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The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 - A13 Take steps to be safe: police Easter fun at Mountsberg Sat. 1 --v-cion Ac or check oui the bîrds of Drey demon By Robin Downton-Poirier SPECIAL TO THE CHAMPION Keepig you and your family from harm was the focus of the Safe Living Series meeting iast Tuesday at the Nassagaweya Community Centre. Hosted by the Nassagaweya Community Consultation Committee (NCCC), the meet- ing was attended by about 60 residents including Ward 3 counicillors Jan Mowbray and Cindy Lunau. Crime Prevention Through Environmentai Design (CPTED), a Halton Regional Police program geared to reduce the rtsk and fear of crime', was the theme of the night. [lton police Superintendent joe Taylor spoke to the audience about snorsh kieepind wein sîngs lightn tiers ademoin patbways, fencing and shrub- berv, anid keeping trees and bushes away frum windows, to help keep homes safe. "CPTED is an effective and inexpensive way of preventing cnime. By încreasing the naturai f surveillance of our homes. it reduces the comfort level of the cniminal. They xviii iikely not commît a crime if they feel they will get caugbt," said Taylor. Staff Sgt. Susan Delaney addressed the audience about the importance of calling the police when they see something or someorie suspicious. She said many times resi- dents are reluctant to call for fear of inconvenîencîng police. But thats neyer the case, sbe said, as a cail, no matter how smail it seems, may assist in the arrest of a criminai. She added that it's best when residents provide their name, address, and phone number so police cari apprise them of the o' ImN r will offer Easter activities for the whole family ibis Saturday. T he Laster Egg Celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 pin. wiih egg hunts throughout the day for ktds up to 14 years old. The day will also include a scavenger tunt and bingo. Animal loyers might want to visît the farm animais at the Cameron Barn with demonstrations, samples, pani- cakes and wagon rides. Park entry costs $6 for aduits, $4 for seniors and kids aged fîve to 14 and free for children aged tour and younger. A nominal fee for wagon nides applies. For more information, caîl (905) 854-2276. GRAHAM PAINE / cANADIAN CHAMPION Halton public health inspectors Roderick Tbompson and Kristina Le Ber promote weII water tesuing at the meeting. situation after investigating. If residents wouid lîke to maintairi anonymity, the police will do everything rhey can to protect that. 'As police offîcers, we are conscious of a citizens need for privacy and we try to balance their need for anonymîty with our need for information," stat- ed Delaney. 'Wr are a team when îî comnes to the detection and pre- vention of crime and we hope to continue a strong positive rela- tîonshîp with the communiiy we serve." Milton Fire Chief Larry Brassard modifîed the theme of the evening to 'Community Protection Through Envirorimental Design' and dis- cussed ways residents cari pre- vent fires and assist the fire department shouid a blaze break out. "A fîre is a lîfe-chariging everit for you and your family You must do everything you cari to prevent fires before they start,' he said. "Have fîre detectors and extinguishers in your home, plan an escape route, and keep dead grass and brush away from your home and buildings (in case of a brush fire). Make sure your home number is displayed propcrly at the end of your driveway and have the dniveway clear and accessible. Should a lire start, we xvill be able to get to you easier and faster." The Halton Region Healîh Department gave a presentation on well water testing and stated that residents should test their water ai least three times a year. The 2006 Weil Water Survey showed that 54 per cent of rural [lton residents neyer test their weil water, an unsafe practice as there are contaminants in well water that often need to be treated. Overaîl, the meeting was another success for the NCCC, said Chair jean Woods. She stated that the turnout was good and, after speaking with most of the gurets, beiieved everyone "took away something useful from the meeting." Bey Oie cetoi 4%I glU HGUR8 -276 Main 5t. E. moýwd &-p at Commerial 5trebt Tntîi ............ aF wwwacourtryhlle.r8 *r F A6 tir5pm *tîiod Aprd8..1lit-5piî ~liî Cdîî~ibîîîî lCijoîupîorî 4 MI 4 bhow Off gJour proltioug pet in Chmpion Pot boem. If ti win a qifi oluct from a~ SOid in photos ta: b ,e~'*-eN i'.' "~4I' L impionq rnonthly wQtiofl of ac WPoth onth gou ming vendorg on the page. ià du la à& Êgl JIL M Cn 1't, ""9*49'49