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I M A LITTLE PIECE of Tin really That was the name of the song undertaken by Susan and Jason Hunter at the Dublin I gathering Here Jason gives his final bow New council holds Informal meeting Milton 1977 Council elect gathered in the town hall council chambers day evening for an informal introduction to the work that lies ahead Mayor elect Donald Gordon convened the session No formal business was done but the new and returning councillors ds cussed a variety of topics and laid plans for the formal in augural meeting Wednesday Jan at 7 m Topics discussed included salary negotiations with town staff a new seating arrange ment for councillors set up of special committees for 1977 appointments to various boards and committees applications for tht post of parks and recreation director council meeting schedules budget talks pro cedural rules hiring fire fighters for the Campbellville fire department substation reassessment computer vices and the arena situation Three ore new All members of the 1977 council were In attendance- returning members Gordon Jim Kerr and Jim Watson who will also sit on the regional council returnees Brad Clements Rick Day and Gordon Krantz and new members Emmerson Rose Harrison and Brian Penman Town department heads were also present and intro ducedworks superintendent Bruce McKerr fire chief A Clement legislative assistant Jack treasurer Don Lough director of facilities Larry Arbic building inspector Ray Weido planning director Bob and clerk Campbell Thompson Members concurred with a new seating arrangement in the council chambers The mayor and clerk will occupy the raised dias at one end of the room and a lectern will be added for delegations Councillors will sit in a V side facing each other Staffers will sit a disk at the base of the and the press table was relocated at the south side of the room Mayorelect Gordon suggested the councillors be divided into two groups of five for salary negotiations with the staff half in 1977 and the remainder in The negotiations will be Council lore Penman Day Mc Cready Powadiuk and Watson Terms of reference will be decided by the com mittec and must be approved by council before negotiations begin Most of it is settled for 1977 anyway it decided by the Inflation Board said Councillor It is very simple a three per cent Increase meeting adjourned joked Councillor Watson The Inaugural Is set for Jan with the public to be Invited Legislative Assistant Jack McGeachie who is also a Justice of the Peace asked permission to swear In the council at the Inaugural as he is retiring next summer and it will be his last opportunity to perform the act Councillors concurred A reception with and sandwiches will follow the brief inaugural and council plans no regular bus miss for that evening The first working meeting or the new council will be held the following Monday Jan Special guests Invited guests will include MP Frank MPP Julian Reed Regional Chairman Allan and the other three mayors of Halton Tom Hill from Hills Harry Barrett of and Mary of Burlington Member agreed to appoint a transit for 1977 with all five urban councillors The rurnl area does not contribute toward transit costs Councillor Kr suggested most of the groundwork for 1977 is ready done as a new contract with Milton Bus Lines has been approved covering the 12 months from March of 1977 to March of 1978 Appointments will be made early in the new year to boards and committees and it was agreed council would ad vert is which positions are open Councillor Day said sitting appointees should be to reapply for their jobs if they want to be re appointed Interested There will be tw vacancies on the committee of adjust ment one on the library board and one on Land Division Committee Powadiuk expressed interest in serving on the library board Regional Council also seeks recommendations for appointees to Halton Region Conservation Author Grand River Conserva Authority and Milton District Hospital Board At present Councillors and W sit on and Councillor is Milton representative on the GRCA The two members said they would serve again But Councillor said it was senseless to name a councillor to GRCA as the Milton levy for GRCA work is around and it Would Wl 1 1 RUSSMAC BEAUTY SALON Man St Christmas filled with happy moments shared with loved ones Thanks to all From Els oat tho Blue Springs Flower Shop Mill St Acton DUBLIN RHYTHM a rhythm band was formed by the children seven and under who enjoyed the Dublin I Family Night Left to right the musicians are Susan Appleyard Jason Hunter Leah Wendy Norton John McLean Nancy Norton Appleyard