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Musselman’s Lake resident§ check out a barge that was pulled from the Ninth Line lake this week. long one for Ward 2 Councillor Phil Ban- non, who has been working with resi- dents on the issue for several years. Several agencies were called to come in and help with the situation including the coast guard, Mr. Bannonrsaid. V V “As long as this boat has been sitting on the bottom of the lake, it's been a disaster waiting to happen,” he added. “We told that to several ministries and no one was willing to step up to the plate and help us.” On April 23, oil was allegedly spotted leaking from the barge, prompting the Ministry of Environment to get involved. The oil spill has since been cleaned up. While Mr. Bannon admits the remov- al of the boat was a huge milestone for residents, the work on the lake and sur- rounding homes has only just begun. “It’s the first step in a major clean-up," he said, adding he's going to continue to work with residents to improve property standards in the area. “I believe the community will step up and work with the bylaw enforcement officers to clean up the lake," he said. For Mrs. Ioneé, she’s just happy the worst is over and the community can begin working on other '“We’re relieved to see the community protected,” she said. “I think it sends a message to residents we need to tighten up. _ She credits town officials for the boat ’5 removal, including bylaw enforceâ€" ment officers Keith Saunders and Linda Mainprize, town clerk Michele Kennedy and Mr. Bannon. . The boat will be stored until discusâ€" sions between Mr. Swanson and the Ministry of Environment are complete. Mr. Swansdn has refused requests for interviews. ‘A disaster waiting to happen’ Tired of grout lines? Is the tub worn out? Is it the wrong colour? Is it hard to clean? Or do you want to switch to a walk in shower complete with a beautiful moulded seat? “Give Bath Fitter one day and we will transform your bathroom into something you’ll want to brag to the neighbours about!” says Steve Mallett. Every bathroom is completed with Bath Fitter materials which are backed A technology exists that is helping many people suffering from herniated, bulging and degenerative disc disease, cases with arthritis and degenerative back conditions, and cases that may be on their way to elective surgery. Attend our free seminar “How To Resolve Back and Neck Pain without Surgery” that will explain the new surgery free. non-invasive technology designed to treat chronic low back, neck and leg pain along with herniated and degenerative disc disease. I If you are wondering if this technology could help you then attend our free seminar on Thurs. May 8th at 7:30 pm at the Howard Johnson’s Hotel in Markham, 555 Cochrane Drive (close to the 404 Hwy. 7) Seats are limited, register today, call: 1-888-271-8605 (toll-free 24 hrs.) Now is the Time! by our lifetime warranty, we also offer a wide range of top of the line Bath Fitter accessories that will complete your bathroom makeover! So what are you waiting for? Isn’t it time you gave your bathroom the makeover it deserves! Call Caryn or Barbara at 1â€"888-558-3332 to book your free in home estimate. Better call now as time is also running out for our “free financing offer"! PHOTO/ALYSHIA HIGGINS advertisement Benefit aids crash vlctlm It's a classic case of neighbours help- ing neighbours. A fundraiser at Crossroads Restau- rant last weekend raised more than $2,800 for Joseph Van Gelder. Owners Steve and Melissa Fitzpatrick along with Kathy Fullerton organized the event. Donations came from fn'ends and family, as well as strangers, including Dutch Style Landscaping, Bouwmeis- ter Landscaping, Tanning Zone, M M Meats, Tony Thcci, Foxbridge Golf NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE AWARENESS WEEK FREE May 4th ~ May 11th Do you have questions about what Naturopathic Medicine 37 Sandiford Dr., Ste. 105 647-297-9322 Stouffville Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine Dr. Brandy Rowley ND. 20 Minute Consultations dur‘i week. Call for your consulta o. can do for you? Swajfviue Sun'- Tribune qufdax May 3. Course, Chi Chi La Bombas and help- ers Nancy DiGiovanni, Kan'na Becker and IoAnn ledger. The Carpet Frogs entertained. Mr. Van Gelder, son of Marsha Defave and David Van Gelder, was in a car acciâ€" dent March 14 at Bayview Avenue and Hwy. 7 that left him in a coma. The funds raised will go towards Mr. Van Gelder's long-term care not cov- ered by his family’s insurance. He is at Markham Stouffville Hospi- tal where he is scheduled to undergo rehabilitation. this NSC