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2-The Canadian Champion, Friday, JuIy 16, 2004 Town unveils plans for proposed multi-use trail By MELANIE HENNESSEY The Champion Local residents couldso00bc be cte enjes the beais erte tt1îte If everything goes night, construction ci the trail could start as soon as this faîl, said Milton Community Services Director Jennifer Reynolds. "The plan te date is for the Town te build a continuous tbree- metre wide asphait multi-use trail from James Snow Parkway west te Hwy. 25," she said. "It provides a strong east/west connection betwccn residential areas, the major Sixteen Mile Creek systern and park destina- tions." A community open house was held last week at the Milton Sports Centre te gather public input, with a tumout of about 50) residents. Ms Reynolds said overall, comments received were slipportive and enthusiasîic. anîd îCîtCsii i.iii., listali îig bci] ics aleng Illc tiail, plantîng lots et trecs and shrubs for rcsidcntial privacy and addressing salety where the trail crosses sticets. The trail would follow a Union Gas corridor, and Ms Reynolds said agreements are stili being hammered eut with the company and are expected to wrap up near the end of August. "Pending finalizing ail agreements, phase one may begin as early as this faîl and will continue yearly until completion, linking te parks, other trails and schools," she said. Grass along the pcrimeter cf the trail is expected Io be cut on a regular basis, but Ms Reynolds said the majoriîy of the corridor will be naturalied and cut semi-annually. Also, if Union Cas agrees, there may be lighîîng installed along the pathway. The company bas rcqucstcd that the Town instaîl barriers at ail Ms Rcynelds said. The multi-use trail will conform with the Town's parks and facil- ities mnaster plan, which recommended major trails as part cf over- ail parkland and open space network. Once details bave been finalized with Union Cas, a layotit plan for the trail will be displayed at the Town Hall, 43 Brown St., and on the Town's Web site, www.milton.ca. Ms Reynolds said it's anticipated the plans wiIl go before town counicil August 30. To give your input on the plans, contact Lisa VanderVliet at (905) 878-7252, ext. 2168, or download a comment sheet from the Town's Web site. Melanie Henne.ssey can be reached mhennessey@amiltoncanadi- anchampion.com. L lÀ mikou aùadas.I#ly 17. 200 1! GoodLite Fitness Club In Parking Lot of Women OnIy Location 409 Main St. (at Ontario St.) Family Fun Kids Events! Kids Bouncy rooms, Kids Putt Putt Challenge, Dunk Tank, Grafts, Mega Blocks. Cycling Fundraiser Get on a bike & get your day started with a great exhilarating ride. Barbeque! 1flsnm - Ir Tent City! Get great specials from yen- dors. Pepsi Taste Challenge! Popcorn courtesy of BlockBuster Video! Aquafina samples & fun with water! Amnazing Bake Sale! 1 b 'ient Auctiofl In support of: Goodlife Finess Club - Goodlife Fitns: Club for Wamon - (905) 876-FIT3 A speciai Thank you ta aur sponsors: GoodLife( FITN a acCLUU amePm Sponsor: C1 ~) - Pompie whs 13km firti aid trUinlig roihico tueUr lorsbuhl injuries h le 0% +Canadian Red Cross Roll into I summrrer Svnsj 482 Stooles Ave. E. 005-870"774 Mon - Wed 7:3ilam- 6:OOpm # Tiirs - Fn 7:3Oam -1:OOpm Sat - 9:OOam - 5:DOpm