10- The Canadien Champion, Fniday, September 25,1998 Fax School portable cleaning moving slowly By DENNIS SMITH Special to The Champion Cleaning up mould from portables con- tinues to be an uphill climb for the Halton District School Board. Superintendent Gerry Cullen recently estimnated the portable cleanups, commnon- ly referred to as remnediation, were about tw() wceks bebind schcdule. "They'vc ail bccn chcckcd, but the process is taking longer," said Oakville Tnustee Debbie Marklew. It has been very much a leamning experience." Remediation is going slowly because it is being done very thoroughly said the trustee, who co-chairs the ad-huc commit- \Vorkers areclhccking ,,ail wa i.dk. ncbd- ing the exterior wall and drywall, right down to the sîud frames, said Ms Marklew. She added work on vapour barri- ers and adjustruents to external flasbings are also involved. "Parents are anxious 10 have the kids out of portables and tbey've been there since early spring," said Ms Marklew. "But we've been explaining the process and par- ents are happy we're going to this extenl so this doesn't happen again'" The stachybotrys atra mould, part of' the fungus family, was tirst discovered last fal or amplity allcrgic reactions or asthini in somne children and possibly induce flu-like symptoms like nausea and headaches. She said about 54 portables were ready when the scbool year started. The truste said more tban 180 portables bave been cbecked and 40 or 50, especially those witb mould in ail four walls, will be dis- posed of altogether. Site planand building permits arc also needed, said the trustcc. She said it's bopcd ail the portables will bc clcancd up by Christinas. FYBuniSm *8II55deQi' fui ~ ~.eviaeedWeight Loss of 2 bs. a week Food Prograus SoneonOrne Ce.miseflhng e Saenad Effetive for i ages M e 55 Onai S.S KNITTING, CROCHET & CROUS STITCH SUPPLIEs CRRIASE SQUAREt 5 SATI T, UNIT AM@, MILToN 905876-0212 Restaurant entrepreneur Tony De Gaetano & Chef Michael Levins have created a unique and beautiful dining atmosphere in the heart of repnefomteMlo Downtown Milton. La Toscana opened its doors rruly 24, 1998 and the community bas been over- wbelming. "Business bas been excellent... slightly better than our expecta- lions," Tony says. This quaint lîttle restaurant bas even bad the pleasure of serving Michael Burgess, wben bie was in town last weekend. The Milton coin- Turn Heads..." FALL COURSES STARTING OCTOBER 4o' " Ages 7 and Up - Sunday, October 4 & Il " Ages 7 and Up e S nay, October 25 " Ages 5- 8 eNovemberl10)&22 e Ages 5 -8 . Sun., Noavember 29 e Agea 7 and Up e Sunday, December 13 922L - 223 Maie St.E. 878-008 munity bas also been supportive to Tony andI Michael. "One of our most regular comments from our customers is 'Thanks Tony for doing Ibis for Milton' it makes us bappy 10 know our customers are satisfied," Tony adds. Tony recently moved to Milton. I love Ibis town. 1 feel in love with the peo- ple and 1 want 10 be part of the community," Tony says. La Toscana serves fresb fisb every day, and cbanges the specials twice a day. "We bave a great selection of wines front different regions of he world," Tony says. Join Tony and Michael for lunch andior dinner in the Old Thompson House, La Toscana, at 165 Main St. E., Milton. Please cail for reservations: 6938345 GMT A FRESH START. Get SOLUTIONS -now for. Credit Card Problems Major Cash Fow Problems persistent Bill Collectors Deinqent Taxes loss ojob or Loved One Wage Gamishments Judgemnents, Law Suits Repossessions Evictions Student Loan Divorce Related Financial Problems p PA D D O N + N I.ÊJI c hwffe C av! N . uJe f R à" ", trtEs t (Ma..Co.Uin &Mrtin St) Mton ÀAhSUuIàt4S sAÀ~ ê&.A è -~aôa S ~A~s A IA~* ~4*I-k Datelîne info to 878- 4943 rPHAMCY)À An