Region anniversary party for staff to cost $15,OOO The Canadien Champion, Tuesdav. JuIv 20, 2004-3 v tnated $15,000 from the Regions operating budget on a staff celebra- tion. 'Me money will be used for food and non-alcoholic drinks to mark Halton's 3th anniversary, an event that won't be open t0 the putblic. A date for the event hasn't yet been set, but it's anticipated to be in September or October and will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. f'or rent ansd past members otcouncil. Halton Regional Police have also been invited to the event, but will have to pay for their own staff to attend. The budget for the event is bru- ken down into $1 1000) for food, $2,0() tor non-alcoholic drinks, $200 for promotions, $500 for rentais and a $1,300) contingency. Halton Manager of Employment Uild[C s uspoîililuln cil l a iod the numbers are based on what it would cost a third parsy 10 prepare the food. Ho added a menu hasn't been decided yet, but it will be standard barbecue fare, such as chicken. The Region will also change its logc- for the remainder of the year to mark the 3th anniversary, which will come at no extra cost 10 taxpayers. Region gets funding to step up smoking bylaw enforcement Halton bas received a $50000 fundirug boost t0 help stop up local smoking bylaw enforcement. 'Me money, from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, will be used for public health inspector wages. "Existing staff would work addi- tionai hours on a voluntary basis and remuneration would ho charged 10 the ministry grant, with no impact on existing uveflime budgets," a report from Halton Director of Health Protection Services Peter Willmott said. Local municipal bylaw enforce- ment officers, along with public health inspectors, are responsible for enforcing smoke-free bylaws in the region, covering about 750 bars, restaurants, bingo halls and other places ut amusement. The funding, which Mr. Willmott estimates will cuver 1,000 hours of work paid at ime and a half, must be used by next March. Teens charged ini attempted break-in Halton Regional Police have charged three Milton teens in connection with an attempted break-in at Lowvie Golf and Country Club. At about 3 a.m. Thursday, an alert secunity guard observed a small group of people trying to enter a fenced compound at the course, where golf cats are stored, by cutting a hole in the fence. The guard noti- fied police, but when they arrived, the culprits fled into a wuuded area. The K9 unit responded and tracked the area, resulting in the recovery of a number of tools. A I 7-year-old and two 18 year olds were charged with brea.k and enter wtth intent and possession of break-in instruments. They're scheduled 10 appear at Ontario Court of Justce in Burlingion August Il. /00'",4 ~( §(f(~qt 9 9Fresh Crisp Fresh lb or Lttbico IL or .88<lo PONTIAC e BUICK e CADILLAC ONE3 DAY ONÏLYI ~4!JULY 24TH SAM4QPM 500 litres of gas With the delivery of every qqoiNADA WIDE C6AROUJT up to 80 months oit q Virtuail ail 2004 moies YOUR VEHICLE! -M Op il e I o Crew cab, diesel engine, heavy duty trailer equipment, SLE FuIly loaded. CD player, polished alum. wheels, fog lamps, deep tinted rear glass, power Iocks & windows, keyless remote. 3.4L 185 HP V6 engine, air conditioning, power Iocks, windows, mirrors, CD stereo,- remote keyless 5-Star Safety Rating (based on 2002 model) I1L1,7 5Yr/100,000 km Powertrais Warranity with $0 Deductible 3.4L 185 HP V6 engine, 4 spd auto, air ABS, p ocks, wiuows pi r, d.$ dmatraah pari hs s aimtta.Alairvulessiaa4aahtuiah pnria.C atra plat h i. aIlap tal sui aaihamlatmtiayehr le A.OaitrIndt bas 5sarON eyrti ng EnrgiIa MAIrST B2.2L 14MPILTONgie pdat, i,5yr1000 mp errinwrrnyw MONddutbetef eHORS yter, 04 a -T.1 11 4911, Ab >* Ab