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Bank cards of more than 500 ~..UStÎ1_0i lkauie fm h efrom MAN on page Ai used that data to manufacture false cards, said Crowri attorney Tony MacKinnon. Siddiqui then made empty- envelope deposits at various ATMs and withdrew funds total- ing about $193,000. In Toronto, the scbeme was conducted in 2000, while the Mississauga and Milton scams took place in 2002, court heard. In Milton, data was skimmed from the cards of almost 300 customers. Thousands of dollars were wiîhdrawn from ATMs using that information over the Easter weekend, MacKinnon said. In total, the carda of more than, 500 customers were skimmed. Halfyard toId the court Siddiqui came to Canada in 1990 from Pakistan and is a Canadian citizen. His wîfe and three young children recently joined him, and hes their sole provider. He argued Siddiqui bas been a model citizen since being granted bail in 2005, and would receive better care for bis bealtb issues - beart and kidney prob- lems - in tbe community tban in jail. But MacKinnon countered that jail time is the only appro- priate punisbment. "(He was) playang these banik macbines hike slot machines guaranteed no deliver every time," be told tbe court. He explained Siddiqui was htred at two of tbe gas stations under false names. MacKinnon said Siddiqui knew exactly wbat be was doing wben be waited for a holiday weekend no witbdraw tbe money, since tbe banks would bave fewer customers looking over bis shoulder and the machines would be "topped up.- "The scope of victimization Mr. Siddiqui caused is unfath- omable," MacKinnon said. Stephanie Thiessen can be reached at sthiessen@amiltoncana- dianchampion.com.. The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, May i, 2007 A15 Be one of the first 500 customors and got: WEDNESDAY TNURSDAY RONA Leaf Bag RONA Gloves e DAY e RONA Tape Measure SATUROAY SUNDAY $5 RONA Gîft Card RONA AA Batteries Fare-free bus initiative rolling ahead Local residenis wîll soon be able no ride Milton Transit for free during tbe day At is meeting lasi week, town council approved under- taking a pilot projeci where transit services would be pro- vided at no cost beîween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays from june 1 t0 December 31. "The pilot project is designed to increase Milton Transit rider- sbip," a report from Community Services Dîrector jennifer Reynolds said. "By implementing thîs proi- ect, the Town of Milton will be tbe first community in Canada to provide a system-wide free transit program for sucb an extended period of lime.' As part of the fare-free initia- tive, the municipality also wants 10 offer free sbuttle services each Saturday in December and dur- ing a street party to celebrate Milton's I SOth anniversary june 9. The motion endorsed by counicil says tbe pilots introduc- tion is subject to confirmation that sponsorship funding to cover the lost revenue bas been secured. Staff estimnates ridership will surpass 100,000 for 2007 with tbe fare-free projeci. 700 Main Street East, INn Store Noirs 905«878-8171 loc - :f MILTON LOCATION ONLY. Je Let lier know >4ow mne<cliya~ care. Write lier a poen amW' en ter ouir Motker 's Dey Poeon Contest fora chan jce to win! 4randa Prize: 6efl Certif cat comnplinents of Otiier Prizes froi CONTEST RULES: *Piemi must be 100 words or liii Wrrnirg pieme wili be publisired * tînes must Se received ne lter or Teesday, May iSiS 2007 thari 4pm May 915 tmployees oi The Canadian * mail entries ta balkîrrsor@mriftoc Champion, conlesi spensors canadianchampron.cern or drop off & other immediate families are flot te The Carai Champion, 555 elîgible industiel Drmve, Mîften Include ramne, agi & phone flamber *Oniy ire entry per hîesehîid WinnersMi wtIe chîsen & judged on *Winrers Miii be noehhed Thursday the basis et origiralty, crealîeily May 1t91h 2007 ami sert Winners Miii be noiied by phone 1 Receive uptoii s1'fOOO 2T 5 OFF:1 toward your utility bis 1 utCenn when you purchaise a quallfylng aD c laig I Lennox* home comfort system* 1 M -au---M--------------------------------- M~ lei liSr. PREMIâfER 1) A 1 ER ûffer valid lrîm Mîrch 19 loJe 15i, 2tt. ©) 20G7 Lerrmx Ineustries ire. Lermx eSaler, reclaie neeeentiî wmed med miraisd Ouinesses See your parroeiaeine Lernm ealer for derails One elle, eîaaribe pie quaiing Ouichaeý Rleteeer isuaie enly ie Ire purcheue of quaifyrng e îne ereeucrr -Service ofler appuies ro er cusrroner, offly 925 Main Street East, Unit 3 Mîlton, ON L9T 4H8 905-878-1979 www.tr-mech.ca 24-Hour Servce Available. 111 f142 f) VM 7) C> à;~ V ' ~ Ît'S The Lawï. The Ontario Fife Code requires that every homne haVe working smoke lnsaII them hom «, cottage todayl AR% i 1 ý . ýV1 4