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The Canadian Champion, Friday, August 12, 2005 - A5 Woma colecing signatures for leash-free park B3y MELANIE HENNESSEy oa l ,1 on)a 55 ii.1l petiiinîîîî l iî i esiablish d leash-free dog Park in Miton. South Milton resident Sheri Lewis toid The Champion she has coiiected more than 200 signatures over the course of three weeks and is hoping to present them to town counicil soon. -There is a big need tor the park in town,"* she said. She noted that most of the new homes in Milton have smali yards. making proper exercise a concem for dog owners living in these areas. She pointed out that dog parks aiso pro- vide henefits for people as well. since they can talk and meet other residents while their dogs are exercising. "We could kind of unite the new Milton with the old Milton," she said. Ms Lewis said she was inspired to start the petition because she's currently driving 30 minutes a couple of times a week to "People donit Iiiîsc tue 11111e ( clin a- tioîn to drive a hait hoor afier commiuting and making dinner." she said. She added that when she goes to Oakville to the park, she otten spends money there huying food and snacks. "We'd rather people stay in town and spend their money here"- she said. She said she's already had three or four people volunteer to help out with her cause and she's planning t(i hold a volunteer committee meeting August 26. Town Director (if Community Services Jennifer Reynolds said the Town is plan- ning for it leash-free dog park and a poten- tial location for one has been identified in the new development area on Fourth Line. But she said those plans are still a couple of years away, and local residents she's spoken with are wanting the Town to move more quickly. "lt's a bit challenging because of the way Sue said sulf lias been cesearching what the requirements are for leash-free parks and how other municipalities that have them have approached the situation. Ms Reynolds said she thinks the Town would like to meel with those interested in a leash-free park and discuss the hest appruiach. In the meantime, Ms Lewis said a Weh site is in the works thatîIl he a place for leash-free park supporters to log on and he added to her mailing database. Those who sign up would then be sent updates or even asked for help with the initiative. While Ms Lewis said she isnt coiiecting any more names oin the petition right now, she said those who are interested in heiping out can stili contact her at Wellsfamily903i.hotmail.com. Melaffie Hennesuse v can be reached ai nihennie.sses'abniltonu.(anodiancîîonîipion.- oin. We believe... in helping. Anyone. Anywhere. Optimum UED VEHICLES ca"a_______ TrHE USED VEHICLE DEALER YOD CAN COUNT ON Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Sheri Lewis, with Connor, shows the petitions support- ing a Ieash-free park. 1oui1XioM *4dr, aato, air, *pw, tilt, leathur *moonroot, loaded *90,000 kms Sk P2865 L 12# 872 $~18.W6 *4d.Vair p iPl tilt *lae,23,000 km $~13,0787I " 4dr, V6, pw, pi "tilt, loaded, $79982I ". 4dr, auto, 1owner, 0 al r 5,000 kms. '0UlA 30lIIEX 01 Ruceff IcmS ext, cab dieue,4 pp , auto, pw, Pi, t rse. ~ - CD, pw n rons loaded * 103,000 km - - 50,000 km - Stk 84054A - 1k 324631 Stci404 Nul eaactly as shown 32825 Il 1299421 ~aoira.umM O4IEXILS 02M We&LS 'MsMm nli 2,7M 127,934 16,952 9,987 luather, loaded *ileather, moonroo leather moon olf *65,000 kmo. *75,000 kms * laaded, 22,000 km loaded, 79,000 km *Stk P2986 suatud Ouais * Stk P2842 '95 7M6 $26,876 2 £155827 $13M92 4dr pw p, tlt cre, 4r, x4 V8 ai, w, 4 r 8,air, auto, pw, 3dr 6 i, ascp air CD, o oue * pi, iealhur hld suats, pi, uather mosoroof auto, 86,000km. Stk *81,000 km * moonrooi ioudud. * chrmioadud P2806. 51k 143473A 97,000km, Stk P2898A P 200k 8 2866 f3 314i no CMREI5IMUSO m PAI M «44 '02WVMULSMx '37 8271 $1Z54 119k '1593 - Duamax, papi, - 6,ar pi p l u *ste -5spd, air CD, 4dr. 4x4, ataa , I.tlcrueeahuI *lilt clolh loaded, *48,000km pw l re ilt -lae,1700km * Slk# 173796A - Slk# P2846 Ilod, - _*_3540 j800k *Sk 3530 Sîk# F2847 Manufacturer's~h Ilrat 30dy20 km *.hasl .xhneprvl e I5 pint iecion I4hu roa d si stnc - 801 BUICKMAIN Sr. E. MION.TRS PONIA -- BUC - S)LA 900Am -8:00 Pm FR.& SASr (9 5 87 -3 5TL RE1888825 9:00AM -6:00Pm ADDICTION and DEPRESSION TR.EATMENTS itliACUPUNCTURE STE VEN DARLINGTON, D.Ac., RMT. 12 years experience Pro!frssional, F I Safe and Effective House cafis only (905) 864-4759 69 Wfow& St. &. UWit #3, Wtm~o< Former patients of Dr. Janice Faulknor are now welcome to register Please cali between 9am-12 noon L ý Mon. - Fri. at 905-693-6691 : >15,9Z * 4dr, 4 cyli auto, air, pa, pi, lt loadud * 19,000kms * Stk P2781 05N « 1IMIDM EXT '22,92 * 4 d V6,air CD * pmpl tilt8pasîtogur * Slk F2871 03 CADIJACSM MST 137,926 * dr., V8, pa. pi, lealsur, *mooîroo, chromu, * oadud, 41,000 km *Slk F2007 JIU