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4 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2004 Halton gets top credit rating long term debt in North America. Retaining an AAA credit has allowed Halton Region, the City of Burlington and Moody's Investors Service has given Halton Region an AAA credit rating for 2004. AAA is the highest credit rat- ing available to any issuer of Stag rid Doe fr Jie Baiay & Jon Reulledy April 3rd, 2004 Spm Acton Legion | 15 Wright Ave. Acton Games, Prizes For info call 853-3524 $10 per person Proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 25 An Amendment To Incorporate Official Plan Review Directions and Related Matters ee) changes to the Plan, including: + An updated and expanded greenlands system. + Commitments to improving air and water quality. amendment. LE} ts) ocation "Tuesday, Mar2s-----St- volodymnyr cultural centre Oakvile=4200-Duncdas Sty---- COMPLETE Wednesday; Mar24-----Appleby tee Contre Baartington 4264 Applely-tine-- COMPLETE "Thursday, Mar 25-------"Sroukvitte Public Schost-----------Brounviite = trees Guuipircine COMPLETE Acton - 147 Mill St Georgetown - 9 Church St Milton - 649 Laurier Ave Tuesday, Mar 30 Wednesday, Mar 31 Thursday, Apr 1 St. Joseph's Catholic School Halton Hills Cultural Centre Sam Sherratt Public Schoo! Amendment No. 25: Amendment No. 25 For further information: Copies of Proposed Amendment 25 and related Official Plan Review documents can be viewed on the Region's website at 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 Haiton 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 + Afirm 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. + 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 EXs tele tty (All Open 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 June 23 - Regional Council to consider approval of Amendment No. 25 Towns of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville, to bor- row funds at the lowest possible interest rates. "This credit rating will al- low all of the local government partners in Halton financial opportuni- ties to make significant investments toward meeting the needs of our community," said Brent Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer. "At the Regional level, reinvest- ing in our infrastructure ensures residents have safe and clean drinking water; that we use the latest tech- nologies in treating our sewage; that we efficiently address public health con- cerns; that our roads are safe and our police are equipped to meet the needs of a grow- ing community." WORDS OF WISDOM: Bethel Christian Reformed Church pastor Ray Vander Kooij conducted the Lenten service on Wednesday, March 17 at St. Joseph's Church. His homily, appro- priately, was on St. Patrick. Acton Ministerial Associa- tion pastors take turns providing a luncheon and the service each Wednesday during Lent. ---Ellen Piehl photo DEANNA WILSON B.S, 9,08, Thompron Wellness Contra 25 Main Street North Acton, Ontario 17) 1¥9 (519) 853-3460 © FOOT/MAIL CARE © SPORT INJURIES © PEDIATRICS IABETC/ARTHRITIC FOOT CONDITIONS © CUSTOM ORTHONES AND FOOTWEAR HOME VISITS Sere a ee i WET & WILD: Acton pals Jesse Mortensen (left), Cole Fricker and Eric Niblock took advantage of free swim- ming, courtesy of Tim Hortons, at the Acton pool during March Break. -- Fra Niblo BIA coordinator, Josey Bonnette, presenting Joe Bray with BIA bucks from her pot of gold at the Bank of Montreal. Shoppers spotted wearing green on St.Patrick's Day were the lucky winners. - Submitted photo Pyeigcy ee Fore r Les..." Raiad Te oi Fy nit e Cae AP hy April9 --- Due date for written comments on Proposed Amendment No. 25 May5__ - Release of changes to Proposed Amendment No. 25 based on public & agency input May 19 - Statutory public meeting under The Planning Act (& May 20 if needed) _FRS 2-pack June 16 - Region's Planning & Public Works Committee to consider « The perfect pai for outdoors couple! «Up toa 3.2km operating range, depending on the terrain. F-15-02. Reg. pr. 68.99 2111844 www.region.halton.on.ca/OfficialPlan, in local libraries, at the Region's Citizen Reference Library (1151 Bronte Road, Oakville), or by contacting Isabel Telford at 1-866-4HALTON(1-866-442-5866), Ext. 7195. 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 5" lack & white TV with lantern + Watch local TV programming * Listen to AM/FM radio » Builtin flashlight Reg, 99.99. 1518869 (R.) 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