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Acton/Georgetown, Friday, June 1, 2007 7 Bugs! Like death and taxes You know, it's been a long time comin'. Since the first peeps of the frogs in the marshland in early spring, the entire world has been wishing for warm weather. And, judging from this past week, we've certainly got it in spades. I think hot weather is okay, with lots of sunshine, drizzling rain only in the middle of the night and a light breeze to make it interesting. Skimpy clothes suddenly make an appearance with hot weather, and warm summer nights are just perfect for sipping on a cold Sleeman's while kicking back on the veranda. But I must admit there are some aspects of the hazy, lazy (and humid days) of summer I don't really care for. It's the bugs. Mosquitoes, mosquitoes, mosquitoes! Gawd, it seems they're everywhere! Just this week, The Sidekick and I dropped by a friend's house as he was watering some seedlings he'd set out earlier this spring. (I knew we'd arrived at a perfectly inopportune time, as the first thing he said after his initial greeting was "You know that the season finale of House is on tonight?") Subtlety ain't his strong point. Anyway, not to deprive him of the season finale of House, we cut the visit short, and it was easy to do-- the damn mosquitoes at his place could easily carry off small children. I really dislike mosquitoes-- and all the things they bring along, like itchy bites and getting behind my eyeglasses. Oh sure, I know I could use bug repellent, but for some reason, I'm not a fan of spraying some chemical all over me. Besides, it stinks. And more importantly, I'm not so sure those bug sprays actually work. After watching others around me who have plastered and painted themselves with any one of a multitude of different so-called wonder sprays, it seems those same people Gourmet Frozen Foods SAT. -WED., 9 AM - 6 PM,THURS. & FRI. 9 AM - 8 PM Ted Brown 519-853-0311 · (800)-387-4039· HWY. 7, 1 MILE WEST OF ACTON www.macmillans.ca "READY TO BAKE" 8" - No Sugar Added... PEACH OR STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PERFECT FOR BBQ... will spend as much time as me, swatting and cursing the little bloodsuckers. I don't really wanna come across as a complainer-- I realize all bugs play a valued role in nature's food chain, providing food for birds and the birds in turn providing splattered white spots on the L'il Red Rocket. But why do those darned mosquitoes have to target humans? Do we have sweeter blood or are we just more convenient targets with all those wide expanses of flesh, as we parade around in our shorts, T-shirts and tank tops? 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The schedule of Education Development Charges imposed by the by-law is as follows: ENHANCING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Advanced Diploma Programs Includes: Free Kits Uniform Credit Free Text Books Charge on residential development: Charge on non-residential development: $1,260.00 per dwelling unit $0.35 per square foot ($3.77 per square metre) of gross floor area Institute of Aesthetics Inc. Choose from diplomas and certificates in: · Advanced Aesthetics · Aesthetics · Electrolysis · Business & Spa Operations · Post Gradulate Medical Aesthetics · Laser Hair Removal · Vascular Treatment · Non-surgical face lifts · Micro-derdermabrasion · Chemical Peels · Waxing · Manicure/Pedicure · Skin Care · Make-up · Body & Spa Treatments The proposed amending by-law will increase the charge on residential development to $1,409 per dwelling unit and the charge on non-residential development to $0.39 per square foot ($4.20 per square metre) of gross floor area. The increase in the charge is due to an increase in the education land costs that the Board has incurred over those estimated when the 2004 By-Law was passed. The 2004 By-Law referred to above applies to all lands in the Region of Halton. Accordingly, a key map showing the location of the land subject to the said by-law is not provided as part of this notice. The Board will consider the proposed amending by-law at a public meeting to be held on June 20, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room, Halton District School Board, 2050 Guelph Line, Burlington. All interested persons are invited to attend the public meeting. The Board would appreciate receiving written submissions one week prior to the public meeting, so they may be distributed to the trustees for their review prior to the meeting. Submissions and requests to address the Board as delegations should be submitted to the Director of Education, Halton District School Board, c/o Gail Gortmaker, Manager, Office of the Director, 2050 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Z2, Tel: (905) 335-3663, Fax: (905) 335-9802. A copy of the proposed amending by-law, the education development charge background study in connection with the 2004 By-law and information concerning the proposed amendment will be available on or after June 1, 2007, at the Board's administration offices, 2050 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario, during regular business hours. For further information, please contact Gerry Cullen, Superintendent of Facility Services, at (905) 335-3665, ext. 3357 or culling@hdsb.ca. Wayne Joudrie Director of Education and Secretary to the Board start on your path to a successful To CAREER call today 905.453.6214 1.866.993.2831 49 George Street S. (at Queen) Register Today For September! 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