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~ OPINION Should the home of the Bell Canadian Open remain permanently at Glen Abbey? Yes:25 â€" No:9 Unfortunately, few of our local or regional politicians are wellâ€"known. Some parents wanting a new school or concerned over curriculum might get to know their Halton or Separate Board trustees but these are in the minority. Even fewer could name those on the Oakville Hydro Commission who strive to keep our power costs in line with or below provincial levels. Every three years, residents of Oakville go to the polls and elect these people...people who look after local taxes, our water and sewer requirements, our educations budgets and just what areas get new roads, parks or recreation centres. It‘s pretty heady stuff when you come to think about it. We‘ve been fortunate over the years here in Oakville to have a selection of good people on which to represent us and some of them, your neighbours, will again be offering themselves for public service in the Nov. 14th election. As elected officials, they give you far more service for your dollar than any other level of government. They‘re not fullâ€"time employees although in many cases their work loads would far exceed those requirements. They won‘t be a tax burden down the road through indexed government pensions and taxâ€"free perks and they‘ll be there when you need them. Given them all your kind consideration over the coming weeks and endeavour to learn more about the local political process. And if you‘re interested in running for office here, get in touch with the town clerk‘s office at 845â€"6601 and they‘d be glad to help out. October 14 is the last day to file nomination papers. t‘s a sad fact that very few people know the politicians that have the most direct impact on their lives. It‘s not Oakville Milton MP Bonnie Brown, nor is it Halton Centre MPP Barbara Sullivan or Oakville South MPP Gary Carr. It‘s our LOCAL politicians who determine the legislation and budgets that directly affect us every day in very meaningful ways. Ian Oliver Publisher Robert Glasbey Advertising Director Norman Alexander Editor Geoff Hill Circulation Director Teri Casas Office Manager Tim Coles Production Manager The Oakville Beaver, published every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, at 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing Distributing Ltd. group of suburban newspapers which includes: Ajaxâ€"Pickering News Advertiser, Barrie Advance, Brampton Guardian, Burlington Post, Collingwood Connection, Etobicoke Guardian, Georgetown Independent/ Acton Free Press, Kingston This Week, Lindsay This Week, Markham Economist and Sun, Stoutfville/Uxbridge Tribune, Miton Canadian Champion, Mississauga News, Newmarketâ€"Aurora Eraâ€"Banner, North York Mirror, Oakville Beaver, Orillia Today, Oshawa/Whitby This Week, Peterborough This Week, Richmond HiV Thomhil/Vaughan Liberal, Scarborough Mirror. All material published in the Oakville Beaver is protected by copyright. Any reproduction in whole or in part of this material is strictly forbidden without the consent of the publisher. Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, that portion of the advertising space cccupied by the errongous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. The publisher reserves the right to calegorize and reject advertising. In the event of typographical error, advertising goods or services at the wrong price, But as easy a target as he is, Rae has managed to deal with a seemingly endless parade of cabinet minister disasters and other problems over his term. Curiously, there has been almost nothing coming from the Liberal camp or its leader Lyn McLeod.: Tory leader Mike Harris has brought forth is Common Sense Revolution, a kind of poor sister to the federal Liberals® red book of the last federal election. It‘s a wishyâ€"washy bit of political thinking that the PCs will be looking to improve before the election call. In the case of McLeod, perhaps she and her handlers are basking in the glow of opinion polls that show a Liberal government would take over from Rae if an election were held today. But it‘s not being held today and if either McLeod or Harris hope to unseat Rae, they‘d better make a heck of a better showing than they gave over the past four years. cial New Democratic Party to the status of government in the largest province in the country. Premier Bob Rae has been the object of attacks from just about every quarâ€" ter of the population. This week marks the fourth anniversary of the ascendency of the provinâ€" Rae