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The Canadien Champion. Tuesdav. December 19, 2000 -11 Other regional shopping 'Sally, Ann needs gi fts 1for teens centres won't be allowed While Christmnas ta the most Chrismas hampera are put However the 1need isasw , from EXACTLV on page 3 To encourage pedestrian movement, wide. comlortable walkways and linkages 10 areas such as the Mill Pond and Rotary Park will likely appear. But a successful downtown core bînges upon giving people a reason 10 go dlown- îown, said Ms Martin. And for that reason, public facilities such as the library, Town Hall and an arts and cultural centre sbould ideally be locat- ed on or very near the mains strip. Currently, Multon's downtown retail sector is dotîed with service providers such as lawyers and accounltants, many of whom own the buildings they work froîn. In an ideal situation, those sectors would remain, as tbey draw people to the core. Open up to shoppers But when the retail sector starts heating up, it may be both timely and lucrative for these professionals to relocate to a second- floor space. opening the main floor up to shoppers. 'That's an evolution that would happen over time," said Ms Martin. "If we're con- sclous of how we w.ent things to look over the long baul.- In other areas, the addition of an ever- expanding ring of subdivisions frequenlly led 10 the strangulation of downlown cores. But Milton hopes 10 circumvent Ibis by not adding any new large scale mails to the mix, said Ms Martin. 'TMe Town's made a bold decision not t0 bring other regional shopping centres in," she said. Other developments Wbat there will be is small, neigbbour- hood-oriented commercial developments outside of the business area, suitable for businesses such as convenience stores, dry cleaners and maybe a local watering hole, said Ms Martin. And big box outlets, such as Wal-Maet, could be relegated 10 areas such as near Hwy. 401, if tbey set up shop at ail. For planning ideas, other succesaful downtown cores have been eyed, with Oakville usually lingered as the best, most achievable model. "1 think everynne looks to downtown Oakville, and I don't think il's outside the bounds of possibitity or reality," said Ms Martin. Don't expect boutiques But residents shouldn't expeet 10 se bigb-end boutiques, specialty sbops and pedestrian tbrongs in Milton quite-yet. "Until you have tbe population that can support specialty sbops and restaurants, you take baby steps," said Mis Martin. "Everytbing evolves over a period of lime. - And in spite of the challenges, Ms Martin is bopefut Milton's Main Street will evolve mbt a thriving retail and com- mercial bub. "I've always loved the downtown and Ibis town bas so mucb potential 10 be a mecca for downtown shopping," sbe said. "Do I think there's iremendous potential? You bel." VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH TNE BIBLE IS NOT REAL, IT IS IuffTWRTTE BYmA. THE BIBLE DmE NOT HAVE TUE ANSM TuR TO OArS PAOBLM. THE BIBLE IS A HARO BOOK TO UNDERSTAND Sa WIffSTJDY IT. Have theae thaugbta ever rat past your mind? Yas may havetbeet ta Bible atudiea that left youeapl. Maybe churchbaa nathelpeysui he past.lIwaat la etarqyat t'aa desday Bible study a b.If yaa das tie il1 fites yau do flot have ta came back. Plus study is geared la answertlift's mast difliclct gaestions andieyou a workingkastg a bllebt. Bîie Study Wednesdavs Milton Leisure Contre Boardroom (7.00 - 8:30 p.m.) (cbîld care providedl Pastor Charles Boyce (905) 875-2162 Emaîl: cbsyceldinterhsp.ne flectic time ot year tor the Salvation Army food bank, it's also the time of thse year volun- teers endeavour to do a little extra for families in need. About 140 fansilies in Milton rely on the Salvation Army food bank to make ends meet every month, according to spokesperson Janice Tansey. December can be especiafly dif- ficult for these families, with added financial burdlens such as Christmas, heating costs and out- fltting children with winter cloth- ing. together tor faminies, includsng two large boxes of canned goods and other non-perishables. Furthermore, the food bank hosts a toy store, where parents cao corne and pick out a toy for their child. "It's for the digrtity of the mother and father," Tansey said. Local businesses and organiza- lions collect food and toys for tse Salvation Army during the Christmas season. Furthermore, thse ever-recognizable Christmas ketties are set up at Milton MaIl, the Loblaws and the LCBO. great. W e doni n ave a enougn tin fruit or vegetables." Furthermore, lunch items such as jpice boxes and granola bars are always welcome. The food bank is also in need of suitable gifts for teena. "We have an over abundance of teenagers," Ms Tansey said, adding thse age group is often overlooked by donors. 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