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- - - - - - - .,, . s i n a nng~ Ait Da,-rAQ iuesaav. M~V 10. î~' A ~ F *~amrn*,, M,~v~ow 750 (GST included) %W ÂVLU %1ill UZJ1 I LLLLJI .V ap"'* -usav Ma -- ô, - W d A student bas been suspended for wiit- ing an alarming message in a bigb school wasbrooom - one tbat reportedly prompt- ed sme parents to keep kids borne Friday. Words to the effect of 'May 14 Equals Death' were wiitten in the stail of a batb- room at E.C. Drury Higb Scbool, said Halton District Scbool Board director Dusty Papke. Thie message promptedl a police investi- gation, and the sehool sent borne letters informing parents of tie situation. "At a time wben ibis issue is sensitive, we aren't taking any chances," Mr. Papke sid. police and board officiais tbat the school was safe, attendance was significantly lower tban usual on Friday. Halton Regional Police confirrned tbey launcbed a miscbief investigation into tbe incident, but didn't release any further de"al at press time. I light of recent higb school shootings, Mr. Papke said principals have been instructed to deal with any tbreats immedi- ately. And steps are being taken to address problemis with tbe student in question, hie said. pfflo by GMHIAM i-àt JH at's off for Police Week Eight-year-Oid Nicole Cassivi tries on ibis RCMP bat for size as a dlsplay of two scariet uniformed officers look on. Nicole was one of many ares residents to vieil: the Polie Week dlsplay et Milton Mail Saturday. This was one of everaI avents the RCMP wiIi be part of this year aths Iew enforcernênt agency eebrates Res 1251h annIversary. ý7Iig will move ahead, but with conditions Bv KAREN SMITHi The Champion A museum's application for a zoning variance to allow a student-assisted archaeological dig at a Carnpbellville resi- dence was given tbumbs-up Tbursday nigbt despite opposition by a group of neighbours. The committee of adustmnt voted 4-2 to approve tbe London Museumn of Arcbaeology's bid for a Second Line arcbaeological excavation in conjunction with tbe current zoning that allows a scbool. Comznttee members who supported the project said museumn director-general Dr. Bill Finlsyson bas addressed manY Of the neigbbour's concerus by downgrading bis original plan te build cabins and a class- room on the site. And tbe residents' envirnnmental con- cerna. will be addressed tbrough plant and water studies required as part of the vari- ance approval. However, the neigbbours - wbo say tbey're not against the 15-year dig, but want to ensure ît's done witbout. environ- mental damage and disruptions in the quiet, rural ares - have 20 days to appeal the decision. Cecilia Moffat, who led approxirnatelY 10 residents in expressing concerns, said after the meeting that neigbbours would regroup we determine their next move. tions," sbe told the committee. 'It's sorne- what confusing at this point. Every time we turn around tbeoe's something different given to us." Dr. Finlayson originally planned to build overnight accommodations to bouse work- ers and field expedition participants on the site, but then asked that a variance for eses ALONG on page 5 EdItorial Lottors Sports Classliod 6-7 19.-2 23-25 Suspension for student scrawling threat in washroom xiý,l 1 AA MO 1 y