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4 - The Canadian Champion, Fniday, June 6,1997 AIR CONDITIONINO SERVICE Have your air corîtion;ng system inspected and serviced today by a Iicensed C.F.C. facility. Licensed Technician on duty for both R12 and the new R 134A Freon.t HAVE YOUR COOLING SYSTEM fInspected& flushed be-for heading out on Mhat iong TREK! Environmentally conscientious. Our used anti-f reeze is taken away 10 be recycled. JWALER,,7.m.m ADVANTAGE Let Our Qualified WALKER EXHAUST PERSONNEL înspect your Complete Exhaust Systemn. Kingsbury staying tight-lipped about rej0ected teachers' deal By BRAD REAUME The Champion Citing confidentiality, local Halton Board of Education Trustee Tim Kingsbury refused comment on the board's rejection of a tentative contract deal with Halton's 1,750 elementary school teachers. Mr. Kingsbury expressed dissatisfaction with his board colleagues, who publicly commented on the contract rejection. Debate on the subject occurred during a private session of the board. "I'm really disappointed that 'in camera' (bchind closed door) information was disclosed in public," aaid Mr. Kingsbury. "'d love to comment but it would put aIl trustees on unfair ground." Trustees Cheryl Craig, Robb McLeod and Sheila: Flook aIl spoke of the decision in various media our- lets. Mr. Kingsbury said he would wait until a public session of the board before taking those members to task over the alleged indiscretion. "Tnustees Craig, McLeod and Flook are flot play- ing by the same rules that we are bound by," said Mr. Kingsbury, who added that board administrative employees were flot pleased with the public com- ments. On another front, Mr. Kingsbury has made a motion for the board to pick up $34,596.25 in legal fees incurred by nive trustees defending themselvea against conflict of interest charges. The charges were dropped by Burlington resident Dave Houston of the Taxpayers Coalition in March when the Fewer School Boards Act was introduced in the provincial legialature. Mr. Houston said the new Iaw will address his conflict of intereat concema. Mr. Kingsbury said most organizations have provi- sions to cover legal fees for those employee sued over actions taken in support of their duties. Currently the Halton Board of Education does flot, 'mr surprised it's even an issue," he said. "I'm reafly disappointed that 'in camera' information Was dlsclosed in public." MIP KUIGUUY Ride the big bike f or good cause The big bike is back. On July 5 the Heart and Stroke Foundation will give people an opportunity to ride a I 0-meter long, 30-seat bike in an effort tc raise funds and awareness for the cause. The big bike has been one of the organization's moat successful events, raising more than $1 million for stroke research in thse last two years. Prizes sucis as shirts and jackets are available. The bike cannot help but attract attention said Helena Donaldson, event co-ordinator. She said the goal is 10 raise $15,000 in Milton. The route for thse ride has yet to be detennined. Milton already has 240 riders signed up. Riders are arranged in groups of 30, bowever organizers wiIl cater to individuals who want to take part by putting them together into one group. Those interested in riding or pledging can cali Ms Donaldson at 875-3237. Individuals seeking a gmoup 10 ride can cali the same number. The Milton and District Horticultural Society would like ta acknowledge and express sin- cere thanks ta, the following local businesses for their valued support of the plant auction on May 12, 1997. These companies contributed significantly to the success of the auc- tion. Alpine World, Campbellville A & R, Milton Andrews' Scenic Acres Canadian Tire Chudleighs Country Depot (Formerly Milton Co-Op) Crawfords Nursery E.C. Drury High School Fem Ridge Landscaping, Campbellville Fred Timbers Halton Ground Care Equipment Peter Harding Landscaping, Campbellville Gord Hassal Kalena Flowers Karen's Flowers Shop Landscape Garten Langholms Nursenes & Garden Centre Loblaws, Milton Milton's Greenhouse John Popp Tree Farmn Putzer Hornby Nursery Quality Greens Springridge Farms Superchoice Country Markets Taylor Nurseries Teresa Gardens Tuitmans Garden Centre, Acton Van Dongen's Tree Farm Willowcreek Nurseries Zellers, Milton Members of the Milton and District Horticultural Society Auctioneers: Alan Odenbach and Don Colling SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES MY SISTER 'S CLOSE iL.-:T RESALE SHOPPE 'Tour First Choice for Second Debut Fashions 50%OFF Spring & Summer Fashions Arriving Daily! Nowaccptng Spring & Summer Fashions on Consignment ~ùTues.hr.1to 42 Bronte St. S., Unit1, Mifton The United Way of Milton ~ invites you to attend le THE 14TH ANNUAL 104M GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH, 1997 7:30 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Halton Regional Police Station 490 ChildS Drive. Milton Business ta be presented ta voting membership eElections and By-Iaw ammendments R.S.V.P. 875-2550 by June l9th Voting privileges extend to any person donation $5 or more in 1996.