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If the boys can do it...so can the girls Problems with Young Offenders start early To Gloria Steinem, weights and women should almost be synonyâ€" mous. She says in her fascinating new book Moving Beyond Words, that weights can almost be liberatâ€" ing. Dear Sir: Your editorial of June 5th regarding the proposed changes to the Young Offenders Act could not bear a more appropriate title: "Hollow Victory". _ And you know why? We have en conditioned over the years to eel unnatural, not only in a tradiâ€" ionally maleâ€"dominated place but also in the changing nature of our bodies. And yet, learning to do some weights can be, for a woman, enorâ€" ously beneficial. In fact, it has een said by some that the strength gained by weights goes far beyond toning or muscle definition. "...I‘ve gradually come to believe that society‘s acceptance of muscular women may be one of the most intimate, visceral measures of change. Yes, we need progress everywhere, but an increase in our physical strength could have more impact on the everyday lives of most women than the occasional role model in the boardroom or the White House..." After a meditated féading of youf editorial, I have to praise your Human understanding of this problem, and I have to exalt the way in which you put it within the right limits. dess Mevi uie L m Ni d i Steinem speaks eloquently about back in her days when girls were not involved in sports. Girls were conditioned to think only one thing about their own bodiesâ€"that they were for looking at; not for doing. And, on an individual level, I think she‘s right. â€", My own pals who work out in the testosterone room, enjoy their newâ€"found upper body strength. They like the feel it gives them of strength, much the same, i suppose, as anyone does who learns selfâ€" defense. You write and I quote: "The trek to ‘reformatories‘ or ‘detention centres‘ for more of our youth will be a very Pyrrhic victory. For in trying to deal with the increasing problem of crimes committed by those under 18 years of age, govâ€" ernment has ignored many of the problems that start these offenders down the road of crime! Just the other day, as I‘ m kind of neandering about the weights, nother woman ventured into this oom, admitting she felt slightly dd about the whole thing. Why, I shrugged, just do your own thing. Steinem notes the girls in her class wanted to be chosen as cheerâ€" I also would like to devote a reflection to this matter: In dealing with young offenders, we should be temperate and correct and never lose the hope that a litâ€" tle devil at sixteen can become a genius and an angel at twentyâ€"two. _ Your expression "Pyrrhic victory" brings to my mind Pyrrhus. In the year 279 B.C. after the victory at Asculum, Pyrrhus exclaimed: "Another victory like this and I am lost forever." Special Friends Day was special Dear Sir: Please allow us to use this forum as a means to express our thanks to the countless individuals responsiâ€" ble for "Special Friends Day" on June 12th. To Grant Wilkinson and the entire Halton Region Police Service; to all the other emergency We must all fight to save Canada C eading on back into what H is known jokingly as the testosterone room at the ymâ€"the free weights area, mostly eopled by massive grunting menâ€" an be an odd feeling for the averâ€" ge woman. For the neophyte, it an be a daunting experience. Dear Sir: During a recent trip across Canada, talking to teachers, students, business people, and citizens, I learned that very, very, few Canadians want to see our country break apart. ne 22, 1994 I found also that many, many people are dismayed and dumbâ€"struck at the lack of vision for Canada‘s future among our political leaders. It is clear that people are searching for a way they could do something to get the country on a promising path to unity. t L 2 a In QEébCC, where I have lived for almost 30 years, the media feed Quebeckers with a steady and destructive diet purporting to show that "the rest of Canada" is either indifferent or hostile to "the French fact‘. In the face of this, and the current uncertainty, I am sure that if individual citiâ€" zens and their community associations, schools, cultural groups, and concerned people were to begin, now, to write spontaneously to Quebeckers to say how important and fervently desired Quebec‘s full participation in Confederation is, there would be a decisive turnaround in Quebec‘s undecided vote. A spontaneous groundswell of concerned citizens urging full participation in a renewed Confederation would show our vacillating leadership what the people of Canada want â€" to take a place in world communities fitting our talents, lanâ€" guage skills, constitutional genius, and commitment to the moral imperative. ell, said she, "it doesn‘t feel natuâ€" "...I and other women of my generation grew up believingâ€"as many girls still doâ€"that the most important thing about a female body is not what it does but how it looks. The power lies not within us but in the gaze of the observer..." leaders, not for the athletic abilities in the somersaults and cartwheels but for the right face and looks. This small but enormously important different way of thinking for girls and boys can still ring true today as parents raise their daughâ€" ters to look a certain way rather than celebrate what their bodies do for them. And they encourage their sons to