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economist suntribune transportation thursday june 27 2002 17 let us deny license renewals to nonpaying drivers 407 from page 12 he recalled there are stories of cus tomers being on hold for half an hour because some customers honestly couldnt reach a representative mr albers said 407 asked the province to suspend a controversial practice deny ing license plate renewal for customers who wouldnt pay it was our decision but we went to the ministry to see if it agreed with that a private enterprise able to block license renewal was an arrangement unique around the world said mr charges laid after milliken brawl sends two to hospital three men are charged and three more sought after a brutal brawl in milliken last week which left two victims bloodied one requiring surgery two victims 20 and 23 were sitting in a car on dolson court a small dead end street last sunday when three cars pulled up and surrounded them six people jumped out and began smashing the victims car when the vic tims stepped out they were beaten and stabbed with several sharp objects including knives and machetes both were rushed to hospital the 20- yearold requiring surgery to repair puncture wounds two men a 22yearold from markham and a 19yearold from scarborough were arrested last week and charged with two counts of attempted murder aggravated assault possession of dangerous weapons and breaching probation a third suspect a 21yearold scarborough resident was arrested tuesday and faces the same charges warrants have been issued for three other suspects anyone with information is asked to call 9058811221 ext 7500 or crime stoppers at 1800222tips kathleen griffin albers and the 407 which sends out 14 million bills each month to four provinces 37 states and mexico wants it restarted there is no way we can prevent a violator from using the highway if theyre not paying their bill he said the only way you can catch them is if you have a hammer and that ham mer is plate denial the 407 launches its new customer- call system july 9 along with easier-to- read billing and instant payment at kiosks in markville shopping centre in markham and the promenade in tfce government sold 407 users down the drain thornhill mr albers said the high way adminstrators also hope this summer to eliminate a 15kilometre bottleneck around pine valley by adding extra lanes and to open all ramps on the partially- closed woodbine avenue interchange in markham eventually the consortium believes it can present customers with bills online and give them the oppor tunity to change addresses and plate numbers the province wont make a decision on plate denial until transportation minister norm sterling is satisfied cus tomer service has been improved and a fair dispute resolution process is in place said bui parish spokesperson for mr sterling liberal mpp gerry phillips said granting the power of plate denial is inappropriate a persistent critic of the tory gov ernments deal to sell the highway mr phillips said the province should have sold it to whoever would give users the best deal not who would pay the province most the government sold 407 users down the drain he said be a big brother its kids stuff 9057271251 this message brought to you as a community service of the economist suntribune ari tcpcj a i its only a great deal if you get a great car ffissan f lease sentra xe with value option package for only 199 ony1298 mth for 48 months down krseswity d- or choose m 1b fi financing with no pvyiv1 0 nts for90days mth for a 48 months only 31 60 for only lease maxima gxe with automatic mth for 48 months only 3590 down or choose 28 financing 175hp 25litre dohc engine air conditioning amfm with cd audio system and 6 speakers power heated outside mirrors 6040 split rear seat wlock 8way manual drivers seat tilt and telescope steering column and much much more 255hp 35litre dohc 24valve engine 4speed automatic with gated shifter 16 alloy wheels antilock braking system dual power mirrors hid xenon headlights 8way power drivers seat automatic climate control ac with microfilter power windows locks trunkfuel release cruise and much much more lease pathfinder chilkoot edition for only grfe mth for 48 months ww only 5199 down or choose 28 financing m 329 includes over 2100 in additional valueadded options 4speed automatic with overdrive allmode 4wheel drive auto 4wheel drive selector dial chilkoot edition numbered plaque upgraded 150watt bose cd audio system with indash 6disc autochanger 8way adjustable drivers seat dark titaniumcoloured sidestep rails steeringwheelmounted audio controls upgrade interior trim and much much more hurry invillage nissans summer sales event ends soon 4600 hwy 7 markham 90s 4773337 wwwvillagenissancom kmwjwcllokr vriwimk kinssfctsun v driver siiiwtofilmiteiwotaiilbillmwviwtaolm e a6wtf ma ik hn anm 0er mi mvwm he int nm it nmn in mmm u dmmnipi vwkjm ml ilc ii mm oftnln htun bjo mt ndminu o nu calx he v wi1lrtlm