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DH 1 n c UAfw V DCAV C K vvcuiicsud)', m a i m J i , u y j Scouts 40th anniversary campfire The 9th Trafalgar Scout Group is celebrating its 40th anniversary in conjunction with Hopedale Presbyterian Church. The group is looking for past members who may be interested in attending a Saturday evening campfire anniversary celebration during its April 9th to 11th camping weekend at Blue Springs Scout Reserve. The 9th Trafalgar Scouts currently consists of 18 Beavers aged 5 to 7; 18 Cubs, 8 to 10; and 16 Scouts, 11 to 14. Six of the Scouts are hoping to achieve their Chief Scout Award this year, and may form a Venture Company starting in September. For information, call Theresa Everingham, Troop Scouter, at 827-6748. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE CAST IRON WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT AND WASTEWATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ALLAN STREET/DOUGLAS AVENUE AREA TO W N OF OAKVILLE, PR-1769 D A TE: T h u rs d a y , A p r il 8 , 1 9 9 9 T IM E : 5 : 0 0 p m 8 :0 0 p m PLACE: B ra n tw o o d E le m e n ta ry S ch oo l 2 2 1 A lla n S tre e t, O a k v ille As part of the Cast Iron Watermain Program, The Regional Municipality of Halton proposes to replace the watermains on the following street: • Spruce Street from Allan Street to Glouster Avenue • Reynolds Street from Pine Avenue to Spruce Street • Watson Avenue from Spruce Street to Pine Avenue • Douglas Avenue from Lakeshore Road to Spruce Street • Allan Street from Pine Avenue to Randall Street • Galt Avenue from Allan Street to Douglas Avenue • Pine Avenue from Reynolds Street to Watson Avenue • Maple Avenue from Reynolds Street to Watson Ave. The proposed main replacement is required to address fire flow and infrastructure concerns caused by old deteriorating cast iron watermains and wastewater mains in this area. The Public Information Centre is being held to provide the public w ith an opportunity to review the project drawings and to discuss any potential construction disruptions from the proposed works. Halton's representatives w ill be present to answer any questions. Interested persons are invited to drop in any time during the above-noted hours to review and comment on the proposed works. If you are unable to attend this Public Information Centre and wish to obtain more information or provide written comments, please address your concerns to B ill W o n g , P. E ng ., D e s ig n S u p e rv is o r R e g io n a l M u n ic ip a l i ty o f H a lto n 1 1 5 1 B ro n te R o ad O a k v il le O N L 6 M 3L1 Tel: (9 0 5 ) 8 2 5 - 6 0 3 0 , e x t. 7 6 1 3 Fax: (9 0 5 ) 8 4 7 - 2 1 9 2 e m a il: w o n g b @ re g io n .h a lto n .o n .c a w w w .re g io n .h a lto n .o n .c a As well, wastewater mains will be replaced on: • Pine Avenue from Reynolds Street to Watson Avenue • Maple Avenue from Reynolds Street to Watson Avenue • Spruce Street from Douglas Avenue to Watson Avenue • Allan Street from Maple Avenue to Spruce Street and from Sheddon Street to Brantwood Public School Photo by Peter J. Thompson Bob Decker receives a Panasonic digital camera for being the top money raiser in Canada last year in the annual Super Cities Walk for MS - multiple sclerosis research and patient care, hav­ ing raised $23,000. A participant for six years, he's raised almost $82,000 in total. Making the presentation is Kara Rizner, co-ordinator of special events for the MS Society of Canada. MS Walk participant named top fund raiser, vows to continue his support Bob Decker has raised almost $82,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, simply by walking. Decker and his family have participated in the annual Super Cities Walk for MS for six years, and he was recently honoured as Ontario's Top Fund Raiser, and was awarded a Panasonic digital camera. Last year he raised $23,000 alone, and was named National Top Fund Raiser. For Decker, the Super Cities Walk is an opportunity to give back to an organization which has helped his family, and at the same time, teach his children, Brian, 9, and Colleen, 14, about the importance of fundraising for charity. Both children collected pledges totaling $2,200 over the past six years. Colleen has partici­ pated for five years, and Brian for three. OF SAVINGS! 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COMPLETE BUNDLE PRICE Warehouse Prices Office Supplies A K *IDCI mNOW?. Decker's wife, Pat, was diagnosed with a relapsing-remitting form of MS, episodic with variable periods of remission, about 10 years ago while she was in her mid-30s. Her main symptom is chronic fatigue, he explains, adding she also has some vision problems as a result of the MS. "Fortunately, she has not had a major episode in five years. "MS is an auto-immune disease where the body attacks itself, causing deterioration of the covering of the ner­ vous system. The nerves lose their abil­ ity to sheath themselves, and short cir­ cuit themselves." That can result in anything from a tingling in the legs and arms, hands and feet, to paralysis. Decker, a portfolio manager looking after pension money at a company he co-owns, raises the pledges from "my corporate colleagues on Bay Street, many who have supported me year after year." And, each year, he tries to raise more than the previous year. The Deckers participated in the Mississauga walk in Port Credit for three years before moving to Oakville. Now they participate annually in the Burlington-Oakville walk, to be held on April 18th in Burlington. Because his wife was diagnosed with MS, Decker decided to participate in the annual Super Cities walk. "I decided it was something we can do as a family. These walks are designed for all ages and all abilities. "Because my wife does not have the chronic progressive form of MS, she can participate in the walks." The walk will be held at the Burlington Central Arena. Check-in is at 8 a.m., the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. There will be a choice of a 1, 2.5 (wheelchair accessible), 5 and 10 kilo­ metre route. Pledge sheets can be picked up at various locations across town, and for more information, call the Halton MS Society at 639-6333. Top provincial prize this year for the most pledged money will be a Panasonic 27-inch colour television set. Pledges totaling $75 will earn par­ ticipants a T-shirt. The Super Cities Walk for MS is a community-based, family oriented event. In addition, Walkers enjoy breakfast and lunch caurtesy of Loblaws, a major sponsor. More than 60,000 participants are expected to put their best foot forward in 102 communities across Canada this year. Money raised will support the MS Society's services for people with MS and fund research to find the cause and cure for the number one disabling dis­ ease of young adults. For 1999, the goal for Ontario is 30,000 walkers in 44 communities to raise over $3.1 million for the fight against multiple sclerosis. Since its founding 50 years ago, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada continues to be a leader in funding MS research and providing services to peo­ ple with MS throughout Canada. MS is a disease that randomly attacks the central nervous system, affecting the control people have over their bodies. Canada is a high risk area for MS, which is usually diagnoses in people between the ages of 20 and 40 - prime family and career building years. Its effects last for the rest of their lives. To register call 1-888-822-8467 or (416) 967-3039, or register on-line at w h a v . supercitieswalk. com mailto:wongb@region.halton.on.ca http://www.region.halton.on.ca