view girls in much the same way. We, as mothers and fathers, have got to persistently dispel thee hackneyed, old time stereotypes, starting simply with the central role of the bodyâ€"as what it can do, not how it looks. Steinem says she loves the way younger mothers now celebrate in their daughters throwing a ball, or running freely and strongly. Today, I love watching my own daughter Kate zip around bases, scan the listings every morning for the Jays and hit the ball long and hard. This past weekend, Kate celeâ€" brated rated her seventh birthday with what she considered her dream of a partyâ€"a "Blue Jays" theme party with an hourâ€"long baseball game we all played in the park across the road. Seven Boys arrived, Blue Jay caps and baseball gloves, sunscreened up and eager to get on the diamond and play ball. "Hey Kate, it‘s your turn at bat," called out her friend Graham. They all treat her as one of the gang. And Katc? She loves the game, laments the pitching staff on the Jays and will chase down anyone remotely interested in throwing the ball around. Gloria Steinem would be proud. I know I am. services in attendance; to the sponâ€" sors and volunteers; and to Appleby College, we extend our gratitude. . Our "special" child had the opportunity to shine, and we were privileged to share in her exciteâ€" ment. Many thanks to you all! The Perkins Family Giuseppe Fava Ralph Hancox Tuesday, June 28, 1994 Monday, June 27, 1994 Friday, July 1, 1994 Outdoor pools open on Saturday, June 25, 1994, please call pools for specific schedules. Falgarwood Pool Brookdale Pool 1215 Bridge Rd. 1349 Gainsborough Dr 844â€"4862 827â€"1475 Glen Abbey Aquatic Centre opens June 27, 1994 827â€"0068 Queen Elizabeth Park Pool opens July 4, 1994 827â€"8254 White Oaks Pool opens July 4, 1994 844â€"2514 INDOOR POOL SUMMER HOURS Centennial Pool opens July 4, 1994 844â€"1381 TWELVE MILE CREEK / BURLOAK DRIVE AREA OF WEST OAKVILLE CLASS EA STUDY In the spring of 1993, the Town of Oakville, in conjunction with the City of Burlington, commenced the study of the Twelve Mile Creek / Burloak Drive Area of West Oakville in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Projects (Class EA). The study has considered a number of transportation network improvements in consultation with the public and interestâ€" ed technical agencies. The recommended ultimate network (as approved by Oakville Council) is shown on the attached. It has been identified as being preferred based on the assessâ€" ment of existing and future needs; the assessment of alternative networks and alternative alignments, their effects on all components of the environment, and technical and public input; and incorporates a high level of mitigation in order to minimize effects. While there are many important and sensitive social and naturâ€" al environmental considerations within the study area, as well as conflicting issues, the need for transportation network improvements and the associated benefits have been clearly demonstrated. The Town of Oakville is planning this project under Schedule C in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Projects. While the study has considered an overall ‘master‘ transportation plan, the main compoâ€" nents can be implemented separately. Therefore, two Environmental Study Reports (ESRs) have been prepared namely, * Northerly and Southerly Crossings of Twelve Mile Creek * Burloak Driveâ€"New Street / Rebecca Street to Fairview Street including CN Grade Separation By this Notice the two ESRs are being placed in the public record for a 30â€"day review period. Subject to the comments received as a result of the Notice and the receipt of the necessary approvals and funding, the Town of Oakville and CitrY of Bur'I1in grlaq intend to proceed with the implementation of the projects as identified in the is. The ESRs are available for review at the following locations and times: Oakville Clerk‘s Department Oakville Central Library Oakville Municipal Building Adult Information Desk 1225 Trafaigar Road 120 Navy Street P.O. Box 310 Oakville, Ontario Oakville, Ontario LSJ 5A6 L6J 224 Hours: Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Burlington Clerk‘s Department Burlington City Hall 426 Brant Street Burlin%ton, Ontario L7R 326 Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Further information may be obtained from Mr. Bill Butler, P.Eng., Manager of Development Engineering, Oakville Planning Services Department at (905) 338â€"4190. Interested persons may provide written comment to the Town Clerk (see address above), within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. If concerns regardâ€" ing this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the Town of Oakville / City of Burlington, a person may request that the Minister of Environment and Energ "bumpâ€"up" this project to an individual environmental assessment. "Bumpâ€"up requests must be received by the Minister at the following address within 30 calâ€" endar days of this Notice. A copy of the "bumpâ€"up" request shall be sent to the Director of Planning Services for the Town of Oakville. If there is no "bumpâ€"up" request received by Wednesday, July 20, 1994, the projects will be implemented as outlined in the ESRs. Minister of Environment and Energy 135 St. Clair Avenue, 12th Floor Toronto, Ontario M4V 1P5 This Notice issued Monday, June 20, 1994. Lions Community Pool 159 Felan Ave. 845â€"3281 1225 TRAFALGAR ROAD + OAKVILLE, ONTARIO + L6H 2L1 RECOMMENDED ULTIMATE NETWORK (As approved by Oakville Council) TOWN OF OAKVILLE / CITY OF BURLINGTON CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR TWELVE MILE CREEK / BURLOAK DRIVE AREA OF WEST OAKVILLE THE OAKVILLE BEAVER TOWN OF OAKVILLE 845â€"6601 Planning Development Council 7:30 p.m. â€" Council Chambers Community Services Committee 7:30 p.m. â€" Oakville Room Administrative Services Committee 7:30 p.m. â€" Bronte Room Town Hall will be closed due to the Canada Day Holiday Hours: Mon. to Thurs Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. to Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 9:C Fri. