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But the recent success wasn‘t enough for regional counâ€" cil to agree to sign with a different contractor who offered a revenueâ€"sharing alternative, with potential for higher income, or loss. Rinaldo said the alternative could be reâ€"examined when the newly approved recycling contract expires in three years. Regional treasurer, Joe Rinaldo, said the contractor "was not willing to take the risk, but says the taxpayers of Halton should take the risk. The market is volatile right now. We could make a lot of money; we could lose it." ’ It may just be that municipalities are learning to do it better but recycling â€" never before a financially winning proposition for Halton Region â€" is starting to pay for itself. y ANGELA BLACKBURN Special to the Beaver That was the word from the Region recently, as a recyâ€" cling tender passed through both its planning and public works committee and regional council. Recycling paying off for Halton Come on out and get‘oyf\Qakville Blades off to start. This season make sure yetvput on the Bla as the Oakville Blades lace up for their gala home opener on Friday, September 30 at 8 p.m., Oakville Arena, against the Burlington Cougars. Here are just a few of the exciting opening night highlights... * Opening night emceed by former Toronto Maple Leaf Rick Wamsley * See the ceremonial face off by Toronto Maple Leaf Todd Gill * Hear our national anthem as sung by Oakville‘s own Carol Baker. * Free Blades Tâ€"shirts to the first 300 kids (16 or under) when accompanied by a parent. * See our own Oakville Precision Skaters honour guard * Mini tyke game between first and second period * Shootout for prizes between second and third period * Buy Blades season passes at the game ( a $125 value for only $55) * Admission will be free with a donation of a nonperishable food item per family with all items donated to the Fare Share food bank. If you don‘t have a food donation regular admission will be charged ($5.00 adult, $3.00 students and s ) * And much, much, more!!! Come on out and get‘our Oakville fiadeflff to aw@roaring JUCIUCL 1994 A threeâ€"year contract was renewed with Halton MAere than our bruncs is sczscnai Then come inside and indulge in our exquisite Brunch Our floorâ€"toâ€"ceiling glass walls bring the scenery with you. Please join us for Sunday Brunch with seating from eleven a.m. until one p.m. for only $18.95 per person. Glen Abbey Resiaurant, A beautsful setiing awaite you. The newly renovated Glen Abbey Club House and Restaurant embraces the beauty of the seasons with its serene country surroundings. Listen to birds serenading swans on the pond. Stroll through our picturesque gardens. T a." me on out and get ades pff 10 qr rIng rt. This season ma% %lul on the Bladq ? CM x ‘, 9 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville Tel: (905) 844â€"1800 In 1992, Halton Region was paying $141/ton for the blue box program. With the new contract, the cost has dropped to $42/ton. "I was a vocal critic of the blue box program on the basis that the high costs did not justify the environmental benefits. The last couple of years is proving me wrong," said public works commissioner Art Leitch. The second influential factor is the improved market for recyclable materials. Councillors heard that as soft drink companies switched more to aluminum versus steel in pop cans, the recyclable aluminum market paid better diviâ€" Recycling Ltd. and includes a lesser risk revenue sharing agreement. "It‘s so dramatic. You can‘t collect and landfill garbage for less than that," said Leitch. The drop in price is attributed to the fact that in 1993, the Region went to a separate contract for blue box collecâ€" tion â€" one that also lessened pickâ€"up to once every two weeks and reduced curbside sorting to paper and cans. Leitch said savings was roughly $1â€"million. More Selection s mcluding hundred‘s of dark and accent colours! , ST CLAIR‘S FINEST SATIN PAINT ks is OAKVILLE â€" Under New Management 134 Lakeshore Rd. W. (Lakeshore W. Kerr St.) Mon â€"Fr 3a m 9pm â€" Sat 9am â€"6pm â€"Sun 113M _ Mon.â€"Fn 9am.â€" 9pm.â€" Sat 2am.â€" 6 p.m.â€" Sun. 10 a m WALLPAPER BOUOK ORDER S More Than Upper Oakville Shopping Ctr. (Upper Middle Rd. 8th Line) A rich finish for living bedrooms. Washable NOW ONLY 16.19 (3.781 i for living, dining and Washable latex. More Current Fashions... ALL INâ€"STOCK WALLPAPER 99 Single Roll Excludes Borders the paint and paper people #127) Our After Sale Price is 26.99