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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1999 THE NEW TANNER 3 (eons eae oe NASTY NATIVES: The Summer Recreation Camps held their surmer car- nival Tuesday. Here, Sara Macneill, left, and Nicole Lee were busy scaring up customers. - Angela Tyler photo Councillor berates his colleagues By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner Halton Hills councillors want to "broaden their hori- zons" by attending more con- ventions and conferences and want any money left over from this year's $3,000 con- ference budget to be carried forward to help pay for any conferences that councillors want to attend next year. Debate on the merits of attending conferences and conventions was sparked by Councillor Jane Fogal's re- quest for permission to attend the Association of Munici- palities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Toronto next month. During discussion on the issue, Acton Councillor Rick Bonnette said over the past eight or nine years, council has been "almost frugal" when it comes to educational opportunities for councillors. After noting the benefits that he and the mayor re- ceived from attending the recent Federation of Cana- dian Municipalities (FCM) conference, Bonnette said the Town had never spent con- ference money "foolishly" and the conferences are a way for councillors to broaden their horizons. "Next year the FCM con- ference is in London, On- tario, so it won't be as expen- sive as flying councillors to Halifax...and I think staff should be directed to start pe some money in the udget (for conferences)," Bonnette said, adding it's al- most an embarrassment that the Town doesn't send any- one to the available confer- ences. Acton Councillor Norm Elliott echoed Bonnette's comments noting confer- ences and seminars are "good learning experiences." "We have really been probably so conscious of the public not approving these expenditures-- this goes back seven or eight years ago when the cost-cutting and budget _ belt-tightening started," Elliott said, adding that he hadn't been to an AMO conference in 10 years. Town CAO Steve An- drews said any surplus from this year could be put into a special account for next year but cautioned that next year will be a "very difficult budget year." Councillor Fogal, who re- ceived approval to attend the AMO conference, said she was "astonished' that no one was going to the available conferences. "It looks to me that we're CeNTRAL Sy Ontario AUCTIONEERS Professional Auction Services Estate & Industrial Certified Appraiser Consignment Welcome NORM WEBSTER (416) 523-6645 (pager) 905) 873-7633 (home, R.R.#1, Limehouse ON Watch here for future auction dates! really backwoods or some place. We don't get out of Town much and part of it may be our compensation policies," Fogal said. Councillors may attend conferences with Council approval and are required to file a report on the event af- ter they return. Members of committees of council may attend conventions if their committee approves the trip and there are funds available in the committee's budget. With receipts, conference delegates are eligible for a transportation allowance -- no more than the economy air fare -- plus $30 for taxis. Delegates who drive toacon- -- } ference, as long as the total is less than the airfare, can claim the Town's mileage Contacts: Dale Chabaniuk 519-853-4437 Wayne McEnery 519-856-9774 Acton Leathertown Truck & Tractor Pull Sat. Aug. 7 -- 11:00 a.m. C.D.T.PA. Sanctioned Points Pull- Weigh in 9:00 a.m. Halton Region is warning residents about the danger of rabies following the report of arabid bat in Burlington, the first animal reported with rabies in Halton since 1996. Rabies is caused by a vi- rus that is usually spread by the bite of an infected animal. The virus enters damaged nerves in the wound and travels towards the brain. Some facts: Rabies is a common, fatal disease of wildlife in Ontario. Often, it can spread to domestic animals, includ- ing cats and dogs. Foxes, skunks, rac- coons, and bats are the most common carriers of rabies. Rabbits, squirrels, and other rodents rarely get the disease. Keep away from wild rate. Hotel accommodations and the conference registra- tion fee are also paid along with a daily allowance of $50. Region warns 0 animals and unfamiliar pets. Vaccinate cats and dogs, and keep pets under control at all times. If you see a wild or f rabies Regional Health Department at 825-66060, ext. 7814. TTY (905) 827-9833. (Local inquiries from Acton (519) $53-0501/ Georgetown (905) stray animal behaving 878-8113. strangely, report it to your local Humane Society or Animal Shelter. Ifyou are bitten by an ani- THE mal: Wash the wound thor- Ta fr oughly with soap and water and apply an antiseptic. 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