Ontario Community Newspapers

Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 29 Jun 2004, p. 30

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82--Champion Country, Tuesday, June 29, 2004 ,iBert Stewart of Homby is elected president of Canadian 4-H Council recently elected president of the Candian 4-H Council. 'fIc long-tirne 4-H Ontario leader was eected last month while in Victoria, B.C., wbeeH cwscilep- resentatives,. Canadian 4-H Fosindation trustees and alliers gpib- ered for the organizatica's 73rd annual - metiNg. Mr. Stewart will serve a one-year terra beinning May, 2005. Mr. Stewart, the Semex Alliances member representative to the Canadian 4-H Council, served as a 4- H leader for 38 years. Botb he and his wife, Hazel, have volunteered in 4-H and now have seven grandchildren, mosi of whom have been 4-H mem- bers. His list of volunteer work and accomplishments is long and varied, and includes coacbing ail 14 4-H Ontaro winning judging tearns at the World Dairy Expo. He's the winner of many awards, inciuding the Ontaro Minister of Agriculture and Food's Centenosial Award and tbe Golden Jubilee Medal for service to Halton, as well as volun- teer recognition by the University of Guelph for bis work with Agis Food and Rural Communiies. Mr. Stewarts involvernent in 4-H at thenaMo"a level includes serving two temraswith the Canadian 4-H Councils board of direors. Plie photo bY GRAMAM PAINE Bort Stewand hie famiiy have ong bese involw»d in 4-. He bas served on the public rela- tions, fmnancial management and pro- grarnocommittees. His expertise as a dairy consultant is renowned not only in Onatario, but arund the world, and he bus judged dairy cattle shows wodldwide. Mr. Stewart said the 4-H progans deserves recognition. "As a former 4-H leader, 1 know flrsdbad the positive impact this pro- gram bas on members and voban- teers," lie said, adding, Im excited and prouilto play a raie in sbaping the program for future generatians of rural yosth across tiss country. FSr more inforonaioe on 4-H, visit www.4-h-canaaca. 400ý bs 25us 51 Ihs 371tm So can YGU!!' Full service, individualized weight managmeent1 * counseling. * ose Up to 7 Ibs per week safely, easily and 9 * naturally! Extensive line of hi ghest quality, stan dardized herbs, vitamins and minerais a weight Ioss T % buy a ny expires04 iu*4IW :Q.UIT.%-: 2 products Juty6/04 2Q / Exl:,e h.,bal 1 e, Stop Smokie; In 10-21 days 1 bic Cu. s,..e I aStIO'oeldaa 3degIa Le-Cal .mîo.1/2 price!x ep 21/OFFA.=H I mproeyu ellh exie ul /4expires JuIy 6/04 ., - 15 MARTIN ST. (Carrnage Square), MILTON * CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION Um 905-693-9594 *Based on full program, excludes product. Coupon expires JuIy 6/04 Your United Way In Action 'Tûe United Way of §/[iton On Thursday, June 24th, the United Way of Milton was invited to participate in the staff barbeque held by local employer Robertson Inc. On this beautiful sunny day, representatives from the United Way of Milton helped Robertson staff prepare hamburgers and bot dogs for everyone to enjoy. The event helped to introduce the United Way of Milton to the Robertson staff ini preparation for their upcoming United Way employee campaign this fail. Employee campaigns are a critical part of United Way fundrais- ing. Every year, companies within Milton gear up for their fal campaign. Each company's employee campaign coordinator and committee plan special events and other festivities in con- junction with United Way staff to raise money to support the United Way of Milton. Local employers view these camnpaigns as a fun way to build teamn spirit within the workplace through a cause that helps the whole community. The United Way of Milton makes it easy to organize an employ- ee campaign with special instruction kits and as much staff assistance as you require. In addition, out of town employees can easily designate their donation to their home city, if they so choose. For more information about organizing an employee campaign for your office, contact Anne Eadie. The United Way of Milton - Neighbours Helping Neighhours How can you belip? *Il you work outside of Milton and donate hy payroil dedaction - please designate your donation "home" to The United Way ot Milton. *Make a direct donation a Attend a United Way of Milton Speciat Event Tel: (905) 875-2550 Fax: (905) 875-2402 URL: www.miton.unitedway.ca E-mail: office@ miton.unitedway.ca Public can ride first car acquired fromn RADIAL on page Bi the forst car the muscum acquired," said Caroline Rose, a co-ordinator of the celebration. "The T.T.C. 1326 is a wooden car that has been restored. Guesîs will be able to ride on the car on the day of the celebration." The Halton County Radial Raiiway, locatcd on Guelph Line, was founded on New Year 's Eve in 1953 when the land was purchased from the Town of Nassagawcya due t0 back taxes. Over the ncxt 18 years, the original raiiway was re-estabiished and now 67 cars, acquired from al] across Canada, are on dispiay at the museum. Opened to the public in 1972, the museum has had wcli over 100,(9)0 people visit and experience the beritage of the trains. Tlie original Rockwood Station was relocated 10 the property in 1971 when i was rescued (rom demolition. Il bas since been restored and its authcntic look adds chain to tbe mnuseuin. Mluseum run by volunteers Completeiy rmn by volunteers, the Halton County Radial Railway bas approximately 9(X) members but only about 100 of them are actively involved in running the museum's activities. 'Me museuni wiil open ai il a.m. July 10 and the anniversary festivi- ties are scbeduied 10 begin at i p.m. TMe celebration is open to the public with admission being $9.50, or $6.50 for youtb and $8.50 for seniors. Cbldren under 3 years of age are admitted free. -We invite everyone to come oui and help us celebrate flic museum's anniversary with us," said Ms Rose. "11 should be a lot of fun." For more information on tise Halton County Radial Railway or the 5th anniversary celebration, contact the museum al (519) 856-9802 or visit the Weh site ai www.hcry.org.

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