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Gardiner won't run in Nov. election LISA TALLYN Staff Writer Citing health issues, longtime Halton Hills public school board trustee and former Halton District School Board chair Ethel Gardiner announced Wednesday she won't be seeking re-election in November. Gardiner was recently diagnosed with cancer. "That will be my battle for the next little while," said the 69-year-old Georgetown resident, who will continue on as trustee until her term ends. The decision not to run for a fifth term was a difficult one, but Gardiner said it was the only choice she could make at this time. She added, however, she hasn't ruled out the possibility of running as a trustee candidate again in the future or being a school volunteer. "I plan to be back and involved in schools at some point," said Gardiner, who was 90 per cent sure she was going to seek re-election in Wards 1 and 2 (Acton) before she learned of her illness. "I'd like to thank the people of Halton Hills for their support, encouragement and trust over the years," said Gardiner. She said it's been an honour to serve Halton Hills for the last 11 years as trustee. "(Trustees) must be committed to public education that serves all children and advocate tenaciously for the success of every student. Over the past 50 years, 39 as an educator and 11 years as a trustee, including six years serving as the board's chair, I have learned a great deal. My life has been enriched by the fabulous people I have met, and I thank them for that." See GARDINER, pg. C'mon mom, let's salsa! It would appear that five-month-old Colin Culligan enjoyed the `Salsa Babies' dance class as much as mom Jennifer during the recent classes at the Community Room of the Great Canadian Superstore. The exercise program integrates learning Latin dance steps with exercise, including the babies. Photo by Ted Brown