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24 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005 Halton's compost give-away starts May 9 Aqua Ducks... Halton Region's popular spring compost give-away kicks off again on Monday, May 9 and runs until Monday, May 16, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (excluding Sunday) at the Halton Waste Manage- ment Site, 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton. It is the 11" year for the program which this spring has more than 1,000 tonnes of refined compost available to residents. Halton's residential yard waste pro- gram composts yard waste collected from curbsides into a natural, garden-friend- ly soil conditioner. This program is a key part of the Region's strategy to di- vert waste from the landfill. It is integral Twice a year, residents are invited to col- lect compost as a thank you for supporting this environmentally friendly initiative. "Halton is committed to supporting waste diversion through composting," said Halton Regional Chairman Joyce Savo- line. "One of the many benefits of our yard waste collection program is that leaves and garden waste can be turned into compost and reused as a soil amendment for gardens instead of being thrown away. Composting not only benefits our residents by providing them with top-quality product for their gar- dens, but also helps extend the life expectancy of our landfill site." item. Cash donations to local food banks will also be accepted in licu of food donations for those who choose to donate. "Last year, during our spring and fall compost give away days, 8,030 Halton households collected Regional com- post to help their gardens grow. Our residents generously donated 1,026 boxes of food -- that's almost 12 tonnes. In addition to their generous food donations, a record of $12,320 was collected to help support the work of lo- cal food banks. Halton residents should be proud. Their ongoing efforts make a difference in the lives of those less fortu- Continued from page 23 Every one of the ten Ducks at the meet improved on some of their personal best times for the year. Results as follows: 10 & under girls -- Szilvia Paradi: 50 back-7", 100 I.M.- 7», 50 free-8", 100 back-8". 11-12 girls -- Erica Shardlow: 50 breast-8"; Sarah Waldie: 50 breast-10", 50 back-11". 13 & over girls -- Jennifer Kroezen: 200 free-Gold, 200 I.M.-Gold, 100 back-Gold, 50 back-Silver, 50 fly-Bronze; Leanna De Vaan: 50 breast-6", 13 & over boys -- TJ Waldie: 200 free-Gold, 200 I.M.-Gold, 50 back-Silver 100 free-Silver, 100 back-Silver; Carney Bourgeois: 50 breast- Bronze, 100 back- 4", 100 free-7". 13-14boys--Gresham Kimm: 200 back-6",- 100 breast-6", 100 back-7", 100 free-8", 50 free-9", 200 free-10". 15 & over girls - Mackenzie Kimm: 100 back-11", 100 breast-11". 15 & over boys -- Ash- ton Roza: 200 back-6", 100 to maintaining one of the highest diver- Residents are encouraged to bring sion rates in the GTA, at 41.6 per cent. along a donation ofa non-perishable food The Regional Municipality of Halto A oe Thai make NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING BULK WATER STATIONS As part of the Region of Halton's commitment to improving our ongoing -communication to our customers, we invite you to participate in a Public Information Meeting to discuss the 2005 Bulk Water Customer Service Strategy and its implementation. This meeting will also discuss: ¢ what bulk water stations may be designated potable or non-potable in future: © potable water hauler truck inspections; * future locations for additional stations; © procedures for issuing and,management of automated swipe cards; and * overall eUSiO Mel service. 'This Public Information Meeting being held on May 10. "Halton peciiet Headquarters 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Halton Room If you are unable to attend, please contact: Linda Petelka, Manager, Business Improvement & Finance, ext. 7640 Email: petelkal@region.halton.on.ca Get Your Garden Growing! Spring Compost Give Awa Monday, May 9th - Monday, May 16th (closed Sunday) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While quantities last Halton Residents are welcome to collect rich, garden-friendly compost produced through Halton's yard waste program. All Halton households can collect a ~. maximum of seven bags (or equivalent) of compost. Residents are responsible for shovelling and bagging their own compost. Please bring your own bags/containers and shovel. » Non-perishable food items or cash donations will also be gratefully accepted on behalf of Halton area food | banks. '§ SIDE RO gl? -gTEELES IVE 'GH SNivw38L "gga RO REG ROMY BRITANNIARO, SIT: Heda Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton | Spring Cleaning? We Bring your reusable clothing and household items to the Salvation Army Depot at Halton's Waste Management Site. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON Lt BR itis nate, as well as having a positive impact on our environment, back-8", 50 free-12'", 100 free- 12",200 I.M.-12". 100 breast-9", 50 back-10", said Savoline. | 9 back-12". NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #1 Trafalgar Road (Regional Road 3) Improvements - 10 Side Road (Regional Road 10) to Highway 7 Town of Halton Hills Class Environmental Assessment Study The Regional Municipality of Halton is carrying out a Class Environmental Assessment to consider a wide range of options to satisfy future travel demands on Trafalgar Road (Regional Road 3) from 10 Side Road (Regional Road 10) to Highway 7 (see map below). The study will define the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred solution in consultation with the Town of Halton Hills, regulatory agencies, and the public. The study is being conducted in compliance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class " Environmental Assessment (June 2000), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. A key component of the study will be consultation with interested stakeholders (public and regulatory agencies) at two Public Information Centres (PICs). The first Public Information Centre has been wis Ses for: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Drop-in centre _ 7:00 p.m. Presentation followed by | question and answer session Cafeteria, Christ the King Se ondary School 161 Guelph Street, Georgetown The purpose of the Information Centre is to review and obtain public input after reviewing the problem being addressed, background information, and the alternative planning solutions being considered. Anyone with an interest in the study is invited to attend and participate. If you cannot attend and would like to provide comments, please forward them by May 31, 2005 to the Regional Municipality of Halton at the address below. Following the Information Centre, the study findings will be reviewed in light of comments received and the preferred alternative planning solution will be determined. A second information centre will be scheduled for late Fall 2005. The map below shows the approximate limits of the study area. _ Date: Time: - Place: Information requests or questions may be directed to: Mr. Chris Duyvestyn, P. Eng. Regional Municipality of Halton Tel: 905-825-6000, ext. 7623 Fax: 905-825-8822 Email: duyvestync@region.halton.on.ca Mr. David Wilson, P. Eng., CVS NCE Limited 2800 Fourteenth Avenue, Suite 206 Markham, Ontario L3R 0E4 Tel: 905-943-4443 Toll Free: 1-866-623-8258 Fax: 905-943-4449 Email: david.wilson@nceltd.com This notice first issued on April 28, 2005. www.region.halton.on.ca/ppw/planningroads = es ta 2 te Ou Dad? Nhe | BND Has y Bilis 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866) behadas So Ue seta oer a