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KRo0dent out power A large number of Milton resid.ents found themnselves without hyds'o early Wedssesday morning. Affeeted residents wesu oen thse dark fron about 6.20 aa51 to almost 8 a.m. before power was resuored. Richard Muoruay, vice-president of opertioss at Milton Hydro, saiI lise pnsblemtstarted with a furry critter. "A rodent got into a isigis voltage cona etof ne of our suis sta- tions," Mr. Murray saisi, addimg hat the culpit daoged abreaker neca- Thsu staiissni located on Wilson including Dorset Park - die ares bordered by Main StmeI, Thoenoloo Re>sd, Steeles Avenue and Ontarioa Street - and houses along Osilds Mr. Murray said tise hydro was restoa'ed qtnilrly with a baek-up power supply. And the suis station was ceqoected to0 bc in wotinig oniet SMOKflG Wliiit'5 file point? Someday, you'll be oftered a cigarette or be tempted 10 smoke. Before you start, think about it: every drag you take screws Up your body. Smoking can tause permanent damage to your body. once a person starts, it becomes extremely tough 10 quit And did we mention ail that cash you'Il be blowing in the process? So, if you're tempted to start, ask yourself, "Whut's the point?" This message brought 10 you by: Canabian c(bamplon -Advance polis up IdIIC 1asaglI" pl ok1ý_l)) IC0 And Town clerk Troy McHarg said a comrbination of those increased numbers and somne mnrugumng local election races could lead to a higher voter tumout overail. There were some people "who, were ia town in the area and thought they should cast a ballot," Mr. McHarg said. "On the forst day there were somne hine-ups because the tumnout was greater than anticipated." Iu total, 1,210 of an approximately 29,000 eligible votera visit- ed polis held at Milton Mail Saturday and Wednesday. la 2000, 643 voted over two days of advanced pols. The total voter turnout la 2000 was 38 per cent. The average voter turnout in Ontario hovers in the mnid-30 per cent range. Pois wiil be open Monday from, 10 arn. to 8 p.m. J-ENNIFER COUNCULLOR - WARD 2 A FULLaTiME COU NCULLORI FOR A FULL-TIME JOB Look for our many in-store spectals on Connelly Pool lubies and acoessonea, Condor Dart Boards, Carrom Garne Tables aond Board garnes. SALE ENDS NOV. 16, 2003 t-U e4475 Main Stree Est 905.693.8009 HM&-S Mon.-Fri.1 isan-6mn Sot. 1ian 5n", Sun 11am-4pn. FR551CN15 OPI'OWUITIES 5AAIABLE, CALL 1-577-tUbs-tii ext, 35.5 At rodocts nas nov ba avaiSable ai ail locations. I'OIces nay sors. Products nay not be exactly as soon Linited qoantits aoailable. The Canadian Champion, Friday, November 7, 2003--5 t bl -fe ature frn the ,5u -n ., Weathering the winter With the cold weather setting in, i'o urne to turn our thoughts ru, Christmaa celebrations, frosty leisure activities and making the most of Milton durong the winter months. Rl{t<stt. al l stfasooss 'Tis the seaaon for socializing! Need to, organize a social get-together for frienda or co-workers? Planning a Christmas party for employers', children or maybe you need space for a meeting for mnembers of your volunteer group? Look no futrher than the Town of Milton to book juse the right gsthering place for aduirs and children alike. Milton Legisure Centre- The gymnaaium is rourinely rransformed from the . everyda>"' into, the "extraordonsry" to, accommodate up to 300 people, complete with large, functional kitchen. Meeting and activity rooms, complete with TV, VCR, kitchenette and microwave provide an ail-inclusive package for 30 guesto. Milton Seniors' Activity Centre: From a 200-seat auditorium with stage and kitchen servery, to, the reorful armnosphere of tht library with skylight, stained glass windows and comnfortable armehairs, there is a varier of roms ru fit ever> occasion. Milton Sports Centre: Miltons newest indoor leisure facility boasts a banquet room with pantry and bar ru accommodate 180 guests with rase. Meeting or party roms overlooking the ice present a unique atmosphere for a gathering. Hoagh Foster Hel (beside Town Hsll): Consider the historic ambience of Hugh Foster Hel to, assemble 60 people in a relaxing environtment. The window view of Victoria Park provides s picruresque setting in both summer sud winter. Nsssagaweya Communit>' Centre: Small groupa of up to 20 people can make use of the boardroomn while up to, 160 people cao be accommodated in the banquet room, with food prepared and served from the on-site kitchen. Additional meeting sud banqouet rmomns are also available ar Boyne Commnunity Centre, Campbellville Lions Hall, John Toneili Sports Centre sud Milton Lions Club Hall. Sesrehing for heility and meeting room information? Complete details on al rooms are available ou tht Town of Milton website by selectiug Facilities from tht Pick List or b>' selectiug Milton Online Services from tht home page and then choosing Regi.strations and selecting tht Facilities tab. VÇ-ister cntertainsoscint Embrace wineer with a skating Part>y by booking an ice rink at John Tonelli Sports Centre, Milton Memnorial Arena or tht Milton Sports Centre. Interested in a unique birthday part>' for children? Book tht Milton Leisure Centres leisure pool for up to, 110 guruts to, enjo>' tht warm, water sud tht gisut waterslide with lifeguard supervision. Looking for an outing? Visir tht Town of Milton weboite at www.milton.ca sud select Tourism from, tht Pick List. Surf tht Milton Chamber of Commerces Escarpmnent Counry Tourism site at www.escarpmnenrcountry.on.ca. Want to know more about tht shopa sud services in our charming historic downtown area? Visit Miltrns Dowurown Business Improvemenr Ares webaite at wwwmiltondbia.com. Pop in to chat with the staff at Milton Visitor & Communit>' Information Services on Chria Hadfleld Way (in tht former train station) or cai 905-693-1157. Nue just forc our-of-rowners, this centre is a haven of usefoal information with evtryrhing you need to, know about living sud playing in Milton - tht>' tan even provide you with information on planning a wedding sud details about local restaurants. Milton is a place for ail seassons - indoors and ouL! Ce905-878-7252 or TTY t05878165 Cmi visit our Web mite tIMLOI J I I s-' ww vv. beac h c o rn be r GTA. corn Your table a a a as waiting.