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The Canadtlan Chamnpion, Ttresdayý Match 6,-2007 à.A7 Plans for Heslop Rd. sidewalk npt nixâd Residents pleased with revision to roads reconstruction project By Melanie Hennessey CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF Heslop Road residents got what tbey asked for last week when couni- cil cancelled plans for a sidewalk ibai would've mun across their boulevards. Council approved a Heslop Road reconstruction project at its Fcbruary 26 meeting, minus the sidewalk that was supposed tu be installed on the south side of the road between Thomas and Commercial streets. * Pnior to that, counicil heard from * Heslop Road resident Jennifer Mirosolin, who spoke on behaîf of the majority of ber neigbbours wbo opposed the sidewalk. Sîse said tbe affecîed Heslop Road * residents conducted a pedestrian sur- vey in front of tbeîr bomes and found, on average, tbat only tbree peuple walked by per bour during the week, witb that number dropping on tbe weekend. "We do not set it (the sîdewalk) as justified," sbe said. She also pointed to tbe greenspace and mature trees that would be lost witb tht sîdewalk installation. Wards 2 and 4 Councillor Colin Best told c ouiil lie talkcd tsi tbc affcctcd [-lslop Road residenîs and nul one was iii favour of tht sidcwalk. "I dont stec a nccd for a sidewalk,' lie said. -bis area is ioi going to cbange." Sidewalks important: Schau Ward 4 Councillor Wcncly Scbau countered tbat if tbe town is to bave xvalkablc oeîghbourboods, ibere bave to bc sidewalks on botb sîdes ut roads. She also reminded council tbat 1-leslop Road îs a potential future tran- sit route - something tbat would lîkely generate more pedlestrian activi- ty. In tbe end, a motion ru appruve the reconstruction pruject witb tht sîde- walk lost. Best tben called for tbe side- walk plans to, be removed froîn tbe work in an amended motion, whîch camred. The $1.9-millîon undertaking on Heslop beîween Brunie and Commercial streeis will include resur- facing and slightly wîdenîng tbe road and putting a sidewalk in on tbe nortb side of tbe road from Bronte Street to about 110 meires east. Construction is expected tu start in late Apoil or early May and wrap up later in tbe year Melanic Hennesscy can be reached ai mihen nesse-y@m iItonî anadiancha tnpi - on.com. GRAHAM PAINE / CANADIAN CHAMPION A SUPER KICK-OFF: Mike Shepherd, the honorary to-chair of this years MS Super Cîties WaIk fut Milton and Halton His, holds Up this year's campaign t-shirt while getting a hug from wife Linda during the campaigo kick- off. Mike is alsu the top fundraiser for the Muion walk and has a personal connection bo the cause, with Linda being diagnosed with MS at age 18. Be wary of flooding: CH warns Conservation Halion (CH) is water levels and speed ai which body of water. waming residenîs tu be careful streams flow. Heavy rains can As Match Break nears, par- around rivers and lakes as lead to flooding and ice jam- ents and caregivers should warmer spring weaîher ming. eidtirclrnabuth approaches In addition, slippery and reidtircirnabute lncreased temperatures and unstable stream banks and cold dangers tbat exîsi near water rain will resultiîn melîing snuw, water temperatures caoi lead to bodies and tell tbem tu avoîd wbîch in tum wîll increase bazardous conditions near any ibese areas. _(PRIA._ Show off your precious pet in the Canadian Champion's monthly section of Champion Pet Showcase. If your pet is chosen as "Pet of the Month" you WIN a gift certif icate fromn one of the participating vendors on the page. 41è ~ Send in photos to: ZMjt (Canabiaff (Ebamnpton smiller@miltoncanadianchampion.com