Water woes winding down U, *from LOOKS on page 1 Several of the companies originally president of the Milton Chamber of shortlisted by Halton to tender on an flugh Herron and Mitch Faskcn ail spoke against the process being restarted due. to in favour of a timely solution to Multon's the reduced scope of the project. water problem. They suggested Halton had a moral Tom Muir, representing a Burlington obligation to keep the original shortlist based taxpayers' watchdog organization, because of money the companiea have slammed politicians for taking ton much spent and due to the time required to re- = time to make their decisions. He said he waa able to arrve at an accu- rate assessment of the price of the big pipe option after 10 minutes of study using existing public documents. "I hope you feel you got your $1 million worth or whatever it cost for those stud- ies," he said. Mr. Muir accused regional officiaIs of hiding the cost of growth and charging existing taxpayers to fund it. "You can't complain about provincial downloading while you are doing it to tax- payera without telling them," he said. tender. Counicîl met behind cloaed doors to, con- aider the legal ramifications of reisauing the tender. They decided to, dismiss the original shortlist by exercising an escape clause stating that the initiative could be abandoned at any time for any reaison. Burlington Councillor Rob Maclsaac said he wanted a full accounting of how estimates for the project dropped from $500 million to, lesa than $100 million. He said he was fearful that some parts of the work had been deferred from the new plan, onui to be donc later ait a higber cost. The Canadien Champion, Tuesday, October 14, 1997-19 If so you ehnw 81 fflbg ...... The zz=0 uniwe LUXURY VELVETTE INTERIOR SATIN LATEX ~ PAl NI *Elegant soft finish for bedroomns & living roomns *Washable .2000 decorator colours 47 Mai St En 87-229 WOR. (Bob) Reid J7Donakisn Bourgon irinacia Servce (905) 875-3237 Investmeflt Centre 0 &* m c l id You Knlow? SIf you were born in 1926, 1927 or 1928, the deadline for you to change your RRSP to a RRIF is December 31, this year. Attend a practical, resuits-orient- Med semninar on how to convert your RRSP to a RRIF. MReceive independent advice f rom a qualified instructiorn SLearn about strategies to enhance retirement incomne. Cali ta register 875-3237 Thursday, October 16 le 3 pm - 8 pm Cholesterol & Blood Pressure Testing & Counselling Monday, October 20 * 9 arn - 5 Pmn Foot Care CIinic Thursday, October 23 e 3 pm - 8 pm Flu-shot Clinic If you would like to attend or obtain information on one of our upcoming Healthwatch Care Days talk to our pharmacist or cail for an appointment. XSHOPPERS DRUG UVAR«T® DON BELL PHARMACY INC. Carniage Square, 265 Main St. E., Milton, Ontario (905) 878-3311 ka-