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A10- The Canadtan Champion, Frday, August 25, 2006 WAL.-MART -Halton's tactical rescue CORRECTION NOTICE unit earns topw mrarks (expiring September lst) will be late arriving in some stores. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Halion's cops are tops. That's according to the provincial govermdent, whichbhas formally recog- nized that the training efforts of the Halton Regional Police Services Tactical Rescue Unit meet the highesî standards. Hallon Police Chief Gary Crowell reported ai a recent Halton Regional Police Services Board meeting that the provincial government bas recognized the tacttcal units mn-bouse weekly refresher training. About two years ago, a project was ernbarked upon to have tbe units in- bouse training accredited under the auspices of the Ministry of Communiîy Safety and Correctional Services' ade- quacy standards. Graded in 3 areas Officers carefully documented tbe course training standards for tbree mandated areas - bostage rescue, tac- tical response and perimeter control and containent. Tbey were recently infonned their course training standards and lesson plans were tn accordance witb tbe Ministry accredited standards. "Tbe citizens and police offtcers in tbe Halton region are tbe beneficiaries of tbts accreditation," satd Chief Crowell. Tbe Halton Regional Poltce Service is one of only 11I police agencies in the province currently accredited in aIl tbree areas of tactical course training standards. Town creates new homnebuyers guide Tbe Town bas cceated a 'Before You Buy' guide to belp prospective bomebuyers make more informed decisions about purcbasing in Milton. Tbe recentiy-puhlisbed document contains information about Town services, amenities and regulations tbat could impact a persons cboice to buy a bome. For example, shoppers may want to know future plans for tbe areas surrounding tbe bome tbey're looking to, pur- cbase, how many cars tbey can park in tbe driveway or wbether there are parks, trails or otber services in the neighbourhood. Tbe guide answers tbe majority of questions bomehuy- ers migbt bave and provides contact information for fur- tber inquinies. "We're taking a proactive approacb in an area that gets a lot of attention tbese days in Milton - developmnent. The guide is not only an excellent source of information, but also a way of letting newcomers know that we are here to belp, wbatever tbeir ultimate decision may be," said Mayor Gord Krantz. "We want to be certain that bomebuyers are comfortable Aith their decision to buy a home in Milton and tbat tbey feel connected and informed about their new community" The guides are available at new home sales offices, real estate offices in Milton, Town facilities and on-line at wwwmilton.ca. "The idea to create the Before You Buy guide spawned from the number of questions our staff was receiving from bomebuyers after tbey bad purchased their home," said Town Director of Planning and Development Mel lovio. "The guide is an excellent source of reference for first time bomebuyers and for newcomers to, Milton alike. We hope that it wilI reduce somte of the confusion that can occur with such a major purchase." For more information about tbe guide caîl (905) 878- 7252. HALTON CA THOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ADVANCED REGISTRATION î(ef 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR W, lut FOR NEW STUDENTS - NOT PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: 1K TO GRADE S: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 ansd Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:00 arn. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m- to 3:00 p.m. Junior Kindergarten registrants are required to be four <4) years of age by December 31, 2006. Catholic Baptismal Certificate required and necessary immunizations must be completed. FOR INFORMATION: Cali your local Catholic elementary school CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5,2006 BUS ROUTES POSTED AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE 0F EACH SCHOOL MILTON CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS: Monday. August 28, 2006 to Thursday, August 31, 2006 -9:00 arn. 10 3:00 pi.m. FOR INFORMATION CALL: Bishop P.F. Reding Catholtc Secondary School -(905) 875-0124/5/6 1600 Main Street East, Milton CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5,2006 BUS ROUTES POSTED AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE 0F EACH SCHOOL ADULT LEARNING CENTRE: HCDSB Serving Burlingion. Oakville, Milton arnd Halton His Registration for the Oakville and Burlington Campuses: Registrations begin the week of August 28,20 2 9:00 arn. to 3.00 p.un FOR INFORMATION CALL: Adult L-carniug Centre - <905) 949-7555 171 Speers Road. Oakville CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 Oa- l . -e Char ofthe oardj Director of Educuuuun Cail To Register Todayl