has until this time next year to face the voters of Ontario and a few months ago, that prospect would have made NDP supporters cringe. Knowing how an entrenched party like the federal Progressive Conservatives got wiped out, they were no doubt seeing history repeating itself. Rae‘s biggest challenge in the next year is to appear competent with the reins of power. Given the lacklustre opposition being mounted by the Liberals and the Tories, don‘t bet against a political miracle next year. Four years later Public service RESULTS OF LAST WEEK‘S POL! 467 Speers Road, Oakville, Ont. L6K 354 Classified Advertising: 845â€"2809 Circulation: 845â€"9742 or 845â€"9743 Can you name your local and regional councillors in your ward? Cast your ballot by calling 845â€"5585, box 5008 to vote. Callers have until 12 noon Thursday to register their vote. Results of the poll will be published in the next Friday edition of the Oakville Beaver. "Oakville has a heavy debenture debt, much heavier than yours" he said. "They want the assessâ€" ment of this industrial plant to help them pay for it. We cannot see why we and our assessment should help Oakville lower their tax rate and get out of the difficulty they are in." 40 years ago he Ontario Municipal Board began its hearing into the proposed annexation of 5,946 acres of Trafalgar Township 4 lands by the Town of Oakville. If approved the Town of Oakville, which currentâ€" ly embraces 1,256 acres, would expand its borders to 200 feet west of Fourth Line; 200 feet north of the Upper Middle Road; and 200 feet east of Ninth Line. Included in the proposed annexation lands is the new Ford of Canada assembly plant. the annexation would add an estimated $10â€"M assessment to the town. In the town‘s opening argument at the hearing, lawyer Fred Parkinson stated the basis of the town‘s request was that "the needs of the area would be best served by a single municipal governing body." In a meeting of the South West Trafalgar Ratepayer‘s Association prior to the hearing, Trafalgar Township councillor Don Bath stated the township‘s opposition to the annexation. The structure, as currently planned, will have two floors, and will be designed so as to take full advantage of the topographical features of its site east of the Seventh Line and on top of the Red Hill, and to harmonize with its surroundings. Architect D. G. Hallford envisioned the proposed building as the first unit in what may ultimately be a complex of structures which would include a police headâ€" quarters wing to the north, an engineering , building inspection, zoning and planning wing to the west, 30 years ago Preliminary plans for Oakville‘s longâ€"awaited municipal building received unanimous approval from town council. OMB began hearing case for Town‘s annexation of Trafalgar Township Alook back at the events that made headiines in Oakyvile. Jelinek‘s win followed the trend across the counâ€" try as the Progressive Conservatives were swept into power with a majority government victory. council chambers to the southâ€"east, and possibly a board of education wing to the west. Under the councillors‘ recommendation Oakville would become one riding, Burlington would be split into two ridings, while Milton and Halton Hills would be combined into one riding. a@Q Oakville Cablevision Ltd. reapplied to the Canadian Radioâ€"Television Commission for a conâ€" verter system that would give Oakville cable subâ€" scribers the option of buying five new channels. An application made earlier this year was withâ€" drawn because of incorrect figures. If Approved, customers would have the portion of paying for the new channels or retaining their present range of 11 cable channels. Cablevision‘s basic cable service costs $4.95 monthly. The new channels provided by the conâ€" verter system, including Channel 3 Barrie and Channel 29 Buffalo, would cost an additional $1.35 service charge per month. Total cost, including architectural fees, was estiâ€" mated at $675,000. 20 years ago Halton Regional councillors submitted a recomâ€" mendation to the province to grant Halton four provincial ridings. The region currently has two ridâ€" ings â€" Halton East and Halton West. 10 years ago Otto Jelinek coasted to his third straight victory in Halton by posting the largest margin of victory in the history of the riding. In winning the Halton riding, Jelinek received 37,625 votes, while his nearest opponent Oriena Currie, of the Liberals, collected 14,074 votes. NDP candidate Kevin Flynn received 9,062 votes while Green Party candidate Chris Kowalchuk earned 1,476 votes.