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Region committee Soffers its support to new diversity group By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion WiUs Use establishment of Use Halton Diversisy Adviaory Group (HDAG), Halton Region ix saking a proactive approach to, mainsaining a atrong commnu- nity, aaya Elizabeth Carmichael, chair of Use North Halton Cultural Awarenes Council. "T7hia shows Usas Use Region recognizea Usas Halton ix changing and Usat we are prepared to face Usese changes in a proac- tive manner and also sending Use message Usas we welcome everyone as an equal cit- izen in our comnsunity," ahe said as a Halton healUs and social services (HSS) comminittee meeting last Tuesday. -We are pleaaed too Usat Use original focus has changed from race relatins to, diversity, aa it's oui opinion, focuaing; only on race ix narrow and lianiting." HSS committee members Urough Useir unanimnous support hahind Use establish- ment of Use HDAG. "I've been approached aeveral timea to try to gel somne initiative going as Use Region wiUs regard to race relations and diversity. For various reasona, Use timing didn't aeem, to ha appropriate. The timing could ha no more appropriase Usan now, following what we saw on Septemhar 11," sald Regional Chair Joyce Savolmne. "It became apparent afterwards that we don't have aa tolerant a society as we would like to move towarda." The purpose of the group is to identify specific actions and initiatives so create an envirornent of understanding within the region. Regular reporta to the HSS comsrnittee will provide recommendations for regional council to, conaider undertaing. 'Me Region needs to, be the dsiving force behind Use groupa and organizations and people within the commnunity (already addressing diversity issues)," Liala Erikson, president of the Halton Multicultural Council said. "This is not addressing a criais situation within the region... but looking very carefully as what is happening in our region and making sure we're ahead of what is happening." HDAG will receive no funding from, Use Region Usis year, with Use exception of an information gaUsering audit already allo- cated under Use strategic plan initiatives. Additional fimda may be sought from Use federal govemnment, should Use audit requare more financial support. Regional counicil mus still approve Use HDAG comsnittee before Use group can be fonned. Council is expected to addreas Use issue tomorrow. Region is on virus watch Halton Region plans su step up monitor- ing of the musquiso population shis sum- mer aller seven birds were Iuund in the region carrying the West Nile Virus last year. Monitoring wîil be conducied acruss the region as likely musquitu breeding grounds su ssudy whether or nos infected musqui- socs exist locally. No mosquisues wcre found su ha carry- ing the virus last year. Shuuld pockets of the virus be found, lar- vaside and/or adulticide spraying would bc conducted. West Nile Virus doesn't affecti most peo- ple. hut seniors asnd children rnay feel Ilu- like symptums. In rare cases. the virus eau lead su death. 34THMORTHA The Canadien Champion, Tuesday, Apfil 16, 2002 -11 Indoor Furnit1 e Sae April 18, 195 20, 21 Going back to our roots at the Milton Mal presented by c~AIAN TU~/URE r HERE S JUST A SAMPLE: Special Seleclion' BROADCLOTH 11 5cm Polyester/cotton Our Reg. 2 44 m NOW 1 77 m Special Selection' SPORTSWEAR ENDS 115-150cm Assorted. Our Reg. 3.98 m NOW 1,99 m Special Selection'1 SWEET PRINTS 115cm Polyester/cotton. Our Reg. 6.98 m NOW 2.99 m Special Selection' HEAVYWEIGHT SOLIDS 115cm wide, 100% polyester. Several qualities - spring & basic shades. Our Reg. 9.98 m A SUPER BUY' NOW 4.99 m Special Selection' FASHION SATEEN PRINTS & SOLIDS 115cm wide. 100% cotton. Our Reg. 10,98-12.98 m NOW 5.49-6.49 m YOU SAVE 50%! Special Selection! NEVADA UPHOLSTERY ENDS 140cm Dur Reg. 12.98 m NOW 4.99 m Special Selection! TANGO PLAID VOILE 150cm wide. Dur Reg. 10.99 m NOW 5.99 m Special Selection' BERTOLLI DÉCOR PRINTS 140cm wide. Dur Reg. 18.98 m NOW 3.99 m Entire Stock! PACKAGED TULLE CIRCLES 9" diameter. 25 pcslpkg. Huge sel. of colours. Crafts, weddings etc. Dur Reg. 4.99 pkg. NOW 50% OFF Dur Reg. Prioe 60 OTHER ITEMS ON SALE NOW! 3" DAY J ONL - Ari 8-2 Ixu, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ATRA SEWLL NOTIONS____________________ 54 M iS..MLON 8_I31SZLES O 3 FOu ePi-e (905) 878-2901 ~2OO.OOO W RTH 0F PRIZES TO DE GIVEN AWAY'. Juet corne in and fili out a ballot each weelt and deposit in ballot box. No purehase neeessary. We're also giving à ciV WîeH5 f Cotl aeser store. Full draw details avallable in-store. Birthday Sale in effect April 8-28, 2002.