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16 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 rose over $10,000 towards the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Amanda's determination, strength and passion should be commended. **** Speaking of proud, Halton Hills is very proud of Georgetown's Cristy Nurse and the C a n a d i a n Wo m e n 's E i g h t R o w i n g Te a m winning the silver medal at the Olympics. Even though Cristy had to sit by the sidelines with an injured back, her team spirit and Canadian pride shone through. **** Now that summer is over, remember drivers to watch for school kids walking to school. Parents, it's okay to let your kids walk to school if you live close by. **** I am delighted to participate in "Council for a Cure" part of Princess Margaret's annual Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer event at Ontario Place. Our team, "The Mayors" is comprised of GTA Mayors. Council for a Cure is designed to symbolize what is possible when people work together. The 2nd annual dawn to dusk marathon is on September 29. Please visit their website for more inform a t i o n : h t t p : / / w w w. councilforacure.ca/ **** The Walk for Georgetown Hospital takes place on Sunday, September 30. Be sure to invite your friends and family. All funds raised will go towards the new expansion for our hospital. **** Bike It! to the Farmers Market in Downtown Georgetown. Ride your bicycle with family and friends to the Georgetown Farmer's Market on Saturday, September 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Free pancake breakfast in the Main Street parking lot for all cyclists courtesy of the Georgetown Rotary Club. After breakfast, explore the best farmer's market in the area open until 12:30 p.m. **** Be sure to come by our local fairs in September. There will be lots of activities for the whole family. · Georgetown Fall Fair is the weekend of September 7, 8 and 9 · Acton Fall Fair is the weekend of September 14, 15, 16 Congratulations to: · Scorpios Peace & Polish ­ Grand Opening in Georgetown **** Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by email at mayor@haltonhills. ca or you can read my blog at www.rickbonnette.blogspot.com Mayor's Corner By Rick Bonnette Congratulations to Town of Halton Hills life guard Amanda Kelessi on her heroic attempt to cross Lake Ontario. Amanda dreamt high and worked hard in preparation for the swim. Due to a health risk, her dream ended after 3 hours. We are proud of Amanda who The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Proposed Amendment to the Regional Official Plan Applicant: Town of Halton Hills File Number: RQ48A The Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton, through its Planning and Public Works Committee, is holding a Public Meeting to provide the public an opportunity to comment on a proposed Amendment to the Region of Halton Official Plan, 2006. Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Place: Phone: Website: Purpose and Effect: The purpose of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is to amend the Regional Official Plan (2006) to add appropriate land use designations and site specific exemptions to policies of the Escarpment Rural Area, Escarpment Natural Area, Agricultural Rural Area and Greenlands A and B as they apply to the Acton Quarry expansion on properties described as Part of Lots 19, 20, 21, 22 and 24, Concession 3 and Part of Lots 20, 21, 22 Concession 4, in the Town of Halton Hills, Regional Municipality of Halton. The effect of this application is to permit below water table extraction under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) as part of the four phase expansion of the existing quarry operation. Other Applications: The lands subject to this application would require several approvals and are also subject to applications under the Niagara Escarpment and Development Act (Niagara Escarpment Plan Amendment PH 180 09 and Development Permit H/E/20082009/326), the Planning Act, filed at the Town of Halton Hills for a Local Official Plan Amendment (OPA09.001) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA09/004). Wednesday, September 26, 2012 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers, Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 3L1 1-866-442-5866 www.halton.ca To Get More Information: The proposed Amendment may be viewed at the Office of the Regional Clerk between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays, or a copy may be obtained by contacting Brian Hudson at 905825-6000, ext. 7209, by dialing 311 or toll free at 1-866-442-5866, or at brian.hudson@halton.ca. Those wishing to address the Committee should contact the Regional Clerk's office at 905-825-6000, x 7209, prior to September 12, 2012 at noon in order to be listed as a delegation in the agenda, or may register with the Clerk prior to the public meeting. Note: If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment or of the refusal of a request to amend the Official Plan, you must make a written request to the Regional Clerk at the address noted above. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Regional Municipality of Halton before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Regional Municipality of Halton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Regional Municipality of Halton before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Dated at the Town of Oakville, August 30, 2012 Karyn Bennett, Regional Clerk & Director of Council Services, the Regional Municipality of Halton Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 060912