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«Volunteers sought for parade Il's ime once again 10 welcome enrnes.' hike clowns. The parade was fan- The.Canadian Champion, Tuesday, October 15, 2002-9o If you wftness breakîng-news, please cail our news department at (905) 878-2341, ext. 234. he Nlcrci i Pedt1ouicc LIte annual Santa Claus Para.de will get underway an Main and Bronne streen November 24 a> 2 p.m. The parade wilI travel down Main Streen and finish an the Milton Mail. "Inns unbelievable the Santa Claus Parade is around the comner," said Paul Seherer, co-chair of he Santa Claus Parade Committee. "Las> year we had over 100 Enr tiv tonno il(s.- iwult -0I ,wL,,>ý t- ansd wll also be wa lable at ÎNiait Ile said te ost 10 enter the Street businesses such as M&M parade is $100 - be iî a float, a Meat Shops and Mike's Barber waîking group, car or truck. Shop. It's tirne 10 star> thinking about This year's parade, 'Miracle on Christmas and gettmng the entries Main Street', will feature 12 bands . including Milton Pipes and Drums in and Haton region's Top Ha> Band, "We are also aceeptîng dona- Mr. Seherer said. tions." "We're looking for volunteers to To sign up as a volunteer or for help with the parade. We need peo- more information about the parade, pie to hand out candy and dress up eall Laura an (905) 878-6347. -ý,Ha1ton on doctor recruitment tour A recenn five-day physician recruitment tour helped put Halton on the radar screen for more than 200 gradualing doctors. The tour saw I-aIton representaives visit the five Ontario med- ical sehools in hopes of attracting doctors to the region. -Hlton currently needs about 40 physicians. but the most acute need is in north Halton. Both Milton and Haînon Hilîs are officiai- ly designated as under-serviced by the provincial govemment.' said Angela Sugden Praysner. Haton's physician recruitment co- ordinator. "With 90 communities aross Ontario seeking an estimated 600 physicians, the tour cao be quite competitive.- Each stop along the tour involved a trade-show style event. with comrmunities constructing booths to highlight the benefits of their region. "Halton has a lot Io offer. Visitors 10 the Haînon boonhs were atracted to he Regions proximity 10 major centres like Torontn and Hamilnon, and the small-town appeal of north Halton com- munities,' said Ms Sugden Praysner. The tour was funded by the Ministry of I-ealth and Long-Term Care and the Minitry of Northem Development and Mines. United Way dinner and auction Friday The United Way of Milton will celebrate ils 201h anniversary winh the Memories of the Past Dinner and Auction Friday. The event will be held an Granite Ridge Golf and Country Club. Masner of Ceremonies for the night include Mayor Gord Krantz, Walt Elliot, Ross Gross and Hal Watson. Live and sulent auctions will be held throughout the evening, featurmng more than 100 iems includmng a day an he rack with CasCar driver Robin Buck and dinner for eighn wiîh Michael Burgess. Tickens cool $45. To reserve a seat or for more informaion, cali (905) 875-2550. 'IDo-ug Barr to perform Doug Barr, he popular chldren's singer and enertamner, will perform an St. Paul's Unined Church Saturday aI 2 p.m. Mr. Barr, who was raised in town and was a member of he church, has appeared on Mr. Dressup along with recording a chil- dren's CD. Tickens cool $5. For more information, caîl (905) 878-8895. 200210EncreMSiss Singitvg in the Ramn Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Pirates of Penzance Nov. 22-30 Forever Plaid Jan. 24-Feb. 1 loto the Woods Feb. 21 -Mar. 1 Cinderella Mat. 21-29 Ail 5 shows for only '76.50 - '85.00. 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Price Encouraging today's youth TIZEN Nominations are now being accepted for the 2002 Awards Program Lets recognize the best of our young people. If you know a young person, aged 6 to 18, who is involved in worthwhile community service; a special person who is contributing while living with a limitation; a youth who has perlormed an act of heroism; or a tgood kid' who shows a commitment to making life better for others, doing more than is normally expected of someone their age - help us recognize their contribution - nominate them today! Nominations wiII be accepted until November 30, 2002. Contact this newspaper or the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at www.ocna.org or 905-639-8720. Program Sponsor: Accept the challenge. ~~ Nominate someone toda y!! Program RiSrnq to tk ChMilelQe Run by: ,-»= A ', i i ýW ýA ý yZ 5www.ocna.org i 1 ETON 878mO931 lebsite: www.f abri cland.ca 1 b,