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p 1 6 weekenderj svturday 1997 su many hot titles on shelves this holiday season ask any book lover what they are giving this christmas and the answer seldom varies- books books and books theyre the christmas gift of choice for many readers chosen well they are a personal gift reflecting the interests and tastes of the the receiver as well as the thought- fulness and regard of the giver there are many wonderful books available this season informative and entertaining reads for every reading interest something for everyone oh your list here are a few recommended titles ask at your local bookstore for the cook marcella cucina by marcella hazan the italian cookbook of the year this splendid fullyillus trated collection of authentic and delicious recipes offers the mqntano an invitation to comment on the environmental assessment for the proposed hwy 407transitway markham road easterly to highway 7 east of brock road the environmental assessment act section 71 notice of completion of ministry review an environmental assessment has been submitted by the ontario ministry of transportation for highway 407transitway markham road easterly to highway 7 east of brock road in the region of york region of durham town of markham and town of pickering approval under the environmental assessment act the act is being sought for a 10 lane freeway to be constructed in stages corresponding to existingfuture traffic demands in addition approval is being sought for the future implementation of a transitway in a separate corridor adjacent to highway 407 amendments to the environmental assessment act came into force january 11997 under subsec tion 1 241 of the amended act this environmen tal assessment ea is being processed under the former part ii of the act subject to orders made under subsection 1 243 by public notice of submission dated april 1 6 1997 the public were invited to comment on the ea submission and the application of provisions under the new part ii of the act with respect to ea approval 1 8 submissions were received none of which related to the application of part ii the ministry has directed that the new provisions in section 71 and 72 regarding this notice of completion and the new provisions in section 9 regarding approval of the undertaking without first accepting the environmental assessment apply this will give you only one opportunity after this notice of completion of ministry review is published to make submissions section 72 the ministry has also directed that sections 9 1 to 93 11 to 1 1 3 and 1 22 of the amended act apply with respect to this environmental assessment the ministry may make further orders under subsection 1 243 related to mediation if you are making a request for a hearing you should address whether you wish the hearing to be general or only related to specific matters you can submit comments on the undertaking the environmental assessment the ministry review and whether the undertaking should be approved and if it is approved what conditions should be applied and you may request that the undertaking or a matter related to it be referred to a hearing how to get the information you need you may inspect the documents during normal business hours at the following ministry of the environment offices environmental assessment branch 5th floor 250 davisville avenue toronto ontario m4s 1 h2 4164403450 central region office 8th floor 5775 yonge street north york ontario m2m 4j1 i markham i kivth ohww1am m r r proposed highway wmwwtwar f from utrklwa aojrf uttttly to hlghwty 7 msi ol brock rett scarborough and at the ministry of transportation office at ministry of transportation planning and environmental office centra region 3rd floor atrium tower 1201 wilson ave downsview ontario m3m 1j8 copies may also be viewed at the clerks offices of the municipality of metropolitan toronto the regional municipality of york the regional municipality of durham the corporation of the city of scarborough the corporation of the town of markham the corporation of the town of pickering please submit your written comments andor requests for a hearing so they are received no later than february 16 1998 send them to highway 407 east environmental assessment george zegarac director environmental assessment branch ministry of the environment 250 davisville avenue 5th floor toronto ontario m4s 1 h2 be sure to express your views if you make a submission or require a hearing before the above date you will be notified of any decisions about this ea you will also have the opportunity to require a hearing on whether the undertaking itself should be approved if you do not by the above date make a submission or require a hearing the matter may proceed without further notice to you if no submissions or requirements for a hearing are received the undertaking may be approved with no further public notice allowing the ministry of transportation to proceed director environmental assessment branch ministry of the environment under me freedom of information and protection of privacy act and the environmental assessment act unless otherwise stated in the submission any personal information such as name address telephone number and property location included in all submissions become part of the public record files for mis matter and can be released if requested by the book christine dalgetty flavours textures and essence of italy from the godmother of italian cooking for cooks who are short on time quickiesrten ways with every day foods by monda rosenberg of chatelaine magazine is a good source for fast food from your own refridger- ator and if youre looking for a basic cookbook that stands the test of time try the allnew ailpurpose joy of cooking revised for the first time in 20 years it includes thousands of new recipes techniques and illustrations that incorporate healthy eating mod ern cooking technology and ethnic cuisines for the history buff lost linersfrom the titanic to the andrea doria the ocean floor reveals its greatest lost ships by robert d ballard this lavishly illustrated book tells of the ghostly ships that lie at the bot tom of the sea and provides a guid ed tour of the beginnings the hey day and eventual decline of the great atlantic express liners a coffee- table book it features some beautiful paintings depicting the ships in their shining prime as well as in their eeri ly poignant underwater repose cana dian war enthusiasts will enjoy cana da at war from the archives of macleans by michael benedict which features an astounding collec tion of articles selected from over one hundred years of war reporting in macleans or where the hell are the guns a soldiers eye view ofd the anxious years 193944 by george g blackburn an account of canadas 4th field regiment evolvement from illeqipped recruits into the creram of allied artillery for the traveler or adventurer full circle michael palin beloved monty python alumnus and popular pbs host explores diverse cultures and varied landscapes that surround a 20000 mile stretch of the pacific rim through 18 countries he travels in dhows canoes mailplanes camels and junk steamers offering a fascinating glimpse into the strange lands delightful characters and bizarre experiences that have delight ed fans across the world amateur adventurers will also enjoy everest mountain without mercy by broughton cobum and tim cahill featuring the first images taken from the top of the world in the spectacular imax format this is the breathtaking account of the may 1996 everest expedition that claimed eight lives and transformed the imax team into heroes please see page 27 don t that traffic ticket c 7 traffic ticket experts is staffed by expolice officers who will act as your agent in ys tfff court defending all traffic tickets speeding accidents careless etc p call for free consultation i sf 905 9403000 4418 hwy 7 east unionville mm