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Pre-election literature slams local councillors * tram COUNCILL.ORS on page i group of about six, said Mr. Muriin. But ho said the contents wouldn'î corne as a surpeise to the group's larger body. "I think it's pretîy clear where the com- munity stands on this issue," he said. "I îhink they've been supportive of us." That was echoed by Friends member Eric Elson. Though flot one of the core six, he later helped distribute the newsletter. "Everyone is aware that this is going out and what it says. We've been trying to canvass mosi if not ail of the town." But ail the denounced candidates say they've heard from Fnends members who didn't support the newsletter. And Mr. Malboeuf questioned why any resident's group would endorse or reject candidates based on a single issue. An infuriated Mr. Furik, who said he has neyer been contacted by a Friends member to explain his position, called the newslet- ter classiesa and underhanded. "lt's 50 unfair," he said. "It just annoys me 100 per cent." The newsletter takes aim at Mr. Furik for declaring a pecuniary intereat in the issue, preventing him from voting. The confliet waa called because Mr. Furik lives within 400 metres of the pro- posed development, which recently went before the Ontario Municipal Board for a hearing. A decision ix expected by the end ofthemonth. According to council protocol, members declare a pecuniary intereat if the issue could affect the value of their property. The E.C. Drury development fits that bilI, but Mr. Murzin aaid Mr. Furik could have voted anyway. "We checked into the legislation and we talked with Ron. h was unexplained what the nature of the conflict was," he said. "He doean't have a conflict of intereat. We juat don't think he was there for us." hen contacted by The Champion, wn Clerk Helen Liai said declarations ~ the discretion of individual coun- s. e là I Il 3068 #5 81dm Rd. Directions: liwy 25 N et 401 - west anS Side Rd. 2-4 p. Agent: Alan McDonald "g A g *,ee~ ~4m R1d *.i Directiona: H~ 25 N aI 401 - west on 5 Side Rd. 2-4 pm Agent: Joycm Hugmvlk cil members. But since shes been with the Town, no one has voted in similar circumatances, she added. "You can go back tbmugh the minutes," she said. "Every member of council I've worked with since Ove been here has declared." Mr. Melanson anas also targeted by the neansletter, which gave him the thumbs down due to bis voting record on the pro- posaI. Like tbe others, ho was upset with the timing of the neansletter, which amved a week prior to the election. "Putting out information like that with no names attached s uncalled for," said Mr. Melanson. But ho, along with Mr. Furik and Mr. Malboeuf, believes the cyn- ical timing will be rejected hy voters. Surf this? w;i www.hsf..n.ma k"- 'me IhaN ai Sais ~- oenh,,. jet WÇÇ, ~LIHs (IIOIU~ ~ , November 25th, ~ ambrel Bam (now heat~J~ Country Heritage P#kMlIfdi (form.rly The Fam(~i[us.um> ~ I i I 'Il 503 Boavor Crt. 2-4 pm $109,90. Agent: Brigitto Smlth - LPB I~d S.vloes LU I * 'Il The Canadian Champion, Fdday ossembe! 10,2000 - 9 ROTARY C)UB or MILTON S r~ * s e se- e .e- ~ * - e- z e e S*S To date the tollowing sponsors have donated items for the auction: * Gold Connection * The Great Canadian Bagel Ltd. * Canada Post Corporation * Labaits Brewery * Suzanne Stokes * Jackie Keyworttt * Nadalin Electrie * Glendale Farm * Hair Design, Hair Associates * KwikKopy Printing * Corporate Golf Exoellence * The Sleep Factory * Delacouris * Milton Greenhouses * Brunello Ristorante * Gallinger Motors * Fishburn Proctor * Harris Stalionary * Josephs Restaurant * Bomar Bargain Barn * Koski Glass * Bergsma's * Clark's Golf 'Tom Dusmet of Neshit Burns 'John Pears ot ReMax Aboutowne * Amenspec Home Inspections * Runnals Industires lnc. * Remax Aboutowne Realty Corp. * Cassales 2000 * McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home Ltd. * Richardoon Chev/Olds * Fabricland 'Mohawk Chimney Sweeping & Fumace Service 'Milton Lawn Bowling Club *GoodLife Fitness Club * Community Guide.com Il I I I I sm , * 'I ; ; .; RE-ELECT IGORD KRANTZ[XJ a~u~~I ~BUFFET-STYLE BREAKFAST SANTA Sun. Dec. 3 & Sun. at 9:30 arn & 12:30 4>*n $5 fp~ohiIdoen 10 yrs & under O for aduits Ail p*c~~~ds to S.LD.S. Foundation 55 Ontario>~t., Miltort<c 905-878-6697 SF- LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE AND COMMON SENSE VOTE KRANTZ FOR MA YO R MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2000