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8- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday January 2, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Parent info evenings for students heading to high school Parents of Grade 8 students are invited to attend Information Evenings in the new year. High School Information Evenings are scheduled during the month of January to provide an opportunity for parents to find out more about high school education. These Information Evenings are for parents of students who will attend Grade 9 in September 2008. Discussion topics will include an overview of the Grade 9 program, services for students and diploma requirements. Dates for the Information Evenings are as follows: · Abbey Park High School ­ Thursday, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m., 905827-4101. · Iroquois Ridge High School ­ Thursday, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m., 905845-0012. · Oakville Trafalgar High School ­ Thursday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m., 905-845-2875. · T.A. Blakelock High School ­ Thursday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. 905- 8271158. · White Oaks Secondary School (South campus) ­ Thursday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., 905-845-5200. Parents should attend the information evening at their home school (which is the school designated for their local community). To find out which is their designated high school, parents should refer to the Halton District School Board website at www.hdsb.ca, "School Information", then "Find a School". Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada Mayor Rob Burton and Members of Council invite you and your family to join them for a New Year's Levee. Sunday, January 6, 2008 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, Oakville Town Hall, South Atrium 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Come enjoy light refreshments as we welcome in the new year! FREE FAMILY PASSES TO THE OAKVILLE MUSEUM AT YOUR LIBRARY Looking for an exciting family activity to enjoy over the holidays? Visit the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate on us! From now until January 6, pick up a free family pass (for a family of 4) to the Museum at your local library branch. Borrow, enjoy, and return. Visit www.oakvillemuseum.ca to find out how you can experience the magic of Erchless this holiday season. Consolidated Pesticide By-Law 2007-036 (amended by By-law 2007-123) was passed to regulate the use of pesticides within the Town of Oakville effective January 1, 2008. Get a head start on your spring gardening by familiarizing yourself with Oakville's Pesticide By-Law. Visit www.oakville.ca or Town events for your free copy of Oakville's Guide to The Study is being carried out in accordance with the planning and design process for `Schedule B' projects as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007). The Class EA process includes public/external agency consultation, and an evaluation of alternative solutions and alternative design concepts. If you are unable to attend, you may submit questions or comments in writing to: Kristina Laretei, P. Eng., Water Resources Engineer, Town of Oakville, Engineering and Construction, 1225 Trafalgar Road, P.O. Box 310, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6 Tel: 905-845-6601 Ext. 3889 Fax: 905.338.4159 klaretei@oakville.ca Ron Scheckenberger, M. Eng., P. Eng., Project Manager, Philips Engineering Ltd., Consultant, 3215 North Service Road, P.O. Box 220, Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y2 Tel: 905-335-2353 Ext. 1222 Fax: 905-335-1414 rscheckenberger@philipseng.com Gardening Naturally, a booklet packed with valuable information on water conservation, native plantings, proper cultural practices and seasonal activities that will benefit both your lawn and garden. Residents will also receive information about the by-law with their 2008 Parks, Recreation and Culture brochure. OAKVILLE'S PESTICIDE BY-LAW IS NOW IN EFFECT PUBLIC MEETING Class Environmental Assessment Falgarwood Creek Reach 54 - Stabilization and Rehabilitation Project Wednesday, January 9, 2008 ­ 6 ­ 8 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville Room You are invited to attend this meeting to review and comment on the alternative solutions identified for this project. Members of the project team will be on hand to discuss the project and answer your questions. Display materials will also be available for viewing. The Town of Oakville, through their consultant Philips Engineering, has developed a set of alternative solutions for the rehabilitation and stabilization of Falgarwood Creek from the upstream limit of the Morrison-Wedgewood Diversion Channel to Gainsborough Drive. The study is being carried out to develop, evaluate and recommend preferred alternatives for the stabilization and rehabilitation of the creek channel and banks, along with possible flood/flow control improvements along Falgarwood Creek . Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. This Notice issued on December 26, 2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON A PROPOSED FIREWORKS BY-LAW As a result of concerns raised, Town Council, at its meeting of October 23, 2006, directed staff to provide a report with respect to the use of fireworks within the Town of Oakville. In response to the report, Town Council, at its meeting on December 17, 2007, approved a staff recommendation to begin public consultation on a proposed Fireworks By-law. The proposed by-law will proceed to the Administrative Services Committee on January 29, 2008. Members of the public are encouraged to provide their comments in writing to Jim Barry, Supervisor of By-law Enforcement, Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, P.O. Box 310, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6 or by e-mail to jbarry@oakville.ca by no later than Friday, January 11, 2008. The public may request a copy of the proposed by-law at the Licensing and By-Law Enforcement section between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or view the documents on the Town's website at www.oakville.ca. A public meeting will also be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, for public input on the proposed by-law. The meeting will be held at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville in Committee Room #1 beginning at 6 p.m.