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Fundinq is on the way for road improvemrents But town councillors woni.er why Halton Hifls got more By Melanie Hennessey CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF The Provinces recently-released budget is paving the way for somne road improvements in Milton. The Town is slated to receive almost $730,000 in one-time funding from the budget for road and bridge mainte- nance and construction projects. The money wiIl corne out of a $ 1.2- billion provincial program thats desig- nated for transportation related initia- tives. "This is a really good news story for Milton," said Town Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer Linda Leeds. At Milton council's meeting Monday night, Wards 2 and 4 Councîllor Ron Furik questioned why the Town of Halton HilIs bas been allocated more money than Milton - over $1 million - under the same program, but isn't growing as fast. Are they just pulling numbers out of the air?" he asked. He pointed out he doesn't want to take money away from, Halton Hilis, but would like to know wby the Town was "shortchanged." Mayor Gord Krantz suggested that staff attempt to find out why theres a discrepancy Ward 3 Councillor Jan Mowbray asked if the money could help Iower residents' taxes. Krantz told ber that wouldn't hap- pen in 2006, since the budget bas already been approved. He noted whether or not the provin- 4 cial fonds impact next year's tax rate will be up to those wbo are on council ai tbe time, referring to the municipal clection taking place in November. Leeds reported that funding from the Province is expected to flow imme- diately to take advantage of the approaching construction season. Town staff will report back to coun- cil soon regarding tbe use of tbe funds locally Melanie Hennessey can bc reached ai m hen nessey@-miltoncanadian champion. c 0(1. The Canadian Champion, Friday, March 31, 2006 -A3 DâD I Event of the Year. AUTO BODY (ROYAL ATLANTIC) INC. ~T9OeéuI 6 4& ¼eI WEIGHT MANAGEMENT " Regstered Nutrtonal Consultant on staff " Lose weight eating real food " Boost metabolism, feel healthy and energized " Focusing on a lifestyle change " Maintenance programs *No Enrolîment Fee ELECTRO MUSCLE TONINO TREATMENTS " Reduce 12 to 30 inches n 5 weeks " Bud muscle tone fast "*Condense 9 hours of esercise int 40 minutes " Firmn up those hard to tone areas * ONE FREE TRIAL SESSION VACUSAGE CELLULIE TREATMENTS " Reduce the appearance of cellulite " Smooth out dimpîed legs and derriere " Noticeable inch loss in targeted area " Enhence lymphatic drainage It"s Àt's Bug. Rod. AnM It's DacRI 400 Steeles Avenue vril$3 1-800-617-4025 ~ www.miltontoyota.com 560 ONTARIO ST. S. UNIT 18 905-875-2889 www.your'beverlyhills,.co