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THE HERALD My 1889 Halton not looking for fatherchild treatment wants to stop being treated like a child when it comes to operating a hazardous waste depot in Milton The Milton Household Hazar dous Waste depot which disposes of household wastes like bleach paints and solvents was closed in April following a Ministry of En vironment notice of violation The Region responded to the let ter saying the ministry could have approached the Region personally instead of listing problems in a let ter If Regional staff had not closed the Steeles Avenue depot some members could have been subject to fines or imprisonment said Parsons Planning tor the HaltonPeel division of the Were looking for a partnership here were not looking for father- child treatment said Burlington Rob Forbes last week The Region should not be treated as if we were doing something we were required to do Region operates the hazardous waste depot without a direct order from the provincial government While there have been cries of in justice in Regional council this past week some councillors say the is not to blame for the depot closure I think weve had enough of bashing said Coun McLaughlin The Region admits some of the guidelines agreed upon by the ministry and the Region fell by the wayside he said And Oakville Coun Peter Arch says the Region should disband an adversarial approach with the MOE The onus is on us he said to properly operate the facili ty- Some councillors such as Burl ington Coun Fred Oliver say the hazardous waste depot should re main closed because we dont need this aggrevation but most councillors want the depot doors reopened as soon as possible We want to get our problems ironed out so we can get this facili ty operating said Coun McLaughlin Halton Hills Coun Joe Hewitt said the hazardous waste site is an option to storing and disposing of waste that could find its way back into green garbage bags The Milton hazardous waste site could be reopened in three to four months if storage and fire hazard problems indicated by the ministry are corrected We deserve an for leader ship and a D for execution said Burlington Coun James Grieves Spirit soars at Crawford Lake Youre invited to fly high at the Crawford Lake Conservation Area on Sunday May 14 for the Spirit Soars Festival Spirits will indeed be flying high as the Toronto Kite Flyers Association demonstrate the fine art of kite flying Besides demonstrating and showing many different kinds of kites they will help visitors learn some of the techniques that they have mastered There will even be a kite hospital operated by Touch the Sky Kite Store to make repairs to any grounded kites Mankind has been flying kites for more than 2000 years The custom originated in China where kites were flown for religious pur poses and used in warfare to carry signals or human observers More recently there has been a resurgence of interest in kites right across North America This renaissance of kiting is partly the result of new stunt kites that can accomplish amazing maneuvers On May stunt kites will be flown at Crawford Lake along with ones that actual ly sing The Spirit Soars Festival also features a live Turkey Vulture exhibit at the Niagara Escarp ment Lookout and guided Mothers Day Wildflower Hikes Special activities taking place in the Indian Village include basket and pottery making archaeology demonstration and a family par ticipation program of native games and Indian agriculture The event is sponsored by the Halton Region Conservation Foundation who will be providing a barbecued hot dog concession alongside some great country fid dle music Bring your kite and your Mother to Crawford Lake on Sun- Good service good coverage good price- Thats State Farm insurance Guelph St Georgetown 8731833 Like a good neighbor Slate Farm is there FARM day May and let your spirit fly high for conservation For more information on the Spirit Soars Festival please call the Halton Region Conservation Authority at TOWN OF HILLS MAIN ST SOUTH HILLS GEORGETOWN 8775185 NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS The municipality of Halton Hills has concern regarding the sanitary removal of dog excrement In parks and public lands The humorous side the Issue tends to cloud the serious tacts of animal waste Not only is the sight and smell of dog excrement distasteful it is carrier of many infectious diseases and a health hazard to everyone in particular the very young The Town of Halton Hills Bylaw No provides that the owner of every dog shall be responsible for the removal and sanitary disposal of any exrement of the said dog forthwith from any private or public lands owner means any person temporarily the keeper There is a One for the first offence and a 5000 fine for each sub sequent offence Parks and public lands in the municipality are maintained for the en joyment of all residents PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG R J Ustrzycki Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Officer TOWN OF HILLS X MAIN ST SOUTH HILLS GEORGETOWN 8775185 Public Information Centre Armstrong Avenue Reconstruction Phase 2 1004TI West of Sinclair Avenue to 550m West of Sinclair Avenue A Public Information Centre will be held PLACE Town of Hills Administration Building Committee Room Trafalgar Road Georgetown Ontario DATE Thursday May 18 TIME 630 PM to 800 PM This Information Centre is being held to provide the Public with an opportunity to review the detailed design drawings for the construction of the abovenoted project Interested persons are invited to drop in at the Information Centre and comment on the proposed work R Austin P Town Engineer The Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills PO Box 128 Georgetown Ontario L7G4T1 Seniors lose battle for nearby mail box Trafalgar Road seniors lost heir battle to stop Hills from closing a laneway that gave them easier access to a post box The group led by Bill Edie who lives on a property adjacent to the North Halton Golf and Country Club appeared at town council two weeks ago say a laneway owned by the town was a quick access for seniors to a Canada Post mail box Without the laneway they would walk twice as far But town council voted to close the laneway joining Stewarttoun Road and Trafalgar Road Since we are all ancients here we dont need to have this done to us said Mr to coun cillors Monday night Residents living near the laneway say the road is not safe for travel The actual road bed is no wider than a single driveway It is not welllighted and it is unmark ed and not maintained six local residents wrote to the town The residents including the Gillelts and the Arsenaults said they hope town council will push for closer post boxes for the seniors who now travel to a box outside the Georgetown Mayor Miller said that although the laneway would be closed town would pursue communication with Canada Post TOWN OF HALTON HILLS MAIN ST SOUTH HALTON HILLS GEORGETOWN 8775185 ARMSTRONG AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PHASE 2 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 301 of The Municipal Act being Chapter 302 of the revised statutes of Ontario 1980 that the Council of the Town of Halton Hills at its meeting to be held in the Ad ministration Building Trafalgar Road at 700 PM Tuesday May 23 1989 will consider passing of bylaws for toad construction as set out below Contract P89C3 Armstrong Avenue Phase 2 100m West of Sinclair Avenue to 550m West of Sinclair Avenue Plans detailing this project and proposed bylaws are available for viewing during normal business hours at the Engineering Department office Aoy inquiries should be directed to the Engineering Department at The Council will hear in person or by his Counsel any person who claims that his lands will be prejucially affected by the said bylaws and who applies to be heard Persons wishing to be heard should notify the office of undersigned no later than Thursday May 1989 Austin P Eng Town Engineer The Corporation of the Town of Halton PO Box Georgetown Ontario TOWN OF HALTON HILLS X MAIN ST SOUTH HALTON HILLS GEORGETOWN 8775185 VACANCY ON THE HILLS HYDROELECTRIC COMMISSION WARD 1 ACTON The Council for the Corporation of the Town of Hills invites any interested persons who qualify to submit an along with a personal resume to be considered for appointment to fin a vacancy that currently exists on Halton Hills HydroElectric Commission Ward 1 Acton Qualifications a Is a resident owner or tenant of land within the Town of Hills or the spouse of such an owner or tenant prior to September 1988 I b Is a Canadian citizen and Has obtained the age of eighteen years on or before November 14 1988 Applications along with personal resumes will be received by the undersigned until pm on May All applications should be marked Confidential Dated this day May Mr Dan AdministratorClerk Town of Halton Hills PO Box 128 Hills Georgetown Ontario L7G