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pre? eenareny nes aug 3 ee = Local wildlife artist John 4 last Saturday at Georgetown Marketplace. peer aaa Senior up on sex charges A 63-year-old Georgetown man was charged April 27 with the sexual assault of an 8-year-old Erin girl. The assault took place April 17 at the suspect’s house, while the girl, a non- -related family member, was visiting. ‘The man was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference and invita- tion to sexual touching, and could face a prison term.of 14 years. He will appear in court May 31. The name of the accused was not released by poli¢e in order to protect the identity of the young victim. PCBs on the move The controversy regarding the transfer of PCBs from Dresden to Acton continues to swirl. Peter Goddard, vice-president of Maple Leaf Foods, announced Tuesday morning he was planning to conclude the transfer on Friday, (yesterday) at the latest. Unfortunately, at press time, Halton Hills This Week could not confirm the transfer had actually taken lace. This contradicts Grant Yarrow’s statement (he is the senior environ- ment officer for the Ministry of the Environment) that the transfer has been called off because the Acton Beardmore Tannery site has been decommissioned. Goddard insisted the site has not ‘been decommissioned. “It depends what you mean by ‘decommis- sioned’,” he explained. “We're undertaking tests and cleaning the area, but it has not been decommis- sioned.” Goddard said he was not familiar with Yarrow, and that Maple Leaf Foods was dealing with John Budz, on director for the ministry. ard maintains he personally . es Budz’s instructions. “John Budz’s instructions are to call off the move, for the present time,” he claimed. “If Maple Leaf proceeds with the transfer, they'll be violat- ing the environmental protection act.” Ready to write Members of the 5th Georgetown East Co. Girl Guides (from left) Stephanie Power, Melanie Frei and Rachel McBride, prepared to draft their stories Halton Hills This Week reporter, Oksana Buhel,. as part of their Reporter’s Badge at a meeting, attended by who described a day in the life of a journalist. = by Simon Wilson/HHTW é : —_— porn ss Ae) Pan PL CO Ss day, May 8, 1993 Rlom of-Te (=) SUNDAY BRUNCH ~ kek 232 Guelph St., Georgetown 873-2254 | WILDLIFE ART See was part of the Art Show staged photo by Simon Wilson/HHTW ‘Your independent voice in Halton Hills’ 50 cents includes G.S.T. Trustee proposes integrated school boards ‘By Oksana Buhel Halton Board of Education trustee Marg Bullock of Oakville believes the best way for rate pay- ers to save money is for both the ~ public and catholic-boards to inte- grate under one public school board. This message was relayed in her notice of motion presented April 29 to the board, requesting the Halton Board of Education dele- gate trustees to prepare a brief and deliver it to the Fair Tax Commission June 3. The mandate of thé Fair Tax Commission (FTC) is to review the Ontario ‘tax system and make recommendations to improve its fairness. Public participation is to play an important role-in the of th 1 which. will result in a financial saving. “Instead of becoming more efficient, the present two- school system is mote diverse,” she claimed. She adds the only manner in which efficiency can be implemented is through a provin- cial mandate. She admits the HRCSB will oul ee data public meeting “The government wants public input,” Bullock explained, “ and there are many interested trustees who want to have their say. Personally, I’m going to urge the union of the Halton Board of Education and the Halton Roman Catholic School Board under one unified public education system.” Bullock explained that in this manner, there will only be a need for one board, one purchasing sys- fem, one superintendent - all of June8. The ae Jaw, which would ing permit stage, will replace of lot levies with levy ‘charges for development. Developers will be paying an | additional levy of $293 per resi- dence and 1.3% for commercial lots, over and above the Samer ional and municij Joe Birett, jupedutendens of | Birett stated, : bn of the 1.3% which from commerci: to pro- jections of future growth,” pepoeb not be receptive to the jea, but she believes the board’s er to teach religion will not be affected. Bullock is not certain how the arrangement will work, but insists that “even though we'll have to work towards the end very slowly, over time it Will become smooth running.” enues Come from ratepayers,” pay we ‘want to take the burden o! “The Halton Board of Education is working on a similar by-law. In be al devel- opmena. 0.84% will be for the public board, and 0.19% will be for the Roman Catholic board. igures are related to explained Birett. “The need for Catholic schools is not that great, | sha’ wy me we ge Season Passes for the 9-hole, par 3 Trilllum Course are now available. 20% off GREEN FEES! Special early-season offer applies to the 18-hole ‘Turtle Lake’ championship course. Limited time only. Reserve your tee-off time up to 7 days in advance. Challenge the home course of the Canadian PGA!! 853-0904 BLUE chee GOLF CLUB es