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Consider Adding Recreation Program CoOrdinator to Staff A net budget of was budget was The approved by the Recreation Committee approved grow Porks and Centres budget Tar this year In Committee a week ago there being in Tuesday and went to council revenue from ice rentals Monday Last net canteen etc A resolution was passed that the Georgetown Figure Skating Club be paid a fi per capita grant lor their 1072 which is An honorarium to be paid in the amount listed for heir assistance with Gymnastic Program held for a week period from January was approved by the com ml tie The persons to receive payment are Miss Stephanie Lister Ml Miss Wok Miss Miss Patty Styles Miss Cheryl Miss groups community groups etc in attending their meeting and Three itema on the agenda were deferred until the next meeting on April because of a time consuming discussion on the budget proposal These Hems are Park plan meeting dates for sub committees and church property on Carole Street COORDINATOR The committee agreed that a program coordinator was needed In the way of additional personnel In the recreation department Doug Colllson recreation director stated that this person would organize the existing recreation programs and develop new ones the areas needed This person would also coordinate with the GEORGETOWN HERAED The Homo Newspaper For Georgetown and District Second Class Mall Registered M3 Return Pottage Guaranteed per year Single Copy Fifteen Ceati THURSDAY A SECOND SECTION Marcus Junius Brutus was the real name of the Brutus of Julius Caesar fame BEAT The Sales Tax INCREASE TAKE DELIVERY OF ANY FURNITURE PURCHASE BEFORE MAY 1 AND BEAT THE TAX INCREASE A HERE AT HOMESTEAD FURNITURE Were Ready WITH OVER CHESTERFIELDS IN STOCK Rsady for Immediate delivery All the newest in styles end colors fabrics and patterns THE LARGEST SELECTION IN GEORGETOWN ALSO GREAT BUYS IN LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE All ready for immediate delivery BEAT THE TAX AVE AVE AVE LOTS OF FREE PARKING FREE DELIVERY INTERIORS Georgetown Market Centre FREE DECORATING SERVICE FREE THE EASTER BUNNY Provincial Budget Means For Georgetown ITS Now An EXCELLENT SELECTION BUSHES Hybrid Teas end Climbers GRASS and GARDEN SHRUBS TRFES EITILIZEP MOSS INSFCTIC1DE8 I AWN ORNAMENTS CFMENT TABLES and PATIOS FOUNTAINS PATIO PLANTERS SLABS PATIO STONES CURB for DRIVEWAYS CHUNK BARK WH1TF MARBLE CHIPS Free Use of I- UTILIZER SPREADER Instruction Session for Tree Planters Four hundred Boy Scouts and Cubs armed with Buckets and spades will set about the task of planting trees according to a program March by the provincial government entitled Trees for Canada Wednesday evening April leaders and members of various group committees of the North District Boy Scouts attended a meeting at Cedarvale Community Centre Andy project of the Trees for Canada campaign In traduced Bob Baker of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority who gave a talk to the meeting on the pros and cons of tree planting Mr Baker also explained particular trees and shrubs were being planted specific areas Ray of the and planting for the project Indicated how the actual planting would be carried out and how the boys would be organized While the provincial budget announced a new tax on fuel and lighting and increased the sales tax to seven percent in Ontario It also announced measures designed to lower the municipal tax burden Grants in addition to the normal provincial municipal money were announced for all areas where the residential and Industrial rates were not In balance Georgetown will receive NO STRINGS The grants announced in the provincial budget have no strings attached The grants are based on the 1971 audited tax bases of the communities Final grants based on the Information may change somewhat The Increase to the municipalities comes from four areas The general support grant which is four percent of the 1972 municipal levy ad money for low residential to Industrial assessment Increased police grants and funds for hospitals BONUS If the municipal council con hold spending growth to eight percent they will receive a two percent bonus over the four percent grant to all municipalities A penalty of two percent is imposed if spending exceeds 12 percent Mr White sold the incentive for municipal economy Is In tended to ensure that local taxpayers get the benefits of the Increased provincial fun ding He sold the revenue shoring will permit reductions In mill rates in most municipalities BUDGET POINTS Points from the budget an nounced Thursday The sales tax rate will be Increased from five percent to seven percent Effective May I The exemption for restaurant meals will be In creased from GO to sources such as electricity natural gas and coal will be taxed at seven percent effective July 1 CASSELMANS OPEN Days a Week WEBBS Greenhouses TOWN LIN miles south or Norval DIAI SIM Open to dally Tops in heating value means tops In heating economy Take a tip sign up with us CASSELMAN FUELS Recommend Approval 6700 Square Foot Library Addition The square foot addition to Georgetown Public Library took a giant step closer to reality Thursday night when committee of the whole recommended its approval to council If approved the application for financing will be made under the Federal Provincial Winter Capital Projects Fund in which 100 percent of winter labour costs and percent of summer labour costs are forgivable In view of rising costs and architect and consultant fees not covered jo the estimate committee decided application should be made for BEAMS Architect Paul Martel outlined the plans retaining the existing stained gloss windows and uncovering the old arched beams at present hidden by a false celling The split level addition wrapping around the end of the building adjacent to Knox Church will have on open gallery overlooking the present library The plans will now go to Planning Board and the town will apply to the Committee of Adjustments for minor variances Mayor Bill Smith repeated his praise of the plan made at the first presentation in February telling the architect he was impressed with his work In preserving the character of the existing tulldlng HOP IN AND HELP YOURSELF TO HEARTY SAVINGS Early At Stevensons NOW SAVE I OFF ALL LONG SLEEVE Dress Shirts Regularly up to Newest Styles Colors Patterns In SPORT JACKETS Regularly to JO Sizes 36 to Regular to Tails Now SAVE OFF ALL DRESS PANTS Regularly 9 95 to SAVE A Wonderful Chance To Save On A Top Quality New SUIT FOR EASTER Regularly to Suits jT Sizes 36 to Regular Tails to 46 USE YOUR CHARGEX I all ties Regularly tO Georgetown Markc STEVENSON MENS WEAR 8-