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Wednesdsay May 31, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A3 'tMiss F abricland' s Swan taken by Wildlife Service H Don will return to Bronte this week 100% COTTON & COTTON BLEND By Scott Mac Arthur SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Anger has turned to joy for many Bronte residents since the announce ment by the town that a male mute swan will be returned to Bronte Creek this week. The swan, which was taken by two men hired by the Canadian Wildlife Service at the request of the Town on the morning of Sun. May 7th, will be placed back in the pond near Bronte Creek, just north of Lakeshore Road. "We made the decision to return the swan to the pond after a representative from the outer harbour (where com plaints of the swan's bad behaviour were most frequent) could not positive ly identify the swan as the one that was creating the commotion," said Director of Parks and Recreation Bob Perkins. "We have completed the necessary paperwork with the Canadian Wildlife Service and the swan will be returned sometime this week." Perkins originally had the swan fem oved after receiving numerous com plaints from boaters in Bronte H arbour that the bird's aggressive behaviour was becoming cause for con cern. Reports of the swan's unprovoked attacks on small boats and canoes prompted the decision. However, much to Perkins' surprise, for as many complaints as he received about the swan, there were a great deal more people who had accepted it as part of the community. Outrage ensued after one resident came forward saying she believed the bird was dead after seeing two men violently capture the swan, using a kayak paddle to keep it subdued. Both Perkins and Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) representative Andrew Taylor came under fire from residents at a meeting held last Friday morning, where they were questioned about the reasons why the swan was taken and the method in which the capture took place. The mute swan, which is not native to North America, is only permitted to be in the care of a licensed waterfowl handler. The swan in question was taken by the CWS to Toronto and put in the care of a private, licensed handler. After the meeting on Friday, Perkins and three selected delegates went to visit the swan and the decision was made to return it to the pond. Concerned citizens were overjoyed with the decision, happy that they will soon have their bird back and relieved that the female swan, who continues to sit on her nest, will have her mate back. "We're all thrilled with the town's decision," said Bill Broadbent, a vocal proponent of the swan. "The only way to know if we're getting the real swan back is if the female accepts him. If it all works out, the issue is concluded." Perkins added a word of caution. "Measures will be taken if the prob lems in the harbour persist," he said. HOME DEC & FASHION SALE ENTIRE REGULAR STOCK OF 100% COTTONS & BLENDS FINAL DAYS! OFF Our Regular Prices POLYESTER FRENZY RETURNS! A v/n o le n e « vassorim eiT of b e au t fd spi ng so! ds andprints a t fantastc savings1115cmwee O ur Reg 1058-I298m Children' s charities to benefit from Best Sm ile In Canada The U pper O akville Shopping Centre wants Oakville children to put their best smiles forward as part of a nation-wide search for the Best Smile in Canada. The Best Smile in Canada contest is part of 3rd annual National Kids' Day celebrations on June 10th at shopping malls across the country including the Upper Oakville Shopping Centre, 1011 Upper Middle Road. 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This year's fundraising initiative is the Inspiring Hope by Giving Change campaign. Children are being asked to round up spare change and donate it to help change the lives of kids less fortu nate than themselves. Donations can be made at the Upper Oakville Shopping Centre, and at all Toys R Us stores and CIBC branches. .ijTM d fllr lr U v l I I «° « A lll bu, i A A tf Ot N E W L U U Il ...... , .. N O W 3 .7 7 save over W % < _ ... to __ _ iO llQ S 4 .7 7 m " r r if llS . Patterns -J ONLY 1.99 ea. U W IV 3 I 1 Jl .w y 2 13 0 .2000 r .ii10p i l t e r r sp r c u s i o m e -p t ? b u n d . v. M 4 AA I'll- iiT 'iiiriM h i! N 3 iv a )n )-.v ittijffy m tw d n to u rto ftt s Sale in effect May 17-June 3.2000. Most items available in most stores. Look for the red sale tags. Sorry, no special orders Flease Note: In some locations some items may be sold at a price lower than our regular chain-store price. 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