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8- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 7, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Special bus pass for Oakville students Recognizing that young people lead busy lives, Oakville Transit has launched the Student Freedom Pass (SFP), a monthly bus pass designed especially for students aged six to 18. For $10 a month, the pass allows students unlimited travel on Oakville Transit buses from 5 p.m. on weekday evenings and all day on weekends and statutory holidays. As an added bonus, students who purchase the March 2007 pass will enjoy unlimited Oakville Transit travel all day, every day during March Break (March 12 - March 16). The SFP concept was originally proposed by Mayor Rob Burton during his election campaign. "It is important to encourage young people to be involved in the many opportunities our Town has to offer. It is my hope that this pass helps students get connected with our community. It's more than just a bus pass ­ it's a means through which they can participate in any number of activities across the town." Barry Cole, Director of Transit Services for Oakville Transit, agrees that the pass has many benefits. "We're very pleased to provide this new option," he says. "The SFP is an environmentally-friendly, cost-effective and convenient transportation alternative. It simplifies students' busy lives and eliminates the need for bus tickets or change." The Student Freedom Pass is now available at all Town Ticket Agent locations. The pass currently for sale is valid for the month of March. LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER STUDENT FREEDOM RIDERS: On hand to officially launch Oakville Transit's new Student Freedom Pass were (l-r) Ward 6 Councillor Max Kahn, Mitchell McHugh, Mayor Rob Burton, Tyler McHugh, Melissa Norton and Barry Cole, director of Transit Service. OAKVILLE - Celebrating 150 years! If we all work together we can beat climate change, reduce our electricity demand, and save money. Lighten Up is a province-wide campaign that provides you with tips on how to reduce your energy consumption. Together, we can make a difference! Tips to be Energy Wise (Part 2 of 2) I will let it all hang out. I will air dry my laundry: · Outside on a clothesline. · Inside on a drying rack. I will be an energy star. · I will look for the Energy Star label. · I will use the EnerGuide rating to buy the most energyefficient appliances and products. I will audit my home. · I will get an energy audit for my home. · I will invest in conservation. I will be active · I will support a local group. · I will be part of Ontario's Conservation Movement. Take the pledge to conserve energy: Register your pledge online and for more tips on how you can conserve energy visit www.lightenupontario.ca Provincial Lead: Local Partner: ONTARIO'S CONSERVATION MOVEMENT www.oakville.ca/environment.htm 905-845-6601 ext. 3910 Coffee with the Ward 6 Councillors 11 a.m. ­ 12 noon Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, North Ridge Room Special Guest: Rob Burton, Oakville Mayor Regional and Town Councillor Tom Adams and Town Councillor Max Khan invite you to join them to chat over coffee about any issues that concern you. This week, Mayor Rob Burton will also be on hand. Tom and Max will be hosting regular constituency meetings at the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre to hear from residents. Please feel free to drop by. The next constituency meeting will be held on May 12, 2007. Tom Adams 905-849-7915 tadams@oakville.ca Max Khan 905-599-0119 mkhan@oakville.ca Winter Road Maintenance Gypsy Moth Workshop Saturday, March 24, 2007 Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line (Indoor workshop) followed by Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Outdoor workshop) 9:00 a.m. ­ 12 noon Did You Know? All residential roadways are plowed after 10 cm of snow have accumulated. For more information about snow removal: w: www.oakville.ca ph.: 905.815.5999 e: roads&works@oakville.ca insect. A group of technical experts will lead small groups through the forest and introduce the participants to environmentally sensitive control measures to help maintain healthy trees. This free Gypsy Moth Workshop will be a combination of classroom and in-field demonstrations provided by the The purpose of this workshop is to teach residents and Forestry Section of the Town of Oakville and Williams and private woodlot owners about an insect pest called the Gypsy Associates Forestry and Environmental consultants. Moth. Participants will learn about the Gypsy Moth life cycle and obtain hands-on experience on how to control this Participants are asked to meet at the Glen Abbey Commu- nity Centre, Room A, for the classroom workshop. All participants will be bused to Bronte Creek Provincial Park for the outdoor workshop. Participants are reminded to dress appropriately for one to two hours of outdoor activities. Buses will return to the Glen Abbey Community Centre by 12 noon. Seating is limited for this workshop. To register, contact Heather Huffman at 905.845.6601 ext. 3888 or email hhuffman@oakville.ca by March 16, 2007.