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lO-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, October 23, 2001 gets a boost ben»Rlsk Walth Coaliion reoelved Ktg firat contribution recently tram tii Los Wells Sioltoli Tournament - $4000. pre.entlng the tmds to coalition men*era, Don St»wart (fer lafI) and Karin RoskaM (far rlght) ww'e (tramn Me) Lions Club member Ed Molocha, Gardon Faod Service's Mark Dunlop mmd toumnament organizar Mark r Oller.nsaw. The. Riak Watch program aima ta reduce and aiminata pravantable trau- madti njuries et local sclools and thraugh- out tihe conmutY. Photo by GRAHAM PAINE INeedie exchange program is Iikely to be permanent The rlght place for gr'a m ngtui 2002 Ranger Edge Reg. Cab 4x2 2002 F-150 XLS Reg. Cab 4X2P »0 'M l'uw<O " 3.O Litre 1 46hp V6 Engine * 4.2Li Ire EFI 202hp Engine SntmFauea h - 0K " 4-Wheel ABS Brakes a 15" Machined - 4-Speed Automatie with Overdrive *4.6-t 1 hp BbWePb Aluminom Wheels a AM/FM e Air Conditioning e 16" Polished & Locks -Pem pudA/MC Stereo/Clock/CD Player - Colour-Keyed Aluminom Wheels e 40/60 Cloth Split - 17" Unique CastAýý WM Wheel Uip Mouldings e Fog Lamps Bench Seats - AM/FM Stereo/Clock/ Keyed: Runnmng BoadMlrtfCp * Edge" Decal a Ali-Terrain Tires CD Player a 1985 ILb Payload Capacity Lip Mouldungs, Grille, «T ea ~~6 363 $05onth 99*"Mnt Leas se$1399Ïase WVith $2,999 Down Payment With $3,999 Down Payment Vs(ith $4,499 Down Payment $250 Secunity and $820 Freigbt $350 Security and $1,000 Freught $475 Security and $1,000 Freight OR Cash Purchase 1FOr'7,444 OR Purchase For ,2S,O89r OR Purchase For $32,249- The Champion The Halton Region Needle Exchange Prograrn is set bo move beyond the pilot project stage. The Region's health and social services committee memnbers passed a motion last Tuesday that will see the pro- gramu - namned Exchange Works - becomne a permanent health department programi subject to the approval of the 2002 operating budget. The annual Exchange Works budget is estimated at $81,000. Regional counicil is expected to, formally address the matter tomorrow. "Based on the information we have right now, we feel the program needs to, continue," Halton's Medical Health Officer Dr. Bob Nosal told the commintee. "So much of this depends on the contacts and networking that takes place and that's what bas been the focus 50 far." Exchange Works began oper- ation in May, developing part- nerships with service agencies, creating educaflonal material for injection drug users and conducting outreach work. Needle exchanges have also been organized at the Sexual Health Clinies in Milton. Georgetown, though to date, none have been used. 'It's very slow gaining the trust of users because of the illegal nature of injection dirug use," explained Denise Mousseau, Hamilton commut- nity outreach worker and repre- sentative on the Halton Needie Exchange Advisory, Committee. "The key to, out- reach is that it's client driven." The mobile exchange service bas seen substantially more success, said Halton outreach worker Cecil McDougall. To date, 78 individuals have used the needle exchange. "We've made a consejous effort here in Halton to ensure we also include those who inject steroids. The conceri heing that young people might be exposed to the sharing of needles," Me. McDougall said. While the prograto received the support of the committce, a pair of counicillors expressed disappointruent in the need to spend taxpayer dollars for a needle exehange. 1411M going to support it, but 1 have to tell you 1 definitely have difflculty with it," said Oakville Councillor Jack Dennison. Added Milton Councillor Richard Malboeuf, "You're not alone." Volunteer groups to get help at workshop Halton Region wants to provide non-profit organizations and volunteers with the skills needed keep their efforts alive. On November 12, the Region's social and community services department will host'Raising Your Profile: Building Your Brand' - a workshop designed to help volunteer organizations develop their brand and raise their profile. "The workahop will take place at tIhe Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Rd. TIse coat is $35. For more information or to reg- ieter, call Anti Harvie at (905) 825-6000, ext. 7135. a