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Wednesday June 16, 1999 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A7 COMMENT A forum for young women In order to keep their true selves and grow into healthy adults, girls need love from family and friends, meaningful work, respect, challenges and physical and psychological safety. They need identities based on talents or interests rather than appearance, popularity or sexuality.... M ary Pipher, Reviving Ophelia Mary Pipher's 'Reviving Ophelia: Saving the selves of adolescent girls' is one of those books you tend to keep picking up again and again, if only to read more about an intriguing concept: that girls are steeped in what Pipher calls "junk culture" and in many cases drown in it. Vibrant, confi­ dent girls hit ado­ lescence and become shy, doubting young women. Girls stop thinking, "Who am I? What do I want?' and start thinking: "What must I do to please oth­ ers?' She quotes Simone de Beauvoir: "Girls stop being and start seeming". Pipher notes in many cases girls sur­ vive adolescence due to their support systems: many remember close friends or family members as being important in their teen years. But she also knows the difficulty in getting kids to talk. So, too, does Deanna Solomon, an energetic 26-year- old Oakville volunteer for the Women's Information and Support Centre of Halton and one of three organizers of a new peer-based group for young women between the ages of 15 and 25. Beginning June 30th, the Women's Information and Support Centre is spon­ soring a free 10-week session as part of its Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds pro­ gram in the hopes of providing a place where teens and young women can talk freely to one another about physical and sexual health. Key to the success of this program, says Solomon, is the fact there are no formal lectures. "We didn't want to be seen as talking to this group and then having them go away. We just want to be able to talk together with each other and share our thoughts." For the same reason, Solomon has resisted the idea of structured facilitators handling the sessions: they want to keep it as welcoming and informal as possi­ ble. Also important is the fact that none of the program's organizers are older than Solomon. "It's important that young people talk to other young people," she said. Some of the issues the group wants to discuss include, body image, birth control, relationships and sexually trans­ mitted diseases. Also up for discussion over the summer series is pregnancy, depression and stress, eating disorders, breast cancer, and PMS and menstrua­ tion. The organizers plan to have discus­ sions on one topic per evening. For instance if the evening is dealing with relationships, they may talk about everyone from parents and family mem­ bers to who they may be involved with at the time. One of the benefits of the program, says Solomon, is the information young women will get about community resources such as the Halton health department's sexual health clinic. Although other agencies in the com­ munity may be dealing with similar issues, she doesn't see it as any way a duplication of programs just because of its informal basis. "For instance, we have self-esteem workshops here at the Centre, but they are much more structured." She says teens may often get to lec­ tures about sexuality, but are too intimi­ dated or embarrassed to ask about com­ munity resources. However, if these same young women sit with friends and chat about each other's experiences, it is far less intimidating. And yet, they will be getting key information about issues that are important to them at that time of their lives. "I'm really excited about this," added Solomon, claiming the 10-week program fills a need in the community. "When I was that age I certainly did­ n't know there was the sexual health clinic around and not many girls I've talked with know about it now. So we need some open discussions about all of this and what's available out there for them." It isn't, she stresses, a time to judge or counsel young women. If the orga­ nizers of the program believe a young women needs more information, they will refer her to one of the community agencies involved in the program. "Another benefit is it may get other young women involved in our commu­ nity and learn more about the Women's Centre and the Rape Crisis Centre," said Solomon. Anyone interested in signing up should call 847-5520 for more informa­ tion. ADVERTISING CORRECTIC In our Father's Day #2 Broadsheet (pr< #681) included in this newspaper. Please r Page11-Eternity 2 luggage will not be avails We sincerely apologize to our valued < tomers and regret any inconvenience confusion this may have caused. E A f O O O A K V IL L E 8 4 5 - 6 6 0 1 C o u n c il & S t a n d in g C o m m it t e e M e e t in g s Monday, J u n e 21 ,1999 Council Meeting Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. Monday, Ju ly 5 ,1999 banning & Development Council Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, J u n e 29,1999 Community Services Coftimittee 7:30 p.m. - Oakville Room Administrative Services Comm. 7:30 p.m. - Bronte Room Tuesday, July 6 ,1999 Council Meeting Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. C o u n c il & C o m m it t ee T o u c h t o n e P h o n e L in e 8 1 5 - 5 9 5 9 Parks & Recreation "Planning for the Future" PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE seeking community input on the 2000-2010 Strategic Plan Over the next few weeks, three open houses will be held to seek your input on parks and recreation issues. Coupled with our research, your input will help prepare a comprehensive plan to improve our existing services and facilities to ensure they remain sustainable in the future. All sessions will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm DATE LOCATION June 23 Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre 1565 O ld Lakeshore Road AREA FOR CO M M EN T south west O akville Q> OAKVILLE NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS 1999 final tax bills for residential properties have been mailed with installments due June 25,1999 and September 27, 1999. Please note that this does not include owners whose taxes are paid by their mortgage holder nor owners who pay taxes on a monthly pre-authorized payment plan. Properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential classes have also been sent bills with the same dqedates, however, further adjustments to the 1999 final tax levy will be required prior to the end of 1999. Please refer to the green notice enclosed with your bill. Any property owner who should be sent a bill but has not yet received a tax bill should contact the Finance Department, Tax Division at 338-4222 as penalty is