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12-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, November 12, 2002 1I.~ 999 Milton Heights Academy PWw 1 f4c w1Z LOCATED ON THE BEAUTIFUL (GROUNDS 0F c UNTRY HERTA(E PARK, MILFON I -~ Saturday, November 3th, 10:00 - 2:00 prn Small Classes (14 max.) SQualified Teachers 4 Enriched Academic Program SFrench Throughout School SBefore 6& After School Gare 4 J.K. Full and Half Days SReasonable Fees I. m l 1 For Further Information Phone 905-693-1557 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton A PivAE ** OLFRmI K o GRADE P--IFLAP aims to reduce bird collision incidents in GTA By FANNIE SUNSHINE The Champion Millions of birds each year are dying fromn preventable collisions with buildings. - That was the message Michael Mesure of the Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) wanted to get across to Trillium Sehool students last Tuesday. Since 1989, FLAP has rescued birds that have collided with human-built structures in Toronto and the GTA, Mr. Mesure said. Seven days a week, FLAP volunteers cao be found tending to injured or dead birds, he continued, adding the organization monitors Torontos financial district during the night and surrounding areas in the day- time. "This is happening everywhere (bird col- lisions). Its a global problem. Birds of dif- ferent species are dying off slowly but surely.' Mr. Mesure, who's the co-founder and executive director of FLAP, said birds are attracted by bright light from towers and ofien end up smashing into building win- dows because the lights were left on. "Birds bit at ail levels," he said, adding FLAP picks up an average of 3,200 birds a year. "In North America we waste light aIl the time. In North America alone, 100 million to one billion birds die each year from col- liding with structures. 'Mis is a very serious number. It works out to 193 (deaths> every 60 seconds." *see BIRDS on page 20 Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Michael Mesure of the Fatal Light Awareness Program holda a amail dead bird in front of a windpw with mirror tinting, which is a problem for birds. Whatever your child wants ta achieve, a solid will help your chîld strengthen math and reading foundation in math and reading is essential. skills, increase confidence and develop study Kumons individualized, year-round programs akilîs that last a lifetime. Mo. Th. :0- 63& IKUMONt MATH & READING CENTRES 1-800-ABC-MATH - WWW.KUMON.COM qFi àBellywashers an back ATM on promises 2 plus tazk.-OE oq MMMUL,