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D lw hy did the D a tein echicken cross D atelinethecrood? The Canadian Champion, Friday, August 15, 2003-17 CRUISE events only. The column s available to local community groups to assist in promoting their future events. Only charitable or non-profit community groups may use this service. We can only guarantee one issue of publicity closest to the date of the occurrence although more insertions are possible if demand is low. Notices for Dateline should be hand- ed in at the office of The Champion, 191 Main St. E., mailed to P.O. Box 248, Milton, Ont., L9T 4N9, faxed to (905) 878-4943, or e-mailed to mil- toned@haltonsearch.com. The final deadline is noon Friday for Tuesday's edition and noon Wednesday for Friday's edition. Dateline items aren't accepted by telephone. Friday Aug. 15 The Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds a summer barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The $5 cost includes a hamburger or sausage, salad, dessert and a beverage. Saturday Aug. 16 The Canadian Red Cross Society offers a re-certification course for standard first aid and CPR at the north Halton branch, 100 Nipissing Rd. For more information, call (905) 875-1459. Discovery Toys Family Fun Day runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Victoria Park. Proceeds from the event, which includes a host of children's activities, a silent auction and visits from Sneezy the Clown and Sparky the Fire Dog, go toward the Allecîil e's tirst annual car wash fundraiser runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ontario Street seniors' facility. Ail funds go to sending residents on a mini-vacation. Sunday Aug. 17 Crawford Lake Conservation Area hosts its annual Spirit Sings event, featuring an evening of traditional native teachings, games and food from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for sen- iors and children 8 to 14 years of age. For more information, call (905) 854-0234. All seniors are invited to attend a picnic at Country Heritage Park at i1 p.m. The park opens at noon with a special $5 admission for seniors. Bring a picnic bas- ket and meet seniors from all of Halton's seniors' centres while enjoying the park. Call (905) 875-1681 for more information. Monday Aug. 18 - 22 Vacation Bible School holds its Super Cool Under-Sea Bible Adventure daily from 9:15 to 11:35 a.m. at Milton Gospel Hall, 306 Ontario St. N. The free program is for children 5 years of age and up. To register or for more information, call Kathy ai (905) 878-5019. Tuesday Aug. 19 Improve communication and leadership skills with the Milton Toastmasters. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion, 21 Charles St. (upper level), at 7:30 p.m. For informa- tion, call Ross at (416) 953-9413. The Art of Healthy Living holds a par- • see more DATELINE on page 22 To live longer. By wolking ocross the rood. th e chckea and lungs and o positive atitude so ga_ with oUP DUO SPECIALS in store 1 includes gas, lease, cart, du0kit Air Liquide 310A Steeles Ave., Milton 905693m1211 While quantities last. Participating locations only. AIIQUID tVý. w Industriel gasea . Welding products www.aidiquide.c0m The Regional Municipality of Hatton A IPartnership That Works! WATERMAIN CLEANING PROGRAM FOR 2003 Attention Residents of Milton on the Municipal Well-Based Water Distribution System With the commissioning of the manganese filtration system at the Kelso Wells Pumping Station effective June 17, 2003, the Environmental Services Division of Halton Region's Planning and Public Works Department, and our contractor will be cleaning the watermains in the Milton well-based water distribution system commencing the week of July 13, 2003. The 2003 Watermain Cleaning Program represents the final phase in resolving issues of discoloured water in Milton. This work will continue for approximately 6 weeks. When we are on your street or in your neighbourhood we regret that there may be some unavoidable inconvenience related to the cleaning process. In particular, discoloured water can result from the cleaning process, and to avoid having it enter your home/place of business please follow the steps noted below: Do not use water between the times indicated on your blue letter, which we will provide to you approximately 2 days prior to working on your 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 our progress, check the advertisements in this newspaper again and look for our blue letter in your mailbox for the dates we'll be working on your street. If you have any questions please call the Planning & Public Works Department at ext. 7704, 7705, or 7706 and Regional staff will be available to assist you. Drop your tires for free! August 14th to September 30th Need to get rid of extra tires from around your house? Residents can discard up to eight passenger vehicle tires at Halton's Waste Management Site from August 14th to September 30th free of charge. Old tires can collect water, providing a breeding ground for mosquitoes. This extended tire amnesty is part of Halton's efforts to battle West Nile Virus. Halton's Waste Management Site is located at 5400 Regional Road # 25 in Milton and is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note commercial vehicle, truck and tractor tires cannot be accepted. For more information, visit our Web site at www.region.halton.on.ca. Commise oner Planning & Public works Brent Mrshall cAo Haiton Region Halton Regionai Meeting Schedule: Wednesday, September 10, 9:30 a.m. - Planning and Public Works Wednesday, September 10, 1:30 p.m. - Administration and Finance Committee Thursday, September 11, 5 - 7 p.m. - Milton Sewage Treatment Plant Public Information Centre 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M 3Ll 905-825-6000 Toil free: 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866) TTY. 905-827-9833 or visit us at: www. region. ha Iton. on. ca A