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PHARMACy' e e d ' M;iton 's Independent Pharmnacy A 4 * Free Delovery " * 10% Sanies Discount * d. m IomtoAN DOW Plan Accepted «At Z.k's w. CarsO Abmout ee H.alth"e 1861iAa1n St E. 07-2424 A Metroland Community Newspaper Vol. 138 No. 64 Friday October 3, 1997 32 Pages 750 (GST included) Health doc wouldfight any change on chiine By STEVE LBLANO Special ta Thse Champion The only foolproof way 10 safe- guard Milîon's water supply is by dis- infecting il wiîb chlorine, says Dr. Bob Nosal. Dr. Nosal also said that if Milton sbould somebow gain an exemption 10 provincial chlorination standards, be would attack that move legally. At municipal council's general commîttee meeting Monday, Ward 1 Councillor Bilan Penman asked if Dr. Nosal bas the autbority 10 appeal a chlorination exemption by tbe province - sbould one be forthcom- ing - and if he would cboose 10 do so. Wben given affirmative responses 10 both inquires, Mr. Penman descibed the chloination issue as a contest of junasdictions. -i would be willing 10 assume lia- bility (for potential contamination). We've been doing so for thse past 100 years," said Mr. Penman. Halton's medical officer of bealtb did not deny tIsat alternatives exist 10 figbt water contamination. He stressed, bowever, that most are used in addition 10 chlorine and that by themselves, metbods sucb as ultra- violet radiation and ozone trealment are not 100 per cent effective. "If the Milton water supply is not chlorinated, there is the real possibili- îy of a significant incident in wbicb people will gel sick. Those most at risk of ilîness include tbe very young, the very old and tbose with underly- ing disease," said Dr. Nosal. "The benefits of chlorine far outweigb tbe isks." His comments come on the beels of Milîon's ré&luest 10 place a chlorina- lion question on tbe November 10 municipal election ballot. Town council bad boped t0 ask constituenta; "Are you in favour of the continuous chlorinalion of urban Milton's water supply?" Ttiat request was denied at the rcgional level last Wednesday, witb- out debate, after baving been initially -ses HUNTER on page 10 Krantz expecting a real tough fight By KAREN SMITH The Champion Mayor Gord Krantz said he expects a hard-hitting battle will erupt with regional Councillor Colin Best in this fali's contest for the town's top job. "It's going to be a race," aaid Milton's mayor since 1980. "I'm up to winning il. 1 don't go into anything without a winning attitude." He aaid Tuesday be wasn't sur- prised when Mr. Best announced at Monday night's town council meeting that be is running for mayor in the Photo by GRAHAM PAINE November municipal election. ne th ught here"I've been hearing rumours for a T et o g twas t e month," the mayor said. Blshop Reding Royal field hockey player KIm Durants <right> He said Councillor Beat, the son of deeme to continue ta stick handie wlth a St. Thomas Aquinas laIe former mayor Brian Best, is the Raidr dsple lsingherequpmet mmentril Wenesay. moat serious contender he has faced TRoale este om er equme t oe-0.y enedy since the late Gus Goutouski ran for Th1 oeebttehm ae10 mayor in 1982. Best throws down gauntiet Veteran councillor to challenge Mayor Krantz for town ç top job By KA REN SMITH The Champion Tbe November municipal election race is beating up after a veteran town councillor announced be is running for mayor. Regional Councillor Colin Best stood up near tbe end of Monday nigbt's town counicîl meeting and stated Ibat be would be cballenging incumbent Gord Krantz, Milton's longest serving mayor, for tbe position. Runsours turîs out true Widespread mumours of Mr. Best's mayoral interest were finally validated upon bis declaration, wbicb was followed by dead silence, Tbe 20-year veteran of town counicil, current regional councillor and son of late former mayor Bian Best tried to keep bis mayoral candidacy private up until Monday nigbt. Wben confronted witb tbe rumours Monday moming - bours before making bis announcement - be bold Tbe Champion tbat be was undecided. I-e tben apologized to tbe newspaper Tuesday, saying he wanted 10 announce bis candidacy first to Mr. Krantz and otber members of counicil. An alternative plan for Milton's future will be the basis of bis campaign, Councillor Best said Wednesday. UThey ay the niayor has beett good, but 1t's tinie for a change in Ieadersblp." ................... He said he explained 10 tbe mayor that bis candidacy is ..ail about choice" but bis campaign won't be negative toward tbe current leadership. "Many people believe it's lime for a change. l'in here tu offer people a choice. im offering energy and entbusiasm to bring Milton mbt the next century." He said be was encouraged by numerous supporters to seek the town's top job. 'lTbey say the mayor bas been good, but it's lime for a change in leadersbip." Looking for fresh blood Councillor Best said Miltonians bave bold him they want someone fresh 10 take initiative and use an innovative approacb 10 tackling key issues, sucb as provincial down- loading, Greater Toronto Ares pooling of social services and restructuring of tbe bospital and municipality. "The challenge for our community is 10 serve our cus- tomer, tbe taxpayer, better witb no funding from the es.esBEST on page 4 Wilb ease, Mayor Krantz bas won five straight elections, tbree times by being'acclaimed. The màyor said bis strong leader- sbip ability, experience and proven track record in munning the town are bis advantages in tbe race. He said the next tbree-year termi will represent "trying tintes" for îown counicil with tbe expected impact on the property tax base of downloading, the Maplehurst jail expansion and the local growtb issue. He said in scope bis campaign will be "whatever il takes to win." But, he added, be's tbe first to admit be cam- paigns'in bis everyday activities, wbetber or not it's an election year. To date, no one else bas sbown intereat in running for mayor, but potential candidates bave until next Friday, Oct. 10 aI 5 p.m. to file nomi- nations at Town Hall. Mysthiscdi cgl A fibre-optic cable break yes- terday (Thursday> morning sef1 Milton residents with Iimited tels- phone service. At press time, Miftonians were unable ta send or receive either long distance or out-of-town calls. "The cable was reported 10 be cul at 9 this morning. Sa far we're flot sure how it was cul," said Bell Canada representative Gustafaro Giancos. Mr. Giancos said due ta the size af the*cable that was cut, phone service could be limited for up 10 48 hours. 327 Breiuts SL S. Mit..f 114 Dr. Jo-Ann McKinnon 875-1322 E~21 a