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B8-The Canadian Champion, Friday, February 18, 2005 Thue Reglonal À 1jýarrnersn1p That Works! NOIC OF STa COME, E Derry Road (Regional Road 7) Bronte StreetjFirst Line to Tremaine Road <Regional Road 22) (1)Transportation Corridor Improvements, and (2) New Watermain, Town of Milton Class Environmental Assessment Study The Regional Municipality of Halton is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment for Derry Road (Regional Road 7) from Bronte StreetJFirst Line to Tremaine Road (Regional Road 22) in the Town of Milton (refer f0 map shown below). The need f0 satisfy east-west capacity requirements in this transportation corridor has been identified in studies such as the Halton Region Transportation Master Plan (2004) and the Sherwood Survey Secondary Master Transportationfvransit Plan (2004). This assessment will: (1) consider a wide range of options for transportation corridor improvements tci satisfy future travel demands; and (2) consider options for the crossing of watercourses by a new watermain, which will benefit future development in the Sherwood Survey Secondary Plan area. In order to best address operational deficiencies associated with this segment of Derry Road (Regional Road 7), a number of road improvement alternatives will be examined as part oif the study including widening the roadway, croas-sectional elements, intersection improvements, possible grade separation for the railway crossing, overaîl trait ic operations and the impact of such improvements on the social and natural environments. This notice signais the commencement of the Clasa Environmental Asseasment - a study which will define the problem. identity and evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred solution in consultation with regulatory agencies, and the public. The transportation component of the study (Part (1)) s being conducted in compliance with Schedule C of the Municipal Glass Environmentaî Assessment (June 2000), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The watermain compontent of the study (Part (2)) s being conducted in compliance with Schedule B of the Municipal Glass Environmental Assessment (June 2000). For Part (1), the transportation corridor improvements, a key compontent of the study will be consultation with interested stakeholders (public and regulatory agencies) ait two Public Information Centres (PICs). The PICs will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to meet the Project Team, review the study scope and discuss issues related to the project including alternative solutions, environmentaî considerations and evaluation criteria. If is anticipated that the firat public meeting will be held in May 2005. Details regarding the forthcoming PICs will be advertised as the study progresses. For (Part (2)), a Project File for the watermain component of the study will be placed on the public record in April 2005, separately from the transportation compontent. Information requesta or questions may be directed to: Mr. Eric Hakomaki, P Eng. Regional Municipality of Halton 905-825-6000 ext. 7213 Fax: 905-825-8822 Email: hakomnake@ region.halton.on.ca Mr. John Grebenc, P Eng., Morrison Hershfield Limited 235 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 600 Toronto, Ontario M2J 1iTl Phone: 416-499-3110 ext. 1810 Fax: 416-499-9658 Email: jgrebenc@m0rrisonhershfield.comn This Notice first issued on February 1l, 2005 The map below ehos lte approximat. IImit 0f dma study area. wWWJegion.htflnon.flppw4fianingroads 2005 Access*'ibllty Pla1,«n Approved On February 9, 2005 Regional Council approved Halton's second annual Accessibility Plan. Building on a number oif improvements completed in 2004, the 2005 Plan will locus on improving accessibility to Halton's moat visited lacilities and on upgrading the Region's website in accordance with World Wide Web Consortium Web Accessibility Standards. Further, in recognition of the importance of proliling the issues of accessibility, the Region will undertake activities aimed at creating awareness among staff and the general public. The 2005 Accessibility Plan is available on our Web site or by contacting us. I would like to thank the members of Halton's Accessibility Advisory Committee for their continued guidance as we work together f0 promote an inclusive and barrier-free community. cco S RATO RýýX Nominations sought IorAiHINAawarcI There's stili ime lefi te0 nominale some- one you know for the firsi annual ATHENA.North.Halton Award. The prestigious award is presenied to a man or woman who has demonstratcd pro- fessional excellence, devoted Lime and energy within the communiîy and, most imporiantly, generousîy assisted women in attaining their full potential. It can be an individual who lives or works in Halton Hilîs or Milton. Deadline for nominations is Match I. Then, a selection committee of promninent community leaders will review aIl the nominations and select the 2005 ATHENA Award recipient. A gala award celebration wiIl be held in late May to celebrate ail the nominees and the award recipient, who wilt receive an ATHENA sculpture. The ATHENA Award was launched in 1982 by the ATHENA Foundation. a non- prosfit.- organization. dedicated te, creating leadership opportunities for women. Since then, more than 4,000 awards have heen presented across Nonth America, and most recently in China. Locally, the ATI-ENA Awards are hosted hy ATHENA North Halton, a team of ded- icated volunteers, and is supported by sponsors such as The Champion. Milton Toyota, Milton Home Hardware, RBC Royal Bank and TV Cogeco 14. Nomination forms can he downloaded from the ATHENA North Halton Web site ai www.athenanorthhalton.ca. For more information, e-mail info@athenanornhhal- ton.ca or catI (905) 878-2275 or (9(15) 877- Lung Association's tulip day fast approaching A $6 hunch of tulips could he jusi the ticket io a Nonth American vacation. The Lung Assocation's March I Tulip Day is fasi approaching, and everyone pur- chasing a hunch tis year will have a shot ai winning tWo economy class tickets Io anywhere Northwest/KLM Olies in Nor-h Amenica. Advanced orders are now heing taken, while tulîps will he sold at various loca- tions through Halton on March 1. Proceeds will once again go to the Long Association's asthma. air quality, tobacco programs and vital respîratory research. "Tuîip Day is a temific chance to hning some hope, not only 10 those who suifer t 1rom lung disease, but Io those who may thinik wînter will neyer end," said Susy Borges. community projecîs chair with the Lung Association's Halton office. To find oui more about the campaigo. visit www.tuhipday.ca or caîl (905) 847- 1033. Touir "Nutty" Photo9s foir Dulr OHCAAII\ Photo Contoat You can mail, drap off or omail yonr photos.* Photo% nuo ai tho Canaian ~.Champion 010cm by Match 2r arm00 fer tho April Uih Issue * Mail: Box 248, Milton On 16T 4N8 cro Doffi: 191 Main St. E., Milton, Ea:chauplon@haltons.ach.cs. centsi n Atufsh 5/05, Mal 3/"Md un 71s«/. Wlnusteb lu hnnounusi lui 1010M. Pils pu bs ~ wing photo undi ls busiass spasnfi *Ail photos btcome proptrty oi the Canadian Champion. .qecislons of the judges aJçng Tuesday, February 22 - 9:30 arn. Health & Social Services Committee Wednesday, February 23 - 9:30 arn. Planning & Public Works Committee Wednesday, February 23 - 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Committee