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Dateline Dateline is a free listing of coming events only. The column is available to tocal community groups ta assist in promoting their future events. Only charitable or non-profit community groups may use this service. We can only guarantee one issue of publicity closest to the date of the occurrence although more insertions are possible if demand is low. Notices for Dateline should be hand- ed in at the office of The Champion, 191 Main St. E., mailed to P.O. Box 248, Milton, Ont., L9T 4N9, or faxed to (905) 878-4943. The final deadline is noon Friday for Tuesday's edition and noon Wednesday for Fndcay's edition. Dateline items will not be acoepted by telephone. Friday Feb. 5 The Milton Community Resource Centre offers a P.A. Day prograns for * children aged 6 to 11 yeara. Participants j enjoy a variety of activities including arts * and crafts, co-operative garnes, baking, science experimenta and outdoor winter play. 'The houra are 8:30 arn. to 4 p.m. The coat is $22 for the day. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind - Halton/Peel - hosts a Rita MacNeil concert at the Living Aits Centre in Mississauga. The coat is $100, which includes a dessert buffet, ive performance and a tax receipt. Contact Francs Mancini at 1-905-275-7710. Saturday Feb. 6 The Halton Region Museum Foundation presents Blues on the Rocks, an evening ot Blues and Swing Jazz Music with Toronto's George Grosman Swingset. The event at Halton Region Museum nuis from 6 to i1 p.m. The cost is $25 per person, which includes a soutbemn style buffet din- ner. A cash bar is available. Seating is lim- ited. Caîl 875-2200 to purchase tickets. The Halton Rape Crisis Centre holda its fourth annual Silent Auction at the Galaxy 707 Club (North Service Road, juat east of Trafalgar Road, in Oakville). The preview opens at 6:30 p.m. followed by silent and live auctions from 7 to 11 p.m. The event also features live entertainment, hors d' oeuvres, s draw tor a get-away weekend and wmne taating. Tickets coat $15. Caîl 825-3622. Monday Feb. 8 The Milton Community Resource Centre presents Puppets and Playprops, a nine-week programt for children aged 3- and-a-half to 5 years old. The coat is $45. To register, caîl 876-1244, ext. 10. The Milton Seniors' Activity Centre hoats a trip to Casino-Rama in Orillia. The coat, which includes bus transporta- * ee more DATELINE on page il Impaired driving charges resulted frorn a single-vehicle accident in wbich a car crashed into a ditch at Fifth Line and Main Street Sunday. A citizen contacted Halton Regional Police after witnessing the 10:30 p.m. acci- dent, said Det. Sgt. Jackic Gordon. No one was hurt. A 58-year-old Brampton man faces charges of impaired driving and driving with over the legal limiàt of alcohol in bis blood. Assauît charge A Bronte Street man faces an assault charge in connection with a disturbance outaide The Dickens restaurant early Sunday mrning. The 20-year-old man allegedly twice Police BMotter punched a 28-year-old Cambridge man in the head at 12:50 ar. The victim suffered minor injuries, police said. House break-in Thieves made off with jewelry, liquor, stereo equipment and a television after forcing open the front door of a Britannia Road home Saturday. The break-in occurred sornetime between 8 a.în. and 12:40 p.m. No value on the property was available. Police are inveatigating. The Canadien Champion, Fniday, February 5, 1999 -11 Car sales intrigue Gorrud's founder .from FIRM on page 10 Gorman. A former bank executive, Mr. Gormnan and his fasnily moved to Milton froni Toronto on Halloween Day, 1971. Then four years later hie moved his used car business, which originated in Elmiùra, to town - at Denry Road and Ontario Street. 'This was in no irnaîl way thanks to the co-operation and help of Fred Arnold, who operated his John Deere business from this location," Mr. Gorman recalîs. Mr. Amnold, who left his own business nine years ago and works for Gorrud's today, watched over and tended to both huai- nesses front that location. In 1982, the cornpany acquired its current Steeles Avenue home - the old Superior Propane property - where both businesses moved. Gorrud's is genuinely a famiùly firm as, in 1989, Mr. Gorman's oldeat son Andrew left university to devote his efforts to tise auto business. 'Today hie is general manager and bas been the driving force in the growth and success of the business," says Mr. Gorman who, hirnacîf, retired frorn thecorporate world five years ago and brought his presence to the operation. "He came on board and neyer looked back. He's a work- aholic." Andrew was laterjoined by Mr. Gorman's youngest son JoeI. Mr. Gorman said Gorrud's is far frorn a stereotypical used car dealersbip that is "here today and gone tomorrow" and doesn't protect customers fromn the risk of buying a used vehicle. He said Gormud's provides warranties and pays close attention to detail, particularly when it cornes to the quality of vebicles for sale. "'t'ey have to meet our standards," bie said. "We really gen- uinely try to rnake sure that everyone is happy." Mr. Gorman says be bas a fascination with the auto business- a feeling hie may have inhcnted from bis father, wbo was general manager of a car dealersbip. "The car businesa has always intrigued me," hie said. "Sales intrigue me." RETIRE,;MENT LIVING in the heart of Milton T he Marian Courtyard Retirement Centre is dedicated to serve mature persons by providing affordable, high quality, comfortable, pleasant and secure living accommodations, along with opportunities for social, spiritual and recreational interaction within a caring community. Project Description: Amenities Include: " Four-storey building - Two bedroom plans " Fifty-one self contained residences a Optional solariums, fireplaces " Six unique floor plans e Balconies & Patios are standard " Option to customize * Sizes from 680 to 1140 Square Feet " One bedroom, one bedroom plus den - Heated underground garage " Dining area " Library * Games Room " Wellness Centre " Leisure and social activities * Anticipated housekeeping, hairstyling & banking services * 24 Hour Security * Landscaped Gardens IFRESENTATION CENTR IIOURS Sat- Sun -lMon 1:30-4:30 p.m. (905) 878-19150 THE MARIAN COURTYARD%. 139 Martin Street, Milton Impaired charges laid after single car accident Where structurally féasible ................ 1 ------- -------- 1 ------- ......