Kendra Smith and Angle Hunter Mountsberg Centre winter wonderland The quiet winter wonder land of Mountsberg Wildlife Centre will be open to the public ayiin this year every Saturday and Sunday from January to March w a program for all tastes Horse drawn sleighs will drive through the woodlands open fields on trails dotted with feed ng stations for winter birds Cross country skiing and snow shoeing over 1300 acre site and skating on a sheltered pond surrounded b five crackling fires add to the outdoor fun Conservation Authority has set up a rental concession for cross to skis so people try the fast ferow ing sport I buying the pm new exhibit area has bet it set up where a wild inimils can be viewf d a a mplete inter program available in tht every Saturday ly Slide prcstnlations and films high light the in eludes topics for children and adults on conservation resource management natural history and winter This year the Interpretive Centre will be presenting an Environmental Puppet Pro gram each weekend in the auditorium The times and topics for the Puppet present will be posted in the Interprets Centre As special feature this year Wildlife Centre will be prov ding special demon cost half that amount for him to attend meetings Rtgional Council also wants suggestions for ap pointees from to the Royal Botanical Gardens and Sheridan College Board of Governors Councillor said it was time had an to the Police Commission and suggested one of Milton regionol councillors should be named 1 think we arc in line for in appointment he said Clerk Thompson reported BO people applied for vacant position of parks and retrcation director and the staff had culled the list to about possibles He said he expects aboul will be asked lo mc for interviews It was agreed the will the inter views dates are set for first and rd Mondays for regular council meetings and second and fourth Mondays for council in committee of the whole Planning meetings will held once or twice a month as needed Treasurer said capital budget forecast will be presented by midJanuary ana he wanted council to start on the current budget right after that Treasurer Loughced urged council to devote one evening in January to discussion of the provincial reassessment situation to my many rclal fr ends and JOYCES BEAUTY SALON Under New Management BROCKTON RENTALS NOW H L RENTALS and H I FENCING INSTALLATION 343B Street Georgetown Lawn Mowers Serviced Repaired Sharpened and Stored Motorcycles Winterized and Stored We Wish Everyone a Merry Christmas Happy Hew Year 5500 BingO AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE AIRPORT RD MONDAY Dec 715 PM FREE ADMISSION PLAY REGULAR SI GAMES FOR BUS SERVICE INFORMATION CALL 8533687 FOR ACTON OR MILTON Sponsored by Circle Lodge Proceeds go towards educational religious cultural and other charitable purposes Perry REDEEM THIS AD AT FRONT BOOB FORM WORTH OF COUPONS GOOD FOR PURCHASE OF ANY CARDS ON MONDAY DEC 27th ONLY ONE COUPON VALID PfR on environment and winter recreation topics on Sunday afternoons Topics and times arc listed on the information pamphlet that is given lo each car upon en tering the Conservation Area The barn is open each weekend for children to view the many farm animals on display The Acton Free Press Wed December Kerr names Coons to 100aday job Burlington Regional Coun cillor David Coons wan ap pointed recently to the Environmental Appeal Board That job pays a day plus expenses The appointment was made by Environment Minister George Kerr Mr Coons is President of the Burlington South Progressive Association and served as Kerrs campaign man ager Liberal for Went worth North Eric Cunning ham was critical of the ap pointment He is quoted as saying You like to look after your friends but not at the expense of 8i million people Plum The Globe and Mail termed the appointment a political plum Halton Burlington MPP Julian Reed declined to com ment on the possibility of patronage Acknowledging that patronage does exist Mr Reed claimed was an unfortunate product of a government in power for too long The Board hears appeals to the Environmental Assess Board and represents the last step before direct appeal to the Minister Hearty greetings are sent your way for the merriest Christmas WATSONS RESTAURANT Christmas that your heart shares the blessed loy of tho K SHOPPE WILLOW ST ACTON and glitter turkey and treats love and laughter thats what holidays are made of Hope your Christmas is the best MANAGEMENT AND STAFF STATION HOTEL COOP The Staff and Their Families Wish Everyone The Merriest of Christmases and a Happy New Year Thank You for Shopping COOP GEORGETOWN FARM HOME CENTRE Sttt877