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Page THE HERALD Wednesdij February IMS Norval ratepayers want action on water and lights The executive of the Ratepayer Association have started off on an ambitious and excellent program of several projects to Improve the com munity and to help create a community spirit Their second meeting was held on Tuesday evening January 28 In United Church with Hugh as chairman and Mrs Pear Guthrie as secretary The first meeting was held two weeks previously at the home of Randy At this meeting the various members were assigned specific areas of interest to the community to investigate They were water Mrs Marie Carney beautlttcatlon Bob Crawford- community ac tivities Randy Ken Gould mem bership Michael Mrs Dorothy IcLean organisation Pat Patterson and Tom school Julian Heed At the second meeting each member reported their findings to date Tom and Pat Patterson reported they had a rough draft drawn up of the constitution stating the purpose of the organization requirements for membership etc but there were a few details work out such of he const tutloo will be ready for the next meeting It was decided to Invite some members from Association to the next meeting to give in formation on now they set up their organisation Ken Gould reported that be had been In touch with Len of Halton Hills council regarding a letter that waa sent to the Hydro commission requesting Information on the costs of better lighting for the village Mr Coxe said that so far there had been no reply It was decided that Mr Gould should get In touch with the Hydro officials and request the Information as soon as possible It the opinion of moat members that this type of In formation could get bogged down In council business while they dealt with more Important milters and that much quicker results would be obtained by dealing with he Hydro of ficials Mr Gould was also appointed to draw attention to the fact that present lighting was Inadequate because many bulbs were burnt out He will request that they be replaced as soon as possible Michael Lawlor reported that he had spoken to a good visitation for a special membership drive Julian Reed reported that regarding the school he had been informed that at the present time the Halton Hills council and the school board are at a stalemate regarding the sale of Chapel St School In Georgetown and the school The school board has offered to sell the two schools to Hills for Coxe informed him that the council hod offered the school board one dollar for each school Julian reported that he was looking Into the transaction of property his grandfather the late Col Alex Noble had sold to the school to find out if in fact this deal had ever been eon- sums ted as he understood there was some basic contusion regarding the property He said there was some doubt that they had clear title to the land Mrs Marie Carney reported that had set up a meeting with Bob Bailey at which would discuss the water situation In the village Legion Lines and the costs Involved She would have more to report following this Julian Reed stated hat be had information of interest to the community regarding water He said that a few days ago the Credit River ran white for hours He traced the white river right to the Georgetown sewage disposal t and they admitted that were having problems but account for the river running white They claimed they were at a loss to know the reason Julian got in touch with various organizations such as the Water Resources Com mission but was finally referred to John of the ministry of environment They were all aware of the pollution Samples of the water are now being Investigated He was given the Information that the present sewage plant in Georgetown Is inadequate The present flow through it Is double what the punt to handle therefore every time It rains the raw sewage empties Into West Branch Creek and Into the Credit River at An expansion of the sewage plant Is planned for 1970 but when It is completed It will only meet the requirements needed today Any further building In Georgetown would overload the system again and the Situation as It will only accommodate the present overflow The Toronto region of ministry of the environment Rave this Information to Julian le asked John If he would but be replied that the plant belonged to the ministry of the environment and as he worked for the same ministry he could hardly lay charges Julian is now considering laying charges for pollution of the Credit River against the ministry of en vironment He said that it fa unfortunate that Norval Is situated downstream from Georgetown as he could see no improvement of the pollution in the river In the future Mrs Guthrie whose property beside the river stated that it is not only tho color of the river but the smell that Is offensive Randy reported that he had been In touch with Mr Watson the trustee for this Oregon the school board and requested permission to use water at the school to flood the outdoor skating rink there so the children could enjoy skating Jim Evans of the committee phoned and gave him permission to flood the rink so as soon as the weather man cooperates the rink will be ready or skating Randy also reported that a group of young people in the district want to have a Winter Carnival in the school grounds on February It would be held In the evening and would Include skating snowmobile rides a bonflre and sale of hot possible It was decided to request the use of the school for the carnival so that films could be shown Indoors and possibly dancing Mrs Dorothy McLean reported that due to illness there had been little publicity so far but promised to do better Hugh McFarlane reported for Bob Crawford who was unable to attend the meeting that be had some plans In progress or beautlflcatlon of he com munity It decided that time on the Association Hugh and Julian Reed agreed to be the representatives to attend the council meeting The next executive meeting will be held on Tuesday evening February IS I Everything s coming up tulips Nerval Ratepayers Association and be had received an en thusiastic response All were In favor of the membership fee which bad been decided on at the public organizational meeting As soon as the con stitution la drawn up be plans to divide the community Into small areas and have house- 8776525 No Job Too Big Or Too Small Faultless cleaning of carpet In home At a reason able rata THE BROADLOOM CLEANER A Division of CLEANERS LTD l tout J 8776901 Mill SI Main