'~~ aîabaîLbaptu Milton's Community Newspaper Since 1860 R E AL E S TAT E See what's on the market inside S PO0RT S IceHawks delivering first-round rout C O M M U N 1 T Y Stroke sufferer tells bis story FAMILY IS WHY YOU DO IT ALL. »~ Cu(i, Agent rsoti_ IL oFuo,, Offc, t-bnpuo ,-, A Merolnd ubliatin Vl. 46 N. 9 Tusday Feruay 1, 206 4 Paes *$1.0 (ncl Miltonians stand .4. Ïi 4-strong against fluoride:. Furik GRAHAM PAINE / CANADIAN CHAMPION IICY WATERS: Milton firefighter Chad Barrow reacts ta the frigid water as he reaches for a rescue sling being Iowered ta him. He was taking part in ice water rescue training at Kelso Conservation Area Saturday See more photos on page Ai 5. By Melanie Hennessey CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF Wards 2 and 4 Councillor Ron Funik has delivered a laud and clear message ta the Region - Miltontans donft want their well-based water supply fluonidat- ed. The age-old issue came up at a recent Halton social services meeting, where survey resuits showed Milton e leme nta ry children contin- ue ta have the oFuk worst teeth Rin Fn the region - something the health department us saying may be closely linked ta the lack of fluaride in local water. After laoking aver the numbers that show, in mast cases, that Milton yautbs have a higher prevalence of dental decay than thase in ather parts of Haltan, Burlingtan Cauncillor Rick Craven questianed when health and well-being will ovemrde the anxieties and concernas that are out there about 1fluoride. Furik stepped up ta staunchly defend Miltans position on the issue. "We're pretty passionate about our water up there (in Milton). Please leave it alone," he said. He nated he can't recaîl reading more than one letter ta the editar in local papers that expressed support for fluoridation. A referendum was held in the early '70s on the issue and about 70 or 80 per cent of Milton residents turned fluori- dation down. Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nasal told the committee that he bas recommended Miltons well water supply be fluoridated in the past, but pointed out he believes Milton resi- dents' wishes need ta be recognized. "l'm basically saying l'mr leavtng it (fluoridation) as my recommendation," he said. "Let democracy take care of the rest. " About 33,000 Miltontans are on nan-fluaridated well systems, while se. MILTON on page A5 Inside Todlayrs Chmpo OPfINri 6 BUSINESS 7 CHAMPION COUNTRY 15 DATKLINE 20 CLASSIIE 26 www.haltonsearch.com INSERTS: Prei uwttbuion R oya LePage -Ttrry Rowley - Sport Mari* Georgetown Kiru* About Toun Eincirtu *Prudenti Rtatty - Business Snpot -The Source By Cict City Full Dtstullon To1wn ut Miltn Commuotty Serices Soide www.miltontoyota.com Ou" n o ee W FEmmm Tonna Vema * Competitive dariy, vveekiy and mothiy rates. * 24 Hour iteadside Assistance anywhene in Canada or tire U .S.A. * Customner pick-up and returo. 'licu.u sn kao Cona" WKND SPCIAL st tng at plsîuro G r day wmf i 900KM FREE Lu 25 Anm Mus ris REIRAL