Oakville Beaver, 25 Nov 1994, p. 7

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Dick admitted municipal finanâ€" cial statements are difficult to "It is absolutely wrong to create an impression in town that we‘re screwing up," said Weir. Weir said that, in his opinion, the defamatory contents of the letâ€" ter were clearly actionable and that it was time to set record straight through a letter of retraction from Caldwell and press coverage of the Asked whether the Town‘s books were a "mess" as stated in the headline, Dick â€" who said no one from the Oakville Beaver conâ€" tacted him or Town staff on the letâ€" ter‘s contents â€" answered "certainly not." Later, Caldwell said he disâ€" agreed with the headline‘s characâ€" terization of the municipality‘s financial state, but maintained that the text of his letter was reprinted accurately. Auditor says municipal financial statements difficult to understand "We were not in an adversarial role with staff at any time," he said. (Continued from page 5) cerned about. Dick said no. As for the idea that Town staff resisted the auditors‘ efforts, Dick said this was untrue. Monday to Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday y to Wwedanesday noon to 4 p.m., y Friday noon to 4 p.m., 5â€"8 p.m. y 10 a.m. to noon, 1â€"5 p.m Sunday Santa rests at the North Pole SANTA ARRIVES SATURDAY ! Ward 4 councillor Stephen Sparling asked if there is any way to spare such confusion and bring The industry has been trying for a common standard Canadaâ€"wide, he added, but so far without sucâ€" cess. understand, a reality complicated by the fact that different systems are used from province to province. PuUD FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA! Every Monday Tuesday until December 13 (1 per family, children under 10) To help solve this dilemma, Caldwell said the Town should opt for "higher, better and clearer" reporting than what the handbook Dick said that would be difficult since local governments and busiâ€" ness are "different animals" that require methods peculiar to themâ€" selves. municipal accounting practices in line with the private sector. 1. Change oil, replace filter, and lubricate. « Adjust and tighten all drive belts. . Top up all fluids including brake, windshield, differential, transmission and power steering. . Inspect and clean front and rear brakes as required. . Top up radiator with antifreeze and test strength. . Rotate all 4 tires, and set air pressure. . Analyze the electrical charging system and the battery. . Test emergency signals and brake lights. « Provide a four litre jug of windshield washer fluid. fer valid for most cars and light trucks at particlpating Goodyear retailers until Dec. ponoue on 9 SSSSS Great Value Snow Tires We‘ve ended the GST. (Somebody had to.) T U tss We T DTE RTT travel miles on all Goodyear tires and service including the great values listed in this ad. Call for additional sizes. Retuilers may sell for less. Ask for details on our new credit payment system. Installation and rotation included Tires, Tuneâ€"ups, Shocks, Brakes, Alignment, Oil, Lube, and Filter Goodyear will credit the GST amount on all passenger and light truck tires this Sunday only, November 27th 1994. Tire sale ends Dec. 10, 1994. Eam AIR MILES 297 Speers Road (at Dorval) 845â€"4227 But only this Sunday, November 27th Store hours 10am â€" 4pm } FREE CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS To accomplish the latter, Caldwell suggested the Town preâ€" pare two sets of reports â€" one for the province and another for counâ€" cillors and the people of Oakville. to first 125 children (10 yrs. under) visiting Santa â€" to decorate in our craft areal requires. He said staff members â€" who are "tied to an inadequate standard" â€" should make the effort to amend the handbook or ignore it. A frustrated H_arry Henderson *Outlet not open Sunday radial light truck and van *303 Upper Middle Road E. 338â€"0011 however, was adamant that the Town‘s books are accurate. He said producing two s sets : of reports would be an unnecesâ€" sary_drain on an already overâ€" worked staff. Absolute Ultimate in Snow Tires 235/75R15 6 Py OM $110.00 215/85R16 8 Py OBL _ 116.00 225/75R16 8 Py BSL _ 128.00 B75R1658 Py OBL _ 130.00 235/85R16 10 Py OBL 131.00 245/75R16 10 Py BSL _ 141.00 Size Price

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