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The Canadian Champion, Frlday, March 29, 2002-19 .Public school board chair D tln n2iven Award of Distinction Daeln Chair Ethel Gardiner waa given the Halson District Sehool Board's Award of Distinction as the March 20 board meeting. A long-time teacher and current- ly in her fifth term as board chair, the Georgetown resident was sur- prised by the honour. Ms Gardiner was a teacher for 39 years, 29 of shose in Halton and the majority, 18 years, as Robert Little School in Acton. She also taught in Northemn Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. Militon Trustee E r ica Andrew praised Ms Gardiner for her ded- ication to s t u d e nt learn ing, her peace- keeping Due to an error in the Herbai Magie Ad on Tues. Mar. 26, 2002, the advertisement shouid have read; Special Offer "Lose ail you weight for $ 1lb. " has been held over until Apr. 1, 2002. The Canadian Champion apologizes for any inconvenience we may have caused. and guidance duties aa board chair and her role in developing a policy govemance model for trustees. "I really feel like 1 should be retiring after that," Ms Gardiner said in reacting to Ms Andrew's 'Me board chair received, as a gift, a symbolie achool bell that shte long coveted and which used to be P given to award winners. Award winners now get a crystat Ethel Gardiner apple. Park master plan subject of meeting The Community Services Departruent of the Town of Milton will host a public open house for the Rotary Park Master Plan April 22 and 24 as the Milton Leisure Centre. The public is invited to review the Master Plan from 5:30Oso 8:30 p.m. For more information, eaul Jeif as (905) 878-7252, ext. 2169. Voluntee rs needed to teach reading Literacy North Halton is looking for volunteers to tutor aduits with reading, spelling, writing, math and basic computers. No teaching experience is necessary. If you can commit to three hours; per week to tutoring, cati (905) 873-2200. Putting Canada First HeIp Canada's agriculture and agri-food industry We want your input. ï To prosper in the 2lst century, Canadian agriculture must lead the world in food safety, innovation and environmentally- responsible production. Together with farmers, the broader agri-food îndustry and consumners, governments are working to develop an action plan to help Canadian agriculture meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of a new cent ury. A plan to ensure the brand "produced in Canada" means excellence to consumners everywhere. You have a stake in this new direction. To Iearn more and provide input, visit www.agr.gc.ca/puttingcanadatirst or eail 1 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232) TTYTDD 1 800 465-7735 Old Fashioned English Roue remind us of a time @one l'y, a stroll through an old English gardon orjuet a walk through 3randmWes raGIvyari. Mmes old le new a.ain, othe l'eaulfl repeat tslooms rIlseas. rMslstnGO andi wolnisrffly arOMatlo flows Of the Davl Autffn mec amn what w ar kryfrn our ardne t;oeùf. Enllsmm .aM a toch of the tndtional and are most .ffst w dot plantei In groupa. 11Wsamareasyto owow r Litn vwto mt fra H«ý Ma Rooe 11ERRA 15URLINGON TERRA WATER5offl TERR. MILON* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MwMN3Ný 1 Datelîne is a free listing of coming events only. The column is available to local community groups to 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 t0 the date of the occurrenoe although more insertions are possible if demand is 10w. Notices for Dateline should be hand- ed in at the office of The Champion, 191 Main St. E., mailed to RO. Box 248, Milton, Ont., L9T 4N9, f axed to (905) 878-4943, or e-mailed to mil- toned@haltonsearch.com. The final deadline is noon Friday for Tuesday's edition and noon Wednesday for Fnidays edition. Dateline items wiil not be accepted by telephone. Saturday Mar. 30 - 31 The Milton Skating Club presents its hi- annuat Carnival as John Tonelli Sports Centre. The theme is 'Celebrating 100 years of Disney'. The show takes place Saturday as 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday as 2 p.m. Tuesday Apr. 2 Hatton Heaitheare Services presents 'Colorectal Cancer: Wbat you need to know' as Milton District Hospital. Keynote speakers include Dr. Guishan Sawhney and Dr. Jeif Kolbasnik. To reserve a seat, cali (905) 338-4379. Improve communication and leadership skills with the Milton Toastmasters. Everyone is welcome to antend the meeting as the Royal Canadian Legion, 21 Charles St. (upper level), as 7:30 p.m. For more information, cati Sue at (905) 876-2563. Do you have a new baby? Calling New Parents, a free programn for parents and babies six montha and younger, meeta with a public health nurse to discuss parenting and infant care. The group meets at the Milton Community Resource Centre, 917 Nipissing Rd., from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Foi information, cati (905) 693-4242, ext. 7899. Help for Parents, a parent support group, meets as Pinelands Preabyterian Church, 5270 New St. in Buriingson, ai 7:30 p.m. This non-denominational self- support group heipa parents of childresi who are in trouble as home, at school os with the Iaw or who are abusive or taking drugs. For more information, cati (416ý 251-0233 (days) or (905) 842-1729 (evenings). The Peel/Haiton Vaginal Birth After Cesarean-Cesarean Awareness Group (VBAC-CA) provides support and topica discussions. For location, cal] (905) 873- 2779 or (905) 469-8599. Wednesday Apr. 3 The Milton Seniors' Activity Centre's Computer Club meets as 1:30 p.m. New are members welcome. For information, cati (905) 875-1681. Thursday Apr. 4 The Canadian Federation of Uiniversity Women - Milton and District, presents 'Pesticide Awareness tn Milton' as Hugh Foster Hall as 7:30 p.m. For information. cati (905) 878-2421. 'he Town of Milton presents an infor- mation session regarding the 2002 Milton Community Fund as the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Chiids Dr., as 7 p.m. The Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 5OC, Childs Dr., hoida Seniors' Cinemas as 1:30 p.m. The cost of the movie is $1. Sunday I 4 p.m a L DOYNTOWN MILTON "EXECUTIVE HOMES" CAVES COURT (OFF MARTIN ST.) LLOYD MOORE in attendance Relmax Blue Springs 905*878777 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4 P.M. CHURCHILL ESTATES - BROOKVILLE GUELPH LINE 5 min. N. of 401 $41 2,900 ail 1 1/2 acre lots GARY THOMAS 'in attendance Re/max Blue Springs 905-78-7777 25 lots stifi available 48 houses sold