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1O-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, Apnil 16, 2002 Safety council honours heroes who saved lives On October 27, Const. Dave Laus, formerly of Halton Regional Police in Milton, walked into a bumning building to rescue a maxn who lay unconsctous. The heavy amoke that wafted through alI of the apartments above Milton's Knight Cap pub also disori- ented a woman who the rookie offi- cer found struggling to keep ber bal- ance on a statrwell. Ever the diligent and thorougli Region), Const. Laus went back maside the building to check for other tenants. Wben fire crews arrived, Const. Laus beaded to bospital to check on the bealtli of the man and womnan wbo lies happy t0 report bave fully recuperated. "For me it was a great opportunity for the public to sec police officers in a positive liglit. 1 was only doing a job any other police officer would Whîie dining in Gravenhursi lasi November, Jack Durante, a Town of Milton employee, saved a cboking woman by competently using the Heimlicb maneuver. The two men, as well as 10 other heroes from the region, were hon- oured Thursday niglit by the Halton Region Safety Council. The lifesaving awards banquet was held aI Halton Regional Police head- quarters in Oakville. oel AtGORGEOWN OND 20 GUELP SSAN ALTRMATOWN Above rlght tonner Halton Regional Police Constable Dave Laus <right) accepts his award front Halton Police Deputy Chlet Gary Croweil and, bottom right Jackc Durante (right) la preaented hie award t romn Oakviile Fire Department Deputy Chiet John delicoge. The pair are local heroes atter bravely savlng the lives Ot others. Photos by RON KUZVK Forget the dish. Get the box. Satellite vs. COGECO Digital TV? The choioe is simple. With COGECO Digital TV, you already have access to great entertainment over cable. Ail you have t0 do is gel the boa. * Pick and pay for only the channels you want " Over 200 channels of movies, sports and unique programmiig * Incredible picture and sound Cal 1-877-779-3111 Visi www.cog«o.cofl or your local COGECO retail store. 011cr ends August 31, 2002 Carrent COGECO Digital TV customners >6 mots wo are rentxgq thàr box pay $99.99. Ail other customners pay $199.99 and receive a programming usedi of $100, Box rectal charge alter 3 mont, offer is lit n?à t5mnh Ofler does not indlude any programimiflg. Net avaiable sn ail areas. tome restrcons may appy. YWith more thani a dozen program choices and camp sites in the Greater Toronto Area, there's a camp that is right for your child. 410-921-9022 or 1-800-223-8024 YMCA Cali now to register. We Put What's Good Under Your Hood LUBE, OIL & FIL TER . Service applies to most cars & light trucks Trhanks Milton for nominating us for- Best Car Service &Repair ............~ ~ c4$~0 ~ n 5 - ~ ~ Free 3-month preview et up to 50 11e11 Cdgit duannels - a savinges of over $85!