Halton Hills This Week (Georgetown, ON), 25 August 1993, p. 1

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last Saturday in conju Heaton (Ward 2). By Oksana Buhel The Town of Halton Hills may have to come up with a new program to institute prority phasing of development in Acton, if the current understanding between Halton Region and the Ministry of Energy and the Environment (MOEE) remains the same. Halton Region has been Ontario Municipal Board hearing, held at the Town f Halton Hills Civic Centre. Amold, a solicitor for Acton developer, Acto Il, argued if the Region allocates water as it becomes available, the town will have no way to control the amount of resi- dential units each developer receives. Town Of Halton Hills New priority plan suggested tained the Region is await- ing “full allocation” ofa PTTW but Wes Lammers, special projects co-ordina- tor for MOEE, indicated Aug. 16 his ministry will phase development. “You. have to decide which lands will be priori- tized,” Arnold told Nott. “Otherwise it’s going to be too late and the town will ‘The Town of Caledon declared the Terra Cotta Cc netion with the community’ attendance at the presentation were the Ter Trustees with Town of Caledon Mayor Nor Pallett and Al Frost (Ward 2), and Town o! ‘ommunity Centre a Heritage Site ’s celebration of Family Day. In rra Cotta Community Centre Board of m Caulder, Caledon Councillors Dick f Halton Halton Hills Councilor Rob photo by Simon Wilson/HHTW asked to conduct a process audit of the Acton sewage treatment plant (STP) and a fish habitat study of Black Creek before MOEE grants a permit to take water (PTTW) which will allow a further 250,000 gallons to be pumped. To date, it has not been determined whether the PTTW will be for the full amount, or if the permit will be phased. “The Town has to devel- op a new plan for prioritiz- ing phasing,” insisted Burt Arnold, at Monday’s have no policy on draft plan planner Wendy Nott main- approval.” @ AV (0) an Con) Wednesday, Aug 25, 1993 MICHAEL (MIKE) ADAMS ‘Award Winning Sales Rep 874-3051 Canadian Society, Halton Hills Unit, will be passed in September. Jenny Tuffin will be putting her feet up for a well-deserved rest, while Doreen Whittaker will be putting her nose to the grind- stone, or, at least, her ear to the receiver. beca Transportation Convenor 10 years ago, several weeks after arriving in Canada from Britain. She was dri- WATCH FOR YOUR COPY of THE HALTON IN TODAY'S HALTON HILLS THIS WEEK (PLEASE CALL 873-2254 IF WE MISS YOU) ‘Your independent voice in Halton Fills’ at Cancer Society ionday to M Friday, 01 arranged for them. “For exam- the same time, the local Cancer Society. A short while later, Tuffin received a call asking her to take on the responsibilities of Transportation Convenor. A ransportation Convenor arranges rides for cancer patients whose’ rela- tives or friends are unable to drive them to hospitals for treatment. The convenor has a list of volunteer drivers and co-ordinates trip details to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Patients needing a ride can call the Cancer Society dur- ing business hours, 1-5 p.m. so no one has to wait too long,” Tuffin explained. She described how things have changed over 10 years. “First, we only took patients to Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto,” Tuffin - said. “Now, we take patients to Mount Sinai, Sick Childrens, Credit Valley, and as far as Hamilton General. “It was very challenging,” Tuffin added. “At the same time it was very rewarding - I really enjoyed talking to people and helping them out.” Whittaker also is a people- asking if they needed any help. She had helped the Society prepare campaign kits in January, but when Tuffin retired, Whittaker was given the opportunity to help out on a full-time basis. She has been confined to her home for the last year- and-a-half because of back problems, but this does not stop her from charging through the house, with a walker on wheels, and a cordless telephone. “This (organizing rides to hospi- tals) makes me feel useful,” Whittaker said. “It’s a reward.” Whittaker and Tuffin both mentioned the need for more volunteer drivers. The dri- vers are reimbursed for mileage, but many give this money back to the Society, Whittaker said. “They’re a great bunch,” she praised. “Very kind and very devot- Anyone interested in vol- unteering their time is asked to call Doreen Whittaker, at 873-0663, or the Canadian Cancer Society, Halton Hills person. She called the Distress Cancer Society rey The high-flying duo, Sugar & Spice wowed the audi- ence with their daredevil feats Saturday as the Kelly Miller Circus made an appearance in Georgetown on the grounds of Gordon Alcott Memorial Arena, cour- tesy of the Georgetown Optimist Club. photo by Simon Wilson/HHTW TORE HOURS Open Weeknights until 9 p.m. GEORGETOWN LIVI LIGHTING Let as hebp you with hb ALL your Lighting concerns! 245 Guelph St. (Hwy. 7), Georgetown 873-2996 Matching Single Light Floor Lamp Available in Black ‘or White Goose Neck ‘Values in effect unl September 5193 or while quanti last. Bubs extra. We reserve the right o limit quantities. \ MODERN HALOGEN 3 Light Fixture Dinette or Dining Room 5 Light 99

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