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The Canadian Champion, Friday, December 20, 2002-21 A atesi htW rs Due to Chrîstntas Wednesday Garbage and, Blue Box Collection wII be picked up on Thursday, December 26, 2002. Due to New Year's Day Wednesday Garbage ar, Blue Box Collection will be picked up on Thursday, ianuary 2, 2003. Look for your Waste Management Calendar to be dellvered <o your Mailbox mid-January 2003 L Do NOT Recycle Blue Box Materials Nue&iuoxWyDI ox 2 Glass Botte and Jars CorrgateCardboed Metal Food and Bewerage Fine Paper Containers Boxbod Alwninum FoulNwspr Do MOT m m a mo Dau yx OWNMDi. Bilmotoul *Placed»e hmulutmla a sudSsOUKM 00 or ln a SMBU IMUNaU ad*ln hia suit" d__ Metallic Wrapping Paper, Lightbulbs, Aerosol Cans Waxed Cardboard Tubes, Egg Cartons, Take-out Containers, Waxed Containers Be a Part of Halton Region's gaio002ý, Officiai Plan Review Officia( Halton Region is seeking input from the public on its Officiai Plan. l'fan~ We will be hosting a series of workshops throughout the Region, Pview and we look forward to hearing your ideas on the future of Halton. What is the Officiai Plan? Every municipality in Ontario is required to develop an Officiai Plan which outlines a communitys vision for its future and guides decisions on development, transportation, environmental protection, and more. Halton Regions Officiai Plan is now under review. This is an opportunity for residents and businesses to play an important part in ensuring Halton Region continues to be a great 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 register for a workshop or visit our website to leamn more about the Officiai Plan Review. www.r.glon.halton.on.ca/effcialplafl Try our new electronic comment form! Official Plan Review Event Schedule Transportation vorksnop 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m Halton Region Museum (Kelso Conservation Area> Kelso Road 28,M tn Greonlands Workshop 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m Milton Lions Hall, Milton Memorial Arena 77 Thompson Road, south of Main Street Milton. RuralAgricultural Workshop Nassagaweya Community Centre Cameron Drive, Brookville, Milton Cali us or visit our website at www.region.halton.on.ca/officialplan to download a copy of the Directions Report: The Greeninçi of Ha/ton -Smart Growf h. Smarf Choces and ofher 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 / telfordi@region.halton.on.ca w ... for making the phase-out of plastic bags from the Regions yard waste program a success! The 2002 yard waste collection program is now complete. The switch to open, reusabie containers and paper yard waste bags means the compost available at next spring's compost give-away will be plastic-free and better than ever! Yard waste collection wilI start again in April, 2003. See your 2003 waste calendar (coming in January) for details. Halton Regmon Health Department Travel Health Clinic Services Your best health protection when travelling anywhere in the world begins at the Health Department. Planning a cruise? Planning a vacation to the Caribbean? Planning on visiting family who live in a foreign country? Planning a trip to Africa, Asia or another exotic location? Travel diseases can be a real health threat to people travelling to countries outside of Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia. Hepatitis A, typhoid and other infections are common in many places in the world. Halton Region Health Department has a travel health clinic to provide immunizations and counselling for travellers. So, before you start out on your trip, caîl us for an appointment at: 905-825-6060 ext. 7839 Halton Region - Here For You This Holiday Season On behaîf of the employees at Halton Region, our CAO, Brent Marshall. and myseif, 1 would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season. The Regional offices will be closed from December 24, 2002 to January 1, 2003 inclusive, but staff will be available to ensure a continuation of essential services and to attend to any emergencies. Should you require urgent assistance, please contact us through our general number 905-825-6000, toîl free 1-866-442-5866 (1-866-4HALTON), TTY 905-827-9833 where customer service representatives will be available through the holidays. 115 Brnt Rod, aki. , NILSM l a AF-,2ýTwAmv. v"ý. mmnoAbl