Il Ç 10 -Tht Canadian Champion, Friday, May 28, 1999 Report recommends hiring more police oficers By HOWARD MOZEL Special to The Champion While a review released this week of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) calis for only a fine-tuning of the force, it is recommend- ing the hiring of 37 additional officiers. "Bringing Int Focus," a document prepared by the consulting firm of Perivale and Taylor, was formally presented to the HRPS Board Thursday moming. In if, the ftndings address changing the police service's rank structure and seeking supplementary funding for vital pro- grains, but the douiulien i ates ciearly thîarg scale changes are flot required. "The suggested refinements in this report are simply that, refinements, prop:sed to improve structures and processes," states the text. "There are no strategic changes or wholesale re-align- ments required. The community of Halton Region is policed we11 by dedicated officers and civilisas staff." According te the report, "ail the principal ele- ments of an effective and efficient policing ser- vice exist within the HRPS." PUBLIC NOTICE INTERECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT DERRY ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD NO. 7) AND BRONTE STREETIFIRST UINE TOWN 0F MILTON PR-1594A Notice is aey given pwrsusnt ta Sections 297 and 300 of Tue Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.45 as amended, tlsat the Cotcil for the Regional Municipality of Hatton proposes at its meeting on Wedoesday, lune 23, 1999 at 9:30 arn. ta, pass a by-law for the intersection improvements at Derry Road (Regional Rond 7) and Bronte Sftree/lnt Uine, Town of Milton. Plans showing the proposed work may be inspected at the Planning & Public Works Departanent, Halton Regional Centre. 1151 Broute Road, Oakvilie. On Wednesday, lune 16, 1999, at 9:30 ami. in the Hatton Room at the Hatton Regional Centre, 1151 Broute Rad. Oakviile. Ontario, Concil hrugh its Planning and Public Worics Cammittee wil hear la person, or by bis/be Counset, any person who dlaimis that bisher lands wil beprujudicily affected by the said by-taw and wha applies ta, the Regional Cterk no lter than Tuesday, lune 15, 1999 ta be head For fuether information, please contact Mr. Joseph Clot, PEn,, Manager of Design Services at extenasion 7610. FromL ?ituOakd&U (905) 825-03 Halton Huis (905) 8784113 Bufingtion (905)639.4540 JOANXAUEGLESHAM REGIONAL CLERK www.region.batOnOflca service - in short, 10 make the best use of avait- able resources and determine where additionat staffing is needed and how it should be re-orga- nized. The report does state, however, that "impor- tant functions within the service are short of staff." To that end il cala for the hiring of 37 new officers, 13 more than the 24 new consta- bles already approved. The report also recommends the creation of new positions including: four new staff GRADE"6 IMIL6TON DISTRII enes cers for a Milton Police Reporting Centre. The annualized cost of these staffing additions (excluding percentage increases in salsry and benefits) is $1.8 million. In 1998, the HRPS budget was $43,500,000, with salaries and benefits accounting for approx- imately 84 per cent of that. The HRPS board recently approved a $45,921,000 1999 budget forecast, or 5.6 per cent over laxI year. soie MONEY on page 17 A" NEWS CT Hiron SCHGGL6 Grade "A" Nemi at MDHS By Jacqueline Bais and Marissa Cheskey Welcsme bsck rtaders to sooteer weekly risse of M.D.H.S. noms. We wouid like to gise ails!f the Rugby pisytms s big pst on tee bock for Ibsîr efforts this seasso. Altbssgb tht stasso wss indeuri prel brutai for them, tbty otili bat forth their beot effort andi sever gave Sp. Secoodly me woulri like tsi ssy tbank 000 to ail of tbe girls mbo coi ost os Tsesday nigbt. For wbat? For the chetrîtoding trysolo! Iftyou are skilied enogh ta hast marie tht ttsm, tht resolis were psted Ibis weeb. Looks liku mu hase a loi of new tslent for stot ytar's feare. Neuf, me moulri tike lu rominri tht studeots about an sonounicument that wss beard us tht moîsiog aonounicemesfs sariier Ibis week. This ansounicemosl mon rtgarding tht ust of scbuol compaters. Pleaut mskt sure tbst any information beiog down!osded is appropri- aIe for school use snd if you bave sny thing ioappropriate aiready savel ioder your pasomord, please delete tl prompty. Also if you have files Ibat are tmpfy or sot being useri osymure, peaso dolat tboro as mel eo eUp meory. Thero bave bots altow prabîtreis mifh tbe compuler systes lately so pleose be patient and aodorsionding. Tbark youl! Grade 8tobars mere beii last meek asd Ibis wtek. Tbis avant mas coordivated by tbe toacbers and atso the Prefecto