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w-i Mifton's Independent Pharmnacy *Free Detivey *10% Seniors Dscount *Ail Drug Plans Accepted *Wnitten Dreg tetormaSeon AvabUae "At Zakle We Caro ~i7~Y8~S2424 487 Lowi.rAmoe 8784881 A Metroland Community Newspaper Vol. 140 No. 29 Friday, June 25, 1999 28 Pages 750 (GST included) r-ue pnoto oy ummt- iMnI These two were ail amibes et Canada Day in Rotary Park lest year. This yeer's event le being bIlied as bigger than ever. Happy birthday, Photo by GRAHAM PAINEC a ad Last Oeli programn volunteers leunch the anti-drinking and drlving Initiative et the Milton police station. The programf provides $4 cab fera C aa d coupons for drinklng ber patrons. From left are WaitzIng Weasei operator Noel Farrell, Haiton Regional Police Sgt. Brian Crosby, Dickens operator Roger Mason, Milton Reinbow Taxi driver Nancy Lozon and poster designer Ray Stocco. By KAREN SMITH The Champion vBars help drinkers stay,,, out of cars Local Canada Day festivities con grow as bigger and better activit lined Up for this year's Juiy 1 celebi By KARENSMITH The Champion A new programn designed to reduce impaired dri- ving will see participants get $4 off their taxi fare when leaving local bars. In the Last Cali program, bar patrons who have been drinking will be gîven a $4 coupon for a *Welmart * Sars * Milton Photo *Salvaltan Army * Canadian Tire Sports (Saturday .luna 26, 1999) eIDA e Walmarl a Sars inue to ies are ration. home-bound cab ride. The coupon is funded by "It's hoped that people who are drinking St an From fireworks to refreshments, the the bar ($3) and Milton Taxi ($1). establishment will think twice before driving day-long event organized by volunteers ai The program, just underway, was created and under the influence and take a taxi," he said. Rotary Park is gradually expanding, said organized by Halton Regional Police Sgt. Brian Mr. Farrell said he spearheaded the initiative t0 Canada Day Committee Chair Psu! Crosby, Waltzing Weasel owner NocI Farrell, and help ensure drinking patrons don't drive, as well Scherer. The Dickens operator Roger Mason. as to provide a service to customers. "We don't An additional stage will bc added to pro- Sgt. Crosby said a total of 14 Mil>ton bar, have want people drinking and driving cars," he said. vide more entertainment for patrons, he agreed 10 take part. n "We look after out patrons," se PARTY on page 5 -i ~ Foot chase for car chase suspect Classified 6 16-19 21-23 24-27 A youth who allegedly led police on a high-speed car chase from Milton to Burlington in late April faces numerous charges after being arrested st weekend. Police arrested the 16-year-old maIe at First Line and No. 15 Sideroad alter chasing him on foot for 3 km. The youth faces charges of causing a police pursuit, dangerous driving and possession of stolen property in connection with a 19-kmn car pursuit at 3:20 arn. April 30. The chase began when police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle at Appleby Line and No. 5 Sideroad. Two cruisers followed the fleeing car as others closed in, but the chase was called off at Walker's Line and No. 4 Sideroad due to public safety con- cernas. However, ail was not bast. Police were able to iden- tity the alleged driver - a I 6-year-old youth of no tixed address - afler four passengers fled the car. The driver of the Buick LeSabre dropped off the youths at No. 4 Sideroad and Walker's Line during esea MANY on page 7 1