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Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 20 Jun 2003, p. 15

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The Canadian Champion, Friday, June 20, 2003-15 Water meter replacement program moves into town k î(UC \.if1laiton Rcgîoii will be replacing old. outdated water meters with new remote-read imodels. Approximately -32.000 households across the Region will be included in the pro- gram, which moves into Milton thjs month. Approximately -3,98(0 households in town have outdated nieters ot the direct- read, gear-driven or gallon meter variety. The installation of new remnte-read meters will mean more accurate measure- ment of water usage. fair and equitable billing and more convenient service for customers by eliminating the need to fil] out cards. caîl in readings or house calîs from the meter reader. The replacement program is a mandato- ry program. There's no charge to Halton customers for the replacement of the water meter or installation of the remote reader. Affected households will receive a letter two weeks prior to the contractor moving into their neighhourhoods. Thc letter will provide a number to cali to arrange an appointment. "If your meter is due for replacement. yoil bci cootaic ed dîîectly n îth al nf the information you %vili nced.' said Patrick Murphy. Haion's commîssioner of, planning and puhlic works. -If' you don't hear from us, then your existing mneter already meets the new standard." H-lton is taking the opportunity to pro- mote water conservation as part of the meter replacement program. Installers will provide each customer with an information kit with simple water conservation tips that can amount to significant savings. A steadily dripping faucet can waste as much as 55 litres of water every day. The Region has just completed meter replacements at 4,690 Halton Hilîs house- holds. Once ail of the identified meters in Milton have heen replaced, the Region's contractor will move on to Burlington where approxîmately 17,000 meters are due for replacement, foilowed hy Oakville with approxîmately 9,700. It's expecîed the program wîli he compieted in three years. For more information, caili 9015) 825- 600(0 or visit www.region.halton.on.ca/ppw/Chaiigeout. Safety program available A good summer is a safe summer. But for many children enjoying two months of freedom. accidents are al too real. Thats why the North I-lIon hranch of the Canadian Red Cross Society presents its Haiton Summer Safety prograîn for chiidren aged 4 years old IoAdulits. The program aîms to send a message about ike, sun. water and at-home safety, The presentation is availahie to sehools. sumrmer camps,.c hurches, day care centres and any other interested groups. Theres no féeel'or the prograni hut a donation to the Red Cross woid he appre- ciated. For more information or to hook a pres- entation. contact Jili MacS\neen at (905) 875-1459. Entr yur usîessor Restaurant lu the Rotary Club of Nalloù Saturdoy, August 23 from lp.au. t. 4 p.m. «ct 1h. Milton ]Parr u If you w10h Vo enter your Duelmeee or Reetaurant cal ow tVo recclve your Information packaoe & Reietratiori form. 5pacc 115 IImitecl & wiII au Ch* cbcornefiret ervec CaII Wendy McNaL' at 905-b7b-2341 ext. 240 or Pale Pevili at 905-b7b-2305. Proceeds to The Wheelchair Foundation MGS &RLTERS1 L. h MyCWH. ,p mJ 10 FREE Covor, CD Ozone, Stegi, Start-Up Kit, Dellvory & Set Up. i LW&¶où $3950 L--------- j 2000 Appleby Line Mii(Next to LCBO) Mlcroft Shopping Centre ~ T~s tsi~r~ 905-315-7800 MILTON INTERCHURÇH SOFTBALL LAGUE- STANDING AS 0F 5-JUNE-03 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 SOUTH SIDE '1' ST. GEORGES MILTON BIBLE NEW LIFE "A" NEW LIFE "B" ST. PAULS KNOX HOLY ROSARY BOSTON SOUTH SIDE '2' GRACE 6 5 7 4 7 6 7 5 6 3 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 i Z~Z~Z~Z!Z E~z7 2 i 4 3 4 o o i o o i o o Vie are Your «YEAR-ROUND COMFORr Dealer Showroom at 925 Main St. E. Unit #3 TERRY ROWÏMY Mechanical Imc. 878-1979 Saturday 10:00 arn- 2:00 prn Mon. - Wed. 8:00 amn- 5:00 prn Thurs. & Fr1. 8:00 arn- 6:00 pn 4 4 6 6 5 4 4 3 2 __Ê 1 1 Ail Li 1 1 1 1 5 T-5---T

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