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27-The Canadian Champion, Frday May 3, 2002 New residents to get -- bhx~~~~~ fGe ~r '~ o By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion Funding approval for a program titled 'Blue Max' would see new Halton resi- dents receive a blue box or bag upon their arrivai. Halton's planning and public works committee approved $62,5000 for tbe purchase and distribution of 10,000 blue boxes and 5,000 blue bags during its Wednesday meeting. "When we're sending out tbese blue boxes that we're proposing, we're not just sending out a blue box. The blue box is a veicle to get information Io peuple as well," explained Patrick Murphy, Haltons commissioner of planning and public works. -We view il as sont of a welcome box." lncluded in the 'welcume box' will be information relating to waste reduction, recycling, composting and collection scheduling, as well as detailed informa- tion about other waste programs in the region. If approved by regional council Wednesday, packages will be hand-deliv- ered tu new residents as their subdivi- sions corne onine with collection pruce- dures. Packages will also be made available to new residents living in existing urban areas. "I think wc need tu get out there and introduce tbese people to aIl our pro- grams," offered Councillor Barry Lee. "A lot of these peuple muving in don't even know tbey live in Halton. There is an education process bere ibat needs to be administered." Ai distribution budget ut $12.000 is included in the proposed tunding. SEE DAT MAG ICALLY Àj&ýAPPEARZ from Princess Karma!; Magic Castie When Princess Karma brings "DAT BACK" to Milton Mal Saturday May 4th FOOD COURT This Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Znd Magic Show at 1:30 p.m. friendly eYofamiiar Escarpment Country" Tourism Partner Shopping Heurs: Mon. te Fn.930 a.m. -9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:30 arn -600 p.m. Sunday Neen te 5.00 p.m. Corner ef Main & Ontarie 905-878-3900 I0Y..arat Watch For The MIlton Choice Awards Winner's Section Comina Soon! ïbtC Qanabtdan CLtampion MibwiisChle-SicIO I ý_wýarranýty r-3-0-Yr- Warranty