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r p *OUR R.EADERS WRJTE Save bus service for our seniors Dear Editor: Il was with much diamay that t read again of the continued debate about our Milton bus service. TMe Milton counicillora think there's no need for the service. Weii, 1 must speak up (again) that many senior citizens and others feel quite differ- ently about il. Surely there are ways and means open to finding snswers to pooriy-used routes and times of use sud service. If indeed our bus lines are mainly used by our elderly -- for appoint- ments, social gatheringa, hospilal visiting, etc. -- are they not entitled bs convenient mode of transport? Taxis are nol cheap and not ail of us have acceas to s car, or can sec well enough to drive one. t speak for many thai ask again thal this dcbaîe could be settled in a positive manner. Annette Harris Bronte Street South Don't let proposai go any further (The foiiowing letter wa.s addressed to Mayor Gord Krantz and a copy was fiied with The Champion.) Dear Editor: Il is my undersianding that in the very near future town council wiiI be asked 10 vote on a propoa by H.D. Invealments 10 build 195 homes on the land behind E.C. Drury High Schooi. After reading about the issue in The Champion, talking to other concernied citizens, sud attending the open bouse on January 12, I ast writing to tell you that 1 am totaily opposed 10 this development for the following rea- sons: 1) There are senious safety con- cerna: increaaed traffic means increaaed danger for the young chiidren attending achool there;, 2) The deaf community consid- ers this land to be their home; 3) The tennis club wili be deatroyed, taking away the oppor- tunity for hundreds of children and aduits to enjoy a fun, healthy opportunity (exactly the type of activity the Town should be pro- moting in order to give our youth aomething to do); 4) The park is currentiy used by msny residenta of Milton, from soccer teama to families viailing the pond 10 people walking their doga or juat strolling through one of the few remaining green spaces in town. The developer is attempting 10 garner support for bis plan by streaaing the need for housing for seniors, but surely in a community that is about 10 explode with devel- opmnent, more Ihan doubling ils current population over the next several years, another aile cati he found. The land should neyer have been put up for sale 10 be developed. Destroying a beautiful park is sim- ply wrong, and Milton will be poorer if this proposaI goes ahead. t urge you 10 vote againsl il. Dave Toderick Wilson Drive Preclous parkland shouldn't be sold Dear Editor: May I cail on ail Oakviile and ares residenîs 10 oppose the salie by the Province 10 private intereals for development of a golf course and houaing of the Bronte Provincial Park? This is a precious property which should be kepl for future genera- lions 10 enjoy. Il is the only provin- cial park in the Greater Toronto Ares. Once sold and developed, il will be irreplaceable. 1 urge aIl residenta lu write lu their local member or the legisîs- ture and to Premier Mike Harri to express their opposition to the sale of the Bronte Provincial Park. Peter K. McWilllams, 0.C. * Martin Street HeIp appreciated Dear Editor: On behaîf of aIl the women and children tha 't received Holiday Hampera through Halton Women's Place, we would like to thank the communities of Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown and Acton for their generous support. In late September 1999, we start- ed asking the community to sup- port 100 or our neediest families that have atayed with Halton Women's Place during the paat year. These are women and chul- dren who have since left their abu- sive homes snd are desperately try- ing to make it on their own. Budgeting becomes a big factor in their day-to-day living and the ability for momts to provide gifla and extraa for their children are juat not thoughit about. Through the generosity of the communitS', these womcn are able 10 provide their children with gifla that would oîh- erwise be unattainable. With the support of schools, companies, ser- vice clubs, churchea and individu- ais, we were able to provide quality hampers filied with gifla and good- ies for women and their dependent chiidren. As well, 1 wouid like to extend a personai thank you to al] of the vol- unteers who aaaiated Halton Women'a Place wilh picking up donations, aorling, packing and wrapping gifla. Once again, we wouid like to thank ail invoived for your generosity and spirit of gis- ing. Theresa Greer, executive director Haiton Women's Place T#w> Camadian Champion, Fiiday, Janufly 2s2O - 7 _______________ADVERTISEMENT Government Initiatives Offer Credit Union Members An Advantage Ontario's credit unions have slways differentiated themselves from other financial institutions by their community roots and their unique member- owner structure. Now, credit unions can offer consumera something else the baniks cannot - increased peace of mind on their deposits. Budget committments from the provincial government have allowed credit unions such as Halton Credit Union to increase their deposit insurance coverage to $l100,000 from $60,000 on credit union member accounits. Deposit insurance covers savings and chequing accounts, term deposits and guaranteed invesîmens certificates, as well as investinenta made under registered retirement savings plans (RRSP), registered retirement income funda (RRIF) and Ontario home ownership savings plans (OHOSP). In the May 1999 budget tabled by Finance Minister Ernie Eves, the Ontario governmens recognized credit unions as "unique, community- based financial institutions that provide Ontarians with an alternative to the batiks and trust companies" and introduced a number of initiatives aimed as enhancing credit unions' ability to provide Ontarians with the banking services they need. Peter Buwalda, CEO of Halton Credit Union, said the changes will allow credit unions to be more competitive and more attractive to consumera. "Credit unions now have an even greater opportunity to differentiate themselves from batiks and trust companies, and Ontario consumera have more good reasons to experience the credit union advansage", Mr. Buwalda said. Credit unions are prtsvincially regulated deposit-taking institutions. Banks and other federally regulated financial institutions' deposit insurance coverage through the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) -remains at $60,000. The increase in deposit coverage to $100,000 should be of particular interest to consumera during the busy RRSP season, when many people's accounts exceed $60,000. For further information: Nancy von der Kammer Halton Credit Union 878-8105 #228 Located on the shorts of Lake Ontario, at the Oakviile/Buriington b=order, you'll find Heartstone by the Lake, a brand new 174 condominium complex designed to meet the needa of seniors today and in the future. Ownership of your condominium home yet accesa to everything from a central dining room to medicai facilities. Whether or not you are thinking about making a move you need to experience tht lifestyle and amenities at Heartstone by the Lake. Open daily i 1-Spm. (905) 333-8225 BRAD CLEMENTS gon ta *AN RAS ONS 878-6576 wu% jaronSTMENT S ACONS WALT ELLIOT <p ,,,,,,fl 1 RRSPB HASSON~~~~T TWSIACILSRIE Are you frustrated there wilI flot bel T.K. in September? Consider MILTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL We aire a parent run co-operative nursery school 'for c idren aged 3 to 5 offering a two year program with 2 day, 3 day, and 5 day morning or affernoon programs. We offer monthly f ield trips, daily crafts, songs, games and an indoor gym. We have a Iow child to teacher ratio and our teachers aré ECE qualif ied. Join us for an OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday February 8th belween 9:30 and il :.00 arn or Wednesdlay February 9th between 1: 30 and 3:00 pm. Corne and register your chiId for September 2000. 'I'm doing okay, but 1 wish i didn't have diabetes'. The people at CDA make il easier." =10. A% HELP SOMMOE YOU KNOW. AL 1-8OO0AN1NG ýwwaaéeh*,<@ 11111111110