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National Hockey League re! Body located at 232 Guelph Street in Georgetown. awl feree Andy Van Hellemond received a rigorous workout last Wednesday by Donna Lanthier (left) and Laurie Burns, owner of Work That wn. This is the fourth year Work That Body staff has been assisting the NHL Officiating staff with its pre-season training photo by Simon Wilson/ HHT W camp fitness activities. By Irene Markoja As Kim Campbell pre- pared to announce the day Canadians hit the polls, (now confirmed as Oct. 25) some Acton residents had already determined how they would vote in the federal election. During random interviews with 15 ‘Acton urban an rural voters on Labor Day weekend, coacerns about not only broken campaign promises, but also unemploy- ment, government misman- agement and the economy were raised. Decided voters also turned away from the NDP (which, according to recent Gallup and Angus Reid polls, had only eight per cent of decided support) in favor of Conservative, Liberal and Reform parties. Howeyer, 47 per cent.of those ‘interviewed said they were undecided, with two saying they would not even cast ballots Oct. 25. Francesca Searle, 51, of Acton voters largely undecided Elgin Street N., is one such voter. A longtime NDP sup- porter, she now calls the party “N - Early Depression” because of the provincial government’s handling of Ontario’s economy. “I’ve been trying to get a job,” the former nurse’s aide, now on disability pension, says. “At my age, I can’t do this... People want to work. ‘We want jobs. We want to do. something. They are laying Continued on page 8 Vol No. 10 Saturday, September 11, 19 28 pages ~ 24hr. pager Call Brenda 877- 5165 3GFNson s_ BRENDA PAYTON ASSOCIATES ‘Sales Representative 232 Guelph St., Georgetown 873-2254 Halton Hills residents, not totally pleased with the town’s previously approved Official Plan Amendments (OPA), are ‘nevertheless warning councillors a with- drawal of support at this time will be seriously ing. Moya Johnson, ee ing the University Women’ Club and Georgetown A. dents, warned councillors. at Tuesday evening’s general committee meeting, “(that) to stop the OPA process now, or to overturn the Urban Area Study which have both been approved by council, will serve only to undermine council’s credi- bility and weaken your posi- tion should any of the pro- posals be challenged at the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board).” With the exception of OPAs 48 and 59, dealing with “the Memorial Arena/Mill St. area of Georgetown and the Mackenzie/Ferraro property respectively, OPAs were oved by council July 29. At Tuesday’s meeting, e in Official Plan maps for her ward’s area, ji she no longer supported the devel ment in speci ic sections of her ward. The areas referred to are bounded by Guelph St. to the west, Mountainview Rd. (for the most part) on the east, the intersection of both roads, to the south, and Glen Williams on the north. “Implications that devel- opment will have on that seared .are horrendous,” the said. Johnston pointed out there are no schools or substantial parkland in the area, and lim- ited potential to develop amenity areas for current and future residents. Compared to the approxi- mately 300 units proposed in g the olde Hide House Pam Johnston "Your independent voice in Halton Hills’ ston backtracks on Ward 3 development This influx of develop- ment would increase traffic in the area. Johnston admitted the roads could handle the increase but added she was “fearful for the safety of the youthful res- idents as population and traf- fic increases.’ She ‘also pointed out desig- nating this sized area for intensification should be deferred pending the conclu- sions of the Recreation Master Plan, which has not yet been completed. Johnson agreed with Coun. Johnston, but insisted it was too late to change opinions. Johnson said these concerns should have been brought up three years ago, while the Municipal Housing Statement was being debat- ed, or two years ago, when the Urban Area Study was undertaken, or even last win- ter, when representative of the Urban Review’s citizens advisory committee made presentations regarding the Study’s final report. “The process which has been followed to reach the OPA stage has been a sound one,” Johnson insisted. “The density decisions, though not agreed to by everyone, are based on the principles. of transit nodes and commer- ee opportuni- TRO made_a number recommendations, which she felt would decrease intensifi- cation in Ward 3, still allow- pie aig to support the OPAs She urged council to demand the highest quality developments from builders, with adequate parking away from children’s play area. The play areas must contain playground equipment to dis- suade children from crossing Continued on page 4 50 cents includes G.S.T. The Halton Hills United "Way announced its new execu- tive last Wednesday at its offices on Trafalgar Road in Georgetown. The new executive officers include, fron row, from left; Bev McKee, Secretary, John Oliver, President, and Kathleen Hayward, Executive Director. Back row, from left; Jim Lindsay, First Vice-President, John Gibson, Treasurer, Steve Williamson, Past President, and Ted Fry, Second Vice-President. photo by Simon Wilson/HHTW Lowest Prices Our doors are open! Don’t miss this great opportunity to save on many clearance items while we prepare for our “official” Grand Reopening on Thanksgiving Weekend. Now more than ever, it’s worth the drive to Acton! NOW-°OPEN 10-6 DAILY 03