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The Canadian Champion, Fniday, Apnil:30, 1999-4É Siot start pu shed back By KAREN SMITH The Champion Thse introduction of slot machines at Mohawk Raceway bas been pashed back a monts. Due to a series of design changes to accommodate facilities, the 750 one-armed bandits are now expected to be operational at the Campbellville track in mid-July, said Nick Eaves, vice-president of marketing for thse Ontario Jockey Club (OJC). Tise target date for opening had been June. The OJC is currentiy implementing a $17 million renovation that includes a new front entrance and floor in the slot machine ares, Mr. Eaves said. Mapehursi superintendent Michael Stephenson and project manager Christina Danylchenko survey the correctional centre's expansion, which la proceeding on achedule and la now well into phase two. Construction la expected to be donc by April, 2001. /Jail work right on sehedule Otside, rnw signs wiIl he installed anrd îrnprovcrncnts will bc made ta tise parking lot. Mr. Eaves said the Ontario Lottery Corporation, the slot machine operator, expects about 2,000 people will corne tbrough the door just to play the one- armed bandits. The OJC hopes the influx of visitors will amouse more interest in horse racing. For now, the track will hold its regular 100 days of live racing, but sirnulcast wsgering will be open seven days a week, year-round, except on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Mr. Eaves said. SIot machine operation is expected ta run fram 11 a. ar. ta 3 arnm. daily. a 1- - By KAREN SMITH The Champion The Maplehurst expansion is on schedule an into its second phase - thse main construction ýsuper-jail'. A temporary inmste admitting and discharg and health care facilities were recently compli phase one. Minimal inclement weather is msking buildin er for the 625 construction workers, sald sape dent Michsel Stephenson. .'The project is proceeding according to the schedule that the contractor bas set out," he "There have been no major road blocks." The second phase includes the construction four major ceil units for msles as well as thse units and food services facilities. The new admidnistration building, admitting a charge srea and central control unit are alan Live python at exhibit They don't have a anake in the grass. but they will put one in yoar hand. H1ilton Falls Conservation Ares will be visited by snakes, ampisibians and reptiles of sîl sorts on Sunday, May 16 .as people from the Ontario Herpetological Society display local and exotic reptiles. There will be an opportunity to have photos taken with a four-foot python for $5. Those who may want to take in another sight than reptiles could hike to Hilton Falls, which are generally spectacular at Ibis time of year. Admidssion to the park is $3.25 for aduits and $2.25 for kids, and that will get visi- tors into the reptile displsy, which runs from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. î19Milton & Distict Horticultural Society ANNUAL PLANT S AUCTION. * Monday, May 10, 1999 - 6:30 p.m.- Milton Fair Grounds Hall 1 (Auction Hall) I>Corne early and obtain fine quality annuals. perennials. sbrubs & gardening 4supplies at reasonable prices; * Auctioneer: Ward Brownridge q~ Proceeds used Io beautif Millon eoected in phase two, which is expected to be complet- ed by next April. .d well The third phase will see the remodeling of the of tihe fernale adrnitting and discharge ares and health care facilities for both men and womnen. The entire project e area is expected to be completed by Apnl, 2001. eted in Security concerns surrounding the continued opera- tion of both holding and correctional centres while g easi- undergoing major construction are being addressed on rinten- an ongoing basis, said local project manager Christina Danylchenko. ework She said ail parties involved in thse project are coop- esaid. erating well to ensure that the required security mea- sures are followed. "We have to keep disruption of of the prison operation as minimal as possible." frmale Thse correctional facility on Mastin Street will house more than 1,600 male and femnale prisoners requiring nd dis- up to maximum security for aIl types of crimes. being The concept is unprecedented in Canada. SUNDAY, 2-4 PM 256 Pine Street $139.900 Sandra Semens in attendance SUTTON GROUP REALTY SYSTEMS INO. <905) 896-3333 See what Milton's Best Realtors have to offer in Tuesday Miton's Choice Since 1860 ROYAL LEPAGE [ COMMONI»WEALTI* RW» MEL STT ~Ual GnkS ***AF~.... *RU SUPRE OFLCL PRSORAIATOS*