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5:C Sun. 1:00 p.m. to 5:C Burlington Central Library. Information Deskâ€" Upper Level 2331 New Street Burlington, Ontario L7R 1J4 Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 9:C Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 6:C Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:C Bronte Pool 2184 Hixon St. 827â€"9531 RECOMMENDED ULTIMATE NETWORK (As approved by Oakville Council) Mr. E. C. Salisbury Director, Planning Services Town of Oakville 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m RoAP RO. to 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Planning Services Department will host a Public Information Meeting at which time details of the proposal will be presented and public concerns will be noted. At a subsequent Council Meeting, staff will present the final Staff Report and recommendations which will incorporate information obtained at the Public Information Meeting. The dates and times of these meetings are listed below: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING COUNCIL MEETING RE: PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE OFFICIAL PLAN RESPECTING LAND USE POLICIES FOR GENERAL INDUSTRIAL LAND USES Please be advised that Oakville Town Council will consider a proposal to amend the Town of Oakville Official Plan respecting Land Use Policies for General Industrial Land Uses. Date: Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Monday, September 12, 1994 Time: 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Place: Bronte Room Council Chambers Oakville Town Hall Oakville Town Hall 1225 Trafalgar Road 1225 Trafalgar Road Any individuals wishing to attend these meetings and speak to this matter, either in support of, or in opposition to the proposal, are invited to do so. If you wish to make a written submission, you may do so by writing to the Planning Services Department. Written submissions received prior to Wednesday August 24, 1994, will be included in the information sent to Council members prior to the Council Meeting. Writen submissions received by the Corporation of the Town of Oakville are collected under the authority of The Planning Act as amended; will be used to process the proâ€" posal; and will become part of the public record. A copy of the final Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk‘s Department as of Tuesday September 6, 1994, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For Further information or assistance in this matter, please contact Don Parsons â€" Planner, Town of Oakville, 845â€"6601 ext. 3132. John Ghent, Manager Current Planning Section TOWN OF OAKVILLE AND OWNERS: Oakville Trade Centre (998816 Ontario Inc.) FILE: 2Z.1506.6 Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed zoning amendment as submitted by the aboveâ€"noted applicant. The meeting will be an information meeting hosted by the Planning Services Department at which time details of the application will be preâ€" sented and public concerns noted. This meeting will take _ place on Wednesday, June 29, 1994, commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Following this meeting, a final staff recomâ€" rr}ggdation will be formulated at which time a public hearing will be schedâ€" uled. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal may be found below. John Ghent, Manager Current Planning Section Planning Services Department Location â€" The subject site is located at the northeast corner of Ninth Line and North Service Road. The land is south of Upper Middle Road and is immediâ€" ately south of the PGA Golf Centre. The land is adjacent to Queen Elizabeth \éV%y.S The subject land is legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession II, Use Area. Under this designation, industrial uses including the proposed trade centre and flea market uses are permitted subject to the specific conditions of the Parkway Belt West Plan. Zoning â€" The subject land is zoned Prestié;e Industrial Commercial â€" M6 Zone and is subject to a site specific zoning â€" Section 89 (405) of Byâ€"law 1984â€"63. The site specific zoning allows the retail sale of furniture and a restaurant in addition to the M6 industrial uses. Proposal â€" The application is to amend the Zoning Byâ€"law to permit a trade centre during the week, and for a flea market on Saturdays and Sundays. The proposal, if approved, will consist of three interâ€"connected hexagonal shaped single storey buildings with a total floor area of 14,864 m2 (160,000 ft.?). Official Plan â€" The land is designated Parkway Belt â€" Special Complementary Come on and take a Free Ride! Ride Oakville Transit (FREE FREE FREE) during the Waterfront Festival!!! 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