«_ I will continue to get the Beaver as long as the present delivery boy is delivering. I will, also, continue to get the Burlington Spec. to get the Oakville news. You might want to study their paper; it seems very comâ€" munity minded and I‘ve been very impressed with it. STORAGE IN M2 ZONES IN THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ Please be advised that Oakville Town Council will consider a proposal to amend the Zoning Byâ€"law respecting regulations that apply to outside storage in M2 zones. The Planning Services Department will host a Public Information Meeting at which time the details of the proposal will be presented and public concerns noted. At a subsequent Council Meeting, staff will present the final Staff Report and recommendations which will incorporate information obtained at the Public Information Meeting. The dates and times of these meetings are listed below: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING COUNCIL MEETING Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1993 Wednesday, April 14, 1993 Time: 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Place: Trafalgar Room Council Chambers Oakville Town Hall Oakville Town Hall 1225 Trafalgar Road 1225 Trafalgar Road Any individuals wishing to attend these meetings and speak to this matter, either in support of, or in opposition to the proposal, are invited to do so. If you wish to make a written submission, you may do so by writing to the Planning Services Department. Written submissions received prior to March 19, 1993 will be included in the information sent to Council members prior to the Council Meeting. Written submissions received by the Corporation of the Town of Oakville are collected under the authority of The Planning Act as amended:; will be used to process the On February 25, 1993, Town Council approved a 1.97% increase in the Town‘s mill rate. Most Oakville residents will experience an increase in taxes of between $13.00 and $27.00 a year over 1992. Included in this 1.97% increase are additional and improved services: * Opening the Glen Abbey Fire Station in July, 1993 * Improving the Road Maintenance Program * Belyea Street Reconstruction * Providing Community Bus Service for Seniors & the Physically Challenged to specific points of interest In concert with the needs of Oakville‘s ratepayers, Council has achieved a balance between services and tax dollars. If you require additional information, please contact the Finance Department at 338â€"4195. RE: PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ZONING BYâ€"LAW RESPECTING OUTSIDE _ I have many friends in the ‘Oakville area, and frankly, very few of them receive your paper anymore. Their attitude is that the Beaver is not interested in printing news they‘re interested in... only selling papers. proposal; and will become part of the public record. _ _________ _ _ _ _ _ A copy of the final Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk‘s Depanrllen{ as of Monday April 5, 1993, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For further information or'assiétéï¬Ã©Ã© I'n'thns'mz;tt_e; contact Don Parsons â€" Planner, Town of Oakville 338â€"4 190 ext. 31 32. { _ I would, also, like to take this opportunity to remind you that there are 18 trustees around the table â€" six from Oakville, and yet the Beaver persists in quoting only one or two constantly. Do you mean to tell me the others just sit there and never give opinions? A MESSAGE FROM COUNCILLOR KEVIN FLynn| CALENDAR oF Ttownl â€" CHAIR, 1993 BUDGET COMMITTEE HALL MEETINGS 4 (Continued from page 6) official says". It was, indeed, interestâ€" ing to see the reporting and editorial that the Beaver printed. What has hapâ€" pened to neutrality in reporting? M _ She and a core group of about 15 other concerned parents have formed a coalition opposed to the possible removal of paediatrics from OTMH. They are gearing up for an informaâ€" ‘"Her friends and everyone are all more likely to visit her when it‘s right here. And her emotional wellâ€"being has been so important to her recovâ€" ery," says Pastoric, whose fiveâ€"yearâ€" old daughter has leukemia. Bias evident in paper‘s reporting Mother mobilizing forces to fight for paediatric unit The mother of two young children explains how important it has been to her child to have her school friends, her teacher and the kids from the neighbourhood visit her at OTMH. many others â€" t fighting so hard ensure Oakville or one local mother, the emoâ€" F tional wellâ€"being of her child in the hospital is of paramount importance. And it is for that reason â€" and many others â€" that Helen Pastoric is fighting so hard with other parents to ensure Oakvilleâ€"Trafalgar Memorial Hospital doesn‘t lose its paediatrics services. " COMMENT I would, also, like to point out that MrC )0 ANCE Af NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETNINGS ~={ 7Â¥ ; ; jblces AMHART The Halton District Health Council is undertaking a study looking at duplication of services with a move to possibly centralizing services in one hospital. Six clinical areas have been pinpointed for review: cancer serâ€" vices, psychiatry, paediatrics, opthamology, urology, and cardiovasâ€" cular surgery. The meeting is slated for Wed. March 10th in St. Mildred‘s Lightbourn gymnasium at 7 p.m. tion meeting next week aimed at letâ€" ting other parents about the possible removal of paediatrics from OTMH. 1225 TRAFALGAR ROAD + OAKVILLE, ONTARIO + L6J 5A6 TOWN OF OAKVILLE 2345â€"6s601 From her standpoint, she cannot even understand why, in a growing, young population, paediatrics was even placed on the list as an area for review. "Paediatrics shouldn‘t even be on the table," said Pastoric, adding losing ing last month sponsored by the health council. She was one of many who voiced concerns over the possible loss of paediatrics from OTMH. From then on, the busy mother of two has been working with others to start a grass roots opposition to the PupD move In a word, she says the reaction from people in Oakville is one of alarm. "They can‘t believe it is even being considered," she said. please TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1993 Address: 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville or by m:él to: P.O. Box 310, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6. Specifications, Proposal Forms and Proposal Envelopes are available at the office of the undersigned. The Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and the lowest or highest as the case may be will not necessarily be accepted. R.J. Coumoyer, C.1.M., P. Mgr. Director, Purchasing & Office Services REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES STUDY PROPOSAL NUMBER PROPâ€"7â€"93 SEALED PROPOSALS for the above will be received by the Town Clerk, on or before 12:00 NOON, local time., 33 A,""’f"::i-"}/’ . 