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Ch Caadian Champion, Friday, June 8, 2007-A7 Let scientists decide on pesticides 'Town to get an oa futi the May 18 letter cntitlcd 'Pesticide bylaw needed bere'. Having municipal councils debate resîricîing the use of lawn and garden weed and pest control producîs means we would see politictans tnstead of scîentists making decîsions about pesticides. When it comes to overseîng the use of pesi control products and ensurtng their safety and effectiveness, we should 'leave those decîstons tn the bands of the expert scientists at Health Canada where they belong. Canada's existing regulaîory system for pesticides is among the most stringent in the world, and it bas served Canadians extremely well for many decades. Pesticides are one of the most intensely researcbed prehensive sysîtr t lro ugh Healtb Canadas Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). Every pesi control product used in Canada must undergo extenisive testtng, including acute, short and long-termi toxi- city, sensttization, neurotoxicity, carcinogenictty, genotoxicity, developmental toxicity and reproductive studies. Possible etfects on humans or any other organîsms are con- sîdered, as are any potential bealth nisks to the environment or the public, includmng pesti- cide applicators or bystanders. Protection for ebtîdren and sus- ceptible populations ts also con- sidered, as scientists and regula- tors may apply additional mar- gins of safety to proteet tbese Ni) pesticide is allowed to be used in Canada if it causes any unacceptable rîsk to bumant bealîh or the environment. IThe pesticides revtew comn pîled by the Ontario College o! Family Physîcians bas been widely discrediîed by scientists in Canada and internationally for selectively reporting resulis and ignoring ihe role of PMRA in proîecîîng buman health. Not only does il defy comn- mon sense for politicians to supersede decisions of scien- tisis, tbe cosi of developing and enacîing new legîslation thai covers an area already extensive- ly regulaîed is an irresponsible use of taxpayers' money LORNE HEPWORTH, PRESIDENT CROPUFE CANADA Concerns in older area are being ignored DEAR EDITOR: We are now celebraîîng 150 years as an attrac- tive, vibrant and caring communiîy. People are flockîng lu Milton, and we are welcoming new cît- izens daily Milton îs growing very fast. As tbe local citizens adjust tu ibis rapidly- changing world about îbem, andl most in the spir- it of co-uperation, a phenomenon is appeaning that deserves some attention. Su much focus is beîng spent un new roads and developmenî requirements ibat our old-fashîoned way of look- tng oui for eacb other - îhaî 'peuple' tbing that Milton bas been su good ai - is becoming losi. This pasi week, young moîbers, their cbîldren and uthers were trying very bard to proteci trees frum beîng cul ai the fairgrounds tu make way for a temporary parking lot. Engineers and environmentalists don't ofien sec eye-tu-eye, and ibis is une of those limes. Many [elt that parking needs could be met by looking ai other areas on the grounds tIsai would nol be as destructive to the trees and more proîc- tîve of tbe neigbbourbood. Meanwbile, young families wbo live near Bronte Meadows Park are alarmed tIsai ibeir park may bave no ligbts, as tbey were taken away by the Town. And îbey are left witb no explanation, but only to wonder. 1 believe good communicating is not bappen- ing for those in tbe older parts of town, and there îs frustration. Comments about the Town and its council, sucb as "oui of îoucb", "arrogant" and "Ialoof" bave aIl been mentioned. The concentra- tion of energies on developmenî bas left some suggesting we change the town's name t0 'Mattamy'. ht seemns that now is as good a time as any for the Town to start a better dialogue witb Miltonians. ANNE PTOLEMY MILTON Espress Yourself closing a big Ioss for Main St. DEAR EDITOR: Tbis leiter is in regards lu the recent closing of Espress Yourself Cafle on Main Street. To Tîm and aIl bis staff, thank you for providing such a special place to go for cofc - where lime limît was of nu concern. One could enjoy their vîsit alune, îalk lu the staff or ]ust socialize with famîly or friends. ht was witb a