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Cterninal could worsen Milton's air, says resident s aîtabian ~Jiampwu A Metroland Community Newspaper Vol. 142 No. 37 Tuesday, July 24, 2001 MJLTON PU-ULC --LI"1,BRA Proteet Your Investment Austenlà Noble peIalzig rauesiet aend rural properties -Auto -Busirfts 205 Main St. E.. 87. à!'7 aoeImgUme 40 Pages $ 1.00 (GST included) 'Campbellville Lions Club disbands after 29 years of service vMassive thunder, lightning storm strikes south Milton South Milton resi- dents were struck by a severe downpour Sunday as thunder- storms roared through the area, missing urban Milton. Tremaine Road resident George Pelletterio tld 'Me Champion his property saw 70 mm (about three inches) of rain and hail in a haif- hour period. "When 1 went out to inspect the rain gauge, 1 thought maybe an inch, inch and a hait. 1 pretty near teil over when 1 saw it was pret- ty near three-quarters ful, he said. Mr. Pelettenio said he was .p on his veranda when the ~ storm struck, but was quic.k- > Iy dniven inside by the wind and rain. "From then on we were , looking out through the wtn- dows, but some of them you couldn't sec much- the 4, rain was coming down that ~~' bard," he said. e- While the rain poured south of Milton, urban areas - saw littie to no rain Such Iocalized occurrences are not unusual for this time of year, said Geoff Coulson of Environment Canada. It's pretty much a tell- tale sign of the type of sum- mer severe weather we get Photo by GRAHAM PAINE in Ontaro," he said. "One ot Heavy rains and hall from a severe thunderstorm Sunday after- the difticulties in forecasting noon forced the cancellation of the $50,000 Grand Prix event at and taking precautions for Hendervale Equestrian Camplex. Here, local rider Erynn Ballard a se HAlL on page 7 makes her way through ankie-deep water as she runs for caver. International effective June 30, ofticially disbanding its operation. At the time the club had eight chartered members and only five of those were active. "It was just a steady progression over the years of not enough young members com- ing along," said Bill Dennis, two-time past president and originating member. "We've felt pretty sad about it (disband- ing) for the most part. Twenty-nine years - that's a big part of your life." When the club formed in April, 1972 there were 32 members and others in the community were willing to help out, said Mr. Dennis. Campbellville residents were first approached by the Lions in 1973, as the club sought to organize its tirst auction fundraiser. Donated items were collected around the village and auctioned off to raise funds to build the Lions Hall. "This was before garage sales were s0 see CAMPBELLVILLE on page 7 Comment ........ 6 Business...12-14 Dateline........ 18 Classitied .... .22-23 *Oriental Wok* - Future Shop* -Lansing* *Slected ain nly By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion After serving the community for 29 years, the Campbellville Lions Club was left with no option but to fold due to declining public interest, say memrbers. The club submitted its charter to Lions .-No word on FGI's group home plans A group home operator is keeping quiet about what the next move will be its a con- troversial bid'to open a facility on Victoria Street. Family Guidance lnc. (FOI) refused to comment to The Champion on how it will respond to town councils recent decision that the group home proposai violates a municipal bylaw. Lynda Parsons, vice-president of resi- dential services for FGI, said she had "nothing to contribute at this time." Town counicil voted unanimously July 16 that FGI's plan to open a gmoup home at 25 Victoria St. contravenes a Town bylaw pro- hibiting the operation of two group homes within 300 metres of each other. Currently, a group home is already operating at near- by 25 Main St. The decision was good news for Victoria Street residents who are adamantly opposed to the group home. But council- lors warned citizens not to get their hopes up bcause the decision could end up in court. RUGftT CAR IS HARD. CHOM NOTtE RIGNT WSUEANCUPANY I CASY Don't trust just anyone to insure your car, sce me: HEATHER SOLIE, Agent 3006 Derry Rd. W., Suite 204 i (Across fromn the Hospital) 905-693-1400 Like a good neighbour, State Farm is there"' stuteferm.com- State Faim Lie Insurance Company - Canactian Headi Office: Sôarougti, Ontedi MRyf Off-duty ofricer foils Steeles Ave. store break-in dot Scce, P)alqjý27- 4 1