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i 6-The Canadian Champion, Friday, October 22, 2004 We believe... in helping. Anyone. Anywhere. 655 MAIN M MEF EST. MILTO A Tradilimof a Value & Trust since 1967 Othtel, Side Iteai d yse - fram DUFFERIN on page 2 Since the Region and Conservation Halton (CH) have been heavily involved in develop- ing the AMP. which the Region will oversee, hoth are participating in the heaning. "The Region and Conservation Halton speni several years negoli- ating the details of the AMP with Dufferin and their consultants," said Stan Floras, the lawyer repre- senting both agencies. "Participation in this hearing was necessary to properly refleci the turne, effort and commitment that both agencies devoted to, the prepa- ration of thse AMP.' He explained that through the AMl, the Region and CH plan to monitor the impact of the quarty and assens whether the proposed water management systemn is effec- tive in protecting the surrounding environmenîal and ecological fea- tares. Both parties want the AMP included as a condition to, the licence. "The AMP includes what is described as the ultimate safe- guard, and that is the commitment by Duffeî ii tsi crase e xtraction ii the event that the AMP is not effec- tive in raising groundwater levels above target." He added that through a water management agreement, CH will eventually become the owner ot the water management systemr ai the Milton quarry, along with Dufferin lands and lakes when the quarry rehabilitation is complete and lakes filled. Mr. Kahn pointed nut Ihat, "Froin an environmental perspec- tive, the rehabilitated quarry will be a significani asset that will be available to0 the public. The lakes and ultimate public ownersbip of ie land creale a large, green recre- alional assel within the GTA." Smnce the exisîing Milton quarry is expecîed tu be mined nul by 2007, Mr. Kahn said timing is becoming critical. 'Dufferin needs the extension 10 mneet demand for cmushed stone in the GTA." hie said, noling that 3010o 401 per cent of crushed sione pro- duction in the GTA momes from the local quarty. "Additional reserves must be broughi on streain to provide a contînunus supply fromn tbis loca- tion 10, meel demand and supply customer needs." At press lime yesterday, lte joint board was bearing the final argu- ment from Joseph Castrilli, the lawyer representing CONE and POWER. Tbe bearing continues Monday and Tuesday in Milton council chambers. Afler the hearing, the board will make ils decision, which Dufferin bopes will happent before the end of the year. Mela,îie Hennesselv can be reached or mhennessey@miltoti canadianchîmpion.com. Public asked to cail police with info - fram POLICE on page 1 She told me 'See you around 1 p.m .".." Ms Stokes said. At about 5 p.m. she said she slarled gelting worried. "I îhougbî, maybe she's ai a friend's, she'll calI... but Ihere waa no cail." Ms Stokes said sbe believes Couetney decided 10, leave with the other girls, wbo were perhaps plan- ning ta visit Hamilton. "I know Courlney - she was easily influenced," Ms Stokes said. She added she doesn't think Courlney intended 10, mn away. "'lhat's very out of characler because she's veiy close 10 ber moin," sbe said. As for Ms Cruicksbanks, she said the wisbes tbe disappearance bad hemn made public sooiner. For the past month sbe's been punting up posters bearing Courtney's pic- tare, and has been trying 10 gel the slory releaseil in the media. She basn't bren able 10 work, site said, and can't stand 10 look ai Courtney's photos around the boute. "If I tbougbl il waa in ber, il wouldn't burt aa mucb. But it's ot in ber tu willfully mun away." Ms Cmuicksbanks said. Courtney is described as five- foot-six, 120 pounds, with shoul- der-lenglb blonde ber, blue eyes and s tanord complexion. She was lasI seen wearing black pants, a Nike I-shirt, white and pink nsnning sboes and a baclcpack. Melissa, wbose family didn'l wisb 10, speak 10 The Champion, is described as five-foot-six, 13 1 pounds, wilh bier brown bar in a ponytail and bair extensions pasî ber shoulders. Sbe bas bazel eyes and a medium complexion and was lasI seen wearing a black tank top, black capri pants and wbite Nike nbnning thoes witb black laces. Halton Regional Police is asking anynne witb information concem- ing the missing girls 10 contact police aI (905) 878-5511, ext. 2415, or Crime Sloppems of Halton aI 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Stephanie Thieasen con be reoched or sthiessen@miltoncana- dianchornpion.com. *vyhn s * eterW