wbo ansmerori questions and sbowed tht soon-to-be niners tht ropes of M.D. A spocial thanko gotsosut 10 evoryot rehu belped. Os Tuesdsy, Bosrdtopia invaderi Milton District High Scbsui witb fshoion show that biom eseryoso amoy. Tht clolhisg mas pretto nice sot 10 mention 1ha1t got you sut of peri fiot. We mosiri liko tu sy ibaok yos to DZ One for duiog the modtl's bair, toail the mud- els andi to Boardîspia. If yoa enjoyeri tht fashion show and mould likut isue mort thes coma to Boardtupia, located on Steeles Ast., for Ibonds, fashios shows, a 880 andi mort, os Saturdoy, May 301h. The AII-Casoris Debate mas held ai M.D.H.S. yetferday. Sfodenis from E.C. Drury and Bishup Reddisg aiso sotendtd Ibis dobst. This gave students a chance 1050ee potifics first bond and ta ponder thoir choices if tboy are oid enosgh tu vote. pekg fplcsme mouli jus like tou reminri meryone thal Studeni Cosoicil tiections ore being held quife sous pecesmt pretty intense. Thank yu veiy mach for resdiog agais. Hove s ferrific methend! international Vear of Older Persons Welcome to Saturday, a family ~3 d June 26, 1999 A-FAIR 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A GATHERING FOR ALL AGES The Farm Museum 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton (between Steeles & #401) FEATURE ENTERTAINMIENT On I.Y.O.P. Day - Sat., June 26, 1999 M.C. -Marc Curtis Billy Meek - Musician Comedian Kiiay Jo. Masson - K.J. Reording Artist Joe MeGiniey & the aid Tyme Flddiara Be sure tu make advance booking by JUNE 10 for a FREE bus ride. Adivanoe tickets may be purchased at any Seniors Centres in North Halton. ACTON GEORGETOWN MILTON 853-5951 877-6444 875-1081 $5 ADVANCE TICKETS FOR ALL AQES INCLUDES: Bus Transportation - Admission To Grounde - Ail Attractions D.Ilcfous Box Lunch and s Chanci ta win Speciai Prizes Wheststsir AresOle Transpoationl Fadid In prt bylt Intita i9«f Lita-Tari Car ual Nuspenîliit Of Satin "~For goodness sake" is lurought to you courtesy of Hlton1 HeaÇhcare and zbe f4maba Cain DATELE1NE DRURY E.C. DRUET Bien SCHGGL '.L a - î Dateline Drury - May 21lst, 1999 by Jessica Welseteadl and Katie Murzln Hello snd wolcomo bacto every one! We hope tesat onoryone had s woneidrful long weekend, dospifo Mothor Nature's rather poor showingi As usual, Drtry studonts rtsmd Ttesday moming brigt eytd and roady to take on another scfioîr-packod week hors ai E.C. Dnary! Firat ai ail, the Student Council would liko ta oxttnd a big thank you ta, ail tht students aend staff who emptiod ost thoir pockofs and dsnated their-pennies ta tht Penny Drive toi mise money for the Rose Cherry Homo aest weh. Afler careful mes- surement, if mas decided tht Mrs. Mornosons firaI period cosmetoltgy doasa collected the mont pennies toi min teelvos s f rot breakfast! Tht grand total amoust of money raised la flot knomn yet, std mon't be unlii ail tht pennies art rollori, but sources sy fihal onough pennies to fil1 four garbage cans mas donatedl Great work Drury, once sgain you've made us proud! Drury students mers as in fine form at 'The Dance to End Ail DancW this past Thursday nighf. There mas a great turmbal for this msent sod a fun tinie wss had by ail at this, tho aest danceofa the 98199 achool yoar. Thanks sgsin ta, tho Student Council for aIl thoir hard-work in organizing this, and msny Cher eents onjoyeri at Dwury fihis ytar! Calling ail invenfors! Think you cas como uip with tht 'ultimato mix? Weil, then get your tntry ready for tht Ultimate Drink Mix Contest! Anyono cas enter 1h10 ovent, in toama ai ap f0 thrto peoplt, mhich challenges contestants bo coeo up with tht boat non-aicohaiic boverage concoction.The drinks will be ahowcastd and judged next Thursday, Jtnt 3rd for theros not reuch tiie latf! This centest and lifs non-alcoholic elemont, corne in tht middle of Road Safety Wetk, which runs tram May 31 si10 June 4th. Studenta ai Drury miii also gai tht chance f0 sot a re-enachrmeef af an extract ion from s damagtd vehice os Tisesday, Jtno 1lst. Sa, in the spirit of tht wotk, and jort as generil cemmon sonse ai ail tires, ploase drivo cerefslly. Finaly, mako sure ts kotp your caendars clear for tht evening of Wtdnesday, June 2nd. Yos, ts tret m f yoar again: Ith auek yoC ur y ovrr tofe Drsry and Arck ilbasot: The noveoom mel suld have:0 thno 9:30iam S akeser tht annasik E.C. Drsy Liter ots ouo and A sbrt he lotyu nee nti weil conl bore 6:00 pm f0lia 9:30apespao sor Michelangeo on sur baenda! Thats a wrap for this week roadors! Dont forget tai keep cbttring on tetot Maple Loats, andil thaf doesn't gel yu escil- od enosoh borts a roeindor tinat thoros only 16 more days ai achool lifit! Set you noxt wtok! __ la 1 -.3- -l 1 ADVERTISEMENT marissa cheskey