01a _____IV z IWe tha o SApril marks National *Volunteer Month to draw Sattention toi the 12.5 million people across Canada who lend their time and energy to, .making their communities better. Donating their time and Jtheir skills without expecta- tion of monetary reward, 1volunteers are on the front lines of ail our community Iservices - community health care, sports and recre- ation, heritage and artsr, envirorimental protection and advocacy, disaster relief and international develop- ment, to name only a few On April 9, the day before the associated National Volunteer Week began, one such grand volunteer - Samantha Attew - was rec- nk you ognized as Citizen of the Year by the Milton Chamber of Commerce. The youngest recipient of the award, Attew is the epit- orne of volunteerism. She makes a difference. She gives of herseif and puts others first. Everyone has a different reason for volunteering. For Attew it's simply because she loves Milton so much. An amazing lady to be sure. To Attew and the thou- sands of others in our com- munity who give of their own time to make Milton the great place it is, we thank you and want you to know that your efforts are both recognized and appreciated. Readers Write Emnail letters to editonal@mtlrncanadiachamplon om. Letters, which may be Witeoj, must include the wnter's namre, address and phone number Federal election waste of taxpaýyers' money DEAR EDITOR. ~ felt democracy was so threat- elected to represent the will of lion dollars could be used to bring This letter is in response to ened, why isn't there a clear pro- the majority in their respective down the deficit or for health care Wendy Schaus letter in the April gram in their election platforms ridings. and senior care, etc. Why didn't the 7 Champion. as toi how this kind of supposed Did any of the federal oppos- three opposing parties think about No. The federal election isn't abuse should be eliminated? ing parties reach out to their con- how the $300 million could have needed. Theres nothing being presented stituents and ask if an election been better spent on worffiwhile pro- According to, this former town by the opposition parties in this was needed? Apparently not. grams? councillor, Canadien democracy. regard. They even ignored national poîîs, Do the three opposition parties wais in peril because the govern- The editorial in the Champion which indicated that Canadians have any respect for the precious tex ment wouldn't release some was quite correct. This is an elec- don't feel theres a need for an dollar and the need for the money to nformation in regard to, costs to tion based on opportunism. election et this time. be spent wisely? 1 say no. xe incurred due to two Politiciana seem to forget, as There's no need to spend Our former councillor was quite Conservative programs. does our former councillor, that approximately $300 million for rgtwhen she stated that: "People If the three opposing parties the Conservatives have been an election. Three hundred mil- have fought and died and are still M M is ue fighting and dying for the right c An imal welfare important eleaîion isehave a democratic system of govern- ment like ours." MEAR EDITOR: cruelty, as with other issues lîke the humane treatment and trana- When the opposition parties Animal welfare ts important toi the enviroriment and womens port of farmn anîmals? forced an unneeded and unwanted 2anadians and this election. We nights, have changed so dramats- How are they goîng to protect election, they showed how undemo- ieed to address it. cally since that time. Canadas wildlife? cratic the existing systemr is in l'm one of the 95 per cent of While other countries have Thats why I used the website Ottawa. :anadians who, according to a updated their animal protection w .vtfrnmlcao eda The wishes of the majority of ecent Harris/Decima poîl, laws, Canada has clung to wwvte or aniatsa to send Canadians were ignored by the three elieve animal pain and suffering Victorian-era îaws. leteg t asilg cadth e in 1y rid- poigpate.Tht otd rould be reduced as much as I want to hear candidates' inger sing thir ve. I oeopoîgprie.Ta'cntdmc ossible. views on how they plan to others wai v te n acy he eddtc vi hskn I find it strange and surprising improve the welfare of animaIs. 'maCndnvoeadai-of fiasco is fixed election dates at the Lat Canada stilI uses animal cru- WilI they commit to updating mals matter to me. federal level. Tv leoislaien fies-nen,-eA .,, .~ ( r b SI 1892 when our views on animal Oranu-crueity iaws? 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