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6 -The Canadian Champion, Fniday, November 17, 2000 I COMMENT It's time again for us ~NE 'VIUO to ask for your help ý)HI -42YO IME LOoMIE In prosperous trnes, it's hard to belteve a child could bound out of bed on Christmas morning to learn Santa Claus bas passed them by. It's impossible to fathom the heartbreak of a parent who must coin- fort their child after being unable to provide them with a proper Christmas. So for almost two decades, The Canadian Champion and the Salvation Army have been working together to ensure no one in Milton greets December 25 wîthout a gitfrtei chlrno ade -/ quate food on the table through our annual Champion Christmas J Bureau Fund. U1 Last year, our campaign raised $22,000. The goal this year is $25,000. To reach that target, we ask that residents drop off donations of food, ~ Q toys and money at The Champion offices, 191 Main St. E. Tax receipts - will be issued. We know life is busy and money is tight. And it can seeru as. though * __ hands are always out asking for us toi give even more. But it's within our power to help a child celebrate Christmas. /I~ At this time of year, there's no gift like it. SO UR READERS WRJTE 1t' iihs-&lnnÉ-rt and guide aur vouth E.C. Drury group should stick to mandate Dear Editor: Lately il seema that every time I open The Champion tbere's a letter ta Use edi- tor complaining about the youth in Milton. People are having rocks tbrown aI thb'eir property or baving cars broken mbt. l would seemn we as a commuutity are fed up witb Ibese young 'vaudals" and are ready to do something about il. Tben imagine my surprise upon see- ing the young cadets standing outside cf stores recently having litîle succeas in obtaining support. t saw adulîs walk by Ibese kida, ignoring Ibeir request for a donation. t even aaw a few people bc Bon 248, 191 Mais St. E. Milton, Ont. L9T 4N9 (905) 878-1M4 Editorial Fax: 878-49 Advertising Fax: 876-23 Classîfied: 875-33 Ian Oliver - Publi Neil Oliver Asstibate Pa Wendm McNab Adveriiio M Karen Smith Steve Crezier Ci aitin M Teri Casas 0ft5 e M Tin Coles Proiduin M rude in their negative response 10 the request. Being a new mother who's planning to raise ber child in Milton, Ibis attitude alarma me. on oue hand, we complatin of lack cf supervision aud facilities for the cbjîdren in our îown, On Ib th tier haud, we refuse ta support the kids who are participating iu constructive activi- lies. This begs the 4uestion - when do we stop complaining about our youth and stant supporting and guiding themri toward a respousible future?' Wenrdy Grant Commercial Street lie Cainadian Champion. puS5isied neney Ouesday and Fitay an 191 Main Si. t.. Milton, Ont., L9T 4N9 (tox 248), is sne oi nie Meirniand Frintînt, Fublishint & DSoiSutint Lii. troun ni subunban companies dm0c ' includes: Aax/Pickering News Adverisen, Allîsion Hnnald/Counien. tannie IAduance, tannys Bay This Wnak, Boitas Inienynîse, Banpton Suandian, Bunînîgton Fost, BuntinQion Shopping Becs, City Fanent, City ni Yonk Suandian, Collingcood/Wasata Connection, tant Ynnk Mmiro, EIn 43 Adoocate/Cosntia Routes, ticoie Guandian, Fiamoouet Post, Fnneaen Yount, Geongetown IndepeniintActoi Free Fness, Hunoia Business 64 Timns, Kingston This Week. Lindsay This Week, Manktam tconomisi & Sun. Mîdand/ene5antuîttene Mmine, Mîton Shopping Nes. Mîssîssauga 100 Business Tines, Mîssîssauta Becs. Banane Soide, Bassagaceya News, Necmaîket/Aunoit Ena-tannin, Northumberland Bacs, Bonis Yonk Mînnor, sher Oakiite teaven, Outmuîlle Sonping Becs, Sltiimeis Hockey Bacs, Onîltia Today. Oshaca/WhînSy/Clonîittoi/Fot Feins This Week, Oen Sonund bi.nter Tribune, Fetenborouth This Wetn. Fîcton Counta Guide, Richmonit auger ttill/TonilNaughan Lîberul, Scambonough Mîrrnon Stouotiiie/SaSnidge TriSuie. Ediîoar Adtoisîng is acceptîd on nhn condition ta, in the nunni oi a iyno- siansîgaphcai encor, iSat nortion of the, adoertising onace occupind So tie ro utuen neous innm, togniSen aîîth a reasonaSte allocance ftr sîiature, ciii moi St uuntoger ciuigni fon, Sut She balance of te advenîisemii wiii bn naîid toi ai the anplicable rata. The noblstîson nesenues the nîigt to caoagtrie adunntîse- ager menti on tontine. Dear Editor: For reasons 1 will explain below, I have heem an avid supporter of the Friends of E.C. Drury Park by way of financial support and the donation of my time. attending meetings for Ibe general public and assisting in the fundraising projeet. I was shocked and disappoioted ta receive the Speciat Edition Newsletter, publisbed by the Fuiends of E.C. limiy Park, whjch recommended the candidates that we should cast our vote for in the municipal election. tn addition, il identilied the candidates who, for various reasons, were considered te, have put forth "disappointing per- formances" with regard 10 their support of the park. In addition 10, my personal opin- ion, l'm certain that I speak on behaîf of several people that bave supported the Friends of E.C. Drury Park in saying that Ibis is beyond their mandate. The opin- ions outlined in the newsletter aren't necessarily supported by al participants in the Friends of E.C. Dnury Park organization. Effective immediately, J'in wilh- drawing my support of ibis organi- zation. I will no longer wcar my 'E.C. Drury Park' basebail cap. I support the need for senior citi- zen housing. l'm very close to being a senior citizen myseli. Untortunately, ibis proposed hous- ing development hasn't been designed solely with seniors in mic. The only logic behind the referenCe to seniors is the modesi house sîze, one level living, on an undersized property, as well as ils placement in relation 10 town amenities. There are no facilities designed for seniors (recreation centre and shuffleboard, etc. There' s no guarantee that the pur- chasers of these homes will be seniors. Due 10 the density of the devel- opment, the highest in Milton, and the somewhat landtocked area, my personal opinion is that the devel- opmnent could become another St. James Town (Toronto) ti a few years. This needs 10 be recognized proposed development, but the entire town of Milton. The above should be the contin- ued focus of the Friends of E.C. Dmury Park organization instead oft expressing political propaganda. Len Lee Gowland Crescent Letters welcome The Canadian Champion welcomes letters ta the editor. We reserve the rîght ta cdii, ravise, and reject letters. Letters must be signed and the address and the telephone number of the writer included. Mail letters ta: The Canadien Champion, Box 248, Milton, Ont., 19T 4N9 or leave them et aur office, 191 Main St.* E., fax ta 878-4943 or e-mail ta mil- toned@haltonsearch.com. Pud by Steve Nease THE CANADIAN CHAMPION