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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, July 4, 2012 · 8 Organ donor group reaching out to Oakvillians A group of local residents and politicians is challenging Oakvillians to be organ donors and save lives. The group, which includes organ donation recipient Jennifer Malabar, Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn, Ward 2 Councillor Pam Damoff and Julie Pehar, whose family faced the painful decision to donate the organs of a loved one; last week announced the launch of the `Oakville Be a Donor' campaign. "As someone who has benefitted from the generosity of my husband's donation of his kidney, my life has been forever changed because of organ donation," said Malabar. Fine cabinetry for anywhere in your home Family Owned & Operated Since 1976 S 905-632-0029 · Bath and Kitchen Showroom · Designer Kitchens · Kitchen Renovations 4150 South Service Rd. uniquekitchensofburlington.com "Statistics show most people have no issue with organ donation, they just haven't gotten around to registering. We want to raise awareness and make it easy for people to register." Damoff said for many people, it is difficult to talk to their loved ones about their wishes concerning organ donation, which is something she hopes the group can change. "Organ donation saves lives -- it is that simple," she said. "The more we talk about it, the more people will register." The group was at the recent Carousel of Nations in Kerr Village as part of Flynn's booth, Canada Day festivities in Bronte and will be at Midnight Madness in downtown Oakville July 20. Flynn said the Ontario government has made it a priority to bring awareness to the importance of organ donation. He pointed out the Gift of 8 Movement was started in April to challenge people to improve the rate of organ donation. Currently only 28 per cent of Oakville residents have registered as organ donors online. "I am challenging each resident to talk to their loved ones about their wishes, and then register online. People like Jennifer show us all how important organ donation is and that lives can be saved," said Flynn. While many people have signed their drivers' licences, Trillium Gift of Life advises it is preferable to register online stating it takes only minutes and ensures that one's wishes are known. The group pointed out that often a driver's licence will not be readily available at the critical moment when a decision needs to be made. "When families are thrust into making a decision about organ and tissue donation within moments of losing their loved one, it is helpful if you've had a conversation about donation at some point before. It is also an amazing legacy to uphold when you are told your loved one is a registered donor and wanted to donate when they died," said Pehar. "Most families feel really good about honouring this wish and it can be a small bit of goodness that happens at a devastating moment." Oakville residents can register as part of the Oakville challenge by visiting www.beadonor.ca/ campaign-532. Residents can follow the Oakville Be A Donor campaign on Twitter (@OakBeADonor) or go to www.beadonor.ca. www.oakville.ca What is the Emerald Ash Borer? The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that attacks and kills ash trees. Every ash tree in Oakville is at risk. www.facebook.com/ townofoakville @townofoakville Untreated ash tree Treated ash tree What can I do? Take action now to protect your private ash trees. Contact a certified arborist to assess whether your ash tree can be treated. Infected trees will die within one to three years if left untreated, and signs of the insect are often invisible until it's too late. Treatments are most effective if administered before August. Take action now to protect our tree orer canopy from the Emerald Ash Borer For information, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, visit www.oakville.ca, or email us at canopyclub@oakville.ca. Oakville Canopy Club OakCanopyClub Notice of Study Commencement Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for Improvements of Sixth Line from Dundas Street to Highway 407 (ETR) The Town of Oakville has initiated a Class Environment Assessment (EA) for improvements to Sixth Line from Dundas Street to Highway 407. In order to best address operational deficiencies and the need for additional north-south transportation capacity in the area, a number of alternatives will be examined as part of the study including the potential widening of Sixth Line to four lanes, cross-sectional elements, intersection improvements and traffic operations, and the overall impact of improvements on the social, cultural and natural environments. The study has now begun and will define the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred design in consultation with regulatory agencies and the public. The study is being carried out in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule `C' projects as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. This study will satisfy Phases 1 to 4 (need and justification, alternative solutions, alternative designs and Environmental Study Report) of the Class EA process for Sixth Line from Dundas Street to Highway 407 (ETR). A key component of the study will be consultation with interested stakeholders. Two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held to present the project, review the study scope and discuss issues related to the project including alternative solutions, alternative designs, evaluation criteria, and environmental impacts and mitigation measures. Details regarding the PICs will available on the town's website and published in the local newspaper as the study progresses. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared and made available for public review and comment. It is expected this study will be completed by the end of May 2013. Project updates will be provided through the town's website at www.oakville.ca If you have any questions or comments regarding the study, or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact either of the following project team members: Dale Lipnicky, C.E.T., Project Leader ­ Capital Projects, Engineering and Construction, Town of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3. Tel: 905-845-6601, ext. 3326. Fax: 905-338-4159. dlipnicky@oakville.ca Peter C. Wong, P.Eng., Manager, Municipal Transportation, Morrison Hersfield Limited, 235 Yorkland Boulevard, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario M2J 1T1. Tel: 416-499-3110, ext. 1338. Fax: 416-499-9658. pcwong@morrisonhershfield.com 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 first issued on July 4, 2012. 407 407 Burnhamthorpe Rd a Blvd Sixth Line Neyagaw Dundas St W Trafalgar Rd Dundas St E Study Area