1lO-The Canadian Champion, Friday, September 26, 2003 Halton Healtheare Services - Milton District Hospital Halton Healthcare Thyroid Disease Members of the public are invited to attend a free seminar entitled "Thyroid Disease is Real. Know the Facts" on Monday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Milton Seniors' Centre. The seminar is being presented by Halton Healtbcare Services - MDH site, and Tbe Tbyroid Foundation of Canada. It is sponsored by Abbott Laboratories Ltd., with appreciation to the Milton District Hospital Foundation. About 200 million people in; the world have some form of thyroid disease. In Canada tbyroid disorders are estimnated to affect one in twenty. Most thyroid disorders are 5-7 times more common in women. There are many types of tby- roid disease, bowever, the main conditions present in most thyroid ilînesses are bypothyroidism (tbyroid under-activity) and hypertbyroidism (thyroid over- activity). Thyroid disorders for the most part are treatable; however, untreat- ed tbyroid disease can produce serious resuits in other parts of the body. Individuals wbo bave been diagnosed witb thyroid disease and 'their families will leamn effective management strasegies. If you suspect that you might have a thyroid disorder, you will obtain a better understanding of the disease. Dr. Gavino Perez, an Associate Professor and Staff Intcmnist at McMaster Medical Centre, will discusa signs and symptoms, diagnosis, types of thyroid disease, and treatment options. Ted Hawkins, nomninated as incoming national president for tbe Thyroid Foundation of Canada, will speak on the resources and educa- tional literature of the Foundation that are available to the public. There will lots of opportunity to bave your questions answered This free seminar will be beld on Monday, September 29th at the Milton Seniors' Centre which is located at 500 Cbilds Drive, Milton. Light refresh- ments wiIl be available between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. and the presentation will begin as 7:00 p.m. To reserve a seat, please caîl 905-338-4379. ASL interpreter services will be available if pre-booked before September 22 by faxing (905) 878-0498 or e-mailing cpopp@haltonhealtbcare.on.ca. If you are unable to attend this event, but would like more information on this topic, speak witb your physician or Thyroid Foundation of Canada at 1-800- 267-8822 or visit their WEB site at www.tbyroid.ca. Police presence beefed up at dlts 44eek eîd s ll fair Police don't expect problem like one at Georgetown fair, but are prepared By STEPHAINE THIESSEN The Champion There will be an increased police presence as this weekend's Milton Fall Fair in light of the disturbance as Georgctown's fair several weeks ago. "We have no information to indi- case we should cxpect problems," said Superintendent Mike Kingston. "But given the community's con- ccm and thse events in Georgetown, we have to be preparcd to have resources readily available." TIse response will include prison- er escort officers, a number of tac- tical officers, paid duty officers and auxiliary officers, Superintendent Kingston said. There will also be a senior police superintendent ready to co-ordinate a police response if needcd, and a number of plainclothes officers. Police wcre called to, the Georgetown Fair Grounds September 6 as about Il p.m. Although there were conflicting reports as to how the trouble start- cd, police said an individual was kicked out of the park for fighting and rctumed, refusing to leave. Police said the person rcsisted arrest and a second person began interféring. The incident eventually escalated to include about 500 people- mostly youths. Police said sbey were pclted with rocks, boules, beer cans and pieces of wood by the crowd, and retaliat- ed witb rubber bullets and water hoses. Superintendent Kingston said officers have been at high schools this week informing students of their zero tolerance policy for liquor and trespassing incidents. Stephanie Thiessen can be reached at sthiessen@miltoncana- dianchampion.com. -Today is last chance to rn in Nov. 10 municipal election Residents considcring running for thc November municipal elcc- tion, rememrber this - 5 p.m. That's today's registration dead- line to sign up to be a candidate in Uic upcoming clection. As of yesterday aftemoon, a total of 36 candidates Isad registcred for eithcr mayor, councillor - boUi local and regional - and school board trustee. The most recent to register include At Volpe of Bronte Street South for mayor. That Icaves so far a total of six mayoral candidates vying for the town's top political job. Councillor Brian Peoman will seek re-election for Ward 1 and Councillor Rick Day will seek re- election for Ward 1. Paul Tals is seeking a trustee position with thse Halton District ScIsool Board. To mun aa a councillor or trustee, thse cost is $100. To mun for mayor or regional chair, it costs $200. You must register in person as Town Hall, which is located as 43 Brown St. For more information, cail Uic Town at (905) 878-7211. 917 Nipissing Rd. Milton 905-693-9978 ROU (PIE> LE INSUIWICE AGENCY 245 Commercial St. Milton L9T 2J3 OFFISE: ONI-I8l FAX: UM78-3692 The Corporation of the Town of Multon Milton Fire Milton, Ontario, Canada L9T 3C6 Administration (905) 878-9251 Fax (905) 878-5914 Halton Women's Place presents Saturdal, October 4, 2003 Halton HuIs Place Banquet Hall. 30,90 Steeles Avenue, West of Hwy 25, Milton, Ontario Reception of 6:00 pme Dancing at 8:00 pm MS. Dite Jockey $40.00 per personý includes dinner Dress is casual. 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