beavy heari that wJi we sat on Saiurday, May 26 and enji)yed our lasi cup oh coffee in the quainiesi hîtîle coffee sbop on Main Street. We have enjoyed many a coffee, lunch or snack in ibis coffee shop. Tbis wîll nu doubi be a major lois in the downtown cure. The ambiance was more than spe- cial, andl the staff made alI the' clifference with their fniendliness and obliging manners. Vs' look lorward to visîting you aIl aI your new location on Steeles Avenue. Our hope is that you will reîum îo the dlown- town cure with a similar quaint cotfee shop ai some future date. Good luck ai your new loca- tion and we will sec you al soon. SHIRLEY REID AND DEBBIE MCMULLEN MILTON motion oacracted from past issues oj The Champion and other publications ini ottier to provide a window into Milton' past. Explanatory comment ta somnetimes provided to place the situa- tion mn conteit. January 1910 We are installing a new *Hot Soda Fountain,"' which will be ni opera- tion on Saturday Jan. 29d'. Hot Cocos, Chocolate and Coffee wid' Whipped Creani. Mackenzie, Thse Peoples Druggist. The annual meeting of Milton Public Libray was field in d'e read- ing rooni on Tuesday Officers eleet- ed: Directors, Dr. Robertson, Wm Panton, Aiex Drysulale, Mes. C.W Marnin, Mes. V Chisholm, Dr. Wickson, J.W Bews, E. Syer, Miss Pattison, President, Dr. Wickson;, Semrtary, Alex Drysdale; Titas., Dr. Robevtson: A 'comniittee ws appoinîed. to waitlon d'e town conn- cdl to ask that body to take over d'e library for d'e town or give it a grant sud d'e Secretary was mstructed to wnte to d'e Clerk of Trafalgar offer- ing d'e privileges of d'e library snd medlng rom to residents of, d'e township for a grant of $25. Streetsville public library received a grant of that amounit lately on d'e sanie condition. Thse firat curling match of d'e sea- son was -bre heue on Satuuday morning and aftemmoo wheu d'e Ioc"l defeated d'e strong Parkdale club by 23 shots, bemng 26 up in d'e morning snd 3 down mi d'e after- noon. milton players: A. Heinstreet, J. Houston, Rev. WM. Mckay; J. Peacock, Ceci Earl, mno. Maxteil, J.T. Hamiant, J.D. McGibbon, F Henistreet, A.S. Willmott, D.S. Robertson, Wl. Dick,. C. Earl, John Maxted, J.T. Hannant, Win. Panton, Jj. Peacock,J. Tuck,J.D. McGibbon, D.S. Robertson. Town council got its quorum out on Monday evening sud discussed d'e proposed bylaw to appoint municipal officers. It hs undersîood that d'e offices of clerk and treasurer will be combmned wid' perhaps anniher added. There hs n objection to dh, but, a suitable man havimg Milton Time been found, hie should be paid a res- sonable salary Hie will have to be on duty from early morning until late evening every working day of the year, hie must have exceptional quali- fications and he should get more than labourera wages. The members of the lawn tenni dlub are to be congratulated on the success of their bal poudre at the town hall on the l2th, the farst ever held in Milton. A decoration commit- tee had been busy for some days and the appearance of t hail did lî great credit. There was bunting lun - dance sud a tennis effect wMs iWe hy a number of pairs of crossed rac- quels on dhe walls and a couple of nets stretched below the front of d'e stage. When dancing began, what wîth the tnary beautifu gowns, d'e powdered coiffures, and wit »Wi, d'e seene wss as brilliant as it w novel. The music of d'e Lomas Orchestra of Hamilton wac d'e best ever heard at a Milton assemîbly. Supper was served downstairs, i d'e reading roon, d'e decorations of whidh were very tasteful. The corncil cbmuber was utilzed as a Jadies dressing rooni. Winn & Co. is adverfising for smart girls i the bindery departmnent ofd'heir shoe factory. A letter fromn A.W Campbiell, Deputy Minister of Public Works to d'e County Clerk, praisedl d'e work done in d'e county on bridges. He asks attention be paid to madls, and for counicil to decide on work earlier in d'e year. This hs usually flot done until after )une session. Thse ground is d'en baked and bardened, addmng to the expense of grading and drainage. This material is assembledl on behalf of the Multon Historical Society Iiy fini DilUs, who con be readied atjdillst@idi- rect.coni. 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