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Kate Gilderdale ffville Free Press young mothers, Stouffville e Butt found that balancing ' life could be a major und support and camaraderie. en just like me, growing theu reaching out. It’s more than 3 on a business level, because ndships.’ POWE started two Ajax and soon expanded to Bay of Ou'mte. In November, questions followed but the one that stood e one theipAoAliticians shook! have answered b_ut is was a political question, Mr. Bauman could er it. I fully expected Mayor Emmerson would question. Sadly, neither he nor either of the liticians present chose to answer Dr. O’Connor. 5 to say, it was a hostile crowd in attendanceâ€" being visibly upset that their neighbourhood is be invaded by increased traffic, increased noise, plows leaving in the wee hours of the mom- ow the streets, salt storage on an environmen- aise my four children, I was way to connect with other :13 for services, support and e explained. whose background is in employee performance on, was looking for ways with other business people '1 realized women need a Ibere they can meet and talk is and challenges like juggling making a living.’ internet search, 'I stumbled of Women Exchange (POWE), g group in_D\3rh§m Region tion presentation on the environmental t. 18, the town held a not very well publicized t being done to deci_de where to locate the of my previous columns 1 said that this coun- rather apologize than ask permission. 1 have my mind. Rather than apologizing, they seem to use their consultants as a shield to hide :w operations centre. I say not very well pub- :cause after it was announced at the Oct. 16 ieeting, I tried to find it on the town’s web site ln’t. weting was well attended by the residents of Road, where the new operations centre will rd. Troy Bauman, the project manager from stood at the front of the room to give the :ion and answer questions, while the politi- la or Wayne Emmerson, Councillor Susanne Councillor Clyde Smith stood at the back of I. Mr. Bauman went through his presentation he concluded that the site the town bought is , surprise) the preferred site for the operations lecided to open my own we: a year ago, after having «are job_ to st_a>_w_home for 1'. Terry O’Connor, a well known advocate for who farms on Bethesda Rd, asked why this vould choose to follow the letter of the Oak loraine Conservation Plan but not the spirit of ation. he noted that the municipality could locate Itions centre on land designated as countryside e act, it was a decision that did not honour the i intent of the legislation. The countryside des- is meant to protect and encourage agricultural I use of the land. An operations centre does not IRIT OF LEGISLATION IGNORED women in business,"she By Pam Mandich On The‘l'c Memberrhip is open to any women with an entrepreneurial spirit, she added. 'Sorne people want to t into business and they’re looking for ' as. When I first 'oined l bu! ins: started figuring what my {mum would be.’ POWE’I York Region launch takes Ewe Nov. 13 from 11 am. to 2 pm. at Root Banquet Hall at Mukhun and members will meet for lunch on the second Tuesday of each month thereafter. For mote infomtion call Michelle at 906-640- 0555 or 416-996-2843 or send her an emu] at michelle.butt@rogexstcom. ontnpnnwr Michelle am I: launchlng the York Region that" of ’ POWE on Nov. 13. : She I: soon with ! daughters hide, S. i and Jana. 4. . HARVEST GOLD SOUP... It's perfect weather for soup and we have the perfect soup. Harvest Gold is loaded with carrots, potatoes, celery and squash and much more. A great fall meal for the family. Also available are a variety of other soups, including Beef Borsht and Chicken Noodle. SOMETHING NEW... Gingerbread Cake. Come in and try a sample of this new creation. Rich, flavourful and made with local honey. We're sure you'll love it. NEAR 404 AND STOUFWILLE ROAD. 10 STALWART INDUSTRIAL DRIVE. IF©R LEASE CLEAN IN DUSTRIAL UNITS AVAILABLE FROM 3500 SQ. FTAND UP IDEAL FOR SERVICE BUSINESSES. MANUFACTURING. WAREHOUSING OR STORAGE. 905-640-2270 STOUFFVILLE www.mesorfarmkitchen.com GREAT LOCATION IOO RINGWOOD DR.#2|, 13453 McCowan Rd. LEMONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE SPECIAL EVENTS Nmmbcr 2007 ' 9 for your In 2008