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16 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2004 The Acton seniors wish to thank Tyler Travel for our transportation to view the Christmas lights in the area on Dec. 18. A spe- cial thanks goes to Pat Robinson for scouting the best displays for us to en- joy. We really enjoyed the evening including another delicious lunch prepared by Marg Dodgson and her group. January is here already, do you have your 2004 membership? Do get it this month and don't miss any of the great activities planned for the future. Remember that visitors are quite welcome to come for three events be- fore they decide if they wish to join our busy Cen- tre. Congratulations go to Marg Dodgson who won the last 50/50 draw of 2003. Get your loonie in for this coming Friday's draw! This Friday's lunch is ACTON SENIORS' RECREATION CENTRE By Ena Gipson Pot Luck so sign up and enjoy everyone's tasty treats. Have you made your plans to attend the Mini- ature Show on Monday, Jan. 12? The Guelph club is planning a very inter- esting display for our pleasure and it is open to both men and women. This craft is a very fast growing hobby suitable for all ages. There's still room on the bus for the trip to Niagara on Jan. 15. Check with the Centre for more information about the wineries, lunch at Betty's and the Festival of Lights. Jan. 13 is Chef's Night at 6 p.m. with a meal of pork, salad, veggies and lemon and cherry des- serts. For $10 you can enjoy the food and listen to the Milton Kitchen Band. Our first Games Night is Wed., January 21, so look for further informa- tion next week about this enjoyable evening. On Jan. 28, the Seniors are travelling to Casino Rama. Sure hope good fortune is yours! aFebruary plans are not complete as yet but we do know that on: Feb. 3 -- Tan Jay Fash- ion Show; Feb. 12 --- Valentine Dinner, Feb. 18 -- Niagara Falls Aviary. Keep an eye out for more details about these events. CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION NOTICE OF A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING There's one last thing to unwrap. Before you place your tree at the curb, make sure it is ready to be recycled. Please remove decorations, bags and wires, and place your tree at the curb before 7:00 a.m. of your collection day (same day 2 as your blue box collection). Christmas tree collection dates: Halton Hills bicece wee January 2004 Halton Hills MiGente Geared 'Wednesday A': January 7 and January 21 'Wednesday B' : January 14 Look for your Curb Appeal 2004 Waste Management Calendar to be delivered to your Mailbox by the end of January 2004 NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP Development Charges Release of Discussion Paper & Public Workshop The Region of Halton is undertaking a development charge (DC) update in 2004. The Region's Area Specific Water & Wastewater By-law 65-99 expires on April 21, 2004 and the Region-Wide By-law 117-99 expires on August 31, 2004. The Region intends to release a DC Discussion Paper and hold a Public Workshop prior to the release of any DC Background Study and Public Meeting under the Act. The purpose of releasing this information ahead of the preparation of the background study is to provide the public with an opportunity to review and comment on technical information included in the DC calculations at an earlier stage in the process. The DC Discussion Paper will be available on and after December 17, 2003 for public viewing and/or pick up at the office of the Regional Clerk, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1. We encourage you to join us at the Public Workshop: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 Date: Time: Place: 2:00 p.m. Halton Room Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Road Oakville ON L6M 3L1. For Further Information: Any questions or requests for further information and reports should be directed to Paula Kobli at 1-866-442-5866 (ext. 7184), the Regional Municipality of Halton, Corporate Services Department, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 3L1. Proposed Amendment No. 24 To The Regional Official Plan (1995) The Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton, through its Planning and Public Works Committee, is holding a Public Meeting to provide interested individuals an opportunity to comment on the proposed Halton Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 24. Purpose and Effect: The purpose of this Amendment is to place the appropriate land use designations on Map 1, "The Regional Structure", of the Regional Plan (1995) for the linear strip of land that runs between Highway 407 and the eastern limit of the lands that are subject to the proposed Niagara Escarpment Plan Amendment No. 71 (NEPA 71). These lands are_more commonly referred to as the "Gap" lands. Amendment No. 24 proposéswo place the appropriate Niagara Escarpment designations, as currently incorporated in the Regional Plan (1995) - Escarpment Protection Area and Escarpment Natural Area - on the "Gap" lands. : Area of Amendment: The Amendment affects the lands located in the area bounded on the northwest by the diagonal line at the eastern boundary of proposed Niagara Escarpment Plan_ Amendment No. 71 (NEPA 71), on the. east by Walkers Line, on the southeast by Highway 407, and on the south by Dundas Street. The lands consist of Part of-tots 11,-42.213, 14;-and 44, Concession |, N.D.S. in the City of Burlington. Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2004 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location:Halton Room Halton Regional Centre _ 1151 Bronte Road Oakville ON L6M 3L1 To Get More Information: Proposed Amendment No. 24 may be viewed at the Office of the Regional Clerk, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays, on our website noted below, or a copy may be obtained by calling Perry Vagnini, at 905-825-6000, ext. 7987, or toll free 1-866-442-5866. Those wishing to address the Committee are requested to telephone the Regional Clerk's office at ext..7237, prior to Tuesday, February 3, 2004, 4:30 p.m.. Note: If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to the Regional Clerk, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville L6M 3L1. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of decision of the Regional Municipality of Halton in respect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and does not make an oral submission at a public meeting or make written submission to the Regional Municipality for Halton before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. Request for Notice of Approval: Only persons or public bodies will be entitled to receive Notice of Decision of the Regional Municipality of Halton, if a written request to be notified of Regional Council's decision to adopt has been made to the Region of Halton. Only individuals, corporations, or public bodies may appeal a decision of the municipality or planning board to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be made by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be made in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group on its behalf. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M3L1 905-825-6000 Toll free: 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866) TTY 905-827-9833 or visit us at: www.region-halton.on.ca