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8 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2003 200 HTA RIDE charges laid Halton Regional Police have concluded the five week an- nual holiday RIDE campaign, BOYES PUMPS & WATER TREATMENT Formerly Boyes Plumbing Water Softener] % Rentals =| Water Pump = Service which resulted in slightly over 32,000 vehicles being stopped at locations across Halton Re- gion. Total vehicles stopped dur- ing the campaign were slightly less than the 2002 total of 34,344. However the number of roadside 12 hour licence sus- pensions and criminal charges for impaired Driving/Over 80- mg related to actual "RIDE" check locations were signifi- cantly less during the 2003 campaign. Roadside screening tests to- talled 209 while 46 12-hour li- cence suspensions were levied, three ADLS driver licence sus- pensions and three charged. Two hundred Highway Traffic Act charges were laid and 634 warnings issued. Although statistics from "RIDE" checks are indicative that "people are getting the mes- sage," Halton Police said that Impaired Driving/Over 80 charges laid outside the param- eters of the "RIDE" program for the month of December were up from 27 in 2002 to 38 in 2003. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETIN locations and dates: Transportation Master Plan Study The Region of Halton has initiated a Transportation Master Plan Study to develop a dynamic integrated transportation strategy that considers all modes of travel. This study will. provide Halton Region with the strategies, policies and tools needed to manage traffic safely, effectively, and cost efficiently and to offer a range of transportation choices to meet the needs of Halton residents. Ultimately, the Halton Transportation Master Plan Study will result in a more liveable community that supports the mobility needs of residents, businesses and visitors in both the rural and urban areas of the Region. This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assess transportation opportunities, identify ment Act. The study will define and evaluate alternative solutions (including alternative travel modes) and identify an overall transportation nétwork to serve Halton Region for the next 20 years. The second of three rounds of Public Information Centres (PICs) were held in late September to mid-October 2003 in each of the Region's local municipalities at which time input was received from the public on the preliminary evaluation results including transportation opportunities and solutions. The study team is currently conducting a review of alternative transportation Solutions including transit and roadway alternatives for the Regional road network and will be presenting the preferred transportation infrastructure network and plan at the third round of Public Informati will be held in each of Halton Re ion Centres (PICs), which gion's local municipalities at the following Municipality Date Time Location Town of Halton Hills | January 20, 2004 6:00 p.m. Town of Halton Hills to 9:00 p.m. | Council Chambers 1 Halton Hills Drive Town of Oakville January 22, 2004 6:00 p.m. Region of Halton to 9:00 p.m. | Auditorium 1151 Bronte Road Town of Milton January 27, 2004 6:00 p.m. Town of Milton to 9:00 p.m. | Hugh Foster Hall (next to Milton Town Hall), 43 Brown Street City of Burlington January 29, 2004 6:00 p.m. Travel Lodge Burlington to 9:00 p.m. | on the Lake Nelson Room, 2020 Lakeshore Road please contact: Edward Soldo, P. Eng. 1151 Bronte Road Fax: 905-825-8822 Manager, Transportation Services Regional Municipality of Halton Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Phone: 905-825-6000, Ext. 7475 Toll Free: 1-866-442-5866; (1-866-4HALTON) A presentation will take place at 7:00 p.m., followed by a workshop. Local Staff will be present to discuss the status of transportation studies and initiatives currently being undertaken by the local municipalities. questions related to the study or wish to be added to the If you have any study mailing list, Claudio Covelli, M.A. Project Manager Dillon Consulting Limited 235 Yorkland Boulevard, Suite 800 Toronto, Ontario M2J 4Y8 Phone: 416-229-4647, Ext. 407 Fax: 416-229-4692 Email:ccovelli@dillon.ca Email:soldoe@region.halton.on.ca This Notice first issued on December 16, 2003. Additional information related to the study and consultation f process may be obtained through the study website at: ' 8 www.region.halton.on.ca/ppw/planningroads/transp/masterplan a HALTON 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 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 Santa Calls program an "incredible success' To the Editor, Halton Hills Recreation and Parks Department would like to extend a very special thank you to everyone who contributed to the annual "Santa Calls" program. A great big heart felt thank- you to The Optimist Club of Georgetown and Dino Arsenault whose efforts are inspirational and have made a lasting impression on many "Karate has had a huge effect on wholamasa person." This year, why not do something that's good for your body, mind and spirit? The healthiest and longest lived people in the world are from Okinawa. Their lifestyle is based upon a balanced diet , the native art of Karate and a positive psycho-spiritual outlook. Karate gives you the dis- cipline and mind/body ex- ercise you need to be- come healthy and happy. Plus, your spirit will soar as you gain confidence, control stress and meet new friends. Call now for our free re- port " Happy, Healthy and Sane." Better still, book your complimentary pri- vate trial lesson. 145 Mill Street East Acton 853-9967 www.classickarate.com little people. In this busy world, it's wonderful to have people who will take the time to share with others. To Halton Hills principals, kindergarten teachers, and parents thank-you for partici- pating in this year's program and helping make it such an incredible success. Final thanks go to George- 'town Subway, Topper's Pizza, and the McGibbon Hotel for providing Santa with the fuel he needed to call so many children. Due to everyone's hard work Santa was able to wish over 700 kindergarten chil- dren and their families in Halton Hills a very Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Dawn Trussell, Recreation Supervisor Yule needs program helps 71 families To the Editor, Halton Hills Community Support and Information (HHCS&I) want to express our sincere thanks to all those who helped to make the holiday season special this past year for 71 fami- lies (174 children) in our community. This was a significant increase over last year so we thank the community for their tre- mendous support. During November and December members of the Halton Hills community generously donated many items to our Christmas Needs Program, including toys, clothing, knitting and money. Several local busi- nesses and individuals made financial donations to our program and these donations were used to purchase items of clothing for financially limited families. Thanks to every- one who took the time to make a donation. Many groups, churches, businesses and individuals assisted with our program by providing hampers for families. They purchased clothing and toys and put the hampers together for families. We are very grateful for their support of this program. Last year was a difficult one for many families and we are so pleased that the community responded to the increased need in a very generous way. We are very fortunate to live in a community where people care for one another and demonstrate that caring by sharing their resources with others. Sincerely, Cathy Gerrow, Commu- nity Support Coordinator Halton Hills Community Support and Information COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION HHSCI presents Laugh- ing Out Loud -- an adult Comedy Review on Fr- " day, February 6 at the Acton Legion. Showtime: 8p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets: $18 each. Tickets are available in Acton: Home Hardware, oo] Certified Specialist in Orthodontics Dr. Edward Hisaki D.D.S., Dip Orth.,MSc. ORTHODONTIST Braces For All Ages 116 Guelph Street (At Maple) Georgetown Ontario L7G 4A3 Teléphone:905-877-0145 = Fax:905-877-1210 Email: drehisaki@aztec-net.com Saturday Appointments are available VISA | 'SEES: Blue Springs Flower Shop, Halton Hills Com- munity Support and Information, (45 Mill St. E. 853-3310). Georgetown: Freckled Lion Children's Book- store, A Novel Escape, Halton Hills Community Support and Information (36A Armstrong Ave., 873-6502) The show is a fundraiser for Off The Wall Youth Centre. AS LET US By UX WELCOME Ht 8 YOU! ~Wétome Wig. SINCE 1920 Call Betty Ann 853-1944