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22-The Canadian Champion, Friday, Novembei r 15, 2002 Board predicts school's enroliment will drop GEORGE r'W ' CINEMAS 5 3UFLPH STRFFT 873 1999 O Harry Potter The Chamber of SecretsFgh5 Fa. 12:05 ar.mad 2:00 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.r. Delly 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. St. & Sun. 2:00 p.m. OSanta Claus 2 E1 DuiIy 6:45 & 9:00 p.r. Fr., St. & Sun. 2:00 p.m. O The Ring Duly 7:00 & 9:0 p.m. St & Sun. 2:00 p.m. ibTeatre Pa*i valabl t R planned for Milton over the next five ! e . hu pp rh1 ýq duit Halton Region and develop- ments built to bring Lake Ontario water to Milton, is spurring the town's growth. Mr. Wain, like many Martin Street parents, argued future population trends for Milton, panticularly in the west end, will exceed the figures sup- plied by consultant C.N. Watson. Watson supplied the board with its Capital Strategie Plan, the thick doc- ument upon which schnnl closure and construction decisions are based. If the (CSP) is implemented, by 2017 Milton has only il elementary 1 .h1 0 r i u: 1poph1 i tiorlo fiho1! 86,00. I-lton ilis v.ou1d by ihi have three more elemnentary schools than wc would serving 20,000 fewer people. Milton has no surplus schools, no sehool clusters and no long-standing subdivisions demnand- ing new sehools. Penalizing Martin Street for having a rural catchment area and needmng buses for its French Immersion 'students is unfair," said Mr. Wain. Martin Street, constructed in 1920, bas an official capacity of 278 full- time equivalent students. Its enroîl- ment on September 30 was 227.5 ETE 82 ,per cent of capacity. which Is Lhçe Cpcccl.iy,, p I~I.1 the board expected it to, be this year. However, board projections have Martin Streets enrollment dropping steadily cach year to 141 FIEs, bare- ly haif of capacity, by 2010. Mr. Grcyson said he doesnt agree with Martin Street supporters' belief that consultant Watsons numbers are faulty. 'They are a highly regarded organ- ization. They know what they are doing in projections and enroîlments. They work with many boards." Be a Part of Halton Region's W-Officiai Plan Review 200 This fali, Halton Region is seeking input from the public on its % ý Officiai Plan. We wiil be hosting a series of open houses and fi" workshops throughout the Region, and we look forward to hearing L5~Jyour ideas on the future of Halton. What la the Officiai Plan? jEvmniclhipafyin Ontario la required to develop an Officiai Plan which oullines a cornmuntY's vision for its future and guides decisions on development. transportation, erwlrenmentai protection, and more. I-aion Regions Officiai Plan is now under review. This la an opportunity for residents and businesses to pay an important part in ensuning Haton Region continues te bo a great place telilve, work and play. What la important te you about Halton Region? How should we address the challengeseour Region is facing? Vour participation is vital. Please register for a workshop or visiteour website te learn more about the Officiai Plan Reiew. TryournewelectreniccommentforTf! Officiai Plan Review Event Schedule Noe *e Mna.Nvebr 8 Geneai Worksho o.~2 -5:3Opm to 9:OOpm Halton Hulis Cultural Centre 9 church Street Geretow Cali us or visit our website at: www.region.halton.on.ca/officlplan to download a copy of the Directions Report: The Greening of Haton -Smart Growth, Smart Choices and other technicalpapers. 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 telfordi@region.halton.on.ca Theres stiliUre to get your flu shot Flu season is around the corner and our public health nurses are busy providing free flu shots to anyone over six months of age. Health Department flu clinics 1continue into December, so there is lots of time left to get your flu shot. Dr. Bob Nosal, Haltons Medical Officer of Health emphasizes the importance of flu shots for children and youth, stating that infection rates in children are much higher than in adults and flu immunization in children has been shown to prevent the spread of flu and to reduce schooi absences. For more information about the times and locations of Health Department flu clinics visit www.region.halton.en.ca/heaith or caîl the flu line at 905-825-6158 - EQI.UEST FOR PROPOSA Bld documents for the service listed below, addressed to the Manager 0f Purchasing, 1151 BRONTE ROAD, OAKVILLE, ON L6M 31-1 wiîl be received until 2:00 p.m. Oakvilîe time on the specified closing date. Bld documents can be seen or obtained through the Purchasing Division of the Corporate Services Department, same address as above, telephone 905-825-6000, extension 7011. If long distance charges apply, dial toîl free 1- 866-4HALTON (1 -866-442-5866). Documents wiIl be available for pick up on and after Thursday, November 14, 2002. There is a non-refundable deposit of $26.75 (includes GST). Bidders who request documents to be shipped from the Purchasing Department must include a handling fee of $10.70 (includes GST) for this service. Bld Documents are also available to download from Halton's web- site at www. reg ion. halIton. on. ca/bid s for a non-refundable deposit of $1 0.70 (includes GST). A Optional Site Meeting wIIf be held as follows: Location: Halton.Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Qakyile, ON. Gien Lawson/Mansewood room, Date: Wednesday November 27, 2002 lime: 10:0AM Under no circumstances will facsimile or late bids be accepted or considered. Lowest or any bld not necessarily accepted. Halton Region relies on this advertisemeflt to provide public notice of this business opportunity and is not obligated to notify any potential bidders in any other manner. 02-P-038 Laboratory AnaIysis Services CLOSING: THURSDAYe'DECEMBER 12, 2002 Patrick Murphy COMMISSIONER 0F PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS www .region .halton .on .ca/bids A. Mindenhail, CIPPO, MANAGER 0F PURCHASING SERVICES (ToIl free: 1-866442-5866) 1151 Bronte Road. Oakville, ON L6M 3LI 905-825-6000 Toli free: 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866) TTY 905-827-9833 or visit us at: www.regîon.haitz.-.cn-c:l *from MERRV on page 2 In supportmng Manin Streets exis- tence, a series of parents spoke at last weeks board meeting. Five separate delegalions spoke passionately and rationally for keeping it open. ,,ln 2000, Martin Street looked like an old school in a neighbourhood not likely Ou ever rebound to its popula- tion peak," said Alan Wain. "The truth is if you keep it open it could soon be ringed with portables thanks to new housing that will be built nearby." Several residential subdivisions are ýààý APartnershipTbatWorks! . c