Events, 1968-1984 78 (re prospects of the town when present gov't grants expire. Mar. 7:" Shipyard Will Build Cameron Drydock " ( floating) Mar. 11: "Unit New Course Integration" Apr. 1: "Churches Unite in Day of Prayer"- ecumenical service at St. James Church Apr. 7: " Mrs. H. Lavandier Celebrates Birthday"- her 90th- with pics. May 4: " Plans Year for Sports"- Chas. Martell inc. Softball, soccer, track & field May 13: "Anglicans Meet in Kings"- drawing of interior of Holy Trinity Church, newly remodelled- plans to locate rectory in Montague. May 25: " C.G.I.T . in Georgetown Hold Closing Banquet"- Pres . Therese Mair . Rev. Father McGaugh and Rev. W.A. MacQuarrie presented awards. June 6: " Large Reception Honors Golden Anniversary "- of Mr. & Mrs. Albert King on Albert's 78th birthday. July 13: " Approves Site for Area "- report of Mayor Mc Connell to Council Aug. 9: " Gets Prospect "- Local Employment Assistance Program will support three new industries- pre¬ fabricated home construction plant, boat repairs facility, casket manufacturing. Sept. 23: " Fire Chief Quits Force in Protest"- Paul Batchilder- cites lack of support for fire-fighters from Council- refusal to pay equipment insurance Sept. 28: "Gotells [Wilfred & Theresa] Mark 25th Anniversary During Celebrations" Oct. 13: Harry McConnell elected regional chair of 's Regional Services Community Advisory Board- Ray Lavandier has replaced Betty King on the board Nov. 6: "Residents Want Batchilder as Fire Chief- after a citizens meeting- pics of Allie MacPhee , Lorraine Martell, Kevin Dobbin, John B. MacDonald , Ronnie Gallant , William Prosper . But the mayor is silent. Nov. 30: "-Donald & Katherine King celebrate 25th wedding anniversary at Lobster Shanty North- 60 guests Dec. 18: "Official Plan under Review by Georgetown Council"-inventory of town services, use of land etc. - pic. of Elsie George & Alan Altass of the committee. 1979: Jan. 4; "Georgetown Lions' Club Gets Energy Conscious.". See also Feb. 7- 15th anniversary & pic'. July 6. pic. Jan. 18: " Victor Bernard Chosen Islander of the Year"- pic. Feb. 3: "Opening Day Draws Near for Rink in Georgetown :"- pic. The cold air ice plant is the first on the Island. Feb. 7: " Gladys Jenkins Keeps Busy with Growing Shaker Collection"-pepper & salts- She is mother of 13. Feb. 28: In a Guardian "Extra" on business, various articles on Georgetown : " Shipyard Busy: An Industry begins Upswing" by Gail Currie, pic; "Sewage Among Town Achievements" pic. of Mayor McConnell ; " Seafoods Active' as inshore fishermen deliver (pic.) on p. 2 2 " Shipyard Completes Floating Drydock " Mar. 9: " Pays Tribute to Mrs. Janie MacQuarrie "- 4th "citizen of the year" in J.A.B. McConnell Award.