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SFCT10N A THE IB 181 Council Notes Seeking community wide ion its annual Christ mas house decorating contest tie Acton ABC has dispensed with entry forms this year in favor of less for ABC members will de Aclon urban area into d If sect surveying each or the most creative house decorations Memb ers selections will be handed over to judging comm vis before declaring winn Everyone is eligible ABC chairman Bill Coates told The Herald Friday I guess what we re looking or is creativity the house which has Christmas decora lions wllh th most Christ Judges scrutinized SO houses last year before reaching a on and dec lanng a surprised Anita of Churchill Road the winner of the Beat Dec orated Front Door award First prize in the compel on this year is an valued and Fa mil Cleaners second pnie voucher It the second anniversary of the contest organ red by the group which has gained more recognilion this year Tor Its work on a parkette near the newly constructed sen or citizens apartments on and other com improvement pro GEORGETOWN ARE SEEKING Citizen of the Year The Georgetown Lions Club Is again looking for the Citizen Of The Year someone who has given unselfishly to the community This will be the 1 year that the Lions have carried out the search for our top citizens Mrs VI Haines was honoured with the award for 1 The Lions Club would like help In selecting our most deserving citizen or group by receiving nominations from you the deadline for nominations Is January A committee chaired by Carl Hansen Mountain- view Road S 8778547 and Stan 51 Greystone Cres 6392 or any of the committee members Ray Harlow Earl Merrill Ron and Elmer Lloyd can be contacted The recipients name for the Georgetown Lions Citizen Of The Year Award will be announced In February followed by a dinner dance on February 26th for the presentations Town wants roads sorted out Coun Miller hopes a recommendation ho presented to the town general committee Monday night wilt help end the turbulent private- versus public roads Issue which plagues town planning particularly In Iho rural area Two requests were presented to he committee Monday night from residents asking Ihc town to assume private roads thereby assuring that the routes would bo brought up to an 1 maintained according to provincial guidelines Coun Millerasked that town staff find out how many private roads there are in town and whether or not these residents ore receiving assessment reductions because they live on roods which arc not inaintolncd by the municipality Turning the roads into public routes would benefit the residents living near them and the municipality he argued because the roads would bo made more passable Iho town would gain on the assessment Transit study set planning and development staff wilt begin outlining terms of reference for a spec study on ihc transportation needs for the handicapped expected to be launched In If the study proposal is endorsed for next year budget The province transportation and communications ministry has Indicated that subsidies Tor the study will likely be available and have ashed that the region define those with special needs in the study as people who are unable to uo regular public transit services Burlington Oak lie and Hills already have vans available transport disabled residents but the study will look at expanding services between towns and determine whether the region should financially assist a larger service in the future Gas rate goahead Union Gas bid to raise rates next year likely to face much official opposition from Ho ton Hilts when the matter Is brought before the Ontario Energy Board for a hearing Jan Despite disappointment expressed by council over the planned hike a month ago members decided Monday that the task of researching Unions extensive evidence to organize an opposition would be too limeconsuming for town staff Union claims that unless the rates go up it faces a million revenue deficiency next year It Is estimated that if the rates are approved by the board homeowners will likely pay more per year for their gas Thirtyeight other agencies hove expressed displeasure with the proposed Increase Two teachers are resigning from McKonileSmlth Middle School In Acton as of the end of this month Kcllha Jane had their resignations accepted by the Ha ton board of education Thursday night makes rounds limn of Churchill Road in won an for hating the Wit decorated front door In the community during the Committees tint lontest competition has returned and reside of the urban area have a few days left to get their decorations up In lime for Judging Ihli weekend members will tour the selecting line led homes and the final winners will be chosen by a special committee Herald photo Decorating your house easy as ABC Floral clocks and other fancy design civic lime pieces may be springing up around southern On Ian a if Nicholas Smith of Derby England was successful his recent visit to George- Mr Smith spent he past week visiting his mother in taw at the John Armstrong Seniors Apartments on Dur ham Street but a major reason behind his Canadian holiday was to drum up more business for his i much ing firm The Derby firm of which Mr Smith is manag director John Smith and Sons recently restored Little Ben a old Gothic street clock which is si less famous in land than brother Ben part of the Houses of Parliament It Is floral clocks and modern feature clocks for town squares and halls Mr Smith firm in however and he spent the past week contacting niun officials in the and Canada about potential deals Mr Smith handsome turret clock already adorns Stratford city hail here in Ontario and floral clock is a popular tour i it spot in Cypress Gar dens Dick England John aid Sons dates back to 1G90 and continues to main tain more than turret clocks ng those of Weslmirster Abbey and St James and Kensington pal aces The firm installed Pauls Cathedral in IBM and In the 1950s restored the timepiece in Salisbury Cathedral the oldest working clock In the world dating to 1386 It waa during a previous orbing visit to Canada that Mr Smith met his wife the former Margaret Bradley Her mother Bradley still lives In George town Mr and Mrs Smith children tcr who works as a secretary STUDENTS ONSTAGE Stewart town Senior Public School has a reputation to main Is In and over the past couple of weeks III students have been busy rehearsing for their annual Christmas show which will be performed In John Elliott Theatre tomorrow Thursday I put Meanwhile these junior will be busy getting down their llnei for the drama port too of the show an adaptation by Grade and ft teacher Mike of Paul A Christmas Card The actors are to right II addon David Deforest Kelllngton Lisa Samson and Jeff McLaren Another performer Bruce Is not shown Call the school for ticket Information Start your evening of TV entertainment with Cable Presenting your a wo ok Tuesday to Friday Call us lor details 853 Georgetown District High School GRADS DAY Monday December 21 st 9 am 3 00 pm All Graduates are invited to the school to renew acquaintances and share experiences Refreshments will be served GO BANANAS On New Years Eve Graffiti Music featuring Guest Stars BANANAS Sponsored by Georgetown Intermediate Hockey Club Norval Junction Ontario Formerly the Way Jay Club Tickets per person Include Hot Meal Catering and Prizes Tickets available at Bass Outlets Charge or at North Halton Sports Listen to CFGArt tor further details RESERVE NOW Information CAlli 8772385 8460834 Only 9 for 3 tapes plus Cassette Case Available at GS TELEVISION SALES SERVICE Holiday Parties are easy when you order Fried BUCKET ANY SIZE CHICKEN CHIPS BARREL INDIVIDUAL 3PC COMPLETE DINNERS THRIFT BOX SNACK PAKS and for 15 to 1500 ask about our Just call your nearby Kentucky Fried Chicken store up to two hours before your guests arrive Then come in and take home our finger good chicken salads and Grecian bread Its fast Its easy Its delicious The Colonel Sanders Do It Yourself Buffet There nothing like it 9 50 Colonel Sanders linger lichin Rood 11 GEORGETOWN