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Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 7 Nov 2000, p. 13

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imbllers runs in Ward 2 By IRENE GENTLE The Champion If ther' a generational divide between members of Town Council and some of their con- stituents, Municipal hopeful Jim Timbers aims to close it. At age 29, the lifelong Milton resident han decided to sign on for thc November 13 election. Hc'n running in Ward 2, against incurn- bents WaIly Hunter, John Challinor and fellow newcomer Frank Wilson. 'Montly after looking at what thc current group of councillors have donc, 1 don't tlsiek they're up toit," naid Mr. Timbers. Seniors housing a concern jIf elected, hil focus on the need for seniors hounîng and recreational activities and facilities for youth. But holding n master's degree in busi- nets means Mr. Timbers doesn't expect the Town to build the facilities so much as encourage them to locate in Milton. "It's unreasonable to believe the Town would mun or build a bowling alley. It ian't tir place," he said. "But the could encourage that kind of development through incentve. If elected, Mr. Timbers aso hopea to tar- get a dert of physicians in town and at Milton District Hospital. As with the lack of seniors' housing, he fel that need could have been addressed in tihe past. "t'm not convinced the Town is Iooking that far forward, he said. "This isn't something that just suddenly happened. With grwtl about to burst into Milton, Mr. Timbers believes the Town can't micro-manage the type of business that arrves. "They want to attract business and growth but they want to pick and choose it," he said. "You can't tum down every business because the people on counicil don't happen to ike it." When it cornes to campaigning, Mr. Timbers plans to get bis name out by sim- ply talking to people. If elected, he plans to keep up the dia- logue by taking time to ask people what tir concems are. 'Take one weekend a month and knock on doors and aay 'Hi, I'm so and so,"' said Mr. Timbers. He also hopes to make it a matter of record how counicil members vote on ail issues. "There's no way unlens you show up for every meeting to know how your counil lor voted, he said. "Accessibility and accountability are the two biggent tingl Surf ( hrohl ~hisI OIL FURNACE _L=MîM SALE mw.kd.n.ca * $100 Off . 12 Months No lnterest or; 0 a 4.9% Financing (Up to 5 Years) m.5 Years Furnace Maintenance Plan qe (Value of over $650) AND SMV£ . FREE Thermostat FOUNAIMt Collect AIR MIES" reward miles on ail vmthe your heating ail purchases. Cali now HamdaOukê ta become a collector. ITS FREE. a (905) 878-6380 1 1-800-465-6071 /iLieml 'E-ELECI 1!T l NRED Campaignf Headquaters: 159 Main St., MILION L971 iN7 Tel: (905) 875-2976 Email: junreed-aitlea.O Website: www.iberal.ca Authorized by Laurie Reed, the roffical agent for Julian Reed. The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, November 7, 2000 - 13 Come in foir a Spin Sales Evetit És bac1kl The 20M Sentra XE e 001 n: ktoil lis il . etoifstil t. ai ai Miosystem-Colu4kMbWyýdenW$rgs-60/40s$tfoiffing Safla 0 al a fare* "Opbupàckmefwo* 3 8 0111 M67398 1.i f«48me&o*ffl NORTrH END NISSA N 610 MARUiN STe MILTON N 1 -- s snla -ra d ai if you g a rt ara l g~ CLAEARACIE SAILE rTRUCKS, SUVSIS & MUNI VANS Corne & se aur great selection of plie-owned vehiclles. Short bax. Lnade 5.4 V8. auto, nd. electrnnc Wei equiped 3.91. 51IV 6, 4-sp autr, nit EnsIl cab, 4x4, 5.2Lt. hdte/grey ieter. Shif 4x, taptairs chr , p.sests, fmrnors, femote 40/20/40 Spli tancsner fo ampe, nanan, paint ox Laded entral Iml chrne sîde stett rails, fold keyless eer ise nid changer- a u tifi basrader line and nor, bsane nf afoi «anf darr nrgaed cargo coleer, cld New Michelin cu&soemmo $26,9 78 b E K ~ CEras. PC $ 99 199 FOR F15 RE.CA Bih & lmer tan inne w/burgalr intr.. SA V8. 4x4, 6L, 8 51,000 arr 86021bs il 4x IlatI Wo wst~ ara Prffla M eIr Lnaded. icaer 5od/C. Munt setad blue/cl graygientePS P.8 tilt, cra le CLEARANCi fin ~s. asSS h/C, bal. of f. star Hard ta goeU.d ced.aafo sc $25,.99.g CLEARAiN piiciS22, 99 7

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