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6 - The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, May 18, 2004 *Comment *.-îà ua a ulu Ç~E 4~REWL~ liETOP, Barely six months into its man- date, the Ontario government has taken promise-breaking to a new level. Last week it showcased a new ability - spin doctoring. In a matter of only a few hours, the Grits managed to refuse to fund a Toronto projeet to track sex offend- * ers (at the measly cost of $700,000), changed their minds when the cniti- cism began to build, theîî somnehow * managed to blame the former Tory government for the whole thing. Amazing. In what could only be described as an incredibly insensi- tive move, considering il happened on the one-year anniversary of the murder of Toronto youngster Holly Jones, Attomney-General Michael Bryant and Community Safety Minister Monte Kwinter made it clear Wednesday the Liberals wouldn't fund the Tory project. Bryant indicated the Liberals were more eager to play a part in the pro- posed national sex registry while Kwi*nter said Toronto already had a good record in tracking sex offend- ers. However, afier Kwinter met with Toronto Police Chief Julian Fantino, and news reports began to surface about the Grits' decision flot to fund the project. the Liberals perforrned an about-face and announced finan- cial support for the project. To top it off they blamed the Tories for not implementing it sooner - even though former public safety and security minister Bob Runciman only announced the plan three months before last falî's election. With this tap-dancing aci, the Liberals sent a clear message to the public - saving children is less important than saving face. *Our Readers Write Miltonlana can make a diffrence-about Funeral goer says service touched her the future of their town, stresses rader and dîgnîfied Donny SmîIey's memory Cari the residenta of Miltons ctually make a difference by sharing their views an what the future of Mfiltan and of Halton sboutd be? The answer, in my opinion, is yes. 1 believe that if left unchecked, cun'enî political players will cause our taxes ta, drasatcaly rise aver thse next few years in arder ta pay for develapinent that ctealy will benefit the developer, not thse taxpayet Ther are public mweetng planned for tomorrw evening and Thwiday, both at Oakville, regarding the Of a nutdheli, iis plan saysc have large tax ncreases mr Miltonians car imake a atteding, askig quesion their views aitherse meetin Tbiey cari alsa speak with councillarta ensure their Milton's and Halton's fi capfturd in the equatian. It's murfuwturet. f11tIcial Han.m Dear Editor: )a Pluaun. In Many of us expcriencecd touching Ow ftum ill remembrances on the weekend of nstore for us. MohrsDy i diférene by However, a remembrance was is ami shaing cclcbrated ihat Sunday and Monday thterspecsfic aM the funeral of Donny Smilcy Uiat ir dhoughts on bears sharing, 1 feel. dure ar tul Donny Smilcy was a young ser- geani ai Maplehurst Correctional Centre 18 years ago when he was Bob aë@ strickcn by an ancurysm. AMOn He laid paralyzed for tihe remain- der of his life - Uic lasi 14 years in chronic care ai Milton District Hospital. Donny's parents and his family*s devotion and loyaliy were continuously evideni as they visiîed him daily. However. to experience thc guard of honour of the Ministry of Correctional Services stand watch and participate and dignify the ritu- ai of his funeral and burial iouched me deeply. t had neyer seen the guard of hon- nur hefore, although t have a long association with corrections facili- ties. Theirs was a remembrance and an honour that was apprcciated and ver much deserved. Donny and the Smileys werc not forgotten, and Uhir long experience was dignified. There are sofi hearts beating in our pisons. Honour and dignity are stili alive here. E. Kiddle Milton Woman says Milton is truly a wonderful place to live *The Canadian Champion Box 248, 191 Main St. E. Milton, Ont. L9T 4N9 (905) 878-2341 Editorial Fax: 905-878-4943 Advertisîng Fax: 905-876-2364 Classified: 905-875-3300 Circulation: 905-878-5947 Ian Oliver Publisher Neil Oliver A.îsociate Publisher Jll Davis Fditor-in-Chie Karen Smith Managing Edtorr Wendy McNab Advertising Director Tim Coles Production Manager Charlene Hall Distribution Manager Teri Casas Office Manager Tih. Canadian Champon, published evens Tuesday and Fiday at 191 Main St. E., MîSton, Ont, LgT 4N9 (Bon 248), is one o The Merolaiid Prnnnîng, Publishing & Distributing LIa. graup of suburban cumpanies whictr includes. 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Adsertîsins s accepted on nhe condtîon that, in the tuent ot a typo- graphîcal eror, that portîon of te udventîsing space occuyîed by the erru- niesus item, lugether wth a reasnnable alomance for signature, wilI nut Se charged fo, Sut the balance nfthie aduertsement wilI Se laid for ai the appin- cable rate. The publsser resemves the right to categorize advedtisements or declîne. Thr. Bitte Canadraîr Champiokn a a Rcyclait.Peduel Dear Editor: 've read with interest the pros and cons of living in Milton. 1 felt 1 should express my feelings. 1 lived in Toronto for many years. Afier several moves îo the wesî 1 finally settled in the rural area close io Milton. I like to corne Io Milton. Everyone in the stores where I shop are exireme- ly friendly. 'he ladies at the library are most pleasant and go 10 great lengUis to give me information when t need it. 1 really enjoy dealing with TD Canada Trust. Everyone there is friendly, helpful and knowledge- able. 1 also enjoy reading The Champion twice a week. Ann Paul Rockwood E-mail ail your letters ta the editor ta mitoned@haftonsearch.com. Pud by Steve Nease 'j, i)