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OPINION Traffic has been a problem on Mountainview Road South since Henry Ford launched his first Model T. Okay, well maybe not that long, but it sure seems so. The stretch of road that connects a good portion of Georgetown to Georgetown South has been trou- blesome to drivers, homeowners along that stretch and Town councillors for years. For drivers, the frustrations are that one of the main thoroughfares in and out of town is becoming more congested each year and parked vehicles along the road, primarily between Delrex Blvd. and Eden Place, regularly pose a problem (even though park- ing is prohibited during peak periods). For homeowners, there is the danger of trying to enter the road from their driveways, the noise from heavy trucks (usually at late/early hours) and the congestion. For Town councillors, the road has been a con- stant source of complaint from all quarters. And then there is the matter of speeding. In its latest effort to get drivers to slow down on Mountainview Rd., the Town has opted to spend $20,000 to install two VATCS (Vehicle Activated Traffic Calming Sign). In effect, the signs will flash a slow down message to drivers if they exceed the speed threshold. Well be pleased if this works to any great degree, but frankly were not holding our breath. Mountainview Rd. S. is an odd road that were hard-pressed to compare to roadways in other com- munities. It is classified a minor arterial road that handles all types of traffic, is a major link road to parts of Georgetown and yet is sandwiched between numerous homes. Flashing signs may help curb some speeding, but they wont cure what ails this roadway. Road woes Steve Nease LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear editor, One can always pay back a mone- tary loan, but is forever in debt to those who are kind. I am indebted to all the kind sup- porters, committee members, players, sponsors, car dealers, volunteers and North Halton Golf & Country Club who have made the Bill Smith Invitational Golf Tournament success- ful for 30 years. What started out as a few friends playing a game of golf many years ago became a strong desire and opportuni- ty to raise funds for cancer. Little did I know as the years escalated, so did the support and it became my resolve never to quit since fighting cancer is an unfinished project. Our special com- munity and dedicated committee members chipped in about $700,000 for a worthy cause. I would like to raise the flag to all of you for making this event happen year after year. Unfortunately, my age and poor stroke of health has caught up with me, leaving me with my own personal handicap. I regret that being in the rough in 2007 meant that I could not oversee the 31st year of the tourna- ment. I have come to acknowledge that the time has come to put the ball at rest and say thank you for all the good years. I have many special memories that made these years a slice. I would like to challenge the good people of this community to continue finding ways to raise funds for Cancer Assistance Service-Halton Hills. The practical help for cancer patients is needed, growing and appreciated. Saying goodbye doesnt mean any- thing. It is the time we spent together that matters and not how we left it. For now I leave you to watch over making the birdies and eagles fly for a cause that is very dear to my heart. As my health improves I intend to dust off my shoes and hat and Ill be back. Thanks again to everyone. Bill Smith, Bill Smith Invitational Golf Tournament Past President CAShh Tournament put on hold after 30 years Letters to the editor must include an address and daytime telephone number. Unsigned letters will not be published. 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Phone: 905-873-0301 Fax: 905-873-0398www.independentfreepress.com Something bugging you? What do you think? Below are the results of our most recent online poll. For the current poll go to www.independentfreepress.com The Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) has ordered Halton Place to remove a BMX bike track that was constructed without a permit. Friends and family of BMX rider Tim DaSilva, who was killed while helping build the track in 2006, want the track to remain in his honour. Who do you support? The NEC. They're right that the track shouldn't have been built and doesn't meet rural use guidelines. (75%) DaSilva's supporters. Tearing down the track is a slap in the face to his memory. (25%) The Independent & Free Press is published Wednesday and Friday and is one of several Metroland Media Group Ltd. community newspapers. Editorial and advertising content of The Independent & Free Press is protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. THE INDEPENDENT & FREE PRESS Dear editor, I called the Town of Halton Hills last fall to complain about all of the dead lawns in my neighbourhood, and they replied that there was next to nothing they could do to remedy the problem, even though this new subdi- vision is quickly in peril of looking like a ghetto. Rather than writing letters to the more than 10 houses in my neigh- bourhood who have completely neglected and killed their lawns, I decided to write The Independent & Free Press instead. Come on, folks. I hardly think the people who have neglected their lawns are being eco-friendly. My family, and several others last summer managed to respect the water ban while keeping our lawns alive in the process. It takes very little effort to keep a lawn alive. I urge those with dead lawns to take more pride in the aesthetics of their community. Every bit counts. Richard Marsella, Georgetown Reader urges neighbours to water their lawns Dear editor, Do you want the ice cream truck to come this summer? I know I do. Last summer we only saw the ice cream truck in Georgetown once or twice. This year I hope that someone who reads this can pass on this con- cern to the ice cream truck company. Last year I went to my grandma and grandpas house for a week in Bolton. In that one week, the ice cream truck came three times. I want the ice cream truck to come more often this summer. I think that I speak for all the children in Georgetown who like ice cream. Amanda Nobile, age 12, Georgetown Young resident screams for ice cream this summer 6 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Dear editor, Recently I purchased gas at the Esso station on Mountainview Rd. S. and somehow dropped my credit card there. I discovered the loss when I arrived home and drove back to the station in the faint hope it had been turned in. You can imagine my delight when the attendant said it had been handed in. I would like to thank the unknown person for their honesty which saved me a great deal of worry and hassle. Mike Graham-Smith, Georgetown Good Samaritan thanked for turning in lost credit card