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4-The Canadian Champion, Fnday July 23, 2004 Town gets $1.4 million in siots revenue for total $29 million pot Tuesday with Mohawk Slots. receiving $1 .4 million in slots rev- enue. 'Me money comes from the local gambling facility as payment 10 the Town for hosting slots in the municipality. To date, Milton has received more than $29 million in non-tax gaming revenue from Mohawk Slots. Payments are made on a quarterly basis according to the govemment fiscal year, which runs from April 10 March, and are dis- tributed by tIhe Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Milton Director of Corporate Services Jim McQueen said the anything yet because it gocs loto reserves for now and earns interest and wiII be spent in the 2005 budg- et. He said the system was impie- mented because i's t00 hard to forecast what the siots revenue will be, so a budget can't be prepared ahead of ime. 'Me slots at Mohawk opencd Augusi 10, 1999 and has since attracted more than 6.9 million vis- itors, or about 3,900 people daily. Across the province, 22 commu- nities play host 10 siots at race- tracks and charity casinos. So far, the Ontario Lottery and Gamning Corporation has distributed more ,ii - iiii l n g ï,lfl W I, enue 10 these comnionities. 'Me payments make up five per cent of the gambling establish- ments gross slot machine revenues for the ftrst 450 machines and two per cent f'or machines over that number. A portion of the annual gross rev- enue from siots at racetracks and chartty casinos goes to the Ministry of Llealth and Long-Term Care for problem ganibling research, treat- ment, prevention and public aware- ness. This amount for the fiscal 2004/2005 year is estimated at $36 million. Also, $100 million annual- ly goes to charities throughout Ontario. Man in stable condition A 43-year-old Milton man remains in hospital with serious head and ieg injuries after lie Jost control of bis vebi- cie Monday aftemoon in Kitchener. At about 1:30 p.m., George Hill ws driving a Nissan Alima eastbound on Hwy. 8. For remosonfot yet known, lie lot control of the vebicie andi crossed a grassy median into oncosning traffic. His car then collided with a Pontiac Grand Prix travelling westbound, being driven by a 35-year-oid Loadon Ont. man. A dump truck dut had been following the Grand Prix was unable to avoid striking 11. Mr. Hill was airlifted by air ambu- lance 1é Hamilton General Hospital, wbere lie was tisted at press time in sta- bie condition. Ise driver of thse Grand prix suffeoed non-life hreatening leg injuries and was taken 10 tthe hospital in Kitchener~ No charges bave been laid ai Ibis point, said Const. Monica Harris of Cambridge ON>, adding police haven~t yet been abie te speak withMNIL Hilli due b hbis injurie.. Alcobol ionIt beicved to have been a factor. Mattamy Weiiwood and Mattamy Brownridge Bike Path Notice of Open House On September 22 2003, Engineering Report 'Mattnmy Wellwood/Brownridge Bike Paths 005-03' was presented to the Town of Miltons Mayor and Members 0f Council for information purposes. At issue is the location 0f the proposed bike path within the boulevard of the municipal right 0f wny. A requirement that was noted wîthin the above-mentioned report was for public consultation. Therefqre, in response f0 concerns raised by Milton residents, a public meeting wns held on February 24, 2004. At that Public Meeting, Town staff agreed to assess the options regarding the bike path and present n recommended option at an open house that is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday Auguet 3rd, 2004 et Miton Memorlal Arena at 77 Thompson Read South Second Floor between the hours of 6:OOpm and 8:OOpm The purpose of the meeting is 10 solicitate public comments on the pro- posed bike path preferred option that is being recommended. If you have any questions about this project, please contact; Martin R. Bateson, CET. Manager, Development Engineering Town of Milton (905) 878-7252 ext 2514 martin.batesort@town.milton.on.ca Ken McAlpine, QALA Manager, Parks and Open Town of MiltonE (905) 878-7252 ext 2160 ken.mcalpine @town.milton.on.c Notice of Temporary Road Ciosure and Bridge Replacement 6TH Line Nassagaweya between No. 5 SR and No. 15 SR Notice is hereby given ptjreuant to Section 300 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.45, as amended, that the Councîl of the Town of Milton, at Its meeting to be held in Town Hall, 43 Brown Street, on July 26, 2004 begin- ning at 7:30 pm will consider the passing of by-laws for the temporary closing and replacement of bridges #59 and #69 locted on the Sixth LUne Nassagnweya between No 5 SR and No. 15 SR: Plans detalling these projects are available for viewing during normal business hours at the Engineering Services Department, locnted on the 2nd floor at 555 Industrial Drive. Council will hear, in person, or by their counsel, any person who dlaims that their lands will be prejudiclnlly affected by the said by-lnws, and who applies to be heard. Persons wishing to be heard should notify the Clerk's Department in writing, no later than Menday July.26th, 10:00 a.m. Any inquiries should be directed to the following: Rick Tipping, Project Coordinator Phone: 905-878-7252 ext 2513 Fax: 905-876-5029 Email: rnck.tipping @milton.ca Notice of Road Reconstruction and Intermittent Lane Restrictions Twiss Road (Derry Road to Steeles Avenue) Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 11 (2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, that the Council of the Town of Milton at its meeting to be held in Town Hall, 43 Brown Street, on JuIy 26,2004 beginning at 7:30 pm will consider the adoption of a bylaw authoriz- ing the reconstruction of Twlss Road (Derry Road to Steeles Avenue). Such a bylaw will allow perioclic restrictions to through traffic. Local access will be maintained throughout the pro- posed construction. Plans detailîng the project are avaîlable for viewing between 8:3Oam and 4:3Opm at the Engineering Services Departmeflt at 555 Industrial Drive (second floor). On July 26, 2004 beginning at 7:30 pm, the Town Council will review the design drawings for the proposed work and give preliminary consideration to the proposed construc- tion bylaw. At this meeting, any person with unresolved concems regarding the proposed work may appear to present their conoemrs. Persons wishing to be heard must notify the Clerk's Department in writing, no Iter than Menday, July 26, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Any inquinies should be directed to the followingi Rick Tipping Project Coordinator Phone: 905-875-7252 ext 2513 Fax: 905-876-5029 Emaîl: rick.tipping@milton.cn Notice of Public Information Session Propos.d Animal Contrai By-iaw The Town of Milton will hold a public information session to outline and receive input on the proposed animal control by-law on Monday, August 9, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. If you are unable to attend this session and wish to sub- mit comments, plense contact Karyn Bennett, Deputy Clerk at (905) 878-7252 ext. 2109, or by e-mail at karyn.bennett@milton.cn. The draft by-law is available on line at www.milton.ca, or at the Clerk's Office, Town of Milton, 43 Brown Street, Milton. I I I I Milton man injured' in Kitchener crash