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-Only Krantz so far throws hat in ring for mayor's job By IRENE GENTLE The Champion Milton's municipal elec- tion race has kicked off at a snail-Iike pace with only one candidate tossing his hat into the ring so, far. Mayor Gord Krantz officially filed his nomination papers Monday. He began his career in politics as a towu councillor in 1965 and has acted as mayor since December, 1980. He defeated challenger and former Town councillor Colin Best in the previous municipal election. Mr. Keantz was unwilliug to pre- dict if he'd face competition this lime around. "I very rarely specu- laIe on that. I'm not aware of auy (challengers) at this moment." If lhey're out there, lhey have a limited time 10 officially state their caudidacy. The deadline for fiting is October 12, with voting taking place 13. Advance pola will be Gord Krantz o p e n November 4 and 8. Haviug apeut almoat 20 years preparing for growth, Mr. Krantz isn't ready to walk away from elected office juat as development ia poiaedtohit. "There's slilI a fair amount of work 10, be done." he said. "The uew growth in Milton ia goiug 10 take a fair bit of lime and im pre- pared te0 lake that time. im in a pretty good poaition 10 see that through." And if a challenger does appear for the mayor's job. Mr. Krantz believes his time in office should give him the leg Up. "There's nothing like experi- ence." he said. "Nothing like il at ail." To run for local office, candi- dates muaI be an owuer or tenant of property in Milton or the spouse or samne sex pantner of an owner or tenant of a Milton property. Poteutial candidates must also be Canadian citizens aged 18 or older. Candidates musI apply at the clerk's office at Town Hall. A can- didate's guide cas be picked up at that time. A proviucially-levied filing fe of $100 will be charged to those aeeking nomination. For more information, check the Town website at www.town.mil- ton.on.ca. VCouncillor sufft"ers heart attack Town Councillor Lieven Gevaert is recoverng aI home afiter suffening a heart atlack Auguat 21. He waa driving on Regional Road 25 north of Hwy. 401 aI about 10 a.m. when the attack hit. "I knew something was very wrong. I felt kind of strauge and 1 was in proceas of having a heart attack," he said. He awuug mbt the parking lot of Bingo Country aI Regional Road 25 and No. 5 Sideroad and waited ouI the pain. "I pulled over and at there for an hour sud a haîf. Then 1 managed 10 drive myaelf home." He was gmeeted by bis wife. Loretta, who immedi- ately took control. In abort order, Mr. Gevaert was raced t0 bis doctor as the William OsIer Health Centre in Brampton. He was immediately hooked up 10 an intravenous --Corrctiý;ù*on An Auguat 22 article ou the wiriuers of the Milton su Bloom coutest incor- reetly statd tIsat Cat'olyn Caldlwell aud Terry Chtiehumc were co-wiunera lu the urban pereunial category of thse Grt GarenAward. In faeý Ma Caldwell was first, while Mr. Chuchusach plaeed second. The Champion was given incorrect infornations on the tuatter aud regrets auy incoêvenienceest uuy have caused. solution aimed aI cleaning ouI bis arteries and kept under carefial watch for six days. "Tbey caîl il - and I'm using their words - a medium aîîack," said Mr. Gevaert. "There is some damage doue but the gond newa is everything is clean." Surgery wasn't required aliter the incident and lime will tell if il ever will be. In the meantime, Mr. Gevaert will be embarkiug on a series of lifestyle changea 10 reclaim bis life. 'It's a combination of diet aud exereise 10 keep your beart muscle in gond condition, as well as preventa- tive miedicine." he said. He inteuda lo be well enough 10 attend the next towu counicil meeting September 18. Aud he's lookiug ahead 10 a full recovery. LOOK Uns1de Trodayes Milton champion For Vour copy of Avallable mn selected areas HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOO. BOARD Yoar Liak to the Future LEARN A LANGUAGE JK to Grade 8 Courses offered in the following lauguages Chinese Dutch Spanish Polish Ukrauian Greek Croatian Italian Hindi Punjabi Portuguese Persian Registration Fni. Sept. 8 & Sat. Sept. 9 For more info cati 849-7555