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Your Hometown Newspaper Volume 10 No. 30 Thursday, July 26, 2007 THE NEW Newstand Price 40 + GST Forecast: Sunny Weekend Whats Inside New 2006 census numbers show Halton has experienced remarkable growth in chil- dren 0 to 6 years of age in the past fi ve years. Halton has had a 17% increase in the population of young children (0 to 6 years) which means that there are over 5,700 more young children in Halton. In comparison, the growth rate in the population of young children in Ontario was -3% over the past fi ve years. Haltons population of ba- bies (under one year) has also increased by 32% resulting in over 1,300 more babies in Halton over a five-year period. While all four municipali- ties have seen increases in the numbers of young children, Milton has experienced tre- mendous growth. Milton has seen a 163% increase in the number of children aged 0 to 6 years. In 2001, there were about 2,300 young children which compares to 6,000 in 2006. Miltons population of babies has gone from 280 in 2001 to 1045 in 2006 which represents a 273% increase in the number of babies. Funding for the expansion The mammoth, million dollar Main Street reconstruction project is underway, and when its complete, approximately one kilometre of brand new road (with new water and sewer pipes underneath some areas) will replace what one local politician called a cow path. Ron Goddard, the Towns Manager of Engineering, Design and Capital Works said King Paving and Mate- rials plan is to keep the road open throughout the whole project, and to minimize traffi c delays. The $1.3-million project to recon- struct Main Street from Knox Street to Actons southerly limit near the entrance to Superior Glove, is a joint contract with Halton Region which is replacing water and wastewater pipes in some areas. On Monday, Goddard said they would work on the Knox Street to Church Street area fi rst. Then, theyll do some storm sewer work on Vimy Street, which is also part of this contract, and that will be following the fi rst section on the water and sanitary (pipes), Goddard said, adding then theyll begin work on Main Street. The work should be complete by the end of October. Construction begins on Main Street Haltons booming with babies Milton leads the pack with 16% hike Continued on page 2Continued on page 2 By Frances Niblock While theres been an increase in the number of campers signed up for Town recreation and parks pro- grams in Acton this summer, there are still spaces in pro- grams being offered next week and in August. Although the most popu- lar camps are fi lling up fast, its not too late to sign up for many of the camps, said Mandy Duncan, the Towns recreation supervisor on Monday, adding theyll put names on a waiting list, if necessary. One of the really popular programs this summer is the Creative Kids Camp an arts and crafts program and theres space in the August 7 Still space in Acton summer camps CNE CONTEST: Costumed as zombies, three Acton dancers Monique Lalande (left) Amber Piette and Amber Price will perform their dance Haunted at the Rising Star 2007 dance competition at the CNE in August Submitted photo Rockwood 856-2222 CLEAN 1999 Jimmy SLS 4x4......................$4,444 TO ITS WORTH THE DRIVE ACTON MOTORS 8531280 2001 NEW BEETLE...AUTO...GAS The 48th Highlanders were guests at the Acton Legion Saturday. Page 9. Mikes back with a column about Supporting Our Troops. Page 7. Award winning Acton Air Cadet takes his solo fl ight. Page 16. Should we save the old Drill Hall in the park? See Page 6.