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_16 THE NEW TANNER ae Branch mourns the '}passing of our comrade Dorothy Norton. A 23 year member, "Dot", will be missed by us all. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family at this most distressing time. At the going down of the Sun And in the morning We will remember them. 2k The Chili Cook-off last Saturday afternoon garnered six entries, and as usual a great time was had by all. X = LEGION News BRANCH & No. 197 © == By J H -- y Tames Haves This year they were compet- ing for a trophy presented by Dave Crook. After the ballots were all counted, Ren Cunard was declared the winner and received the trophy from Wayne Young. We will be having the Spring Ham Roll on March 19. SPORTS __ On March 5 we have one team competing in Provincial Cribbage at Galt. On March 12 we have six teams compet- ing in Zone Euchre at Milton Legion. - Advance Notice: the Alfie Oates Memorial Darts tourna- ment will be held in Erin on April 10, 2005. Signup sheets are on the notice board. The next General Meeting of the Branch will take place on March 14. Yours in comradeship. JS Hear how the Province sees our future Attend Halton's Forum on the Provincial Growth Management Strategy and hear about the changes the Province is recommending to how and where the Greater Golden Horseshoe will grow. Recently The Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal released a new draft of their Places to Grow report, a growth plan to 2031 for the Greater Golden Horseshoe area. This document speaks to how and where municipalities will grow.and addresses infrastructure and environmental impacts. Last fall, Halton held its first Growth Forum on this topic and now that the draft report has been released, we'd like to hear from you again. Halton's Forum is your opportunity to learn about the Province's plan and the potential implications to Halton's future. Representatives of the Province will be on hand to present the draft Growth Plan and you will have an opportunity to provide some initial feedback. The Province has provided us with a short turnaround time to submit feedback, however we would like to provide as many opportunities as possible within that timeframe to hear your comments. Halton's website has also been set up to receive input and provides a link to the Ministry's draft report. Click on 'Provincial Growth Plan' at www.region.halton.on.ca. Regional Council will consider staff's report on Halton's response to the Ministry at the April 13 Planning & Public Works Committee meeting and at Regional Council on April 20. Both meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. These timelines have been established to ensure we meet, as closely as possible, the Province's April 18 deadline for'input. If you would like your feedback to be considered in Halton's response, please ensure you send your comments to the Region by March 21. You also have the opportunity to provide comments directly to Regional Councillors at the Committee or Council meetings mentioned above. For information on submitting information directly to Committee or appearing as a delegate at the Committee meeting, please contact the Regional Clerk's office at 905-825-6000 ext. 7928, by April 6. Those wishing to speak on April 13 who are not listed on the agenda, may still register through the Clerk's office or at the beginning of the meeting. For more information on the draft Growth Plan and Halton's response, please contact Ho Wong, Manager of Long Range Planning at 905-825-6000 ext. 7208, toll-free at 1-866-442-5866 or by email at wongh@region.halton.on.ca. 40)0) 9020) tad ay ib) a4 Bid documents for the services listed below, addressed to the Manager of Purchasing, 1151 BRONTE ROAD, OAKVILLE, ON L6M 3L1 will be received until 2:00 p.m. Oakville time on the specified closing date. Bid documents can be seen or obtained through the Purchasing Division of the Corporate Services Department, same address as above, telephone 905-825-6000, extension 7011. If long distance charges apply, dial toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). Documents will be available for pick up on and after March 1, 2005. There is a non-refundable deposit of $26.75 (includes GST). Bidders who request documents to be shipped from the Purchasing Department must include a handling fee of $10.70 (includes GST) for this service. Please be advised that this particular bid document is also available for purchase and download from the Region website at www.region.halton.on.ca/shop Bids will be opened in public at 2:15 p.m. on the closing date specified in the Nelson Room at the above _ address. Those submitting bids are invited to attend. Under no circumstances will facsimile or late bids be accepted or considered. Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. : Halton Region relies on this advertisement to provide public notice of this business opportunity and is not obligated to notify any potential bidders in any other manner. E. Algar Chief of Police Halton Regional Police Service www.region.halton.on.ca/shop A. Mindenhall, CPPO. Manager of Purchasing Services 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON 16M 311 905-8275 6000 ee ice Pak RR st eee lt ait THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005 = MARCH 1, 2005 Crossing at Mill & Main on green. \ (gd Employers Zoo REQUEST FOR TENDER Bid documents for the services listed below, addressed to the Manager of Purchasing, 1151 BRONTE ROAD, OAKVILLE, ON L6M 3L1 will be received until 2:00 p.m. Oakville time on the specified closing date. Bid documents can be seen or obtained through the Purchasing Division of the Corporate Services Department, same address as above, telephone 905-825-6000, extension 7011. If long distance charges apply, dial toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). Documents will be available for pick up on and after February 28, 2005. There is a non-refundable deposit of $26.75 (includes GST). Bidders who request documents to be shipped from the Purchasing Department must include a handling fee of $10.70 (includes GST) for this service. Bid Documents are also available to download from Halton's web-site at www.region.halton.on.ca/bids for a non-refundable deposit of $10.70 (includes GST). _Bids will be opened in public at 2:15 p.m. on the closing date specified in the Nelson Room at the above address. Those submitting bids are invited to attend. Under no circumstances will facsimile or late bids be accepted or considered. Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Halton Region relies on this advertisement to provide public notice of this business opportunity and is not obligated to notify any potential bidders in any other manner. J. MacCaskill, CA Commissioner of Corporate Services A. Mindenhall, CPPO, Manager of Purchasing Services. wwwregion.halton.on.ca/bids REQUEST FOR TENDER Bid documents for the services listed below, addressed to the Manager of Purchasing, 1151 BRONTE ROAD, OAKVILLE, ON L6M 3L1 will be received until 2:00 p.m. Oakville time on the specified closing date. Bid documents can be seen or obtained throtigh the Purchasing Division of the Corporate Services Department, same address as above, telephone 905-825-6000, extension 7011. If long distance charges apply, dial toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). Documents will be available for pick up on and after March 1, 2005. There is a non-refundable deposit of $26.75 (includes GST). Bidders who request documents to be shipped from the Purchasing Department must include a handling fee of $10.70 (includes GST) for this service. Please be advised that this particular bid document is also available for purchase and download from the Region website at www.region.halton.on.ca/shop Bids will be opened in public at 2:15 p.m. on the closing date specified in the Nelson Room at the above address. Those submitting bids are invited to attend. Under no circumstances will facsimile or late bids be accepted or considered. Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Halton Region relies on this advertisement to provide public notice of this business opportunity and is not obligated to notify any potential bidders in any other manner. P. Crockett, P. Eng. Commissioner of Planning and Public Works A. Mindenhall, CPPO Manager of Purchasing Services www.region.halton.on.ca/shop Pelle.) Cheha e 1-866-4HALTON (1°866-442-5866) mn alton.on.ca