3 s \‘ke ‘a,,f"' iez x B * . Cl . P*q\\'Â¥ ï¬ â€œ'_‘;_, .’ ";' 5 x, * I TTE * 2 q e i8 COUNCIL & STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1993 Community Services Committee 7:30 p.m. Oakville Room TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1993 Administrative Services Committee 7:30 p.m. Bronte Room MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1993 nning & Development/Counci inistrative Services Commitee _ | NOTICE OF CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (2SC pm. Brome Roorn (SCHEDULE B: SCREENING) PROPOSAL FOR LAKESHORE ROAD WEST RECONSTRUCTION WBNWAANE se t v h o m nsc ns Comninapinevat ons n uns nn esns se .. MXrDenoncommmtarmmemnneaninnnenenaninneninenaonenmeneanee ie Fou n T T t THE OAKVILLE BEAVER She has been overwhelmed by the groundswell of support she has received. "It‘s been a wonderful response â€" It is filtering through the community through parents." "Everyday, it‘s growing," she said. At next week‘s information session at St. Mildred‘sâ€"Lightbourn School, Pastoric wants to get more support for paediatrics would harm the integrity of the community. "I don‘t even know why the hospital even put it on the list." Asked at the meeting last month by Pastoric about why it was up for review, consultant Dr. John Atkinson said only that it was pinpointed to be studied. "We‘ve been asked to look at this and we will," he said at the time. 3 C Environmental Assessment (E.A.) for Municipal Road Projects (Schedule "B" Project). This notice is intended to advise the public of the Town‘s intentions and to solicit comments from those interested parties, as required within the Class E.A. process. Within this process the public has the right to provide input to the project and can make "bumpâ€"up" requests to elevate this project from the Class E.A. process to full or individual E.A. status. The Class E.A. document is available for review at the Town of Oakville Department of Public Works, 2274 Trafalgar Road. For further information please contact Mr. D.A. Bloomer, P. Eng., at 338â€"4423. O.H. Ellis, P. Eng., > Director of Public Works, TOWN OF OAKVILLE Mr. D.A. Bloomer, P. Eng., Town of Oakville, Department of Public Works P.O. Box 310 Oakville, Ontario L6BJ 5A6 Those who indicate their interest will be invited and notified of the time and place for the public presentation of the recommended design. Thi; proposeq _project is approved, subject to screening, within the Class During 1993 the Town of Oakville plans to undertake pavement reconstruction and widening on Lakeshore Road West: from Maurice Drive to west of Margaret Drive. Prior to the Department of Public Works completing the engineering plans for this project and as a requirement under the Environmental Assessment (E.A.) Act the Town of Oakville hereby notifies all individuals and parties that subject to the comments received as a result of this notice and the receipt of other approvals as necessary the Town intends to proceed with the planning, design and construction of the above mentioned project. The purpose of the Lakeshore Road West reconstruction and widening is to upgrade the road pavement to a full urban standard, improve the operation of the roadway and intersections, and to implement the recommendations of the 1990 Oakville Transportation Study and the Town‘s Official Plan. The road will remain within the existing rightâ€"ofâ€"way and the work is estimated, on a preliminary basis, to cost $656,600. The preliminary design and environmental screening process is projected for the spring of 1993, followed by detailed design and tender, with construction in the summer or fall of 1993. Please return all comments by March 19, 1993 to: TAKING A FEW MINUTES TO REMOVE THE SNOW WILL Assist FIREFIGHTERS IN LOCATING THE HYDRANT. This will help to prevent loss of life and property due to fire! Please ensure that the snow house. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR OAKVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT MAURICE DRIVE TO MARGARET DRIVE TOWN OF OAKVILLE "There are many other parents who have told me how vital keeping paediâ€" atrics here is to them," she added. She said the biggest factor for parâ€" ents to consider is the fact that with the loss of paediatrics to possibly Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, there would be a loss of immediate access to close paediatric care. "To have a child crying at 4:30 and then rushed to emerg at OTMH, and in an already stressful time then to add the burden of transferring to Jo Brant, their petition with a view to forming a working committee to prepare a brief to the consultant. The district health council has stressed that no decision has been made yet and briefs from interested people are welcome. IS removed from around the hydrant in front of your WMN MW@[(//!Q Realty Corp 418â€"2 North Service Rd. E. 842â€"7000 She has had her child in Toronto‘s Sick Kids Hospital where their oncolâ€" ogist is located for up to four weeks. She had her daughter at OTMH three times last year. "And let me tell you, what a differâ€" ence it was having her here close to home, in her own community. Sick Kids is a wonderful hospital but, from her point of view, it is far better here at The information meeting is slated for Wednesday, March 10th at St. Mildred‘s in the gymnasium at 7 p.m. For more information, call Pastoric at would only add to that anxiety." For Pastoric, a veteran of hospitals she knows both sides of the fenced. Get the best...Price Sales Representative by Steve Nease rICe