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THURSDAY. MARCH 16, 2000 THE NEW TANNER 7 Conservation Halton inspired by Nature By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner "The Halton watershed has wildness with remote- ness. It can be rugged and secluded, yet accessible and to a large extent has.a subtle blend of human heritage and nature. Some of the most el- egant and charming parts of the world are those in areas where traditional human set- tlement and activities have a gentle and compatible inter- face with nature. Large sec- tions of the Halton watershed remain that way today." Art- ist Robert Bateman. Photos of the rugged beauty of the Niagara Escarp- ment, a rare glacial lake and the Bruce Trail provided a riv- eting slide show as Conser- vation Halton officials pre- sented a new strategic plan to protect and enhance the environment to Halton Hills Council on Monday. The plan called "Inspired by Nature" is a blueprint to ensure the watershed -- 948- square-kilometres of land drained by 17 watercourses that flow into Lake Ontario -- is protected for future genera- tions. Conservation Halton (for- merly the Halton Conserva- tion Authority). in partner- ship with the province and watershed municipalities, has been protecting the natural environment for 40 years with programs including flood control. wetland protection and environmental planning. Now. they're at a turning point, according to Conser- vation Halton chairman Brian Penman, who told Council that urban growth threatens much of the green that re- mains in the watershed. "We would like to see Na- ture's blue print on top of the stack," Penman said outlining five "green footsteps" or goals, inspired by nature to protect rich wetlands, steams, valleys, forests and Niagara Escarpment lands that weave through Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills. ¥ INTERGENERATIONAL GAMES: Acton senior Isobel Flamborough and other wa- tershed communities. The goals include provid- ing: a natural legacy for future generations leadership for wise use of natural resources water control and flood emergency programs - financial stability and effectiveness in governance and administration educational and rec- reational experience in a natu- ral environment for people of all ages Along with 74 action plans to implement the goals, the Strategic plan is based on three primary principles - lis- tening. echoing and steward- ship. "Our plan is a listening vehicle to learn and under- stand nature more so we can manage and plan more effec- tively." Penman said, adding the echoing puts biologists and engineers on the same team. Stewardship includes encouraging other agencies Tid a cLean and Robert Little School students Chelsea Wright and Charlotte Tribble play a game of Guess Who? on Monday at the community centre. It was the third intergenerational get together for the students and seniors. SENIORS' Rec. Cre. By DOT REDEKOP I'm sorry to have to report that our St. Patrick's dance had to be cancelled. We are having a Special Lunch at noon for Friday, March 17. The cost is $6 and there will be prizes. 'The dance has been put over until Friday, May 24. More details once they are fi- nalized. Our trip to Rama on Wednesday, March 29 will be at the bargain price of two for $5. This includes the buffet lunch. Anyone for bread pud- ding? On April 12 we have a fish and chips supper and a movie. Time is 5:30 p.m. and the price is $6.50. There will be a decorated hat contest with one prize for the women and one for the men. 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"Managing Halton's wa- tershed is a major undertak- ing that calls upon farmers, foresters, engineers, geolo- gists, ecologists, local munici- palities and ordinary citizens to commit their skills toward preserving this rich legacy," Penman said, adding as com- munity leaders, Council has a great opportunity to put con- servation on the map in the new millennium. "Perhaps well-known Halton artist Robert Bateman said it best. "The best things in life are not free anymore.' He was re- ferring to the fact that we can not take the natural environ- ment for granted. We must take measures to protect it and make it a part of community development and daily liv- ing," Penman said. Rotary BBQ on March 31 Proceeds from the second annual Acton Rotary open house BBQ chicken dinner to be held at the Acton arena on Friday, March 31 go to Rose Cherry House. Guest speaker will be Rotarian Father Peter Watters, parish priest in Rockwood. Tickets are $7 each and HANDY GUIDE: With just a little help from dad, Martin, 3rd Acton Guide Stacey Van Opstal made this bird house at last week's meeting. Working with tools is now as important as domestic skills to Guides. - Frances Niblock photo Professional Auction Services Estate & Industrial © Certified Appraiser Consignment Welcome NORM WEBSTER (416) 523-6645 (pager) 905) 873-7633 (home must be purchased in ad- - vance. They can * pur- R.R.#1, Limehouse ON chased at Lakeview Flooring Pa = WITHRE CAE aR phd Haltom Hills Furnitures WATCH FOR FUTURE SALE DATES TOWN OF HALTON HILLS Working Together Working for You! GET CONNECTED WITH THE NEW HYDRO CORPORATION! The Town of Halton Hills will incorporate Halton Hills Hydro under the Ontario Business Corporations Act ("OBCA") before November 7, 2000. The Town will be the initial sole shareholder of the Halton Hills Hydro and its three affiliate Corporations. The Boards of Directors for these new corporations will be responsible for the conduct of these new corporations by balancing the need for competitive electricity prices to customers with the desire to maximize the return on its investment for the Halton Hills ratepayers. The various Boards' responsibilities will relate to the distribu- tion of hydro; data communication via fiber optics; and services such as street lighting, design and maintenance, water heater rentals and water billing services. BOARD OF DIRECTORS To reflect its for-profit orientation, the Town is seeking several com- mercially oriented senior business leaders to become members of the Boards of Directors to help Halton Hills Hydro and its.affiliate corpora- tions make important decisions about their future. Preference will be given to residents or ratepayers of the Town of Halton Hills, if they meet other criteria in several of the following areas: corporate finance experience; regulated industry experience; competitive energy market experience; previous Board experience; knowledge of legal and regulatory processes; understanding of energy, telecommunication services or other competitive markets; network/infrastructure industry experience; and retail, marketing and product development knowledge. To express your interest in the Director positions, please send a detailed résumé to S. Andrews, CAO, Town of Halton Hills, 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills (Georgetown), ON L7G 5G2 or by fax to (905) 873-1431 no later than April 13, 2000. We thank all applicants for your interest, however only those chosen for . an interview will be contacted. : watt