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The Canadian Champion, Frlday, May 14,1999-9 Cost f reviving Miii -Pond the milin dollar quelsto twoinhe ot so t." from TOWN'S on page 4 îing down the prohiernatic miltoîl. ne said. seasor At that trne, tons ot vegetation was removed, "One ot the reasons as to get a good look at the eîacouî only to regrow to its previous underwater height pond and see what it would cot to bring it back said N. within two weeks. to lueé," said Mr. Gemza. Tho In order to get at the root of the problem, the Trying to, estimate Use cost of resuscitating Use eradic Mill Pond sub-committee, comprised of repre- pond without a drawdown is similar to asking help d sentatives from Use Ministry of Environent and for a home estimate wiUsout allowing contractors "Th Energy, Ministry of Natural Resources, and to look at Use house, he said. milfoi Town and Halton Conservation staff, suggests Once the pond is drained, a dry perîod of to gro temporarily draining the pond. about two weeks is needed to help kili the mil- The Draining the pond - or drawdown - will foul. Soul dredged from the pond could be used over allow technical experts to, study the problem, for agricultural purposes or as a cover at the "A said Ministry of Environent and Energy repre- Halton landfill site. inche sentative Andy Gemnza. Fixing Use pond will help create a fish refuge oUser Iasohptoday out pond sediment, cut- that will allow for longer recreational fishing just ss "4iefsteals big load of steroids A thief made off wiUs $23,000 worth of anabolic steroids following a break-in at Univet Pharmaceuticals on Steeles Avenue shortly before midnight Sunday. TIhe culprit smashed open a front door to gain acces to a locked safe containing 4,000 vials of Use drug,. said Det. Sgt. Jackie Gordon of Halton Regional Police. The break-in is under investigation. Man sought Police are looking for a man who was reportedly seen exposing himself to students in Use playground at WlI. Dick School May 6. The man was seen standing in Use bike paUs at 10:40 a.m. when he undid lais shorts, Det. Sgt. Gordon said. Police Blotter The suspect is described as white, 25 to 30 years of age with short brown hair and a small goatee. He was wearing shorts and a t-shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 878-5511, ext. 2418. Driver arrested An 1 8-year-old Trafalgar Road man was charged with possession of stolen property after police stopped a dirt bike rider Sunday. Police pulled oaver the 1996 Yamaha dirt bike at -aee SEDATIVE on page 12 irs WHEDE THE 101$ MRE! WHAT Do YOD NEEIP Cominu te... Sien Ahev flecreation Contre Woinosdavy Mayi19 12 m001 - 8 Pm Thursia, May 20 10 arn s8m, Fimuicl hi: Burlngtoei Post HmnRsucs D.veloppemeni des DvlpaMCanada ressouice, humain., Canada Canadrt ris. It will also produce a wetlands to rage the return of arnphibians anad reptiles, [r. Gemiza. ugh it is unlikely that the milfoil will be ated, atones laid on the pond floor will iscourage re-growth, said Mr. Gemza. are wiII neyer be a 100 per cent removal of 1," he said. "But the milfoil won't be able w through the atone. non-native milfoil has been able to take he pond thanks to its root system. out 99 per cent of dse milfoil moot is in two s of sediment," said Mr. Gemza. "Most plants have mots that go much deeper. It iffocates everything by taking over tse top 'thle cost oft he 1999 projeca will lakely he somewhere in the $200,000 range. Councillor Rick Malboeuf asked if any work is being done to raise funds privately. Charitable organizations with an environmen- tai focus such as The Trillium Foundation are heing approached, said Mr. Gemnza. Involving the local business association is anoUser option. Community involvement cana be encouraged by placing a large thermometer beside the pond that moves according to the amnount of funds raised. "Really, it's as far as your imagination can go," he said. 2 Wordong Communications ONGS ON THE WATER For Rose CberrYs Home with Father Mark Curtis & frîends Sunday, June 13, 1999 3:00 pin (Ramn Date - June 27th) Robert's Park Sladek Residence Dublin Lina 1 km north of HWY. #7 in Acton For information cali: (905) 876-3379 Minimum Donation - $ 10. per car Bring A Lawn Chair ye/w- r"'& - dJ. (saa doenvs Kdàmo<j aa" aow cm Ao 4j~~Thnks Fathe Mark Archer's Poultry Farm Ltd. Wallenstein Fends & Suppiy Ltd. WordSong Commuicaions GEORGTW & SMIL SQUADRON IT'IS SPRINGt DO FOU HAVE FOU(R BOAT PROFICIENCY CARD ???? No worries, we are holding classes at Cedarvale Park starting May l8th. They will run 4 consecutive weeks with the test being written on the fourth evening. HAVE YOIJR PROFICIENCY CAR» NOW- AND ENJOY BOATIG FOR MORE INFORMATION, CAIL 905-634-7736 TOIL FREI 1#877@250#45L 1 .