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Hwy. 401 widening to be studied By TIM FORAN Metroland Media Group With contractors expected to complete the $290 million widening of the QEW through sourth Halton by next summer, the Province is now turning its attention to expanding the region's other major highway -- the 401 in north Halton. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has announced it has selected consultant URS Canada Inc. to do preliminary design and a class environmental assessment for the widening of nine kilometres of the highway near Halton Hills and Milton, from Trafalgar Road west to Regional Road 25. However, commuters hopping on the highway at the western end of that stretch could be cooling their heels in traffic for a long time before they see shovels break ground. The planning and construction process for highways can take up to eight years, according to MTO documents. That fits the timeline included in the Province's 2007 high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane plan, which envisioned such carpool-encouraging additions on the stretch of the 401 through Halton Hills and parts of Milton sometime after 2017. Highway 401 currently consists of three lanes in each direction from Highway 401 to Regional Road 25, stated MTO spokesperson Emna Dhahak. "Based on a Highway Assessment Report completed in 2004, recommendations included an interim widening to four lanes and an ultimate widening to five lanes in each direction," Dhahak said. However, she said the current study will confirm the number of lanes required to meet future needs as well as whether HOV lanes are going to be installed. for 11 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, February 11, 2010 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING WARD 2 Concerning Applications to Amend the Town of Halton Hills Official Plan and Zoning By-law (74-51) For lands legally described as 13383 Fourth Line, Part of Lot 27, Concession 5, Town of Halton Hills (Esquesing) Town of Halton Hills Files: D09OPA09.002 & D14ZBA09.010 (13383 Fourth Line) General Committee for the Town of Halton Hills will conduct a Public Meeting to examine and discuss the proposed applications to amend the Town of Halton Hills Official Plan and Zoning By-law 74-51, as amended. The proposed amendment applications apply to the lands legally described as 13383 Fourth Line, Part of Lot 27, Concession 5, Town of Halton Hills (Esquesing). Below is a map showing the location of the subject property. The purpose and effect of the amendment applications are to permit an animal/veterinary clinic and recognize two existing second floor residential units (apartments) on the property. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Town of Halton Hills in respect of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications, you must make a written request to the Town of Halton Hills ­ PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY DEPARTMENT at 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, Ontario L7G 5G2. NOTES: 1. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Halton Hills before the proposed Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law amendments are adopted/passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Halton Hills to the Ontario Municipal Board. 2. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Halton Hills before the proposed Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law amendments are adopted/passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. 3. Any written comment/objection submitted to the Town of Halton Hills regarding this application(s) which is being processed under the Planning Act 1990, may be made public as part of the application process. Further information is available in the Planning, Development & Sustainability Department, Town of Halton Hills, 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON, L7G 5G2, or contact the Planner assigned to the file, Curtis Marshall at 905-873-2601, ext. 2253. A copy of the related Staff Report will be available on Friday March 5, 2010, on the Town's website at http://www.haltonhills.ca/ calendars. ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE WELCOME. DATE/TIME: Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00PM LOCATION: Council Chambers, Civic Centre FILE NO: D09OPA09.002 & D14ZBA09.010 (13383 Fourth Line) 20 __________________________________________ HOLIDAY CLOSURE FEBRUARY 15, 2010 FAMILY DAY CIVIC CENTRE ­ 905-873-2600 Closed ACTIVAN ­ 905-873-2601 ext. 2617 ActiVan service will be available on Monday, February 15, 2010 on an after hours basis. Please book your trip no later than Friday, February 12, 2010. The booking office is closed Monday, February 15, 2010. CANINE CONTROL ­ 905-877-6235 FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS 905-877-1133 Halton Hills Fire Department will remain open with the exception of Administration which will be closed on Monday, February 15. INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES - PUBLIC WORKS Closed. Public Works Emergency After-hours Telephone Contact: 905-873-2600 and press 4 to page the On-duty Public Works Supervisor or, 905-873-2601 and press 0 to connect to the live after-hours answering service. PUBLIC LIBRARIES Acton Branch 519-853-0301 Georgetown Branch 905-873-2681 Closed. RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT Regularly scheduled programs will be cancelled (i.e. swim/skate schedule, registered swimming, fitness), Please note that regular admission fees apply for all swims and public skates unless otherwise noted. Gellert Community Centre & Acton Indoor Pool Leisure Swim 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Family Swim 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Mold-Masters SportsPlex & Acton Arena & Community Centre Closed from 6:30 - 12:00 Noon Public Skate 2:00 to 3:20 p.m. Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank Memorial Arena Closed from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Georgetown & Acton Seniors Centres Closed. Cultural Centre Closed. FOR EMERGENCIES - FIRE/POLICE/AMBULANCE: DIAL 9-1-1 OPEN HOUSE HAROLD TOWNSLEY Please come help us wish our Dad a Happy 80th Birthday on Feb. 20th. We will be at the Acton Legion from 2 - 4. Best wishes only please!! In lieu of gifts, Harold asks that you bring a non-perishable food item to the Legion. (if you wish) to be donated to the local food bank. Georgetown Alliance Church Sunday Services* at 9:00 & 11:00 am *A Nursery & Junior Worship are offered during both services 290 Main St. (S. of Maple) 905-873-0249 www.togetheratgac.com KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH God's Word for Today's World. www.knoxgeorgetown.ca REV. DR. JAMES COOPER 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON 905-877-7585 Chair-lift access available. Supervised nursery services available. 'Sunday's Cool' youth ministry program for ages 4 & up. Service Dial-in: 905-702-1629 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. THERAPY THOUGHTS Natalie Haynes Psychotherapist B.A., R.P.C, R.I.H.R. GEORGETOWN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH welcomes you! Lead Pastor: Rev. Gary vanLeeuwen Youth Pastor: Brian DeBoer Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm 11611 Trafalgar Road (north of Maple Avenue) www.gcrc.on.ca 905-877-4322 How do you deny your feelings? Many of us spend a lot of time focusing on our health, our looks, our jobs and our many, many responsibilities. We can find it difficult to give ourselves time to focus on our emotions and our feelings. Some would argue, "Why would I want to feel my emotions? Why would I want to do something that I know won't be enjoyable!" I believe that our emotional health is as important as taking care of our bodies and our minds. Our feelings are an essential part of who we are. To me, denying our emotions could be as detrimental to us as cutting off a body part. Emotions of our old hurts and traumas stay with us, in our bodies underneath the surface. Our unexpressed feelings can create stress, anxiety, depression, low self confidence and self worth. Our unexpressed feelings can change how we live our lives in the present. One of the first steps to acknowledging our emotions is to become aware of why we distract ourselves from feeling them. We all have our own way of denying our feelings. Some people will make themselves busy, some people will change the subject, some people will eat, and some people will go along with another even when they don't want to. Take some time to notice how you stop yourself from feeling your uncomfortable feelings. St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown est. 1834 Trafalgar Road and 15th Sideroad The Friendly Little White Church on the Hill All are Welcome to Sunday Service: 10:00 am Interim Priest in Charge: Rev. Canon Terry DeForest Church Office: 905-873-0235 SUNDAY SERVICES · Lord's Supper 10 A.M. · Ministry Meeting 11:00 A.M. · Fellowship Lunch 12:00 P.M. · Ministry Meeting 1:00 P.M. Meeting In: Georgetown Seniors Centre Address: 318 Guelph Street Phone: 905-873-1005 Website: www.haltonhillsbiblechapel.com The Baha'i Faith is an independent religion on a par with Islam, Christianity, and the other recognized world religions. It is not a sect of some other religion. Introductory talks and prayer meetings. All are welcome. For more information call 905-873-0661 or 1-800-433-3284 or write BAHA' I, Box 91, Georgetown, L7G 4T1 www.ca.bahai.org. 905 702-1944 6 Guelph St., Georgetown cornerstonehealth.ca 21 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2601 · Fax: 905-873-2347