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4-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, JuIy 13, 2004 Negotiations could re-open Ms Clohecv said the lands don't have suggested in the study. She added thse Region is gathring commnents froi reidents to, take into consideration when finaliing tise plan. Thse transit stations oniginally Pro- posed are at Britannia Road, witb 400 parking spots and six bus bays, and Den'y Road, with 800 parking spots and five bus bays. T'Me intermodal/GO Rail station at highways 401 and 407 would have 3,600 parking spots and 12 bus bays. ie land at Lower Base Line is being protected for tise potential station. There have been negotiations in tise past to annex sonne of tise Nintin Line properties in Mfikon into iasissauga, but an agreemnent couldn't be reahed at the finie. That idea ie sometbg ig r. Skira said many residents will want if changes are't made to tise corridor plans befm ffmlaîg tiem. ' "As a group, it we're not satisfied, we woeud hold ope'n the opion ofs> eIUI.ý waliifiesssdga, l .151.iiwe can get appropriate relief for our situa- tion in Halton anti Milton, we would look at tisa first. We'll have to tee the final result of tise study." Milton Mayor Gord Krantz said if annexation negotiations began again, hie would like to reach an agreement that satisfies aIl parties involved. "I hope it doesn't become ton divisive with the residents of Milton," he said. "My only intent in it is making sure 1 set in the best interest of Milton and Halton residents." Mr. Skira said tihe association plans to submnit written commnents to thse Region on thse study by July 19 and hopes to make a delegation to regional council in September. Melamne Hennessey can be reached at mhennessey@multoncanadianchampi- on.com. THE CORORATIONOF ailon i Fruits, vegetables to be available for less in Halton food program s',ili soon h fave access 10 locally- grown fruits and vegetables at a reduced cost. Known as the Gond Food Box program, it's an initiative that will make fresh produce affordable and available at various locations throughout the region. The program is stanting at St. Christopher's Anglican Church in Burlington with the intention of spreading acros', I-lton once more pick-up spots are estahlished. Through the Good Food Box, residents will be able to order fruits and vcggies and pre-pay at the their produce ai the end ol the month. Halton's Health Promoter Jamie Lamothe said since tise products are paid for up front, local farmers are able to selI their goods at a reduced rate. "This program allows Halton Region to work with our communi- ty parnniers to meet the health needs of our families," said Regional Chair Joyce Savoline. While the Good Food Box may he aimed at residents with low incomes, it's availahle to everyone n the region. betwecn the church, the Region and the Halton Multicultural Council and wilI reach out to Early Years Centres, subsidized housing units, churches, food hanks and seniors' centres. Mr. Lamothe said the programn at St. Christopher's hasn't started yet, but a co-ordinator for the prograru bas been hired. For more information on the Good Food Box program, cal the Region's health department at (905) 825-6000. Dental program may be extended 'he Region is looking to extend its dental care finan- cial assistance programn to include low-income older aduits. Cunrently, the Dental Care Counts program helps adults with special needs and the frail elderly who have a dental need, can't affoid dental work and have difficulty perforîsing day-to-day activities like show- ering. Now, the I-lton Oral Healtis Outreach committee is considering changing thse criteria to include low- Rotary Park Pool Summner Splash Fest Il a.m.-1:30 p.m. (cerMoy&boncting aI il arn.) Saturday, JuIy 17, 2004 FREE... " Live entertalnment " Childrens activities " Barbecue lunch il1:30 a.m. - i p.m. " AI-ages swim 1 -5 p.m. Photo cus'ssy of Gaham Paneranadan Chaona Par5t.tkig a vailhi. fo: Mi tet&U&Holy Rowy Schools TOM hW à Mafy Str.et *Inlmt 905-878-7252, ext. 2189 wwmilton.ca F -Al 5pon5Ot-e1 by: Stecles Ave. 4-1 Mill S-trectým Mýin Street Mary Street IIMILTý U SP MAÇILGrj TAMBRO Changes To Rotary Pool andI Splash Zone Schedule Satuoeiaf JuIy 17 Due to the officiai opening ce ~ ion for Rotary Park, schedule changes for JuIy 17 are as folow: fj z Spash j _ '"'10sed until 12 noon For More in~ I4ufO -7 79 . MI tmore f rthe Iiile fav income older adults. "We recognize that dental health is an integral part of the community's overali health," said Regional Chair Joyce Savoline. "Dental Care Counts is a programn that is helping some of our residents to access dental treatment who previously could flot access these services." For more information on the Region's oral health efforts, cali the health department at (905) 825-6000 or visit www.region.halton.on.ea/health. I...- LOOK IN FRIDAY'S CANADIAN CHAMPION - for your officiai ballot - VOTE for your favourite BUSINESS submissions due August 3rd