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6 - The Canadian Champion, Frlday, Juy 21, 2000 T E & A D P « C SCOMMENT T E N Rre IS ometimes angelIs sit behind the wheel, too Heroism is momentous at any pace. But rev àt up to highway speeds and something wondrous takes place. A Campbellville woman was able to return to her family unscathed last week after two drivers noticed she had passed out at the wheel while traveling westbound on Hwy. 401 in her Lumina mini-van. TO M R% MI) NEGLÇ~ By scooting ahead and beside her, the pair effectively maneuvered ~NWW * W W their vehicles to bring the Lumina to a safe stop on the shoulder of the(T4 SA E Y0 cilE > road. To do this, the men willingly drove both themselves and their vehi- cles into harm's way. They appear to have done it without hesitation, or regret. Milton's Michael McConnell is one hero in the high-speed tale. The second man, whose vehicle didn't appear to incur any damage, is the anonymous samaritan of the story. The heartfelt thanks of the driver and her family go out to, both men. So should the thanks of us aIl. With talk of driver frustration and ~e road rage still mounting, it's important to remember that sometimes angels sit behind the wheel, too. O0 UR READERS WRITE *. t' nraerp Wltfn' hitorv for our klds Town Iandscaping has been deterîorating Dear FUê Re: protection of Milton'a heritage needd l'm wnitiig in response tar P. Cateels ,suggestiont0 <at lte Mill Pond be filled in antd tunned into a new cultua centre such as ant opera bouse or convention centre. in sortified at tihe very thougbt, ai destroying somelising s0 unique and cul- tu" ta, Milton as thse MilI Pond. After all, -vie used ta be known as Marin's Mill and Mill-tawn. It's bati enough tisat tIse original mill that tise Martin famàly operated no longer stands in aur town. But~ ta take away lte pond tao woutd be ta taise away any reistders of what Miltono waa like in ils glory days -- tIse pond being bath a tsecessary tool for lihe Imili as well as a popttlar recreatiossal spot popular oven today. If we follow your-logfic -why not tear clown ail of Miton's oemaining Isistori- ca buildings? Mikonis past il sonselisng we should «al ýfe proud of. Destroying aignificant landmnarks bcaves nothing for aur chil- dren ta look ait except photo books. Diane Robnlk . .Milton THE -CANVADL4N CHAMPION Box 248, 191 Main St. E.. The Canadien Champin, publistted eveny Tuesday and Friday at 191 Main St. t., Milon, Ont., 19T 4N9 (Box 2dn), is ont of Tthe Metroland Milton, Ont. L9T 4N9 Pninting. 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Otdtimens Hockey Newas, DOttlia Today, OsttawalWhitby/ClaninOtoo/Pont Penny This Week, Owen Sound Neil Oliver Asnoeiate Publisher Tibune, Peerborough This Aleetu, Pîcton County Guide. tichmond Bill Begin Geoeral Manuager HilîfThornhillNaughan LibetaI, Scaebonougtt Minnon. StoutittiltlUbnidge ICarn Smith Editoîr Adoentisiog is accepted on thn condition that. in the tuent oi a typo- graphîcal ennon, Chat portion et the advertoing space occuitoed hp the enu. Steve Crozier Circulataion Manager neous item, togethvn wfth a neasonable altowance ton signatane, wiît noe be Teri Casas Office Muaneager changed ton, but the balance et te adondîisenent wtît ire paid ton ae the apticabte nate. The publishen nesennes the right I0 categonize adventite- TIm Coeu Proiducuven Maneager ments on dectie. (The following letter was adaàressed ta Jennifer Reynolds, director of covnnunuty services for the Town of Milton, and a copy wasflled with The Champion.) Dear Editor: My busband and 1 are lufe-long residents of Milton, and homneown- ors for thse past 24 yoars. We're concemred about tIse poor state of green space in town. Thse quality ai landscaping has deteriorated each yoar -- this year boing tIse worst ever. Pleaso do not blamo thse wet weather. Crew leaders for tIse pri- vate landscapors have managod ta stay ahead of thse job for their com- mercial and industrial clients. The landscaping along the walking path near aur homo (adjacent ta thse bas- pitl) is donc in such haste. There arc arcas whoro the grass is scalpod ta the dirt and athers where it's twa foot taîl. And this is considered fin- ishod until thse ncxt time (anc or twa weoks). When thse now developors stars be complote with thse neweat design in retaining walls, bicycle patho and parka. The Town will be expected ta continue ta keep this ares pristine for tise new residents. ia it possible ta impravo thse care of the existing areas of îown, before thse job grows by leapo and bounda? The walking patha near my home are poorly fit, overgrown with treea and litterod with brakon glass and used items no one wishes ta view. How will the works department keep up when the tawn doubles in size? One suggestion wo have is ta use a umali portion of the "casino ore fummer oud ietor ala nit approptiate equipment (lawnmow- ors, whipper asipers and amail trac- tors). Although town caunicil has debated long ansd hard as Go where the money ohould go, I would like ta tlsitk an allocation af $20,000 ta $30,000 ta bonefit the averail appoarance of the town could flot be disputed. I look forward ta hoaring from yau, with your respanse ta my questions, concernis and sugges- tions. Jean and Jo. Gregoris Roseheath Drive Letters welcome The Canadian Champion welcomes Ietters to, the editor. We reserve the riglet ta edit, revise, and reject leiters. Letters must be signed and the address and the telephane number of the writer indcled. Mail letters ta: The Canadian Champion, Box 248, Milton, Ont., 19T 4N9 or leaya thern at aur office, 191 Main St. E., or fax ta 878-4943. Pud by Steve Nease