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it a Angus By ALICE MATRAVERS SHARON Angus Morton may be the first mayor the new town of East Gwillimbury but that didnt stop him from tucking into all the farm chores himself last week before attending councils inaugural session at East Gwillimbury Centre here And if Patricia Donna Richard and Mariene anticipate a heavier workload on the home front because of their dads new responsibilities it hasnt materialized yet The four handsome redhaired Morton youngsters confirmed this for The Era with affectionate glances towards their cither who had just been sworn in as mayor I guess he was anxious to get here early said Patricia the eldest Anyway he did all the chores for us After receiving the chain of office from retiring Mayor Gladys Rolling who has devoted years to municipal politics seven at the- helm in East Gwillimbury Mayor Morton stressed that he felt very standing before you as your mayor and regional representative The turnout at the polls was tremendous he continued over per cent Thanking voters he added I only hope I live up to the confidence placed in me Pointing to the many important projects started in The Era Newmarket Aurora Keiwkk Wed Jan I sworn in as of E G town GwilHmbury Mayor Morton said it will be his first ambition to work for their completion He also stressed the importance or resident par ticipation As township clerk Jack Hopkins handed Mayor Morton the gavel of office he pledged wholehearted support from the staff May you use it with the wisdom of Soloman he said Mrs Rolling also received a gavel but hers was mounted on plaque to be added to her baseball bat and many other trophies from a long and distinguished It was a touching moment for the 125 present and a tearful one for Gladys who for once found herself without words Clerk Hopkins praised her for putting East Gwillimbury on the map as president last year of the Association of Municipalities and for bringing distinction to the township You as head of the municipality made my job a lot easier he said Noting her neverending list of accomplishments he singled out two town status for East and the Neighbourhood Improvement Program Everyone is proud of you said Mr Hopkins i staff is proud of you the residents are proud of you I have yet to hear of anyone who does not think you are a grand lady Presentation of the gavel to Mayor Rolling was accompanied by a standing ovation In a warm thank you to her frienda Mayor Rolling indicated she wont be far away from the ac tion Theres a lot happening in East she said If I can be of service to you you have only to call She praised a small and efficient staff for their help Each of the township councillors spoke briefly after swearingin ceremonies Other speakers included Regional Chairman Wright and board of education trustee Dr John Councillor Pegg is to chair the public works committee Councillor Jean is to be bylaws committee chairman Councillor Bob the finance committee and Councillor Arthur Hall will be chairman of the community services committee Council representatives on the various community centre boards include East Gwillimbury Community Centre Board- Arthur Hall Jean Mount Albert and Bob aaron Arthur Hall and Bob River Drive Park Alvin and Jean Holland Landing Bob and North Union Arthur Hall and Jean The 78 council was piped Into the inaugural ceremony by Harold Davidson Canon Harold of Sharons Anglican Church gave the prayer of dedication WUJW Ross on the piano Yng rounded out evening with refreshments Ralph Garbe of the Sharon United Church START THE NEW YEAR OFF RI8HT TAKEOFF THOSE EXTRA POUNDS INCHES GAINED OVER THE HOLIDAY 8981861 FITNESS CENTRE OVER 950 AFFILIATED FITNESS CENTRES WORLD Five EG crossings below standard SHARON railway crossings and a series of East Gwillim roads are below standards according to a report presented to council Completed late last year the study examines the quality roads throughout the township and plots construction needs now and over a five to ten- year period The study cites level crossings on Herald east of the Seventh Concession St at the southern entrance to Holland Landing the East Townline south of Rd the Second Concession north of and Green Lane east of the Second Concession as deficient and in need of recon struction East Gwillimbury engineer Jim said the study anticipates needs in advance and in determining deficient roads uses new higher Ministry of Trans portation standards If we had unlimited funds to spend thats what has to be done he said of the studys findings Although the study lists more than a dozen roads in heed of major work currently East Gwillimbury roads are up to the standards of other municipalities the engineer added According to the MTC were no different than any other municipality he noted By setting the higher standard the ministry is encouraging munici palities to spend more on road con struction than is available through the 50 percent subsidy from the province explained Mr East Gwillimbury has always devoted a higher portion of its budget to roads main tenance he said According to the study one road that should receive a portion of that budget this year is the Second Concession from the Mount Albert to Newmarkets town limits A new base and surface for that portion of the road is an immediate need the study shows The portion of the Second from Mount Albert to Doane will be deficient in one to five years and will then need resurfacing and widening From to the Second Concession needs resurfacing and widening now while the Second from to needs widening and installation of a new base now On Holborn Rd theres an immediate need for a new base and surface from the Second Concession to Leslie St and resurfacing and widening from Leslie to Woodbine Ave The Fifth Concession is slated for a complete reconstruction from Davis Dr to while the portion from to will be deficient in six to years and will need a new base and surface Within one to five years the Fifth Con cession from to Holborn will also need a new base and surface while the same work is currently needed along the portion of the road from to In six to ten years a new base and surface will be needed for the Fifth Concession from to the In Holland Landing all old village roads north of the Mount Albert Rd are deemed deficient according to the Ea3t GwiUimbury study and are listed as needing new bases and surfacing Other immediate need areas include Mount Albert where Mill and Water streets are slated for reconstruction i Truck driver walks away from level crossing crash AURORA A 44- yearold trucker walked away from his completely demolished truck after it was struck by a 69car freight train near here last Wednesday Roy an em ployee of King Cole Duck Farms Newmarket and a resident on the farm was taking a truckkvd of duck manure westbound along a private road near the farm at am Train engineer burt Matthews of the truck appeared to hit ice as it approached the unmarked level crossing and skidded directly into the 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