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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 21, 2008 - 7 Region defers fluoride decision make sure all members of council have an opportunity to study the material," he said. Knoll wants to see council make a decision armed with Fluoride will remain in Halton's water supply for the as much information as it can possibly get its hands on. time being now that regional council has deferred making Council didn't set an exact date to put the fluoride issue a decision on the controversial issue. back on the table in light of the busy 2009 Region budget Much to the disappointment of an audience armed with schedule next month and the fact Health Canada and the speeches either for or against fluoridaOntario Ministry of the Environment tion, council decided Wednesday to put "In fairness to the people are both about to begin public consulthe matter off -- likely until sometime who submitted information tations and reviews of water fluoridanext year -- to give councillors time to and the medical officer of tion. The timeline decision is being left digest the mass volumes of information health, we feel it's important to the discretion of the health and the Region has received so far on both to make sure all members of social services committee. council have an opportunity sides of the issue. In the meantime, Burlington Originally, council was supposed to to study the material." Councillor Rick Goldring suggested be voting on a motion made by Halton Oakville Regional Councillor council hold a special workshop where Hills Councillor Clark Somerville to Jeff Knoll people could present their views on flustop fluoridating water in Halton once oride. current supplies of fluoride are used up A staff memo is expected to go and current contracts expire. before the health and social services committee next The resolution was endorsed by the health and social month with details on the logistics of arranging such a services committee last week against the advice of health workshop. Milton Mayor Gord Krantz, who has been dealing with department staff and Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nosal, who said fluoridating drinking water is a safe, the fluoride issue for decades in the community, said he'd efficient and cost-effective way to prevent tooth decay. like to hear some new information on fluoridation to help Currently, the older section of Milton is the only portion council make an informed decision. of Halton that doesn't have fluoridated water. Halton Hills' During Wednesday's meeting, there was some confuwell-based water system is fluoridated, as are the lake-based sion as to whether the individuals who had signed up to water systems supplying Burlington, Oakville and the speak to council about fluoridation should still be allowed newer developments in Milton. to do so, since the issue was deferred. At Wednesday's meeting, each member of council A few people were permitted to speak before it came to received a thick stack of materials from the public and light that a motion to hear the delegations would be nechealth organizations on the fluoride issue, prompting essary. Council didn't support the motion, so the presentaSomerville to suggest deferring his motion, so that coun- tions were stopped. cillors can absorb the information. Those individuals, and anyone else interested, will be Oakville Councillor Jeff Knoll supported the deferral and given time to share their thoughts down the road at the assured those in attendance that the change isn't an aforementioned workshop. A date has yet to be set. attempt to avoid making a decision on the tough issue. If you have a news tip or story idea, "In fairness to the people who submitted information call the Oakville Beaver at 845-3824. and the medical officer of health, we feel it's important to METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP By Melanie Hennessey DON'T PAY RETAIL! FACTORY OUTLET SALE INSTALLATION OF CROWN MOULDING, OUTDOOR & INDOOR COLUMNS BY PROFESSIONAL FINISH CARPENTERS COLUMNS New for the Do-It-Yourselfers premade corners for all our profiles Over 70 smooth or patterned profiles WAINSCOTING ideas. Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Thurs until 7, Sat 10-3 www.elitemouldings.com In Home Design Consultation Available. 201 Millway Ave., Unit 6 (One light north of Hwy. 7 & Jane) 905-760-1665 or 416-245-1115 5 NOW OPEN SALE % Meet Mayor Rob Burton for our Ribon cutting ceremony at 3:00 pm 25 - 50 50% o on select merchandise Simplicity and Elegance in Style Bath Concept Bath in STYLE 595 Speers Road, Oakville, ON L6K 2G4 TEL: 905.845.0004 FAX: 905.845.0030 286 Lakeshore Rd. (at Trafalgar Rd.) 905.339.2227