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j- -~ Champion Country, Tuesday, February 15, 2005-15 Centre to be focal point for deaf community ~'~*~* 111>111 UtAr 01, pdyi1 J ail uver Halton and as lar assay as Orangeville and Kitchener/Waîerloo. wîll bîîild job skills. take part n job iraining and leam basic Englisb, math and chimputer skills. Those involved n lite prujeci gathered Thursday at the Grand Chalet for a lunch eon 10 celebrate the centre and discuss the successes SO far ol BRAD. Were very happy that this project is nearing completion and will serve the needs ut our deaf community," Ward 2 Councillor Mark Curtis said. The deaf cummunity makes up a very big part ofour coure Milton communiîy.' He added that bis father n-law, whos legally deaf, bas made him more aware of the needs and concerns of the heanng impaired. BRAD Executive Director Brad Saunders noted the day centre will allow them to double the number of clients they serve. Il will really become a focal point for the deaf communiîy." he said. He pointed ont that theres very limited options for dcaf students after they gradu- ate. 50 through the centre, they're trying to change that trend and make afler-sehool life just as exciting. 'The unemployment rate for the deaf is really unfair," be said. Local residents wbo arent deaf may also get a chance to take advantage of the day centre, as Ms Chambers said they could be offering banquet facilities and sign Ian- guage classes to the community. She noted tbeyre about balfway toward the $l.5 million fundraising goal for the centre, receiving private and corporate donations, a Trillium grant and money from the Milton Communîty Fund. 'lis iougb work, and we're not profes- sional fundraisers, Mr. Saunders said. Rev. Rumbaîl bimacîf was on band ai the luncheon, reminîscing about the great stndes that have been taken în Mîlton for Organic waste pick-up to start this fali Approxîmately 1,000 Campbellvîlle- ares homes will he among the first in the region to have their food scraps picked up at the curb in an organies collection pilot projeet thatîl start in September. The one-year test mn - approved by regional council Wednesday will involve about 6,300 homes tbrougbout I-laIton. This cornes as part ofibe Regions plan to divert waste from the landfill and extend ils life. Those talcing part b the demonstration will be given a small kitchen container for food serapa and a larger curhside container for weekly collection. Addiîional bouses will then be added tu the program eacb year, bopefully leading to a Halton-wide itoplementation by 2009-2010. b the Regions budget for this year. $3(l0.000 was approved 10 collect and * procesa the organîcs during the ptlot and $200.000 tu boy the necessary containers. Open bouses will be beld in pilot projeet areas tu inform and educate residents on the initiative. il cî)Il111111I1Il\ . t> .î îîî,îkîiî> >1 .15 for deat indivîduals lu teacb. This tuwn was open and welcoming.' BRAD currenîly offers a variety of pro- grams in Milton. including respîte for care- g s ST s, lusici lîîuîî>e., supîîîsl.d Iîîslcpcîî~t eut living lor adults and day activittes. To make a moneîary or in-kind donation tu the day centre campaigo, caîl Karen Chambers at(905) 878-4932. est. 207 or tYSIs) S s 4 (i I I i I 111 11101. IIIi1)I111J tion visit www.bubrumball.org. Mela;tîe Heît,îes.sev c uit Oc reuî/îed u uiîhîîtîîî.s.îes(a~nilrcînvanudîancJtantpiuît c (lOt ________ ~>?½6abIe We make it af? ~ ~ ADVANTAGES 0F 1 "SHORT TERM" RED CARPET LEA\SE Enjoy driving a now RICE vehicle every couple ~L~I otysars. * Ford guarantees the buy back price. ____ * Minimize tinancial i~I commitment. CASH PRICE ~3~518! oe PURCHASE PLANS AflQZ t4é~Obre/ 5All prices plus freigbt + aIl applicable taxes. No Admin Fee. RCL - 36 months, 20,000 kms per year. No security deposit with purchase ofWear Care. Limited time offer. See dealer for details. Rebatea included. 4 NIER i FORD LINCOLN 655 MAIN STREET EAST. MILTON www.gaIIîngertord~conl A Tradition ai Value & Trust since 1967 - & - -i. I I