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9 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, July 16, 2009 Vandals burn recycling bins By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF A Gloucester Avenue woman is asking area residents to keep their eyes open after vandals set fire to her three recycling bins early Friday morning. Donna Novakovic and her husband awoke to loud popping sounds at around 3:30 a.m. When the couple went out to investigate, they found that all three of their recycling bins were engulfed in flames. "We were just in shock. We had to blink twice to make sure this was really happening and then we called 911 right away," said Novakovic. "It's pretty incredible that someone would do that." The Oakville Fire Department arrived moments later and put out the fire, which had been fuelled by the various papers, cardboard and plastic within the boxes. The blue boxes themselves were reduced to a puddle of blue plastic in front of the Novakovic home. Strangely enough, this is not the first time this kind of thing has happened, said Novakovic. "Probably about a year and a half ago, we'd put out about 35 bags of grass and leaves and the first two had been burnt down to the ground," she said. "I think this has become a problem in our area. I think it's just kids that are 11% Debenture Issued by: MMI Capital Corporation www.mmicapital.ca Selling Agent: Interest Paid Monthly 1 Year Term Harris Brown & Partners Limited Contact Elena Tchemissova at 416-850-1564 www.harrisbrownpartners.ca Offering is being made by Offering Memorandum to qualified investors who are residents of Ontario only. NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER NO RESPECT: Donna Novakovic shows her charred lawn and sidewalk where vandals set fire to three full recycling bins. being destructive." Novakovic is asking area residents to keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour, especially at night, and is also asking those responsible to reconsider their actions before someone gets hurt. "They think it's a prank, but it could become a bigger problem," she said. "The recycling bins were quite close to my husband's car. The car could have caught on fire, which could have spread to the trees and the house. We have three small children and they were really freaked out when they woke up in the morning and saw the debris in front of our house. As much as they think it's a prank, it's pretty scary to other people." Come in now for a "Herbal Magic has taught me how to live a healthier lifestyle." Health Analysis, Information Kit Yours FREE for a limited time. Theresa lost 53 before pounds & 52 inches* AND A GIFT! A $150 Value! A common sense system for weight loss that lasts: REAL FOOD | PERSONAL COACHING | NATURAL PRODUCTS 00108-06 OAKVILLE WEST 1500 Upper Middle Rd. W. (3rd Line, Sobey's Plaza) OAKVILLE EAST 380 Dundas St. E., Trafalgar Rd. (in Longo's Plaza) 905-469-4532 905-257-2404 Canada's #1 choice for proven weight loss. herbalmagic.com *As our clients vary, so do their results. While supplies last, quantities are limited. Offer available until June 30, 2009. Herbal Magic © 2009. All rights reserved.