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26--The Canadian Cnampion, Frday JuIy 12, 2002 Recipients of cash from Healthy Projecta aimed at making Halton a better place to live and work received a $252,000 cash injection recently, thanks ta the Healthy Community Fund. The funds are provided by a number of community partners, mncludmng the four area municipalities, Halton Region, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the United Way. "Part of our mandate at Halton Region is ta work with our partniers in the coin- munity ta help improve the quality of life for al our residents," Regional Chair Joyce Savoline said in a press release. "The Health Community Fund is a prime exainple of how we can ail work together to provide much needed pro- grans and services in our communi- ties." A totai of 15 groups throughout the region will receive the alocated funds. Recipients impacting Milton include the Halton Community Invesiment Partnership, which is getting $50,000 (over two years) for consultants ta develop best practices models. Parents and families living with AIDS wiIl aiso receive $9,000 ta hire a prject coordinator for the Miriam Group - which holds group meetings ta promote heaithy living. Furiher funds are going ta the Expressive Art in Long-Term Care Facilities praject. Activity departments at these facilities will receive $17500 ta establish art programs responsive ta res- idents with dementia. The Halton Music Therapy Program is getting $73500 (over three years) ta cover support staff and transportation costs related ta bringing their services ta mental health survivors. "The groups that were awarded fund- ing clearly autlined plans that involved cammunity participation and joint plan- ning betwecn graups," commented Burlington Councillor Rick Craven, chair of the Healthy Cammunity Fond. Additionai funding recipients with a Milton influence inclode the Hatan Database Ca-ordination Project, which is geting $50,000 (aver twa years). The money will be used ta hire a part-time persan ta integrate vanious cammunity, heaith and sociai services databases on- line. A part-tinie coardinator is jaining the Victorian Order of Nurses Alzheimer Services Enhancement Project team, thanka ta $75,000 (over three years) in funding. The Allendale Foundatian is taking home $5,000 ta hast the opcaming First Annual Apple Festival and Wellness Event. Sexual abuse treatment and preven- tian programns at the Hlaion Trauma Centre are also receiving $25,000. 'People In Clisis' plogidli igeLs gai If's money well spenit. lan effS o belp support VON H dtos People In Crisis PrOgtm fte OntarieTriIium Fm.undton bas awarded the orgaiza dtre-yeargrant of $120,000. ITle People ln Criais program belps morto aon 600 Halton resi- dents cocb y=a," said Russ Hunli resident of VON Ha"ton M'Iis unique and innovative service is dIm first of its kind in1 Ontario, and we mre very thanlful for Trilurns contimued support Of cosnmunity initiatives." Program for at-rlsk res1dents lise programt was estblished inl 2000 to provide specializetinurs- ing services ta Haltons most vulnerable, at-risk residents. I works togethe witla comunity agencies tisat provide safe andi supportive environnents for womein, children and Youtb experiencing neglc, abuse, hamelessness, addictions, crme and mental bealth concerns. Paslnerng agencies include Haltan Womens Place, T1ransitions for Yautb, Comînunity Youtb Prograins, Woodview Cb1ilens Centre, Our Community Cama anti Deep Impact Humant Services. For more information regarding VON services or vohînteer oppor- tuiies, caIl (905) 827-8800 or 1-800-387-7127. A Pa 17rt ,7t1i T I 7777ks m WE'D LIKE TO MAKE THIS PERFECTLY CLEAR Milton Watermain Cleaning Program 2002 As part of Halton's ongoing watermain maintenance program, Regional staff and our contractor will be cleaning the watermainsi the Town of Milton commencing the week of JULY 7, 2002 This work will continue for approximately 6 weeks. Halton staff will alsa be performing prelimînary maintenance the week prior ta the program start up. There may be some incanvenience ta you during aur operation, either when we are on your street, or even in your general area. Discoloured water is discharged during the cleaning pracess, and ta avoid having it enter your home or place of business, please follow the stops noted below: " Do not use water between the times indicated on your BLUE LETTER, which we will provide ta you approximately 2 days priar ta working on yaur street. " When we are finished for the day on your street (times indicated in the BLUE LETTER) please turn on the cold water tap in your basement and let it run until the water is clear. To keep informed of aur progress, look for advertisements in this newspaper and look for aur BLUE LETTER in your mailbox for the dates we'll be working on your street. Questons? Please caîl the Planning & Public Works Department at ext. 7704, 7705, or 7706 and Regional staff will be available ta answer your questions and assist you, lu -Congratulations to the winners of the 2002 Halton Region Business Plan Competition Winners of the 2002 Halton Region Business Plan Competition (lefit right) Mail Jones, Gillian Dicesare, Kimberly Hall, Chris Beaulieu The Business Plan Competition was open to ail Halton High Schools through the Halton Business Development Centre in conjunction with the Ministry of Enterprise Opportunity & Innovation, and the Royal Bank. The top three prizes were sponsored by the Royal Bank. The $1,500 top prize was awarded to Gillian Dicesare and Kimberly Hall of Burlington Central High School for their dance studio plan, Dance Variations. Second prize of $1.000 went to Matt Jones of Burlington Central High School for Quick Goal Soccer Facilities. Third prize of $500 was awarded to Chris Beaulieu of Bishop Reding High School in Milton for Big Air Skate Park. The winners' school received a Hewlett Packard DeskJet Printer donated by Hewlett Packard Canada. @Ontario w RBC Royal Bank Protecting Halton's Agricultural Heritage Haltons rural and agricultural setting is one of the most appealing things about aur community. We are working to ensure these areas are protected, and to promote the continued viability of agricultural businesses in Halton Region. Halton Regions new Strategic Plan outlines clear actions for protecting rural and agricultural land. Cal us to learn more. 111Bot od avle NLM3- 905-825-6000______free:______________(1-866-442-5866 c