applied to payments received after the due date, despite mail delays. Town of Oakville tax payments are accepted in a variety of methods through all major financial institutions. For your convenience, two 24 hour drop boxes are located at the main door of the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road and the Finance Department cashier service is available Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Erica Roberts, B.A., C.M.T.C. Manager of Revenue & Tax Collector OAKVILLE NO TICE OF PUBLIC M EETING TOWN OF OAKVILLE ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW H o m a -B a s a d B u s in e s s * * , F u tu r e D ire c t io n s fo r O a k v ille As part of the Town of Oakville's detailed review of Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 1984-63, a specific review of the regulations regarding home- based businesses is being undertaken. The Town of Oakville is hosting a public meeting specific to the issue of home-based businesses. The purpose of this meeting is to present a discussion paper on home-based businesses and to receive any input and comments you may have. The public meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, June 23,1999 • 7:00 • 10:00 PM Trafalgar Room - Municipal Building 1225 Trafalgar Road * Oakville The discussion paper prepared by the study consultants, entitled Home- Based Businesses, Future Directions for Oakville, is currently available for public examination on the Town of Oakville web site at http:// \ www.town.oakville.on.ca/planning/planning.htm. Alternatively, copies of the paper can be obtained from the Planning Services Department during regular office hours (Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM). Please provide us with your input about how home-based businesses should be regulated in Oakville by completing the questionnaire included with the paper. Completed questionnaires and any questions or comments with respect to the Town's review of the regulations regarding home-based businesses in the Zoning By-law should be directed to: Bruce Bellows, Planner • Long Range Planning Section Planning Services Department • Town of Oakville P.O. Box 310 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville ON L6J 5A6 Phone: (905) 845-6601, ext. 3040 Fax: (905) 338-4414 e-mail: bbellows@town.oakville.on.ca D E V E L O P M E N T C H A R G E S R E V IE W C O M M IT T E E N O T IC E O F M E E T IN G S The Town o f Oakville has begun a public review process to prepare a new development charges bylaw which will determine the rates to be collected on new residential and non-residential developments constructed within Oakville. All municipalities in Ontario must pass a new bylaw under the Development Charges Act, 1997 no later than August 3 1- 1999. The Development Charges Review Committee was established to keep the development community and the public informed of the assumptions, key inputs and policy decisions being made during the preparation of the draft development charges study and to employ public consultation as a way to resolve issues during the process. The dates, times, location and topics of the next meetings o f the Development Charges Review Committee and special meetings o f Council are: June 24" from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at O akville M unicipal O ffices, Trafalgar Room: Dedicated for the stakeholders to present their comments and concerns about the proposed development charges bylaw and draft background study pre­ sented at the public meeting on June 15th. August 3rd from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at O akville M unicipal O ffices , Oakville Room: Presentation o f the final proposed development charges bylaw and final draft background study. August 10" from 7:30 p.m. at O akville M unicipal O ffices in Council Chambers: Special meeting of Council to approve development charges bylaw and background study. (M eeting dates, tim es, location and agenda item s may change as required) I Please direct your questions and comments to: M ichelle S6guin, Director, Finance & Treasurer Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville L6J 5A6 . Ph: (905) 845-6601 ext. 3062 Fax: (905) 815-2019 e-mail: mseguin@town.oakville.on.ca R E Q U E S T F O R T E N D E R TOWN OF OAKVILLE CONTRACT NO. R-337-99 SIXTH LINE RECONSTRUCTION RIVER GLEN BOULEVARD TO 165 m NORTH OF REGIONAL ROAD #5 TENDER DOCUMENTS: Plans, specifications and tender forms w ill be available on or after Tuesday, June 15, 1999 and may be obtained from the Department of Public Works, 2274 Trafalgar Road for a non-refundable payment of THIRTY-FIVE dollars ($35.00), G.S.T. included. The Contractor whose tender is accepted shall be required to post a Performance Bond satisfactory to the Town of Oakville, equal to 100% of the contract Price and a Labour and Material Payment Bond totaling 50% of the contract price. PROJECT NUMBER: R-337-99 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Reconstruction of approximately 575 metres of four (4) lane urban roadway including 500 metres of storm sewer and related appurtenances as well as approximately 600 metres of pavement resurfacing & rehabilitation of existing four lane urban roadway including the following approximate major items: - 5,600 cubic metres of roadway excavation and grading - 4,500 tonnes of Hot Mix Asphalt -16,700 tonnes of granular road base -1,100 square metres of concrete sidewalk and m<*tian< - 1,350 metres of concrete curb and gutter ADDRESS: Sealed Tenders on forms provided will be received by the Town Clerk, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 2L1 or by mail to P.O. Box 310, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 5A6. CLOSING TIME/DATE: 2:00 P.M. Local tim e, Tuesday, June 29,1999 Tenders will be opened publicly at a meeting of the Tender Opening Committee at the Oakville Municipal Building 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario on Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. local time. TENDER DEPOSIT: A certified cheque, a Bank/Trust Company draft or a Bid Bond for the amount specified in the tender documents MUST accompany each tender. Any questions related to this construction tender should be directed to either Mr. R. Rook, P.Eng., McCormick Rankin Corporation, at (905) 823-8500 or to Mr. D.M. Cozzi, P.Eng., Manager of Design & Construction, Department of Public Works at (905)845-6601, ext. 4424. The Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all tenders and the lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. R.G. Green, P. Eng., Director Department of Public Works 1225 TRAFALGAR ROAD • OAKVILLE, ONTARIO • L6J 5A6 http://www.town.oakville.on.ca/planning/planning.htm mailto:bbellows@town.oakville.on.ca mailto:mseguin@town.oakville.on.ca