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By Oksana Buhel One more: candidate has joined the federal election race in the Halton-Peel riding. Norma Peterson was nomi- nated Sunday. as the New Democratic Party candidate. Peterson has been the execu- tive assistant to Halton North M.P.P Noel Duignan for three years and said this is what kept her from announcing her candidacy for so long. “I was very, conscientious about what my leaving would do,” said. Peterson believes her career with Duignan is a par- ticular benefit. “I’ve had an opportunity to listen to, and become familiar with, the concems of the constituents,” she pointed out 2 Politics have been an inter- est of Peterson’s throughout her life. Peterson’s father, Norm Fawcett, was involved in municipal government in Capreol, Ontario, north of Sudbury. He also served'a term, 1965-68, as the area P member of parliament. Peterson’s political career began in 1982, when she was iad municipal councillor in Kincardine. She said ‘thinicipal politics are very difficult, because although these politicians, for the most part, are able to see their deci- The University Women’s Club of Georgetown is sponsoring anAll Candidates Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at the John Elliott Theatre in the Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church St. in Georgetown. The doors open at 7:15 with introductions and candidates’ platforms com- mencing at 7:30 p.m. sharp. University Women This will be followed by an open question period. The evening will conclude with an informal coffee and dessert time, courtesy of club. ‘members. The University Women’s Club of Georgetown extends an invitation to the community to attend make an informed decision on election day. For more information, call 877-5806 or 873-2848. Norma Peterson sions followed through, they are also closer to the people and therefore more account- able. “This was a learning experience for me,” she said. She has previously run, unsuccessfully, both provin- cially and federally. Peterson was a federal NDP candidate for the Grey-Bruce riding in 1984, and a provincial NDP candidate for the Huron- Bruce and Bruce ridings in 1985 and 1987 respectively. “T have a long-standing ee impolitics,” she main- Peterion claims that she has always been interested in the policies of the NDP. “I can’t envision any other types of policies which best address she s Asked hich issues are her greatest concerns, Peterson responded, “jobs, jobs, jobs! Everything else falls into place.” She described an NDP strategy which will incorpo- rate job creation with deficit reduction. “The P.C.s (Progressive Conservatives) have apparent obsession with the deficit,” Peterson criticized, “even though they’ve been in power for nine years.” Peterson also denounces free trade, which she feels is fneon Canadians, especially provider are also being hurt, she maintains, by a reduction of transfer pay- ments. Peterson believes provinces are not financially stable enough to take on the added responsibilities. Regarding her own capaci- ty, Peterson is confident. “I’m not afraid of the S responsibility the elected office will hold,” she insists. The telephone number at Peterson’s campaign head- quarters, located at 330 Guelph St. in Georgetown, is 702-0062. vorkplace Joint Safety Committee ‘Halton ls ), as well as a management repre ~ Mare Coliga! per: ‘pointed ou councillors do not have 4 choice. oe is a legislated he said. “Councillors can added councillors had-n legislated. Miller suggested ‘what people could do is exam- tative, will be $6,045 +GST,a peceely) Closely, to identify i Wie Vol. 2, i} jis WEEKEND 2 Saturday, September 25, 1993 Poem | ASS iGtinson 5 = ACIATES Sales Represeniatve PAYTON (centre), pel 232 Guelph St., Georgetown 873-2254 Last Wednesday, Reform Party candidate for Halton-Pee ing Dick MacDuffee rformed the official ribbon cutting to ‘ton Campaign Office, located at tid Mill Street East. Other Reform Party De icatsnives present at the opening were, from left; Campbeliville are director Sharon Carter, Reform Party National Executive member Maurice Carter, Kay MacDuffee, Dick MacDuffee, Secretary of the Halton-Peel Riding Association Donna Bach, volunteer Byam Boudreau, and volunteer Orlando Vicente. photo by Simon Wilson/HH' a A AN ae 2 oe Oe © © Oe SW LFW LPL NOW OPEN 10 DAILY 50 cents includes G.S.T. Get moving, urges Malcolmson By Oksana Buhel Bob Malcolmson, presi- dent of the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce urged Town of Halton Hills councillors at Monday’s general committee meeting “not (to) sit around waiting for the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board)” because the business community needs a timeline (regarding development in Acton).” Councilor Rob Heaton - demanded to know how council can speed up the process when the next OMB hearing is scheduled for Jan. 24. Malcolmson advised council to “do its utmost.” He also suggested council- lors deal with the issue now instead of saving it for a municipal election issue. Councillor Marilyn Serjeantson shot back she had no intention of prolong- ing the issue and would like to see it dealt with as quick- ly as possible. She pointed out before a study could begin, terms of reference had to be drawn up, which could only be completed with the cooperation of all agencies. After this step is completed, a consultant can be hired to begin the studies. “We as politicians are doing what we can to take care of this problem,” she assured Malcolmson. Malcolmson suggested the process could be accel- erated if council give firmer direction to town staff. “Don’t let the staff make its own decisions,” he advised. total, Malcolmson made five recommenda- tions, three of which he would like ‘responded to in writing by Oct. 19. He suggested council give the Chamber a timeline regarding the two required Department of Fisheries and Oceans studies, to allow businesses to make sound decisions. Malcolmson rec- ommended council request the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) release records pertaining to Black Creek and later. meet with MNR, Ministry of Environment and Energy and Credit Valley Conservation Authority per- sonnel to assist in speeding up the process to allow development. Malcolmson’s final two recommendations were that council deal with this issue before the 1994 fall munici- pal election and it contact the Ministry of Energy and the Environment to propose the replacement of Wes Lammers, special projects co-ordinator of the Ministry of Energy Environment Malcolmson suggested since he is only six months away from retirement, “he may not be willing to rock the boat.” : CLEARANCE Ie4 We're clearing our warehouse of fine leather furniture by and Barcalounger, at the lowest: prices we’ve ever offered. Choos stock — sofas, loveseats, wingbacks, recliners and more! Hurry, sal@ 853-1031