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Regional CAO says time has come for big changes in municpal governments By BRAD REAUME Special to the Beaver t he difficulty of the budget proâ€" cess, especially in light of provincial social contract legisâ€" lation and a possible second tier of social contract cuts, has started the ball rolling on reâ€"organization and restrucâ€" turing all of Halton Region‘s operaâ€" tions. "It‘s time to take a quantum leap and make some very fundamental changes to this organization," said John Burke, regional chief administrative officer, at a budget review committee meeting Monday. "We can‘t just tweak the edges anymore." Burke outlined what he called a ""logical course of action" for the region to take. It includes establishing prioriâ€" Sheridan Silent Night Auction on Nov. 18th Christmas comes early to Sheridan College when the School of Crafts and Design opens its doors to the public for the sixth annual Silent Night Auction on Nov. 18th. For the price of a $5 bidding ticket, local craft lovers can bid on over 90 oneâ€"ofâ€"aâ€"kind works in glass, clay, texâ€" tiles, metal and wood. These innovative pieces have been donated to the auction by School of Crafts and Design faculty, staff and former students. Join the Silent Night Auction in celeâ€" brating some of the best Canada has to offer in the fields of craft and design. Proceeds from this event will benefits Sheridan‘s craft students through Silent Night prizes, scholarships and awards. Works included in the auction will be displayed in The Gallery for free pubic viewing on Wednesday, Nov. 17th and Thursday, Nov. 18th from noon to 8 p.m. The Silent Night Auction will comâ€" mence in The Gallery at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18th, 1993. Guests are welcome to enjoy complimentary food, a cash bar and door prizes during their visit. The Gallery is located in the School of Crafts and Design at Sheridan College, 1430 Trafalgar Road, a mile north of the Q.E.W., in Oakville. 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"We‘ll be looking at sharing resources," said Town of Milton chief administrative officer David Hipgrave. "We‘ve been meeting to find ways to save some money." "Sharing resources between regions hasn‘t been discussed at the Region of Halton," said Hipgrave, "but surely it has been discussed at the provincial level. It‘s better to enter into agreeâ€" 39 Ne ts T H E T RAVEL_ _ T RILO By Cambridge at Garvey‘s HAVE A STYLISH CHRISTMAS ELAN BLAZERS ... FOR $395 Elan lightweight wool from Cambridge, finerâ€" thanâ€"serge: beautifully cut in single and doubleâ€"breasted styles. In Black, Navy, Hunter Green and Burgundy, with ceramic buttons. Delight yourself, with a perfect fit ... RVEY MEN‘s sHoPrs DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE + 183 LAKESHORE RD. E. §45â€"8911 DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON + 389 BRANT STREET 639â€"6165 Open Thurs. Fri.until 9 p.m. ments with other municipalities rather than go the formal legislative route. We‘re looking for quick savings." the report explains that taxpayers should be provided the best value for their money while ensuring that serâ€" vices are maintained at current levels where possible. No this s not the beginning of the end of local government," said Hipgrave. "There are some services, such as leisure and parks and recreâ€" ation, that are best dealt with locally." The report mentions coâ€"operative purchasing, waste management, and road maintenance as areas currently involved in streamlining measures. Many others are mentioned as having potential under the plan, including; human resources, finance, legal serâ€" vices, administration, property faciliâ€" ties, public works, public transportaâ€" tion, planning, business development, fire departments and animal control. 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