12 - The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, December 30, 1997 Teachers' strike main news event of autumn Milton proved once again in 1997 that smal towns can be big on news. The past year brought no shortage 0of contra- versy, excitement, tragedy, unusual occurrences and change for local residents. dl à From the opening days in January ta the clos- final months of the year. ing moments of the holiday season, the commu -_________________ nity was chock full of activity. Here's a bnief rundown of happenings from thse IbTe Ontario Jockey Club expressed interest REALTY WORLD MILLOND BEALTY INC., REALTOR 189 Main St. E., Mâlton REALY WORLDT T 876-0633 Surf the Net - (Email us your comments and requests.) http:Lwww.millpond.on.ca. Home or business, or both. For your exclusive appointment to view of for more information. Please ask for Stewart Haddon, Associate Broker at 876-0633 or res: 878-3333 3 bedroom townhouse. Master ensuite bathroom. Air conditioned. Eat in kitchen. Exclusive listing. Cali Mark Mallalieu. Broker Main Street ejBetter ,âyiiomes', Rcaltv - Re,-,titoi* 1 JL Aand Gardens-' l"(I(Il li;-111 oll'll('Cl tiliel oi,ýt'i-titttl Come see us at - 107 Main St. E., Milton in running a tuil oimc casino ai Campbellville's Mohawk Raceway. While a casino was still in the planning stages, the Ontario government approved the addition of slot machines - possi- bly hundreds - at the track. -A potential referendum on chlorination of Milton's water supply got a rough ride by regional councillors from surrounding munici- palities. During an informai discussion on the plan at Halton's health and social services comn- mittee meeting, Burlington Mayor Walter Mulkewich'slammed the ides. Oakville Mayor Ann Mulvale expressed some serious reserva- tions. -Jail guards aaid a planned expansion at Maplehurat prison will have severe impacts on Milton, its citizens, inmates and guards. Bill Gillies, corrections officer and president of local 234 of thse Ontario Public Service Employee Union (OPSEU), said Milton will be deprived of a potential $900,000 in annual prop- erty taxes which could have been generated through an altemnate use of wastewater capacity. -A defence lawyer said four police officers are ail hiart if Les Graham is guilty of attempting ta obstruct justice. Dean Paquette, defending the retired Halton Regional Police inspector, said only one of five officers gave evidence accusing Mr. Graham of trying ta cover up an officer's assault on a mur- der suspect. esee CHLORINE on page 13 Ontario teachers staged a two-week strike in October. 1 $164,900 i]