Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), October 9, 1985, p. 5

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I Letters to the Editor Reader disturbed by acclamations Dear Sir Lost week paper carried a line up or declared candidates for the upcoming municipal election I deeply disturbed to see the number of positions which may be filled by acclamation unless some more dotes come forward in the next couple of weeks Armstrong announcement was very good news Now we have two solid experienced men vying for Die mayor s chair and voters will have a real choice Hut what about thi oilier scats Only Acton voters have a choice for their regional representative at this time None of the school trustees or commissioners have opponents I not saying there is a flow in any of the existing candidates Prob ably thty are fine and worthy guard inns of public interest My point Is that they should be made to defend their right to these roles Voters should have a choice Thai what democracy is all about Sincerely Kurt Dot lorn ley I HON A Wednesday Octobers Page Towns reaction is nambypamby Dear Sir It was with amazement that I learned of a local councillor s appear a nee before Regional Planning and Public Works Committee that almost added another road on to the local at a cost of to million to the town Even more amazing was the nam by reaction of our council to the motion of Dave Whiting and Sheldon Serjeantscn was electioneer before a regional committee on behalf of a small group of Ward ratepayers She was not presenting the position of Council If this is type of behaviour she thinks appropriate as a local council or what makes you think she won t be Insensitive and inept as a regional councillor fortunately I don live in Ward Ml 1 can do is ask Ward residents to consider what they can do for us as well as for themselves Obviously the residents should have a choice there a qualified candidate to oppose her ail Hal ton Hills I hope Yours truly J Georgetown Their own risk Once again Coun Dave Whiting reminded residents that the develop- been able to put servicing in the ground fee the risk is not as great with the draft plan approval Council approved a draft plan of subdivision by Property Corporation of Georgetown South lands Monday night subject to a long list of conditions and studies News from Ballinafad 1 I THE IS showing its colors and Ryan pumpkins and watermelons planted Townsend of and Robert Sales 17 of Georgetown from a on Trafalgar I toad North gathered the last trulls before warning The two were Sunday Herald photo by in early May I Just outsider Town newcomers meeting By BRIAN MacLeod Herald Special you are new to Georgetown and have not yet found an unity to meet other resi dents of the community then you may be just the person that Jo Smilhson and Heather Clemmcr are looking for The Georgetown New comers Club welcomes couples and families who have been in town three years or less and wish to share their experience with other people who might best understand them other newcomers The club meets the third Wednesday of every month at the Hal ton Hills Kinder School Main Street S from to p m Starting in November the club will be meeting St Andrews United Church at Mountain view Road South Removing 3 knolls region has allocated for work to remove three knolls on Trafalgar Road between Highway 7 and the Halton Well in Eton boundary The club organizers Mrs and Mrs Ckmmer are anxious to meet newcomers to the community While the club does not wish to exclude anyone who wishes to become community oriented the organizers prefer that members have the exp erience of moving into Georgetown recently as The Newcomer Club started as a program of the in 1979 but was phased out due to lack or interest Having experience In New comers clubs gave Mrs Ckmmer the sm to start up the prog ram In Georgetown The Wednesday night meetings give members time to become ted with members for the first half hour The next fifteen minutes Is spent on club business and the rest of the night devoted to one of a variety guest speak The next few months will feature adventures in candy and chocolate making gift wrapping landscaping and a de monstration In CPR While the core of the group is the meetings club members organize various activities and events throughout the year Theme dinners for coup les is a popular featua whereby several couples gather at one member h and bring their own h or recipes for palate satisfying dinn Another popular feat of the club is the moms and tots night at the Glen Williams Com unity Centre These gatherings attract a lot of ladies that come Into town and feel a need to meet other mothers Mrs sold dames is always challenge for the num btrs Coupler gather up w ts for a night of entertainment play such timi tested games as cards and vial Pursuit Determined never to leave out anyone the Newcomer s club also holds a stitch night how to knit night a cooking Is catching club in which ladies gather at host ess home and bring a dish of their specialty for the rest of the ladies Arts and crafts is also a special feature for the club which plans to bring speakers on how to do stained glass and other interesting past imes While the Newcomers Club is basically geared towards ladies there are events and unities for the men to get Involved as well Apple picking day pot luck dinners and a child Christmas party allow the husbands or friends lo gather for a fr garni a of sports Not to be outdone the hive thur appropriately titled tin I get kind Most of the I look to this adventure whin spin J night in Toronto show to return tht low day after brunch The of Mrs and Mrs got the club off round but they refuse to tnkc all credit We to that we ve had Mrs Clemmer said Tin then went on to explain that we have strong need to find new people who moved into the community Then it a memb fee which brings vou a newsletter and illowb you to participate in ill the club events arc currently 35 people in the New comers Club and if wish to join the club contact at Resident meetings between town staff n I two Mountain view Road residents arc lo continue Resi hive concerns relative to the Secondary Plans and the proposed development south of Silver He tl e concerns are lo do with Secondary Plans primarily A further staff report next Tuesday night is respond to the written briefs by Mount imvtcH and area residents Mr Richardson s SMITH Herald Correspondent Mrs Frances was hostess for the October meeting of the Women Institute There was a good attendance with three visitors present The roll call wos answered by each one saying something nice about the person on their left The leftover business from the previous meeting was dealt with first After the correspondence was read there were more items of business to be discussed The president then turned the meeting over to the convenor of citizenship and world affairs Buck re 1 Given gave an interesting motto the best things life are free conveners present gave a brief talk on facts relating to their office The 4 H club were invited to this meeting to take part in the program Mrs Helga Schwarz who is leader of the club and Lynn Sinclair who Is assistant leader both gave interesting talks on safety Many pamphlets were given out with valuable Information for people to read at home Mrs thanked the special guests for giving of their time in sharing with others the information they received from important project Mrs McLean as president then took the chair again and carried on with the remainder of the meeting Betty Koperdraad and Stella Cunning assisted by the hostess served a dainty lunch and a social time followed Talented pianist Quite a large number came early for church to enjoy the beautiful music played on piano by the talented Celene Stave from Aldcrwood United Church The half hour went too quickly At the end of her time she got a stand ovation from those present It was communion Sunday The service and hymns were along those lines At he end of the communion the choir sang a sacred and anthem Last weekend was Heritage at Farm The event was well organized but the weather cooperate too well One felt a bit chilly watching the outside events inside the home However a hot cup of tea and warm biscuits were served by the Women Institutes of rict Christmas craft sale ItAIIINAFAD The United Church Women have decided on a Christmas tea and bake sale with a able for Nov from m at the church Poetry Corner POPPING UP Would that moving your memory be gently the thoughtful dispersing of this now mature dandelion The two of you popping up ever where By DICKSON RKI TERRACOTTA Unique Hants by Canadian Artisans OPEN Sunday Neon It a not John Paul George and but it could be if these baby night wallows are ever named Their nest built In a garage on Regan Crescent Herald photo Get the most out of your business insurance Federated Insurance can make sure that you re getting real in surance value Because our security survey Is geared to put your insurance dollars where they count the most INSURANCE life business home car DEAN McKILLOP USA STREET APT BRAMPTON Im 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