"I enjoyed working with Peter very much," said Bird, explaining how Arch did not keep a scorecard but dealt with his colleagues on Council on an issueâ€"byâ€"issue basis. "He was very principled, one of those individuals with whom you could have a very productive (See ‘Arch‘ page 4) __ _ Ward 3 councillor Keith Bird first encountered Arch in the late Seventies when Arch was spokesman for a group of residents concerned with noise emanating from PCL Packaging. Bird â€" who was on Council at the time â€" remembers how he convinced both the company and Town Hall to reâ€" locate the silo in question. Having enjoyed this first taste of municipal politics, Arch then won a seat on local Council in 1978. Three years later he moved up to Regional Council. "Peter was an excellent person to work with. I enjoyed the time we spent together," explained Flynn, adding the Arch spoke to him about his illness only once. "He was warm and sensible and dedicated time to put in the time for the town." Ward 1 councillor Kevin Flynn â€" who served with Arch for two terms â€" recalls the time his friend took him on a flight in his fourâ€"seater for an aerial tour of the region. It is a fond memory, says Flynn, and one perâ€" fectly in keeping with the man‘s character. COLLEGE PARK AREA Large living dining room with main floor family room with fireplace. 4 bedrooms, 3/ baths, finished basement with kitchen. Rec. room fireplace. Mohogany trim doors, ceramic floor, central vac ait Walkâ€"out to deck. $245,000 OPEN HOUSE FEB. 26 27 SAT. 10â€"6, SUN. 12â€"5 For additional â€" information. Please call Sophia Malek When cancer first struck Peter Arch he had to relinquish his pilot‘s licence and sell his plane. When the former Town Councillor died Wednesday at age 48, friends and colleagues alike said a valuable asset to Oakville was grounded for Cancer claims veteran politician 849â€"8145 LONDON BED 490 SPEERS ROAD _ | / | 0?‘3,?5‘%52 LAYFARVEIF\Y MATTRESS INCLUDED ‘69 2 large storage drawers Enamel finish Available in assorted colours Maple 4 large storage drawers Complete with . mattress foundation Includes mattress frame SPE SPACESAVER BUNK RS RD. Guaranteed lowest price Incredible value Iron Twin over Double Sleeps 3