetown Gemini "Tt's nice to work and play in the same area." So says Eliza- beth Crighton, the new man- ager of personal banking at both Georgetown Royal Bank of Canada branches. Originally from Oakville, Crighton and her husband _ Moved to Ballinafad in 1992, and she worked at a Royal Trust branch in Guelph be- fore transferring to Georget- own. "We look at (Georgetown) as a growing market centre. In both branches weare avail- able to discuss services of any of the Royal Group of Companies," Crighton said. ELIZABETH CRIGHTON "T quite easily say the Royal Bank looks at Georgetown as astrong, growing market. We look to be progressive and Estate & Industrial + Se < ONTARIO AUc NORM WEBSTER (416) 523-6645 Certified Personal Property Appraiser INTERNET TuToriAt For Apu_ts Two hour tutorial introducing the basics of the Internet. * The World Wide Web = Electronic Mail (E-mail) * Children and the Internet -- regulating what your child can view Tutorials will be held with no more than two students at a time. This will allow for maximum hands-on experience. $35 for one / $50 for two* JWK System Solutions, 44 Lauchlin Cres., Georgetown (905) 702-0131 * Prices include 7% GST BLUES FANS UNITE, EVERY FRIDAY NITE, From Texas, " MEL BROWN THE HOUSEBAND EVERY FRIDAY! Hwy 25, one light north of #401, Milton (905) 876-2582 NO COVER BEFORE 9 PM innovative, to provide serv- ice through PCs and telebanking. We have a large seniors client base which we respect and value." Asa banker, Crighton has the unique experience of be- ing able to sympathize with both sides. Her husband has recently opened a small busi- ness of his own, giving her the perspective of what it is like to be a small business owner. "Thave an intimate under- standing of what it is like to be a small business owner," Crighton said. After starting Dec. 23, Crighton found that she came on board at one of the busiest times of the banking year. Following the Christmas sea- son, the entire banking in- dustry gears up for RSP sea- son. "It's kind of neat to be here at the beginning of RSP season. My door is always open, so.I: look forward to seeing my clients," Crighton said. The Royal Bank is offer- ing an investment seminar tonight at North Halton Golf and Country Club. Cribbage team wins Legion tournament The Georgetown Branch 120 Royal Canadian Legion Crib- bage team of Joe Poirier, Frances Poirier, Chuck Metler, and Ev Metler won the zone B-7 Cribbage cham- pionship last Saturday in Milton. A total of 60 teams took part in the event, with the Georgetown foursome emerging with the champi- onship, winning 17 of 18 games. The foursome now advance to the District B Championships in Paris, On- tario on Saturday March 1. At the District Champion- ships only 6 of the over 40 teams will advance to the pro- vincial championships. On the strength of their win, Br. 120 will host next year's zone championships.