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The Canadian Champiion, Tuesday, March 13, 2001-3 UTnited Way of Milon exceeds $280,OOO goal Agency raises $285,OOO By FANNIE SUNSMINE The Champion For the first lime in recent years, the United Way of Milton surpassed its fundraising goal. 'Tbe set goal was to raise $280.188) and we ratsed $2850(X)," said Anne Eadie, executive director ot the U.nited Way ol Milton. 'We haven't cxceeded our goal tn thc past sLveral years. We were ecstatic." Every year, the United Way holds fundraising events and donates the proceeds to the soctal ser vice agenctes tha( apply for granits. "We look at what (agenctes) ask for and how the money is needed. Based on that, we try t0 set a goal amount 10 be raised. The necd of funding for the agen- ctes is always highcr than what we can give (hem," she said. By FANNIE SUNSMINE The Champion If the plan goes through, an I 8-hole golf course may be buiît on the south-east corner of Trafalgar and Britannia roads, the Town's administration and plan- ning committee. heard last week. The vacant land is currently zoned f'or agriculture use and open space conservation in the Town's Olticial Plan. The applicants are requesttng a zoning change as a 'special policy area' land-use designation. The proposed golf« course would take up 79.3 hectares of land. "We're proposing an IS-hole championship golf course and club bouse facility," said York Gruehl, applicant from York Trafalgar Properties Inc., the company applying for the zoning change. '1'm looking forward 10 working with (the Town of) Milton." One resident complained to councillors thait part of the proper- ty the golf course would be built on -The tundratstng events we had in 2000 included a golft tournament. a dinner and auction and the Town and Country Christmas House Tour, which was open to the public."* The Umited Way also asks tor donations from local residents and corporations, Ms. Eadic said. The lundraising procceds will bc allocated between 24 agcnccs in and out of Milton, shte said. The local laniding recipients include Big Ststers of North Halton. Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Mental Health, Literacy Association and the Nortt4 Halton Distres', Centre. The money will he allocated bo thc agenctcs next month. -l have 10 give credit t)) our volunteers," Ms. Eadie satd. "Most ot the work is donc by volunteers. Now we're gearing up for iTur 2001 campaign and we always welcome and teed volunteers." To volunteer for the Uinited Way of Milton, eall 875- 2550. hacks onto bis land. "1'm lookîng to ensure the loca- tion of the club bouse is away from my home," the Britannia Road res- ident said. "1 don't want halls fly- ing in my backyard." Mr. Gruehl agreed 10 meet with the resident 10 discuss the site plan from the suggestion of counicillors. "This is the preliminary plan," be said. -Fim most interested in sitting down with m' neighbours 10 dis- cuss this." The recommendations by the committee will.be brought 10 court- cil for Monday's meeting. - 3.8 L, V6 q, C/D * Keyless entry * AIIoy rims e Auto e Air e Power Iocks e Power windows/mirrors e Traction control di Tilt e Cruise 2001 BUICK CENTURY 48 months financing Suy for $25,4Q, + Fil + tfls ta 2.4 L, 4 cyl. di Automnatic e ABS brakes e Air cond. eCID e Bucket seats e Power locks e Spolier 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT 48 months financn Buy for $279448 FmI,+tas e 3.1 L, V6 eAuto'eAir ai Air bags e ABS brakes " Keyless remnote " Power windows e Power Locks & mirrors e Tilt e Cruise - AMIFM Cass. 11111 on . Ara« n la tr O yOU.60, al 3.M n la r o be al $218»0. toucUnadi Ail taxes.u 100g payt. tac. d.oai. lit+ & ai duicen delt OAC NOIE 3.9% Nu MS nms emat oni 0,3. Pix &-4 Cmu".y 4S% luiEM mcclucaulitille en rnultAM. PONTIAC 80MAN1T MILTON 9Z Au -80 pu ,-New golf course proposed near Trafalgar and Britannia roads VIHICLIS m tor $268 + CASH PRIC $19,99