Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 13, 1984, p. 25

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Antinuke petition going doortodoor Bolstered by the belief that the only way to prevent nuclear war la lo show Parliament the public really feels member of the Action for Nuclear HAND committee win begin taking a petition door starting next week Additional canvassers are being sought to help conduct a Georgetown survey June IS to and an Acton survey June lo 30 The local HAND committee plans are part of the nationwide Peace Petition Caravan organized by a coalition of prodisarmament groups and aimed at reaching every home in Canada Those polled will be asked to endorse a our point policy to be presented to meat before the end of the year Georgetown results will be forwarded specifically to Brampton Georgetown MP John McDerrnid while Acton will go to Halton MP Otto Jdinek Se unopened road for 1850 The four points making up the petition are and end to cruise muslle testing in Canada he designation of Canada as a nuclear weapons free zone the diversion of wasteful spending on arms into the funding of human needs Seek rezoning A group known as Investments Ltd want to have acres of land on the Town Line north of and south of the railway tracks industrial The land is now coned agricultural Hills council will not discuss the application until the proposal has been circulated to all Town departments and various agencies In addition the Regional Development Officer will be asked to comment ratification of the above three points through a free nonpartisan vote in Parliament Admitting to a shortage of canvassers local organizers Comfort of Acton and Nora of Georgetown said that while the petition is intended to reach every home in Hills the canvass will likely focus on the urban areas Comfort acknowledged that requiring respondents to endorse all four points in the petition may reduce its support among those who would agree to only one or two of Ihe points but noted that wording has been specifically chosen for the national cam to achieve a dearcut consensus He pointed out that the public does not yet military will conduct more Cruise missile tests in Canadian air space but said the preliminary test earlier this year gave every indication that more will follow Residents interested in helping the local canvass are urged to call Acton or Georgetown Halton HUI3 is selling an unopened road allowance between lots and Vandermeer a former Acton resident now lives in the area of 27 and will pay 1 for the land He also paid for the appraisal and will be charged other costs associated with the closing of the unopened road allowance and its sale Monday council decided to advertise its plans to close the road and sell it and the public can comment if the road closing affects them Computer courses offered in Rockwood by Mark Holmes For people who want Id learn about computers John has an answer the librarian at Kennedy Public School is organizing the Computer School for children nine to IS yearsold starting July This is the second year computer school has been run said and he Is expecting or more people to register for the weekly programs As well as on hands training on computers the course will offer arts and crafts sports and lessons under the of Roberta Murray a teacher from the Coilingwood area Each weekly session costs per person said Robson and up I lo people will be accepted for leach program running from i lo 3 p m who has taught kindergarten through grade eight will also offer adult computer courses on comparing micro computers word processing and BASIC programming a cost of to per course The shoppers comparison course Word Processing and BASIC courses are two week courses running Monday through Thursday for two weeks Max St evens Gull It will also be on hand during the courses to inslrutl students Stevens is a high school student who won the IBM award of excellence for a science fair project that sent him lo the Canadian National science fnir in Halifax earlier his year The courses w II be held at Harris Street in and further nformalion can be obtained by writing to that address STOREWIDE SALE WED JUNE 13th- SAT JUNE 16th ONLY 246GUELPHST GEORGETOWN Wednesday Ju C5 Employment Canada contributing SS to establish a new fanners cooperative and support a training school in Swaziland The School of Appropriate Farm Tech nology offers practical courses training projecto and production schemes ANEW PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION to help Disabled and Seniors live at home Why was this new program introduced elderly and disabled people want to live their families However some cases providing shelter rcqutrts extensive home renova turns which result in increased property Accordingly I am announcing today that homeowners undertake renovations or additions specifically to keep an elderly or disabled person at home and in the community will be taxes We must encouragenot penalut- exempt from any increase families for their efforts to assessment that would shelter and supportive cart otherwise occur Budget Mir 19W The of Does the program involve direct financial assistance for alterations No The savings are in reduced property taxes each year not in grants or loans for alterations Under this program the assessed value of the improvements will not be included when your property tax is calculated providing the improvements were made to help a disabled or senior live at home Who can apply Any property owner who makes improvements to accommodate people who are or over and those of any age with cat or mental disabilities that would otherwise require them to live in an institution Can only the family of a disabled or senior person apply for this exemption Not necessarily For example you may wish to make improvements to accommodate a friend in your home Moreover disabled or seniors can apply for the exemption directly if they make alterations that will enable them to continue living in their own homes What about group homes Non profit group homes can apply but only as long as their unproved accommodations do not exceed three residential units Larger instituti on operating multiple facilities to care for the disabled or seniors are not included in this program Can commercial properties qualify Yes in some cases For example a family operating a retail store could apply for the exemption if they make improvements to an apartment upstairs for the accommodation of a family member or who would otherwise be compelled to live in an institution What types of home improve ments qualify Any addition improvement or alteration specifically related to the needs of the disabled or senior resident qualifies for this new exemption These may include such features special bathroom modifications or additions to an existing home Please note general repairs and maintenance do not increase assessment anyway Does the exemption apply to changes underway or completed before the program was announced Only alterations started after May 1984 when the program was announced will qualify for the property tax exemption once the work has been completed How long will the exemption tax exemption continues as long as the senior or disabled person uses the property as their principal residence How do you receive this new property tax exemption The first step is to call your local Assessment Office at the number listed below To avoid any possible disappointment please contact us before finalizing your plans We look forward to discussing the program in greater detail Please talk to your local Assessment Office We re anxious to help PEEL REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OFFICE Robert Speck Patkway Floor Ontario Zenith Beach Government Hon Larry QC Hon Bud Gregory Treasurer of Ontario Minister of Revenue ALL NEW IN STOCK NOW 83 DATSUN 210 WAGON speed finished in metallic gold like new month or 10000 km guarantee Stock 3229 V 82 TOYOTA TERCEL door hatch low miles Stock 3135 month or km guarantee 80 HONDA ACCORD sporty 2 door hatch Stock month or 10 000 km guarantee 81 TERCEL DOOR SEDAN Excellent family car Stock 3218 month or km power train guarantee 81 SUPRA speed 2 tone paint loaded Stock 21421 81 TOYOTA TERCEL 2 Sedan Stock 3227 month or km guarantee 81 DODGE ARIES Only 000 km Excellent family car month 10 km powertrain guaran tee Stock 21461 SUPER SPECIALS 78 DATSUN 200 SX only km like new month or km guarantee Stock PRICED TO TOYOTA LEASE RATES ON COMPLETE SERVICE FACILITIES FOR IMPORT AND DOMESTIC CARS LOW LOW CHARGES SEBViaPARTS0Pffl8ajapjaMONfllL 8 THURSDAY AT THE HOME OF THE PRICE BEATERS GEORGETOWN TOYOTA 343 GUELPH STREET GEORGETOWN No at Avenue 8772297

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