Oakville Beaver, 7 Oct 2011, p. 9

The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Delta Optical throws support to African countries This October, Delta Optical will be donating $30 from every pair of eye glasses sold towards pediatric eye care in Tanzania, Malawi and Madagascar where cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in children. Thursday, Oct. 13 is World Sight Day and Delta Optical is dedicating the month of October to this campaign in support of Seva Canada's eye care programs in eastern Africa. Childhood blindness and low-vision caused by cataracts is up to 10 times more prevalent in Africa than in Canada. A 15-minute life-changing eye operation for a child blinded by cataracts prevents an average of 50 years of blindness and allows a child to go to school, play with friends and reach their full potential. "I wanted to create this program because it is the right thing to do. I'm originally from Tanzania and have seen children who have had many disadvantages but everyone should have the right to sight. I am so fortunate to associate myself and business with such a fine organization as Seva. This is our second year of involvement and I hope that we have this opportunity for many years to come," said Zaf Khalfan, owner of Delta Optical. "Restoring someone's sight is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce poverty according to the World Health Organization. Delta Optical locations in Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto and Richmond Hill will be participating in the fundraising program (www.deltaoptical. ca). The funds raised will help to restore sight to some of the 300,000 blind children in Africa and give them, their families and communities a brighter outlook on the future. 9 · Friday, October 7, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION/ CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY Upper Middle Road (Regional Road 38) Class Environmental Assessment Study from Winston Churchill Boulevard (Regional Road 19) to Winston Park Drive T n of Oakville Tow PR-2310 Study Halton Region has completed a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to address future travel demands on Upper Middle Road (Regional Road 38) between Winston Churchill Boulevard (Regional Road 19) and Winston Park Drive. The study has been conducted in compliance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended 2007), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Taking into consideration the comments that were received from the Town T T of Oakville, regulatory agencies and the public, Halton Region is recommending a preferred design which includes the widening of Upper Middle Road to a 4-lane urban cross section and a multi-use path on the north/west side of the roadway. The Process The Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to document the planning, public consultation and decision making process undertaken for this study. By this Notice, the ESR is being placed on the public record for a 30-day review period in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class EA. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice and the receipt of necessary approvals, Halton Region intends to proceed with the detail design and widening of Neyagawa Boulevard as documented in the ESR. The ESR is available for review at the following locations: Regional Municipality of Halton Clerk's Department 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 T 905-825-6000 Tel: Monday ­ Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Town of Oakville Clerk's Department 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville, ON, L6J 5A6 T 905-845-6601 Tel: Monday ­ Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oakville Public Library Central Branch 120 Navy Street Oakville, ON, L6J 2Z4 T 905-815-2042 Tel: Sun: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon. ­ Thurs: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat.: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Comments Further information may be obtained by contacting Mr. Matt Krusto, Transportation Co-ordinator at Halton Region, 905-825-6000 ext. 7225. Please provide any written comments to Halton Region by Monday, y November 7, 2011 (within 30 days of this Notice). If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with Halton Region, a person or party may request that the Minister of Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order). Requests for a Part II Order must be received by the Minister at the address below by Monday, y November 7, 2011. A copy of the request must also be sent to Halton Region, Transportation Services, Public Works Department. If no request is received by Monday, y November 7, 2011, Halton Region intends to proceed with detailed design and construction of this project as outlined in the ESR. Minister of the Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue West 12th Floor T Toron to, Ontario M4V 1P5 Oakville Public Library Iroquois Ridge Branch 1051 Glenashton Drive Oakville, ON, L6H 6Z4 T 905-338-4247 Tel: Sun: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon. ­ Thurs: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat.: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Notice first issued on October 6, 2011. www.halton.ca/EAprojects Making Halton a better place to live, work and retire. Gary Carr, r Regional Chair Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 · Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 · Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 · TTY 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca 071011

Powered by / Alimenté par VITA Toolkit
Privacy Policy