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10 GeorgetownActon Wednesday Feb 1963 Few new projects in budget Storm sever work engineering a also pro posed for ISO for Albert and part of streets while storm sewers would be installed on other ports of Albert and as ell as King Durham and dock In the rural area gravel would be put on parts of the Eighth Ninth and Tenth Lines and 27 all north of Georgetown to improve base and surface and alio for proper grading Alto phase two of the and fourth Line reconstruction project is slated for this car Land purchases for road uidemngs in Halloo lis are also urged by staff The total cost of roads and projects is of which would come from local taxes 833 from provincial subs dies and Buy new truck The works department also wants to trucks a hopper replaces welder generator and a cemetery frost remover a new asphalt roller and a cemetery monument setter to safely replace toppled headstones Smaller purchases proposed for his year elude lawn mowers hand tools and power scythes tolal cost of vehicle and with ail the money coming from local taxes Phase two of the MA project planned for Carres a tag of of wh would come from local taxes and from fit parking lot and sidewalk as well as make sidewalk and street to Mill St in Acton this year the cost to taxpayers for these projects be with the Acton picking up the remain ing The recreation department plans pur chases and projects for a total cost of Local taxes would pay for of these purchases and coming from reserve funds from other contributions and from Queens Park In Acton the recreation department wants to continue with Prospect Park renovations put in creative playground equipment at St Joseph s School and in a proposed park on Georgetown projects suggested for this year include constructing a soccer field at installing creative playground equipment at Howard Wriggle and St Francis of Ass is I schools continuing Commun Centre renovat replacing and repairing the roof at Memorial Arena roof painting and repairs at arena and putting in new plexiglass in one area of Alcott Two other projects repairing the filtration system and ng the deck would take place at Dick cata outdoor pool The recreation department is also Besting installing creative playground equipment at various other locations in Us and ng soccer fields decided to devdop both new Church St around the Town Keep Town spending at 1983 75 million level Work on the 1983 Town budget by budget committee and staff is Just nicely underway but already Treasurer Ray King is able to urge thai total Ha J Ion Hills spending be restricted to the same level as last year to keep the Town mill rate In crease from climbing into double digits As part of his report in the preliminary capital budget for now being reviewed by the committee King says spending must be restricted to the 1982 level because the picture Isn very bright King predicts only a minimal increase In provincial grants decreases in the amount of Interest the Town earns in bank deposits an assessment increase of just per cent for 1983 and the surplus from 1982 is much smaller than the budget commute had to work with last year He noted all aspects of the 1963 operating budget have not been assembled yet but they did have information now to urge 1983 spending both current and capital be restricted to the level from Page I Street light upgrading is planned both Georgetown and Acton and would be paid for from the urban service charge an extra tax paid by people living in wards one three and four but not ward two Street lighting improvements in Acton would include some new equipment on Mill St West as well as completion of street light replacement program in other ports of town The cost for Acton street light Upgrading in 19B3 would be In Georgetown street improvements would cost Conservation Authority projectii Hills must help fund Include erosion control measures at Glen Williams cemetery Armstrong Ave Georgetown bank stabilization work channeliiation of and bank stabilization works in the Eden PI area of Georgetown flood con in erosion control around North Golf and Country Quo and various projects like vegetation planting gabion and acquisition of the property in Georgetown Hills would have to kick in 1 for these seven projects costing a total of One project covered the capital fore cast made in 1982 for 1983 but not included in Use 1983 preliminary capital budget is the mun cipal complex or central adm building Treasurer Ray King noted in his report to Ihe budget committee that he t included the debenture planned for 1983 since further direction is needed from council He also noted lis has followed a pay as you go policy for capital ing The outstanding debenture principal as of the end of last year was a relatively low and debt charges this year will be only Again no debenture financ has been included in the preliminary capital budget For all of the projects contained the prel miliary capital budget the cost for local taxpayers would be 1 129 King noted for the past three years capital projects have been 1 mited to 1 to and urged the same range by mainta ned thsycar The treasurer noted the department heads were well aware of the need for financial restraint this year and have attempted to reflect that attitude In the preliminary capital budget Wagon rides around the Acton Legion grounds were a big hit with young and old like at Sunday SooTest pay 1982 hydro bill The Rockwood presented Township Council with a cheque for 2000 to pay for 50 per cent of the hydro kilowatt hours used at the Community Centre in 1982 Barbara Funk and Donna Ford on behalf of the Lionettes attended a council meeting