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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 11NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSEACTON DOWNTOWN AREALAND USE POLICY REVIEWThe Town of Halton Hills will host a Public Open House regarding the Acton Downtown Area Land Use Policy Review, which entails a review of the land use policies and boundary for the Acton Downtown Area. The Acton Downtown Area Land Use Policy Review is being under-taken through a five phase planning process as follows: Phase 1: Background Analysis and Issue IdentificationPhase 2: Acton Downtown Policy Alternatives PaperPhase 3: Acton Downtown Preferred Policy AlternativePhase 4: Initial Policy FormulationPhase 5: Final Policy and Regulatory FormulationCOMING SOON: Work is progressing smoothly on the splash pad in Prospect Park heading for a July opening. Denise Paulsen photoThe study area for the Acton Downtown Area Land Use Policy Review and current boundary of Acton Downtown is shown on the key map below. Risk Watch safety blitz Staff have prepared a Background and Preliminary Al-ternatives Report (the key deliverable for Phases 1 and 2), which provides pertinent information related to Provincial, Regional and Town policy implications for Downtown Acton, outlines the reasons for the review and introduces teaches students safetyproposed boundary alternatives and land use designations for Downtown Acton. On Tuesday and Wednesday the Gellert Centre will The two days will feature interactive activities includ-host approximately 900 Grade four students from the ing a helmet fitting inspection clinic, bicycle safety, The details of the Public Open House are as follows: public and Catholic Elementary Schools in Acton and water safety, school bus safety, fire prevention, first aid Georgetown. From approximately 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. to name a few. Attractions also include farm equipment, Wednesday June 16, 2010each day, students from Acton and Georgetown schools ATVs and safe boating. For the first time, CN Police 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.will be bussed to the Gellert Centre courtesy of Tyler will be bringing Obie the Train to delight visitors. Hal-Acton Arena and Community CentreTransport, Dennys Bus Line, First Student Canada and ton Regional Police Services, Halton EMS and the OPP 415 Queen St, Acton Stock Bus Lines. With attendance almost doubled from will also be on hand, featuring police and ambulance 2009, Risk Watch Coalition Organizers are more than vehicles. Mascots Sparky, Buckles the Bear, Siren the The Public Open House will be a drop-in format, with happy to turn this into a two day event. Drop-in guests Saint Bernard will be circulating the crowd in support a presentation at 7:00 pm. are also made welcome. of Freddie the Fire Truck and Little Squirt. Risk Watch is an injury prevention program for chil-Captain Ford said this Risk Watch event is an excel-The purpose of the Public Open House is to:dren pre-kindergarten to Grade eight developed by the lent opportunity to forward some key information to a Increase public awareness of the Acton Downtown National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and en-lot of young people at one time. If even one injury is Area Land Use Policy Review project;dorsed by the Fire Marshals Public Fire Safety Council. prevented by making the right choice, then our efforts Provide a summary of the Background and Preliminary In Canada, injuries are the leading cause of death for have been rewarded.Alternatives Report; andchildren over one year of age. The Risk Watch Safety Organized by Coalition members, including catholic, Invite public input on the project.Blitz promotes the prevention of injury through various public and Christian school teachers, community health activities amongst our younger population.nurses, EMS, police, fire, recreation & parks and Ray All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the Pub-Halton Hills fire department Captain David Ford said Johnson & Associates of Co-operators Insurance, this lic Open House, ask questions of Town staff, and provide that Risk Watch, which is now featuring Canadian con-is one more way to proudly advertise that Halton Hills feedback on the Acton Downtown Area Land Use Policy tent, is an educational initiative with age appropriate is a Risk Watch Safe Community.Review project. curriculum that has been developed for all elementary school grades. The tireless efforts and dedication of Information on the Acton Downtown Area Land Use Canadian Cancer Society, Acton Branchthe coalition members is what makes the Risk Watch Policy Review is available on the Town of Halton Hills program the continued success it has been for the past rdThewebsite at http://www.haltonhills.ca/planning/actondown- 3 Annualeleven years. Ford said that Halton Hills has just re-town.php. To obtain further information regarding this ceived confirmation that the community has received project, please visit the Planning, Development and Sus-MARY LOU DOUGLASthe Risk Watch Safe Community designation for the tainability Department, Town of Halton Hills, 1 Halton fourth straight year from NFPA. Hills Drive, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Ontario L7G 5G2, Memorial Danceor contact: Tara Buonpensiero or John Linhardt Saturday, June 26, 2010 7:30 p.m.Planner Policy Manager of Planning PolicyActon Legion, Gord McCutcheon Auditorium905-873-2601 ext. 2214 905-873-2601 ext. 2294 tarab@haltonhills.ca johnl@haltonhills.caFeaturingKey Map50s and 60s Dance BandLet us create a Beautiful Smile for You!the Boomerangswith dentures from the BPS experts.$.00 Full & Partial Dentures25 per person Precision BPS & Implant includes: Light Buffet, Door PrizesRetained DenturesSilent Auction, Cash Bar Same Day Service for FILE NO: D08 Repairs & RelinesAll Proceeds to theCA Acton Choose the denture that fits your Canadian Cancer Society, Acton BranchDowntown Area lifestyle, present, past & future!Land Use Policy ReviewTickets available at:RBC, Giant Tiger, Links2Care,& Youngs Pharmacy (Georgetown)1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2