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Dear Editor, I am writing to comment about the | vandalism and destruction of pubâ€" lic places that is occurring more freâ€" quently in Milton. As an example, the offâ€"leash dog park had tree limbs broken and graffiti applied to surfaces. This is a park for the benefit of the dogs. And | maintenance at the park is all done by volunteers. I know from seeing this sort of deâ€" | struction that unchecked it will only get worse. in the Calgary neighbourhood we moved from, similar vandalism ocâ€" curred, causing thousands of dollars in damage. it only takes a few ‘bad apples‘ to spoil the bunch. More neighbourhood offiâ€" cer patrols are needed at night. in this town, where there are wonâ€" | derful parks, nature trails and activiâ€" ties for youth, there is no excuse. WAVING FLAG: "The Canadian flag overlooks a scene descriptive of more than 150 years of Milton | history," writes Champion reader Walter Eadie. The St. Clair Masonic Lodge has been in Milton since 1860 and now occupies Bowes Church, immediately adjacent to Bowes Cemetery, which has recorded interments from 1835 of early Milton settlers like the pioneering Bowes and Willmott families. Do you | have a unique, interesting, fun or cute photo taken in Milton that you would like to submit to be considered for | Snapshot? Send submissions (minimum 600 KB resolution) to editor@miltoncanadianchampion.com or use the hashtag #MiltonChampion on Instagram. Please include the name of the photographer (for publication) and a description of the photo including the location where it was taken Furâ€"ever thankful for community‘s support Dear Editor, rescues like All Paws Rescue Group pay vet bills, | and help pets find homes. Even the smallest doâ€" Global Pet Focds Milton would like to thank customers for their generosity during this year‘s Show Us Your Heart fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who came out and showed their heart, Global Pet Foods raised over $1.5 milâ€" | lion to help homeless pets across Canada. The nation is making a big difference to an animal in need Thank you very much to everyone who came out | and showed us your heart this year, we couldn‘t have done it without you! Terri Kyle, Milton | funds raised will go towards helping shelters and Global Pet Foods, Milton Letters W@ICOMO®: The Champion welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be no more tast name for mdflnaddm:mddntdeplmnumberdthewriterlncludedforvedficafionpurpomonly.Ema Mainway, Burlington, Ont., L7L 5Z1. FORD HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE c“m"% 175 0.00%0 [Â¥ 4 URCHASE FEATURES 2017 Escape SE FWD PURCHASE FIN a mice place to do business kepsiny1 | 2 insidehaiton.com Milton‘s got heart The Heart and Stroke foundation would like to recognize and thank the Halton schools that have participated in the Jump Rope for â€" Heart program. As a community, our Jump Rope for Heart Z. program raised $454,916 this year. A number of students from Milton schools & participated, including Anne J. MacArthur, 8 Boyne, Bruce Trail, Chris Hadfield, Escarpâ€" g ment View, J.M. Denyes, Martin Street, PL. 8 Robertson, Robert Baldwin, Sam Sherratt and 3 Tiger Jeet Singh public schools, Our Lady of Fatima, St. Benedict and St. Peter Catholic elâ€" ementary schools, Ecole Saintâ€"Nicolas and EC Dear Editor, NOIdWVHJI NVIGVNYI NOLTNW | LTOZ ‘6Z auny yapIsu | Drury School. | Their support and engagement within our Halton community mean that we are raising awareness about heart health, engaging our children, and teaching them the importance | of healthy eating, getting 60 minutes of daily exercise, drinking plenty of water, getting regular sleep, avoiding smoking and mainâ€" taining a positive attitude. Their generous fundraising efforts allow us to continue to fund vital lifeâ€"saving heart and stroke research. We are looking forward to inspiring heart healthy students again next year. Brigitte Blais, Heart and Stroke Foundation than 300 words. We reserve the right to edit, revise and reject letters. Letters must be signed with first and il yours to editor@miltoncanadianchampion.com or send by mail to 2â€"5046 Gallingeraes» 655 MAIN STREET EAST, MILTON www.gallingerford.com 905â€"875â€"FORD (3673) ces FRE