earlier this month to hand over the cheque March remand Eric Pries of Eden Mills has once again been remanded In Guelph Provincial Court on charges of cultivating marijuana Pries appeared In court Monday but was remanded until March 28 when a date will be set for trial Pries was arrested last July after Guelph found marijuana plants in the barn of his parents home as well as drying marijuana plants Correction In last week Free Press we Inadver tently Identified Mrs Captain Winnie as Mrs Lieutenant and Corps Treasurer Reg Marsh as Captain Marsh in a picture of the Lionettes presenting the Salvation Army In Acton with a cheque for The Free Press regrets the error ANNUAL MATTRESS CLEARANCE The Newest Thick In Sleep Foctors W Mis Mtacvnoa Try It Out Right In Our Store TWIN Sol Price CLUEEN 00 SOFA BEDS MATES BED complete wood parts only BUNKS Solid Maple Construction Easily converts to single beds SINGLE BEDS Spindle headboard and low footboard complete Sleep Factory 57 MAM ST N BRAMPTON I FACTORY ouST Legion happenings Harry Norton Branch 197 Annual once again was a huge success As Vic Patrick the organizer promised us Jack Frost cooper ated 100 per cent It was one of the nicest weekends this year The 100 or more youngsters took full advantage of the sleigh rides behind the horses and the ponies as well as on the snowmobiles Skating and just good old fashioned snow ball fights kept moat of the children outdoors until sup per time The shuifleboard table had a line up waiting all afternoon and moat of the dart boards were In use took advantage of the hot beef sandwich and that was served from onwards and took enjoyed of the music and games that were provided In the auditorium The quietest time all day was when the magician was fooling young and old alike Thanks to Vic and his helpers the Branch again came up with the best winter carnival held in these parts This coming weekend February IB 19 the Branch is hosting the Annual Pee Wee Hockey Tournament Some 20 teams in all will be and although the team from Ste Marie will be billeted in town the other teams will likely return home each night A few volunteers are still needed to make tickets at the arena so either get your name on the list at the Branch or get In touch with Bob Doyle at and let him know when you can work As breakfast at the Branch will be served Sunday morning from 7 to am at per head What with 20 teams coaches officials and parents some or more breakasts will be served It must be the only place In North America where you can get pancakes bacon eggs toast and coffee at these prices Sunday afternoon when the champions have been decided Comrade Dave Capper Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President will assist Jim our president with the presentation of trophies As we anticipate a crowd at the Branch on Saturday night music will be moved from the lounge to the games room and Stereo Roe will provide the music If you prefer to dance to the music of Jack Reeves In the auditorium we understand there are still some tickets available Friends and relatives are invited to the Presbyterian Church in Eden Wills from to on this Sunday the to help comrade Jack celebrate his 90th birthday Jack has been a member of the Branch for many years and until recently was quite active There are still some seats available on the bus chartered for February to lake mem hers to visit Branch In Toronto The charge Is per person and this covers your trip your entertainment and dinner A fun day is assured so If you got the time and the to get signed up The bus leaves Ihe Branch at 2 On Saturday February Acton Legion Branch 197 held an appreciation night for their Comrade and Member Dave Cap- President Dominion Command of the Royal Canadian Legion Dave was elected at the biennial tion at Quebec City held in June Over and wives joined with us to pay honor to Dave and his family Dave would be the first to admit that without a very supportive family he could never have reached this pinnacle Those of us who have watched Dave Legion career know that without a very understanding boss at home and at work Dave could never have dedicated the time and the effort needed to earn the recognition as the number one Legtonaire in all of Canada We are very proud that Dave is a member of our Branch The evening started with a cocktail hour to allow Branch members and visitors to get better and this was followed by a sumptuous dinner prepared and served by our Ladies Auxiliary Dave and Capperauld Mrs Capperauld Daves mother and daughters Sheila and Sandra with their escorts were piped to the head table by Bobby Ewlng Daughter Linda from Ottawa was unable to attend It is Interesting to note that Bob piped Dave in at his Inauguration as Provincial President at the convention in Kingston in 1975 and agin to his Inauguration as Dominion President at the convention in Quebec City Following dinner we were treated to better than on hour of tint clou entertain meat booked through the Connor Agency Billy Meek Anita Scott the Peter Glen and Ken Stanley all well known for their regular appearances on the Pig and Whistle TV program gave us in my opinion the beat entertainment ever provided at the Branch Some of the out of town guest stayed a t the College Motor Hotel In Guelph and member Ted Tyler graciously provided them with bus transport to and from the Branch Besides our several and members of Branch those gathered to honor Dave included the Provin cial President of lie Ladles Auxiliary with executive presidents and past presidents from an level of the Legion both Provincial Out and Doaunfcn People cam from as dose Ce sad Erin and from as for sway as Ottawa and Engtebart