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Georgetown. Town of Halton Hills Recreation and Parks employee Sacha Reid played the part of Mr. PFD (Personal Flotation Device) last Friday at the 4th Annual Aquatic Show at the Dick Licata Outdoor Pool in photo by Simon Wilson/HHTW By Oksana Buhel At Thursday’s Halton Board of Education meeting, Tescor engineering consultants was selected implement a tentative energy management rogr However, the number . of school boards applying for the program may sacrifice cial industries interested in joining the GEPP (Guaranteed Energy Performance Program). Dave Whiting, vice chair of the Halton School Board, praised the program. “It not only saves money, but it Dave Whiting enhances the school environ- ment.” He explained lighting and air would be improved as a result of the program. The Another reflec- tion of the eco- nomic times is the number of school boards applying for the GEPP program, especially since Ontario Hydro’s deadline for applications has moved up. An application, complete with a signed contract, must be submitted by Friday uly, Fen “T wouldn’t be surprised the proposals came in at one. Hydro inspects them in one batch, and decides it doesn’t have enough money for the submissions,” Whiting admit- ted. “We certainly don’t have ie money and would have to scrub the project.” The feasibility study, staned ), 1992 by Tescor, wi recently completed and ‘thet consultants were to bid for the project. As-a result of the moved up deadlines, this assault A 47-year-old al interference in a series of Hills females which began in 1 ‘The incidents, which charged of indecent assault, one count of oe assault and one of sexu- occurred the man and his then 11-year-old stepdaughter, were not report- led to police until the daughter of the victim reported similar) incidents occurring between January and mice of si year. The latter victim was the step-granddaughter of the he man was arrested Thursday and will te ares in | Milton Provincial Court Aug. 16. Board energy program in jeopardy process was scrubbed, and the project was given to Tescor. Whiting insisted this would not affect the cost of the program. “The consultant will be paid also had to move quickly to take advantage of the $1 mil- lion incentive.” Jerry Jenkins, superinten- - dent of business services for the board, agreed the rushed deadline did not affect the selection process. “Nothing has been compromised by our choice,” he said. charges laid ‘with two counts) incidents involving two Halton between 1976 and 1980, with pro ( ub Wednesday, July 28, 199 > pages 874-3051 MICHAEL (MIKE) ADAMS: ‘Award Winning Sales Rep year- -old man wo drivers at the | on Mill St. in , before find- driver at the Georgetown Marketplace parking lot. According to police, the third victim had pulled a U. ophrenic, thought the river had gestured Dheesely, The man will appear i _An argument | Georgetown common-law couple, drinking Saturday evening at a birthday party, tumed into a physical con- frontation, which ended _ with assault nes : T each. "Your independent voice in Halton Hills’ Downtown Georgetown development contested By Oksana Buhel ‘ an ndividuals _ iin of , n- cillors and staff at ert 's council meeting, concerning official plan amendments dealing with Georgetown, all agreed on the necessity of development but varied on its extent. Carol Ann Fisher, member of the Georgetown Downtown Business A iati woman was pushed i in te chest and bitten in the right breast, and she retaliated by slapping and hitting the 31-year-old man in the head, and ripping out clumps of uss hair. The man called police, and the “couple was sabeequently charged. The woman appeared in court Monday, and the man will appear Aug. 30. CDs stolen ~ Over $900 worth of CDs Te ae from a car n aaa parking faci ty Sunday morning. The P. (BIA), urged councillors to “get on with development.” She said there is a need for sident support — for Georgetown business and the only way support would come is. through develop- ment. “We can have a great little town with a great little downtown,” she insisted. Neil Young, of Young’s Pharmacy and Homecare, agreed with Fisher, adding development would “provide hundreds of jobs.” He acknowledged concerns of other speakers, concerning the preservation of the char- acter of the downtown core, but insisted suitability of a building had higher priority than its appearance. “Sure, it’s important to have old ‘ buildings,” Young said, “but it’s also important how they function.” » Regarding zoning. propos- als, specifically heights of buildings, which other dele- gations expressed concerns about, Young said this should not be a problem. “When the Knox Presbyterian Church was built, people complained it was too high. Now they think it’s beautiful.” He summed up his argument by saying “altruism is great - if you can afford it.” Councillor , Gai Rutherford challenged Young’s argument, saying he would profit from any kind of development, even though it may jeopardize other busi- nesses. She explained book stores, dress shops and chil- dren’s clothing shops would be harmed by the widening of Main St., since shoppers would be more inclined to dart in and out of stores, without browsing leisurely. ntered, “Everyone wants a sleepy little town, but it won’t work for business.” Other delegations shared Rutherford’s point of view. Lioyd Sankey, architect, planner and Heritage Halton Hills member, adamantly insisted no modifications STORE HOURS en until 9 p.m. ts Let as help yee with ALL your (9 By 245 Guelph St. (Hwy. 7), Georgetown 873-2996 ake in een ul Jy 5186 or while quai last. Bus extra. We should be made in driving and parking spaces, side- walks and the centre island of Main St., between Church St. and James St. regarding building heights. Sankey added, the two - three story maximum which is currently enforced in the downtown core, should be preserved. “A variation of vertical sur- faces will take away from the Main St. character,” he said. Sankey, who has revi- talized downtown areas in Oakville, Ottawa and Brantford, suggested the area be designated a heritage out- door space. Peter Berry, also a mem- ber of Heritage Halton Hills agreed with Sankey, saying he has seen “too much destruction of the soul of Ontario towns.” He added many towns are degraded by “crass commercialism,” adding Guelph St. beginning to look “Sunset - Strip.” explained the downtown core could’ be developed and enhanced at the same time, but was worried commercial enterprises, such as the Dominion Seed House would impinge on the down- town core. L . Stanley Stein, solicitor for We Have Inventory up to HERE! A: fay} the right to mit quarts, 50 cents includes G.S.T. Dominion Seed House, insisted preservation of the re could accompany devel- opment, which his client was encouraging. Owners of the property requested a special mixed use node, which would allow for commercial enterprises. “An Eaton’s or a Bay would bring people to the area,” he said. Rutherford disputed Stein’s assertion. “Your pro- posal does not involve an Eaton’s or a Bay,” she said. “At most, we'd get a junior department store, which will not have the same spin off. In fact, what your proposal outlines is a strip plaza, with four stories above it. A strip mall is what he People of this town don’t Lawson Oates spoke of the invasion of privacy caused by the construction of high rises, the increase of traffic and a loss of local heritage which development of Mill St. (in the downtown core) might produce. He expressed a desire to take a more active role in development deci- sions. “We (the Mill/Dayfoot/Chapel Neighbourhood Ratepayers Association) would like to be integrated into the plan- ning process.” EVERY In-stock lamp & fixture ON SALE NOW!