Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), June 27, 1979, p. 3

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T11E HERALD June Four months back rent owed on police offices Georgetown a Halton Re Police been their in town office rent free and without a lease since February The Regional Police Com mission teamed of the situs lion when the building rent less landlord complained The Regional Police Commission decided to its staff renegotiate the lease on the Georgetown Police building for another year after the owner of Ihc building drew the commission attention to the fact the lease had run out in February and the commission had not paid any rent since Oakvillc Mayor Harry Bar chairman of the said the region paid the rent on police buildings direct without going through the forces bookkeeping records When the lease expired the region stopped paying the rent CAR TOWED FROM RAVINE A trip pari way into he ravine of Boulevard near Carole Street was more frightening than damaging Thursday night The car went out of control as It was east bound Boulevard and took a nose dive Into the ravine coming to rest a go nut a clump or trees 10 feet down the bank A tow truck winched the vehicle back onto the road with only dents and torn chrome to testify to Its detour Herald photo Herald If writer Architect Keith Wogland has been given a chance to realize the preliminary concept he devised to transform the Georgetown public library into a use cultural centre Mr gland a nine year old firm was hired for the project by town council last Tuesday night following a minute closed door session during which councillors discussed three architect bids on the project with of several local organizations in in he arts complex project Those Involved got to know Mr Wagland during recent months when he was assisting engineering consultant Bob Bailey and architectural his tory consultant Howard man in conducting a feasibility study which confirmed the adaptability of the old library building to new and expanded HEARD SUBMISSIONS Submissions for the task of finalizing a design for the million library theatre and arts and crafts complex were also heard from architects Paul Martcl and Philip Brook of Brook Carruthers and Shaw Mr familiarity with the Georgetown project and his past experience at building libraries In con June tlon with the renovation of historical structures council that his firm was the best for the job Mr called the pub lie library and grounds a super site for the proposed complex but cautioned that Its developers must Ireat It care fully Using slides Mr demonstrated his wide range of interests and his for the George town library with Its lie but largely hidden details The concept created by Mr Mr Bailey and Mr would sec large add lions built onto the library to accommodate theatre and ex hall uses Also is the purchase of two private homes on Market and Church the former of which would be demolished to make room for the expansion Mr Wagland said the Gray residence on Church Street is In an Ideal position to have a clue role In the community proposes to turn the two- storey house Into an alternate use building past which visl tors would be directed from the library to an expanded and improved parking lot at the rear of the Church Street 1IIBESTFF The architect informed council that winning the con tract for the arts complex project would enable him to hire another staff member for his firm He assured council lors and parties thai his design will be flexible to their wishes and his ideas adaptable to those of an tcctural advisory committee which has been formed The committee formed to channel the Input of several local arts and crafts and li brary officials into the project Is composed of Georgetown Little Theatre member Derek Hills Public Library Board chairman Dick Credit Valley Artisans president Gretchen Day Georgetown Choral Society di rector Dale Wood and Hills Arts Council presi dent Ralph Georgetown YWCA pre Cheryl commented after the submissions that her group find It exciting hit their interests may still be accommodated In the down town iris complex There had been some confusion over the i interest In using complex facilities Although Mr was not asked to Paul Muriel Philip Brook responded to questions about the feasibility of the towns tentative budget for the com by its in certain areas FEW THINGS Mr Brooks said Ihtrc are a things not mentioned In the town treasurers prelimi nary financing report partlcu lady for what he culled me space Mr called the estimated costs More or less realistic but said he quarrels with the slat cost for renovating the library building Itself mated that it will cost to to do it properly Mr Brook reported that his old Toronto based firm has designed some 19 different library five fixed seat theatre auditoriums and numerous other structures Past projects include the campus of Sheridan College restoration work at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club on Centre Island the Siiss at Expo and new libraries in North York and Mr Brook pointed out that his firm conducted a long expansion study for the Georgetown library two years ago the design criteria from which could still be used for the expansion project Both Mr Brook and Mr Martcl presented ambitious sketches of preliminary con for the arts complex Because of lime constraints Mr M trie fullcolor sketch complete with alternative aspects wire reportedly only hours old by lime viewed them THOItNYPROnLFM Mr called the Bailey report a brilliant solution to a thorny problem he submitted a more detailed concept of how a theatre could be ad ded onto the rear of the library building on the Main Street side the new libnry facility on the far side opposite Church Street and a courtyard design as an outdoor amphitheatre on the Market Street bide The old library itself would provide space for a lounge washrooms bar reception lob- and with an art gallery upstairs according to Mr Martcl concept Mr Marlel s firm worked on the University of Toronto John Robirts library and is currently employed In down town teorgetown s Main Street beau tifi cat Ion program OPEN SUNDAY July 1st Is Canada Day MEET YOUR FRIENDS AND JOIN IN THE FUN i HOLLYWOOD TAVERN Ontorio 8774161 THIS SUNDAY lit AT THE apparently without bothering to find out if the police were still in the building Mayor Barrett said The commission was made aware of the situation by the buildings owner Glad man who said he had not received any rent payments since February The lease will be renewed for a period ending January 31 Barrett said the commission was looking at land in Hills but would not specify the location He said the commission expects to have all the police buildings in upgraded within a of 10 months NEW BUILDING The architect for changes in the new building In Milton being taken over by the police deparlment is preparing to go to tender on the renova lions to adapt the build Its new purpose The building was formerly the of of the department of health The commission had budget 000 for the renovations but wis Informed at meeting that the costs could run as high as If it was decided to build complete walls in between the offices rather than use partitions and Include seven cells The commission decided to Town chooses for arts complex design Local man killed Georgetown man was killed In a singlecar accident Thursday on the line north Side road Bruce Sargent Road was pronounced dead at the after his car overturned The car was northbound on tie 10th I and left the roadway at the crest of a hill It swerved lo the right or cast side of the road then back lo the older side The cot left the road and Into the ditch striking several trees It rolled over on to the road Damage the car was estimated at Mr Is survived by his wire Viola and five children include two cells for male offenders and one for females and to use partitions between offices inanatlemptto reduce the cost Mayor Barrett said was not feasible to spend lo renovate build when would pay for a completely new building The commission did decide to Include for the addition of cells in the future 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