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Recreation Grants Facilities get cash TORONTO Ontario Minister of Tourism and Recreation Ken Black announced million in grants for new and expanded recreation facilities across the pro vince The Community Recreation Capital program has funded 123 projects 189 for 35 facilities in Central region 180 for facilities in Eastern region 258 279 for facilities in Southwestern region for 26 facilities in Northeastern region and 700 for 8 facilities in Nor region Residents of Ontario will now have more opportunities for their recreation activities Safe ble facilities will allow all On to pursue a more en healthy lifestyle Mr Black said This funding represents the se cond phase of Community Capital grants for Including A million awarde earlier this year which funded projects the Ministry of Tourism and Recrea tion has provided million for 367 new and expanded recreation facilities this year The Community Recreation Capital program provides support for the development of new and in novative sports fitness and recreation projects in Ontario as well as the improvement of ex isttng facilities The program gives priority to projects which meet the recreation needs of special groups such as the physical lv disabled and older adults COMMUNITY RECREATION CAPITAL PROGRAM The Community Recreation Capital Program provides support for the development of new and in novative sports fitness and recreational facilities across On as well as the improvement of existing facilities Each project must enhance the sports fitness or recreational pur suits in a community creating safe affordable and equal op portunities for all Priority is given to project that improve recreation services for disadvantaged groups based on age gender income education ethnic background and physical and mental abilities Projects with greater coor planning at the local level will also receive priority Cooperating partners include municipal governments profit organizations and the private sec tor The program is designed to en courage communities to build new facilities upgrade arenas swimm pools and commun ty centres and promote the of out door facilities such as ball fields and playgrounds The Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation through the Com munity Recreation Capital pro gram helps the public to pursue their favorite pastimes in well planned func accessible facilities This contributes to improved and healthy lifestyles in cities towns and villages across Ontario Bicycle safety prime concern TORONTO Ontario Transporta Minister William Wrye recent ly launched his Ministry spring bicycle safety campaign at Joe s Bicycle Shop in Windsor presented Ron Ouellette the bicycle store owner with a kit of new bicycle safety promotional material for distribution to his customers Bicycle retailers will be the main target group of this year bicycle campaign and all bicycle shops across the province will receive kits containing the materials This year the Ministry is em phasizmg the importance of helmet use by all cyclists both adults and children Head injuries are the leading cause of bicycle fatalities said S studies show that 75 per cent of bicycle fatalities are related to bead trauma A bicycle handlebar tag has been produced by the Ministry to be placed on all new bicycles It says Be Head Smart Wear A Helmet Your head is worth it The campaign Is also asking bicyclists not to be road war and motorists not to be road hogs The Ministry together with the Toronto City Cycling Committee has produced posters and phlets aimed at both cyclists and motorists They urge cyclists to follow the rules of the road because those who don give all bicyclists a bad reputation Likewise motorists should respect the rights of cyclists to use the road The Ministry will also distribute these materials to the cycling public through their Drivers and Vehicles Licence Issuing Offices educational institutions communl ty safety organizations police forces and cycling groups It is our hope that th s year s bicycle safety campaign will en courage more sts to ear helmets follow the rules of the road and drive in a proper man ner said Wre We also hope to increase motorists awareness of bicyclists By urging both groups to share the road we can help reduce the number of accidents in bicyclists and other motorists Wrye concluded 1969 1990 Gain Padres 308 Phillies Indians Dodgers 481 186 Pirates 643 186 Expos 667 Braves 394 500 106 Reds 463 100 Mots 537 78 Tigers 429 Red Sox 512 529 17 GRAPH Precompetitive gymnastics team HILLS GYMNASTIC CLUB Pre Ashley Kristin Boyle Jennifer Competitive team came home from virtually bushels Robertson Katie Rowland Kristin McDonald of medals and ribbons from three recent Daniela and Ashley Johnson Herald photo Members Include from left to right Jam Its About Time We Gave The Business Good for you folks who are purchasing the ngs you need here at home What you re s smart because buying locally helps our economy and our standard of I Dollars spent with Halton Hills merchants stay here They dont drift away to Brampton Toronto and Can you remem the last time people in those commun showed up here to help put out a fire or donate to a local project Give HHs the busness Pester its retailers for your shoes sh rts grocenes home furnish ngs everyth ng you need or want You save time money and more im portantly you be making an investment in our future that w benefit you your children and your children s children A Message on behalf of Our Community brought to you by the HERALD Homo Newspaper of Halton Hills Established 1866