A4-,The Canadian;ChanpiQn, Fnday, JarQttaw W) 2007 RIDE checks nab more drinking drivers, but fewer vehicles stopped by police Hamilton man charged in quick chanqe scam piogiatil îcs cald somewhiat disappointing results, with more drivers operatimg their vehicles after consuming alco- hol than in the previous year. This cornes despite the fact fewer vehicles were checked, reported Halton Regional Police. The program, which took vchîiclcs stoppcd by oflîteis, which ix more than 7,500 fewer than in 2005. But 54 motorists were given i 2-hour license suspensions for having too much alcohol in their blood, compared with only 34 the year before. Fortunately, the number of drivers who had enough alco- criminal charges (over 80 mil- ligrams) were less than in 2005, with two people charged, com- pared with seven people in the 2005 holiday RIDE program. Officers will continue to pedform spot check inspections throughout Halton this year. CONSTRUCTION 0F JAMES SNOW PARKWAY (REGIONAL ROAD 4) FROM DERRY ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 7) TO 300 M NORTH 0F MAIN STREET TOWN 0F MILTON HWY 401 MAIN ST EAST 50 Y Gy -Il)DER Y-R G.R .7 CONTRACT NUMBER: SCHEDULED START DATE: SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE: CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR: R-2060B (PART 3)-06 DECEMBER, 2006 NOVEMBER, 2007 BOB WICKLUND, EXT. 7607 Funding available for community-based projects The Halton Healthy Community Funid (HHCF) is now accepting proposais from local community-based partnerships who are seeking funding for projects that contribute to Halton's healthy community and quality of life. The HHCF is made available through combined resources of funding partners in Halton Region and enables organizations to strengthen our familles and communities in Halton. Recipients may receive up to $30,000 each year for a maximum of three years. Second and third year funding wilI be based on the availability of funds and the project's success. y2aiL HHCF 2007 Guidelines and submission forms are now available from Halton Region Rellna1 Chair by calling 905-825-6000 ext. 7901. Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, Gary Carr March 12, 2007. The documents are also available on Halton Region's website www.halton.ca. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule: January 22 9:30 arn. - Budget Review Januar 24 9:30 arn. - Regional Council Second suspect remains at large A man has been charged in connec- tion with a quîck change scam that saw north Halton businesses targeted last year. On February 28, two men showed up ai the Speyside Gas and Convenience store on Regional Road 25. One man approached a cashier and purchased a low-pniced item and paid for it with a large bill, police said. While the second man distracted other people from what was happen- ing, the first man asked the cashier to, change some larger bils for smaller bills, police said. He then kept changîng his mmnd as to what denominations he wanted until the cashier was confused as to how much he ôwed the suspect and he handed over too much. The two men then Ieft the store with about $400 more than when they cntcrcd, police said. Ihree Halton Hilîs-area husînesses were targeted with the samne scam the following month. Two of the four incidents were recorded on surveillance cameras, and still photos were obtained. After a lengthy investigation, police were able to identify one of the two sus- pects. Police allege the same suspect was connected with numerous similar inci- dents across Ontario, and charges are pending in other junisdictions. An arrest was made January 9. A 39-year-oîd Hamilton man has heen charged with four counts each of theft under $5,000 and fraud under $5,000. The second suspect remains uniden- tified. Anyone with information about this incident ix asked to caîl the Milton Criminal Investigations Bureau at (905) 634-1831, ext. 2415 or Cnime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). NOTICE 0F INTENTION TO PASS A BY-LAW TO RENAME A PUBLIC HIGHWAYî Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 251 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.0. 2001, c. 25, as amended, and other powers thereunto enabling I the Corporation of the Town of Milton proposes 10 pass a by-law to, renamne Escarpment Way from the southerly limit of James Snow Parkway 10 the southerly extent of Escarpment Way. AND THAT the Council of said corporation will hear, in person or by counsel or agent, any person who dlaims that he or she wiII be adversely affected by the proposed street namne change and who applies 10 be heard aI a meeting 10 be held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Town Hall, Town of Milton, on the 29th day of January 2007 aI the hour of 7:30 p.m. or soon thereafler as the said meeting may be held. Further general information concerning the street name change can be obtained fromn the Planning & Deveîopment Department, 43 Brown Street, Milton, Ontario, L9T 5H2, (905)878-7252 ext. 2318 If you wish Ici apply Ici be heard aI the meeting, please contact the Town Clerk in Executive Services aI (905)878-7252 ext. 2132 before 12:00 pmn on Monday January 29, 2007. DATED AT MILTON, ONTARIO this 4th day of January, 2007. Join us for an update on The Town Hall expansion. Wedn.sday, January 31, 2007 Town Hall Victoria Park 43 Brown Street (Council Chambers) Agenda 7:00 p.m..Project Update 7:30 p.M..Question & Ariswer Session as of February 2 at www.mifton.ca >ioAddNk" biUâm 4?0 2U$4Mrge 211 md ~ Community Open House Imm