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THE NEW TANNER Rotarians fight Polio By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner The hot, loud, crowded real: ity of the Third World hit Acton's Amy Yateman like a blast as she, and a group of lo- cal Rotarians, walked outside the airport in New Delhi, India last month. Yateman, owner of Starlight Café on Mill Street, was a vol- unteer with Rotary's PolioPlus program that delivers life-sav- ing vaccine to impoverished countries. She was travelling with - Acton Rotarians Rob Charette and the Reverend Emrys Jenkins, and Charette's 19- year-old old son Jason, helping Rotary reach its goal of a po- lio-free world by 2005. "I was not prepared at all for the reality - the beggars and children lying all over the steps at the airport - but I adapted quickly because we were so accepted and welcomed wher- ever we went," Yateman said on Friday. When they weren't dispens- ing oral doses of polio vaccine from an eyedropper in rural vil- lages, Yateman said they toured the country, including a visit to s, the Taj Mahal, where there were "tons of tourists." Yateman, who describes her- selfs a friend to Acton Rotary Club members, several of whom are her regular custom- ers, was surprised how much their polio fighting efforts were appreciated. "We were almost like gods in their eyes for some reason - Continued on page 9 Proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 25 An Amendment To Incorporate Official Plan Review Directions and Related Matters Cee | Halton Regional Council, 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. 25. Purpose: As part of the five-year review of its Official Plan, Halton Regional Council adopted a set of 76 directions in June 2003 as the basis for making changes to the Plan, including: + A firm urban boundary to accommodate growth to year 2021. .* Enhanced policies to increase the supply of affordable housing. + Programs to support the long-term viability of Halton's agricultural industry. + An updated and expanded greenlands system. + Commitments to improving air and water quality. + New thrusts to promote travel by public transit, cycling and walking. These directions have now been incorporated into the Plan in the form of Proposed Amendment No. 25. The public is invited to the following open houses to obtain more information and to provide comments on the proposed amendment. Location Tuesday, Mar 23 Wednesday, Mar 24 'Thursday, Mar 25° Tuesday, Mar 30 Wednesday, Mar 31 Thursday, Apr 1 St. Joseph's Cathot Halton Hills Cultural Centre ee Sherratt Publi ic Schoo! ---- 649 Laurier Ave (All Spek Houses: 6: 00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with an open discussion forum starting at 7:00 p.m.) To Participate: Please note the following key events so that you may continue to provide input to Regional Council in the approval of Proposed Amendment No. 25: April 9 May 5 public & agency input May 19 (& May 20 if needed) June 16 - Region's Planning & Public Works Committee to consider Amendment No. 25 : June 23 - Regional Council to consider approval of Amendment No. 25 1151 Bronte Road, - Due date for written comments on Proposed Amendment No. 25 - Release of changes to Proposed Amendment No. 25 based on - Statutory public meeting under The Planning Act Oakville, ON L6M 314 x THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2004 INDIAN DELIGHTS: With the Taj Mahal in the background, Acton Rotarian Rob Charette (centre) his son Jason and Acton's Amy Yateman do some sight- seeing during their recent humanitarian trip to India with Rotary's PolioPlus program. - Submitted photo Place items at curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated special collection day. Check the map for your corresponding collection zone. Items will be collected on the day designated for your zone. Special (Bulk) Waste Collection | Monday, March 22 Tuesday, March 23 Wednesday, March 24 Thursday, March 25 Friday, March 26 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Georgetown Metal items and Appliances Collection Metal items and Appliances will ONLY be collected on a call-in basis. To receive collection, please call Halton Region at 1-866-442-5866 Metal items and appliances include refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, stoves, washers, dryers, metal furniture, broken down swing sets, etc. . Tine -- + Building and Demolition Debris «Concrete and Bricks + Household Hazardous Waste «Cardboard Boxes _ * Tree Branches _ Please ensure the doors are removed for safety. If you have unwanted items that are in good condition, consider donating them to a charitable organization or reuse centre. You will be diverting material away from Halton's landfill and helping people in need at the same time! These items may be disposed at Halton's Waste Management Site 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton. Open Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. TTY 905-827-9833 or visit us at: