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6COMMENT ArY IPlease corne forward »FE if you know anything It was disturbing to learn that the victim of wbat appears to be a foolish prank may lose the sight in one eye and probably bis job. 1 As reported. elsewbere in this newspaper, William Bamnsdale, 25, of Guelph was driving on Hwy. 401 near the Tremaine Road overpass October 20 when a bard object sucb as a piece of rock or concrete struck bis pick-up truck.C .The windsbield sbattered, sbowering bim witb sharp slivers of glass. Some of the pieces flew into his face and may have damaged one of bis eyes permanently. Adding to the devastation of the serious injury is that police believe someone intentionally tbrew tbe object at bis truck from overbead. It appears tbat the incident was totally senseless, avoidable and could bave caused an even worse result. Please, anyone wbo witnessed this crime or knows who committed it, contact police or Crime Stoppers. Better yet, if you are the one responsible, do the rigbt tbing now and owfl up. You may flot bave intended to burt anyone. A step in the rigbt direction in this unfortunate situation is to face your wrong-doing. 'O UR READERS WRITE 'No parking' sîgns for people's own good THE CANADL4N CHAMPION Box 248.,191 Main St. E., Tib andin Champilon, published every Tuesday and Friday Milton, Ont. L9T 4N9 as 191 Main St. t., Milton. 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K«m Sith Ating ditor Advertlsing la acoepted on the condition that, In the evenit atma ttsoe Snutb Adit Eitortypographical error, tiras portion of thea advertlsing space accu- Steve Crouter Circulation Manager pied by the erroneous item, togetfier with a reusonable allowance TeriCuls OficeMangerfor signature, wlll not be charged for, but tihe balance af fhe Tut asas Offie Maageradvertlsemnent wl be pald for ut te applicable rate. Thse publsivr Isa Cotes Production Manager réervea thse niglt fa tateglorize advertlsementa or décline. Dear Editor: As a iife-long resident of rural Campiselîville (on Guelph Line at Steeles Avenue), I feel compelled to respond to a letter from Jack Murphy, whîch was published in your paper on October 26. 1 know how privileged 1 am to have grown up in an area so beauti- fuI, with some of the loveliest sceneiy in the country titerally in my own backyard. I may be able to clarify the parking sign situation for him. The two specific roads that Mr. Murphy mentioned are both very busy paved roads with signiticant traffic on a daily basis. The shoul- ders are very narrow and aren't paved. When people stop their cars in order to get out to walk, they often need to spend a certan amounit of lime at the aide of the car -- unload- ing family members, strollers, bikes and pets. Sometimes they're not as careful as they should be when croasing the roads, stepping out fromt between paked cars in front of oncoming traffic (travelling at speeds of 60 kmi/h or greater). This creates a dangerous situation for both the pedestrian and those dri- ving on the road. I have witnessed several near accidenta in my own neighbour- hood under these circumatances. We are so fortunate that the Conservation Halton manages mucis of the land surrounding the areas Mr. Murphy has mentioned. They not only maintain trails for ail 10 enjoy. but they provide ample parking areas where cars can be stopped and unloaded safely. They also provide maps for many of the trails. This service has a minimal cost attached, and I think that the benefit far outweighs the cost. A year-long membership (for car and occupants) 10 aIl thse parks maintained by the Conservation Halton couts only $75.00. Perisapa Mr. Murphy and others who wish to'enjoy the local purchasing a membership and therefore save themsetves the risk of a parking ticket, while support- ing our local conservation authori- ty. This will help to enaure the maintenance of tihe traits for every- one's enjoyment, while promoting thse safety of both the hikers and those using the roada. HoIly McGaffin Campbelllle The- Canadian Champion welcomes let- tors to the oditor. W. rosorvo the right to odit, roviso, and rejeet lettors. mail lelters to: The Canadian Champion Box 248, Milton, Ont., 19T 4N9 or leavo them at aur office, 191 Main St. E. Pud by Steve Nease