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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2004 THE NEW TANNER Niagara Escarpment CONE recommends NEPDA, NEP Should have stronger powers A coalition of environmental and community groups along the Niagara Escarpment pre- sented a comprehensive Water Policy for the Niagara Escarpment at the regular meeting of the Niagara Es- carpment Commission on November 18. CONE's prin- cipal recommendation is that the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act (NEPDA) and the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) should continue to su- persede other provincial legislation (such as the draft Source Protection legisla- tion) but that the NEPDA and NEP should be amended to provide for much stronger protection than already ex- ists. CONE's executive director Bradley Shaw ar- gues the draft Source Protection Legislation, situ- ates Source Protection responsibility to Conserva- tion Authorities, of which several overlap the Escarp- ment. There is a real danger that a patchwork of plans of varying effectiveness will de- velop, endangering the integrity of the Escarpment as a whole. The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act (ORMCA) and _ Plan (ORMCP), for example, are much stronger on water pro- tection than the NEP, largely because of the different eras in which they were written, Shaw maintains. This lan- guage should be appropriately included in the NEPDA and NEP, he says. CONE's other recommenda- tions relate to the implications of the above change, as well as issues re- lated to urban sprawl and commercial water-taking. The set of 22 recommenda- tions are aimed at providing guidance to both the Niagara Escarpment Commission and the Province. CONE, an um- brella organization that brings together 32 conserva- FAIR REPS: Miss Acton Amanda Schroeder (left) and Georgetown Fall Fair Ambassador Kate Campbell re- ceived clocks from Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette on Monday to mark their reigns. -- Frances Niblock photo tion groups and thousands of individuals, acts as a watch- dog for environmentally inappropriate land use on the Niagara Escarpment, works to ensure the Escarpment is protected through legislation and other means, and under- On the Way to Bethlehem Continued from page 8 itage Park, on Tremaine Rd., Milton. Now into its third produc- tion this pageant has grown in size and popularity each year. With more than 150 cast members, a mass choir that numbers over 80, 15 dif- ferent scenes and more than two dozen live animals, in- cluding a camel, this outdoor pageant is not to be missed. While all age groups are represented in the cast, young people play a very significant role. There are more than 30 children in- volved including four small babies, who along with their mothers represent Mary and the baby Jesus in the man- ger scene. An angel choir of teen-age girls and choirs from Bishop Reding and Milton District Secondary Schools are among the four choirs that perform at different loca- tions along the journey. The element that has made the pageant so popular among the 9000 plus visitors that have attended the two previous productions, is the opportunity to interact with the performers. The-nativity pageant runs from Friday, December 3 to Monday December 6 inclu- sive, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton. There is no admission charge. A free-will offering will be accepted. COMMUNITY ADVENT SERVICE Sunday, November 28, 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Acton Ministerial Association Hosted by Bethel Christian Reformed Church (Across from Home Hardware) TO US A CHILD IS BORN A service of lessons, carols, and symbols, tracing the story of salvation from Adam & Eve to the birth of Jesus Christ: Featuring the Easter Brass playing Advent & Christmas music! Freewill Offering for the Community Christmas Luncheon. The Community Christmas Luncheon is a local initiative of members of churches, Social Services, and the community at large. If you might be on your own on Christmas day, or if you're interested in contributing or helping, please contact Ann Adi at 853-3687. Please also bring a non-perishable food ite takes educational activities to heighten public understand- ing and appreciation of the Escarpment. CONE's Water Policy for the Niagara Es- carpment is available from the main page at www.niagaraescarpment.org. CHURCHILL COMMUNITY CHURCH A CHRISTMAS TEA Saturday, November 27", 2004 From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Areal English Tea e Selection of Teas or coffee - Finger sandwiches and English style sweets and cookies WELCOME bo) 6] GIFT AND DECORATION SALE TABLES "econ Ete aT) GON OF] |B sie Alaa 853-1944 Cost for the Tea: Read the $5.00 per person TANNER for all your news Theatre in Acton Meeting Thursday, November 25 at 7:30 p.m. Acton Town Hall Centre, 19 Willow Street North nyone interested in joining Old Town Hall Dinner Theatre cndones is not necessary. If you can't make this 'meeting, please leave a' message for Mark at 853-2711 or Kathy at 853-0784 Have fun and experience the Satisfaction.of _ contributing to our town.