SI By Roma Seven teams of Auxiliary bowlers will be taking off to Oakvillei Hopedale Lanes this Saturday Bus leaves the Legion at oclock with a at the bowllngalley and aWay they go These gala are hoping to bowl well enough to ensure them a spot on the list of teams that will bowl in a regional tournament later on Good luck to all of you Friday evening there were a few empty seats In the lounge but those folks who were there enjoyed the piano playing of Jack Ferguson He distributed song sheets and had us singing the oldies but goodies They brought back a lot of memories Jack win be playing again this Friday so come on down and Join us Perhaps you have friends In mind you would like to bring They will be most welcome Oh yes the Sloshers were at It again led by Long Johns We had a terrific time on Saturdayaftcmoon Absolutely packed in the lounge The club- room was also packed from the overflow Everyone laughing talking dancing singing What better way to spend an af ternoon Say I even did the Slosh and anyone who wants to learn It Just get beside Edna and listen to her heel knee under left directions and youre all set and It Is a lot of fun Jack Ferguson played for our listening pleasure and be had us In another singsong Jim Randell sang for our tertalnment a couple listening pleasure also and j what a pure delight it was to listen tobim That rendition of Alight buffet was served and the winning names In the draw were Ormle Carter J Bradley James Ross Robert Reynolds David Treffry Jimmy Dickenson won a pair of tickets to the Gardens for a LeafBruin game Those fellows wishing to pick up their prizes give Jake a call and be will look after you Jake thanks all who helped make the day so enjoyable particularly the over Early birds Another visiting our lounge on Saturday was Austin Wilson who originally hails from Montreal but now live in Brampton and has transferred to Brampton Legion Austin commented on our beautiful lounge and the hospitality found In our Legion as did Ernie brother who is and he has travelled many a mile and our hospitality the greatest Thanks fellows we appreciate your comments and hope visit us again Car Cub Draw Winners No Jim Carney George Hughes Jim King Matt Ruth Raid This Saturday evening the Country Dees will be playing upstairs Bring your friends along to a good nights en- Upstairs In the afternoon we will have eight branch mem bers sitting down to District Bridge along with players from other tranches Our two teams consist of such card wizards as ONE Duke Wilson Mike Lorusso Frank Martin Trevor William two George Sargent Walter Jim Sargenf and Earl Emond Now theres two winning teams if I every heard of any dont you Those that qualify to go on to Provincial Bridge will be going to Chatham later The very best of luck to all of you Still on sports our curlers are going to Trenton to compete Is Provincial CurUrg and this also takes place next weekend February Wish we could all go down and support abut you know that we are id you percent and we know that you men will do your best GoodlucktoHarvKenN Ken AND Do you have Saturday February IS all set aside for the dart do with the men and the ladles If not set everything aside This tends to be a super afternoon We all need an af- of fun and relaxation and where better to obtain this than at your Branch This Is an open Invitation so do come along Register at 11 play at All IS years and over can play Our crlbbage players didnt qualify to go further but reported they had a very good afternoon In fi ramp ton Winners were Bronte Port Credit Mlssiasauga Cooks villo Milton Port Credit again and Erin Worry not fellows there is always next year We had 10 out on Thursday to learn under be capable in structress Betty McLean how to form the banger for the woolly dogs say that laughter is good for your health so well be In pretty good shape for many months We really came up with some shapes which prompted Oh what a tangled mess wo get When upon innocent bangers Our bidden talents we beset We end up with a potpourri Of shapes and curves We call All Summit Chairmen Your monthly report is due this Saturday Get it behind the bar by oclock so the Csrneys can pick It up and Marion can type IL We would like It out In time for the Auxiliary meeting this month Please cooperate Ethel Merman slogs the song Everythings coming up Roses but in our case It will be Everything will be coming In 1078 the Royal Canadian Legion will be celebrating Its SOth Golden Anniversary We are hoping for golden tulips everywhere In parks at our cenotaph In windows and flower gracing the landscape of every business In town and In every home garden of all Georgetown residents If this project was duplicated in every town large and small and In every Canadian city our land will glow with golden color In the spring of 1978 It la hoped that every Legion member will help to promote this anniversary Buy town for yourself give them as gifts to friends family and incorporate the Interest of your neighbors and get the businesspeople you deal with to plan ahead for their landscaping Call Tom Elliott at and Legion mem bers keep your order form from your Legion magazine but those thai are Interested may call Tom for further In formation Lets all pull together on this project so we can say GEORGETOWN DID PART- for this cam paign Pool supervisor Chris Hall of Georgetown was officially hired by town council Monday to take on the Job of pool supervisor effective February 17 She Is presently a parttime supervisor at the Acton pool and according to Coun Dick plans to handle both duties as long as possible ELKS BINGO EVERY MONDAY AT PM AT THE CREDIT VALLEY CLUB BUSES RUNNING 20 Games JACKPOT IN 58 NUMBERS NO ADMISSION CHARGE CARDS FOR Lie No Sponsored by Georgetown ElKa No HO Proceeds for Deaf Detection In Children and Community Projects WE ARE MOVING Effective February 5 the Georgetown Driver Examination Office operated by the Ministry of Transportation and Com munications will move the Volunteer Ambulance Building 25 James Street to a new location at the OddfellowsRebekah Lodge Market Street Driver examinations will continue to be conducted at the new location on a one day week basis Wed nesdays from am to pm Appointments for driver examinations can be made at the Ministrys Brampton Office located at 239 Queen Street In Brampton For further Information telephone Ministry of Transportation and Communications FAN TAS TIC SAVINGS ALL FALL AND WINTER STOCK MUST GO STEVENSONS OFF MENS WEAR GEORGETOWN MARKET CENTRE