~r1e QauaMtaîîQbamptoîî Multons Communîty Newspaper Since 1860 weekend Edition WidhedRpiAuto Ac sries 71MAIN STf11&2, -MILTON 8764785J N EW S United Way goal set at $505,555 S PO0RT S A &E Gleed to start year New book about with AL's Bulldogs human potentiail www.rnftncanadiancharnpin.com S.... Si. 'R GRAHAM PAINE / CANADIAN CHAMPION "'HOLLYWPOOD NORTH: Actor Paul Gross, Ieft, was in town this week for the filming of CBC mîni-series 'The Trojan Horse' scheduled to air next fali. Here, piaying Tom McLaughlin, Gross shoots a scene set in Wichita [ails, Texas at Victoria Park with actor Joe Matheson portraying the Texas governor. Gross also wrote and is the executive producer of the made-for-televîsion mîni-series. The film crew spent three days in the downtown core. Region CAO retires to run for Halton chair By Lisa Tallyn SPECIAL TO THE CHAMPION After eight years as Halton Regions chief administrative officer (CAO), Brent Marshall retired last Friday but hes hoping he won'î be away for long. That same day, the Halton Hilis resident filed as a candidate for the regional chairmans post in next month's municipal election. "lits a surpnise To a lot of people, but not a surprise to a numbei of other individuals who bave heen supporting me and encouraging tie to take Ibis stcp l'or a number of months now," said Marshall in an interview Monday Marshall, 56, called the support and encour- agement to seek Haltons top elected job from business leaders and electcd officiaIs Brent Marshall [rom ail levels of governmcnî "quite hum- bling. lE sIartcd soon ,ificr current Rcgionîl ( haîrman Joyce Savoline annouicecl in Oecernbcr she wouldn't lb' n.nning for re cia.- tion. Until iben, Marshall said he hadn'i really consîdered seeking the chairman's post, but did think ai some point after he retîred be mîgbî îîy for a local or regional council seat. I bad always been interested in the politi- cal sîde o)f life because of my community acîiv- oties,' said Marshall. "Ive been a volunteer in my hometowvn forever. He bas been a volunteer irefighter with the -see MARSHALL on page A13 Gevaert doesn't want to split vote in Ward 3 For-mer Milton councillor Lieven Gevaert says he withdrew [rom the election race this time around "to elim- mnate vote splitting between the candi- dates that want change." The local [armer, who pulled his name [rom the roster of Ward 3 candi- dates earlier this week, told The Champion he wants to help fellow can- didate Rick Matcheit secure votes. lI want change, and Rick will have a hetter opporîunity to be an elecîed change agent if 1 withdraw," he said. lI want the Ward 3 residents to have a champion wbo will listen To us and who Aill ensure that Ward 3 residents receive full representation hy a person such as Rick." Matchett is going up against incum- bents Cindy Lunau and Jan Mowbray in the rural ward. For a full listing of election candi- dates visit wwmîlton.ca. Insiede Today's Champion OPINION A6 CLASSIFIED A21 DATELINE B6 REAL ESTATE B14 vow W mtonc'anadiancharnpion com Inserts: FUBLL DISTRIBUTION FAODABASICS - LAT)LAW PARTIAL DISTRIBUTION -SEARS - CANADI'AN TIRE - HALTAN CONSERVATION AWISS CHALET.- FRICE CHOPPEd . SORtIS.- THE BRICK ACHILLES MAZDA. IDEAL HAME - lEST ADA.- FUTURE SHAF TAIS RAUiD DRAPIERS DADA MARI.- MICHEALS www.miltontoyota.com 4S7 liaurier Ae. i