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26-The Canadian Champion, Friday, May 3, 2002 Outdoor loyers go to ?Extreme measures Jenn Rabus (ai left) rappels down the rock face at Raiesnake Paint Saturday durmng the kick-off of Scouts Canada's Exireme Adventure program for area youths aged 14 ta 18 years. Teammaies Brandon Clark and James Saville (abave) check their map after rappelling as the three head eut on the orienteering portion of the course. Meanwhile, Robus (at right) stops ta rest after hiking from Kelso Conservation Ares prier ta rappelling ai Ratlesnake Point. The 24-km race featured a combination of mountain biking, trekking, rappelling and orienteering. Photos by GRAHAM PAINE A Partu- LflhI77 ThII t WT! m ç>Attention Hatton Gardeners! Spring Compost Give-Away Saturday May 4 - Saturday May il closed Sunday) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. WhiIe quantiftes Iast Halton Residents are welcome 10 collect rich, garden-friendly Compost produced through Halton's centralized composting program. " Residents are responsible for shovelling and bagging their own compost - Please bring your own bags / containers and shovel. " AIl Halton households are welcome to collect up to seven bagsI containers of compost. " Non-perishable food donations will also be gratefully accepted on behaîf of Haton area food banks at this event. DERRYROAD 1TO MILTON Nul" WAM 1.5 KM DUNDAS ST +7KM OEW TO BURLJNGTON TO OAKVILLE Halton Waste Management Site 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Spring cleamfng? We can hetp! Bring your reusable clothing and household items to the new Salvation Army Depot at Haltons Waste Management Site. A Community Partnershlp Working Together to Keep Halton Safe May 6h~to 1l2th is National Emergency Preparedness Week This years theme is "Keeping Canada Safe" Haton Region, together with the municipalities of Burlington, Halton HUIis, Milton, Oakville and the Halton Regional Police Service work together to ensure coordinated emnergency response services within our communities. A Personal Emergeflcy Preparedness Guide has been created by this group 10 help individuals and famnilies prepare for potential emergency situations. This handy reference guide may be obtained after May 8th aI regional or municipal offices and facilities, by calling Halton Region or the area municipalities or by visiting our web sites. Halton's Water Is Clearly Top Quality Every year, Halton's drinking water is quality tested more than 125,000 times. It has consistently tested safe, meeting the required Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Halton Regions Water Quality Quarterly Report (January-March 2002) is now available. The report provides detailed information about where Haltons drinking water comes from, what it contaîns, and how it compares 10 the Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Find eut more about water quallty In Malien. à Visit www.region.halton.on.ca/ppw/water 10 view resuits for ail waier supplies in Halton Region; à Pick up a copy of the Water Quality Quarterly Report from Halions Planning & Public Works Department atIl1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville; à Order a copy of the report by phone ai 905-825-6000 ext. 6032 or 1011 free ai 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). Save Waier... Save Money. Water conservation makes sense, and it's easy. Since mosi households' water use increases in the summer months, Haltons Water Efficiency Program is pleased to provide these simple, effective tips 10 keep your water costs down: à Your lawn only needs 2.5 cm (l inch) of water per week to stay healthy and green. Try using an empty tuna can rain gauge ta measure; jCover swimming pools when not in use to reduce evaporation; ,à Sweep driveways and sidewalks instead of using a hase; Leave grass clippings on the lawn - they are an excellent source of nitrogen Ôand moisture. n planning your garden, select plants that require less waier. For more tips, contact us for your free Heusehold Guide te Water Efficîency. www.region.halton.on.calppwlwater Halton Regional Wednesday, May 8, 2002 Council Meeting 9:30 a. m. Council Chambers, Halton Regional Centre Joyce Savoline Public is welcomne to attend! Haton Reglon Chaimin