"Where the hell do you get off making a statement like that," said an agitated Weir. "Don‘t get up and criticize people, when you weren‘t even there." Earlier in the meeting, using a question from among the 60 people in attendance, Mulvale launched an attack on Schuermer‘s platform. He suggests the quality of life in Oakville has markedly decreased in recent years. Mayor attacks challenger‘s platform (Continued from page 1) municipal tax increase. "What do you mean we can‘t take credit for the zero per cent tax increase?" Weir asked Schuermer, while detailing the public meetings on the budget process. "Where were you during those meetings?" "I was out working, paying taxes to pay for you," Schuermer retorted. Weir said he welcomed Schuermer‘s candidacy but asked him to be prepared regarding the issues. A businessman, Schuermer, 42, said people are unhappy with levels of policing, with weeds in town maintained flower beds, and with polished politicians who make business difficult to conduct in Oakville. "*You think life in Oakville is getâ€" @A GreatPrice R"Same Day Service @fiiajor Vision Care Programs Honoured 100% Money Back Guarantee 2nd Pair of Prescription Glasses or Contacts FREE Over 1,000 frames to choose from Thlscoumncarm?beused In conjunction with any other coupon special OAKVILLE Oakvillie Place (next to Sears) on Your Next Purchase "I think we have an exceptional quality of life in Oakville, and I‘m not going to apologize; I‘m proud of my part in it," said Mulvale. ting: < better," Mulvale said to a questioner. "I think so, too. We‘ve recently hired six fireâ€" fighters for the new north | Oakville fire | hall. Schuermer can take a cheap _ Ann Mulvale shot at weeds, but I‘ll take firefighters over weeds every time. Budgets are tight. You can‘t have both." Schuermer called for a tieredâ€" permit system for development sites to ease the burden of cost to develâ€" opers willing to take over abanâ€" doned sites. "If you agree with the breath of fresh air," said Mulvale, her voice rising, referring to a Schuermer campaign slogan, "and want weeds cut over firefighters, then elect him." She explained how little direct control the mayor‘s office has on the levels of police services. He said town money is being mismanaged, but couldn‘t offer any for Burlington Maill (Main entrance next to Robinsons) for Lons Protection Expiry Nov.15/94 concrete examâ€" ples. He did, however, offer to take Mulvale and any interestâ€" ed people around town to talk with busiâ€" ness _ people about their probâ€" lems of breakâ€" ins and red tape. "I‘m unhappy with the changes in this town. I‘m tired of polished politicians and policies that say the town isn‘t open for business," said Schuermer. "I want to treat town budgets like there is no allowable debt capacity. I am a new voice willing to use the experienced town staff and reâ€"elected councillors to advantage." Mulvale spoke of building bridges between levels of governâ€" ment and groups of people. She explained the workings of getting a new ice pad for Oakville, by looking for provincial and private funding. She explained that the River Oaks Recreation Center was a profit cenâ€" ter, accountable for its operations. Schuermer was convinced money could be found in the town budget for an arena project. Ed Schuermer We Communicate in POLISH, HUNGARIAN, GERMAN PORTUGUESE We are very excited about our recently renovated office â€" from our Waiting Room that features a GAS FIREPLACE to our MOVIE GLASSES offered in every treatment area. We emphasize infection control. For this reason our STERILIZATION CENTRE is always on display. We wish to extend an INVITATION to you for a FREE CONSULTATION and TOUR of the most upâ€"toâ€"date facility by appointment only. Leam science by touching it â€" and by seeing, hearing and feelâ€" ing it as well: Children perform exciting investigations and experiments to provoke and satisfy their natural curiosity. Now in its‘ second year. .. KidScience offers unique, handsâ€"on programs designed to challenge and excite children 6â€"13. Programs available Saturday momings or aftemoons, or Sunday momings. Thank you for supporting Christmas Seals Call 847â€"1033 (_Emergency Patients will be seen within 30 minutes ) We will deal directly with YOUR INSURANCE Company Next Program: November 12 to December 4 NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Cosmetic Family Dentistry Brochures available at any Oakville library Last week for registration. NTEX 8 Z VILILAGE DeNTAL OFFICE (905) 827â€"2956 DPr. R. Shankardass Dr. R. KHohli Dr. N. Derakshan (Certified Periodontist) Dr. V. Bhandari When You Can‘t Breathe, . Nothing Else Matters. THE §E LUNG ASSOCIATION