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The Canadian Champion, Friday, October 4, 2002-21 H alt n neg i n )A Partnership T hat works! altonRgonNotice to members of the 2002 public interested in serving on Officia[ the Halton Region Official Plan W§view Review Steering Committee Halton Region Council invites applications from members of the public who are interested in serving on Halton Region's Official Plan Review Steering Committee. Four volunteers, one from each of Halton's area municipalities - Burington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville, are being sought to serve on the Committee in the capacity of Member-at-large. The role of the Committee is to provide advice on consultation, to facilitate workshops and focus group meetings, to provide advice on Official Plan directions, and to comment on new policies. The Committee will meet every three weeks for the initial stages of its work, and will continue to meet until Regional Council has considered all proposed amendments to the Regional Official Plan in 2004. Application forms are available: " For pick up from the Clerk's Division, Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville . By calling 905-825-6000 ext. 7200(toll free: 1-866-442-5866) . On Halton Region's Official Plan web page: www.region.halton.on.ca/officialplan AlI applications must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 4'h, 2002. Applicants will be contacted on October 4h to schedule an interview on October 7', 2002. For more information, please contact Kathy Kielt, Liaison Technician at ext. 7200 Free Flu Shot Clinics For High Risk The Halton Region Health Department is offering free flu shots in Oakville to anyone with medical problems or a chronic illness, people who are 65 years old and over, and health care / emergency service workers: Wednesday, October 9, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Milton Seniors' Activity Centre 500 Child's Drive, Milton Tuesday, October 15, 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. Halton Regional Centre - Auditorium 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville No appointments necessary For more information call: Halton Region Health Department's Flu info Line: 905-825-6158 Toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866) TTY 905-827-9833 I Be a Part of Halton Regions o fa eû , tv Official Plan Review This fall, Halton Region is seeking input from the public on its Official Plan. We will be hosting a series of open houses and workshops throughout the Region, and we look forward to hearing your ideas on the future of Halton. What is the Official Plan? Every municipality in Ontario is required to develop an Official Plan which outlines a community's vision for its future and guides decisions on development, transportation, environméntal protection, and more. Halton Region's Official Plan is now under review. This is an opportunity for residents and businesses td play an important part in ensuring Halton Region continues to be agreat place to live, work and play, What is important to you about Halton Region? How should we address the challenges our Region is facing? Your participation is vital. PleaSe drop in to one of our open houses or visit our website to learn more about the Official Plan Review. www.region.halton.on.caloffcialplan Official Plan Review Event Schedule Monday 7'" Tuesday 8" 7:00pm Open House (Hugh Foster Hall, 43 Brown St, Milton) 7:30pm presentation 6:00pm Open House (Holy Rosary School, 261 Plains Rd E, Burlington) 7:00pm presentation Completed Open Houses 6:00pm Open House (St Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas St, Oakvilie) 7:00pm presentation -Wednes-day16t1th 6:00pm Open House (St Dominic's School, 2405 Rebecca St, Oakville) 7:00pm presentation 6:00pm Open House (St Joseph's School, 147 Mill St, Acton) 7:00pm presentation September 23rd In Burlington September 24th In Milton October 2nd in Georgetown A children's activity area will be provided at each open house. Call us or visit our website at www.region.halton.on.ca/officialplan to downIoad a copy of the Directions Report: The Greening of Halton -Smart Growth, Smart Choices and other technical papers. These documents are a starting point for a public dialogue about the important issues in our community. For more information contact Isabel Telford at EXT. 7195 Backyard Composter Sale Subsidized by Halton Region Waste Management Division Saturday, October 5, 2002 8:00 am - 4:00 pm . Converts grass, leaves and kitchen scraps into rich, garden-friendly compost . Reduces waste . Takes as little as 10 minutes a week Backyard Composters will be available at the following locations: . HALTON REGIONAL BUILDING 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville (parking lot by main entrance) And in.each of Halton's area municipalities: " MILTON MALL Parking lot at Ontario St. & Main St., Milton . BURLINGTON CIVIC OPERATIONS BUILDING 3330 Harvester Rd (at Cumberland), Burlington " OAKVILLE MUNICIPAL BUILDING 1225 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville . HALTON HILLS PUBLIC WORKS YARD 11618 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown Why Should You Care About Halton's Official Plan Review? Halton Region's Official Plan is an important document which sets out a vision for the future of our community. This fall, Halton Region is asking residents across the Region to share your vision for the future through the review of the Regional Official Plan. We are engaging the community in discussions about how to nurture quality of life, and how we can enhance and protect our vibrant Region. We wiil be looking at issues like how to promote and protect our agricultural sector, how to encourage affordable housing, and how to continue to protect our environmentally sensitive areas. You have an important role in this process. Get involved and share your ideas. Visit our website at R..' ha.k.. www.region.halton.on.ca/officialplan or call us to find out how you can be a part of it.____ Los' 1151 BoteRa, OakiO 6 L .05-825-000. ol free: -866 -HALvON (1-866-442-5866 a _a