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The Canadian Champion, Fniday January 30, 1998 - 7 Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Dog gne fun This furry pooch led its family down the hili Sunday atternoon at Gen Eden, which apparent- y has an open-doar policy for canines and humans alike. Maibocuf wants smaller council, and a decision on the issue now By BRAD REAUME The Champion Rick Malboeuf wants to reduce the size of Milton council from 10 members to six. 'he new regional councillor representingMilton's urban area provided the necessary notice of motion at Monday night's council meeting. "In these times of increased user tees, potential staff reductions and maybe increasing taxes il is imperative that we set an example.' said Mr. Malboeut'. He said he is on record as supporting scaling back council. Under his plan there would be six councillors and a mayor, including one councillor for each ward and one regional councillor each for urban and rural Milton. Any changes should take effeet for the next munici- pal election, slated for the autumn of 2000, he said. "The impending budget is the main reason for going with this early in the term,' said Mr. Malboeuf. "We're going to be asking the ratepayers to take less service so we have to set the example.- He said he was absolutely opposed to any increase in local taxes. Mr. Malboeuf added, if there is a sug- gestion to boost user fees, he will insist that separate accounts bc kept for various fées to make certain they are applied where they were collected. "We have to show leadership and responsibility in the budget process," he said. "A reduced council is only going to save $60000 or $70,000, but it's the e aee BATTLING on page 10 MLON CRAI COMMUNIT AWARD S NOMINATIONS: " Business of the Year " Business Person of the Year " Citizen of the Tear " Civie Orgamization of the Year " Civie Improvement of the Vear " Life-time Achievement Award DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS Friclay, Eebruary 6,1998 Nominees are chosen based on information supplied by the nominator. Therefore, clearly state ail accorn- plishments of the norninee ini writing. Please include the nominees full name, address and phone number as well as -your own. Mail to: Milton Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 52, Milton, ON L9T 2Y3 or fax to: 878-4972 Award recipients will be announced at the 6th Annual Gala Awards Night on April 4th, 1998. Wini Breast Fries Fries Leg KFC Chieken Friec They're back, by popular demand. Tender, juicy, and seasoned with the Colonel"s" secret blend. Get them on their own or with a $20.99 Mega Meal. For a limited time only. R E AL M EA LS. EASYA s K F C" 276 MAIN STREET EASTMILTON 878-4171 m