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14-The Canadian Champion, Friday, March il, 2W05 GILNE PR-ONE I 'i ,M UST a PS WCLUDWI 2004 RANGER XL V ,auto, air, PS, PB, long box (7tt.), cloth soat, AM/FM/CD. only 36,620km, balance ot Ford Factory Warrxnty, black ext St# 2394A0 OWNm118Plmm SBig Brothers of Halton, Big Sisters of Oakvilie mierge UST a PST NCUI 2008 RANGER SUPER CAB XLI 4X V ,auto, air, spd contro + tit, tonneau cover, FX411 pkg, sport oxats, atom whls, FS, PB, AM/FM/CD, oly 63,933km, black nxi St# 5057K O DOWNMl3àýe GARY S PICK 0F THE WEEK. 2002 RANGER SUPERCAS GR V6, auto, air tlaresdebox, box lner sport wheels, AM/FM/CD, PS, PB, only 33,687km, chrorne yellow eot. *Payrriets indlude PST & GST, 7.5% oser 60) meinths, payments biweedy. DAC. Big Brothers of Halton and Bzig Sioters of Oakville have officially merged, creating a vibrant new agency for which the chitdren con- tinue to corne tirot, says the organ- ization. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton. as the joint venture is now called, came into being Febmuary 22 when members of both organi- zations approved the amalgama- tion. 'he meetings were followed by a joint cetebration. Former Big Sisters Executîve Director Elaine Cottins has accept- ed the position of executive direc- tor of the new agency. Mo Collins bas an MBA and came from a suc- cexoful background of personal commercial banking prior te, join- ing the Big Sister team almost three years ago. Ms Collins said she's looking forward to the challenge that lies with unifying iwo agencies into one. "It ix really about doing what's beot for the ai-risk children of this community," ohe said. "We will be able to share our strengths, expert- ise and community relationohips for the benefit of both girls and boys." The United Way of Oakville, a major source of funding for both organizations, has been supportive throughoui the merger process. The agencies were also assisîed by the law tirin O'Connor McL eod Hanna, which donaîed lime prepar- ing the neces.sary tegat do.cumenta- lion. Big Brothers of Hatton was founded in 1965 followed by Big Sisters of Oakville in 1968.' The national body of Big Brothers and Big Sisters unified in 2000 with such positive resulto that many regional chapters followed suit, and by 2004 only eight communi- lies nationally hadn't merged. Locally, directors fromn both boards began a dialogue more than a year ago 10 explore ways 10 forge a clos- er partnership. The new agency will provide increaxed efficiencies, allow for beller promotion and expand serv- ices free of issues associated with gender. Working out of the Morden Road office formerly occupied by (xnly Big Brothers, staff members - vho are accustomed 10 munning opera- lions on exsrernely tighî budgets svilt save more money through such pragmaîic measures as com- bining tetephone syslems. photo- copying and eveu a postal meter. Mileage can atso be reduced since staflers can stop duplicaîing visits. one 10 sec a titîle boy. another for a girl. From the public's point of vîew, people will no longer have 10 split their financial donations based on gender, making fundraising leos of a struggle. If anyone in the communiîy would like more information about the merger, they're encouraged 10 contact Ms Collins at (905> 339- 2355 or (905) 338-238. Blacksmith presentation at Waldie's Ever wonder how blacksmiths were able 10 tum iron ore mbt usable imon bars? The Milton Hixtorical Society and Waldie's Blacksmith Shop will present 'Hiatorie hron Smelting - Dirt 10 Metal, Bar t0 Objeet' ai the Blacksmith Shop, 16 James St., March 19 ai 7:30 p.m. Professional blacksmnith and museumn consultant Darreli Markewitz will present an overview of the bis- tory of iron, the blacksmith and iron objecta. He'l show how diii - iron ore -was smelted mbt iron bars, and discuss the history of iron smelting, forges and tools uxed by blacksmiths throughout the ages, with a survey of smithed objecta from the Celtie iron age 10, the Canadian settlement era. TMe cool is $5. Registration is required and seating is limited. CalI (905) 875-4156. MILTON CHAMBER 0F COMMERCE ' ~ Z/ 2004 ud u/àC C"&nqûzatu/ a , t~'& 200 5 zc~e IFTMACIIVEMEJVrAWARD Audrea Lear-Costigan $ATUIIJAYAPRJL 2, 2005 14CITIZEN of the YE4R: Kari Relchert Graiite Ridge PRESiDENT'SAWARD: Don Joyce, Rita Ward Golf Club ~ ~ ~ to&&~05nmes DUSLVES of t&e MER (25 Eutployee or lms) Cocktails: 6:00 pm The Hiaitlon Compas, Dinner: 7:30 pm iMilton Sprngers Gymnastis Club, Parkway Auto Trade (GST included) Black t/e dress optional Ticket nom on sale andonbe purchased bg ctactingtMe Chamber at r905-878-08 b i~F <Thank " PLATINUM 1UJJvMi Jiuv 11eIYU (,eu rmupuyercs or TFIU7tj Granite Ridge Goif Club, Milton District Hospital BUSINESS PERSON of the YEARf Shamlm Bhimnji, Ramada Inn and Conférence Centre, Donna Danielli, The Vacuum Shop, Angelo De Medicis, Milton Home Hardware Building Centre CULMBER VOL UNlEERMEMBER of the VEAR Howard Moft, Hutchinson Thompson Henderson Moft gou to our 2004 Community Award Gala sponsors to date: ~ GOLD SILVER BRONZE 0~t~wIjif~nDuffe-in Business Developmenl Bank, HM Insurance, Ontario Louuey and Société des otaries et ING/Nxvex, Royal Canadian Legion,# Agreats angn Corporation, des jeux de 'OntarioLoawMres Prxsperity ONE - Cxmmonity Bankong & Financia Services,Lo lasMres4 Rossi toc., Kwik Kopy D3esign & PrinI Cente* qb 4 FRIENDS: Mil1111tonue Insuirance, Robert (Pie) Lee Insurance, Karen' Flower Shop, Paue Onu Services, McCualg insurance Ltd., Doituidson Financial Group, ZEDONOIBS: Brancier Jewelers Gernologist - Don Bell - Shoppera Drag MarI - Donna & Norm Coutter - Harrop Art Galtery - Harrop Rlestaurant *M&M Meats P Faie][tluWran Cnnnctoalt. rnieRdeGl lb luy .-AbtosRsarn u rnt lg ofCu E: la