The Oakville Beaver, W ednesd ay July 17, 2002 - A 7 Region issues warning against raves and bush parties The Halton Region Health Department is encouraging young people and parents to understand the potential dangers associated with summertime bush parties and raves. The Region has joined the Halton Regional Police and both area school boards to promote their opposition to these events, characterizing them as "potentially unsafe environments." The reasons for this stand include eas ier access to illegal drugs like ecstasy; criminal or gang activity; fire safety (at raves) and a higher risk of sexual assault. "The objective for the community partners is to raise awareness in the com munity about the dangers and risks asso ciated with youth attendance at raves, bush parties'and all-night dance events," said Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nosal. "By creating awareness we can inform people about the reality of these events and ultimately encourage youth to make informed decisions about attending them." Parents and guardians are being asked to assume the responsibility for sharing health and safety concerns with their teenagers, such as asking them the fol lowing questions: Where is the event? Who will you be with? How will you handle peer pressure? How will you get home? (Have a plan to communicate for a ride home.) What time will you be home? The Health Department also encour ages youths to stay with trusted friends and steer clear of drugs and alcohol. If youths do attend raves or all-night dance parties, the Health Department suggests they drink plenty of water (500 ml per hour of vigorous dancing) to pre vent dehydration; take frequent breaks from dancing to cool off; stay with trust ed friends at the event and on the way home; don't use alcohol or illicit drugs. According to the 2001 Ontario Student Drug Survey, which collected data from students in Grades 7-13, approximately 18 per cent of participants said they attended a rave in the previous 12 months. The average age of rave attendees was 15. About 41 per cent of survey participants reported having attended a bush part in the previous 12 months. The survey also revealed that 49 per cent of rave attendees and 51. per cent of those at bush parties reported using mar ijuana. A total of 19 per cent rave atten dees reported using ecstasy versus 14 per cent for ravers, 27 per cent of whom used hallucinogens as opposed to 23 per cent of bush party-goers. At the last Drive 4 Life conference in Oakville, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health program consultant Stephen Meredith said that although many youths who attend raves enjoy them for the music and dance alone with out being fueled by "club drugs," a host of illegal - and dangerous - substances are often available. These range from magic mushrooms and crystal meth to ecstasy and many ravers don't always know exactly what they're buying and what impurities may be involved. The predominant drug at raves is ecstasy, which dramatically increases heart rate and blood pressure, raises body temperature alarmingly and can lead to depression. Long-term use has been linked to permanent damage to the neuro-transmitters in the brain. PMA - which dealers falsely sell as ecstasy because it's cheaper to manufac ture - increases body temperature too but can also shut down internal organs. For more information about raves, bush parties and drug use call the Health Department at 825-6000 ext. 7835; TTY 827-9833 or www.region.halton.on.ca/health. Agawa Canyon September 16, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 4 days $695 D e N iire Tours Price is per person twin and includes all taxes except GST. 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This meeting will be a public meeting hosted by Town Council, at which time a staff report and recommendation will be considered. This public meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 7, 2002, commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. A P P L IC A N T : A b b e y F a m ily M e d ic in e File Z . 1 4 3 0 .1 4 Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Temporary Use Zoning Amendment as submitted by the above-noted applicant. A public meeting hosted by Town Council will be held, at which time the staff report and recommendation will be considered. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 7th, 2002 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend the meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal and a key map may be found overleaf. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the approval authority, in respect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, and Zoning Amendment (temporary use), does not make oral or written submission at the public meeting before the proposed Official Plan Amendment, and Zoning Amendment (temporary use) is approved or refused, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment (temporary use), you must make a written request to Peter Cheatley, Director of Planning Services department, Town of Oakville at the address below. Any written submission and/or questions may be directed to Leigh Musson of tfie Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310,1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Tel: 845-6601, Ext. 3371, Any individuals wishing to attend the meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal and a key map may be found below. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed zoning amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed zoning amendment is approved, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. You may direct any written submissions and/or questions to Leigh Musson at the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Tel: 845-6601, Ext. 3371 , email address: lmusson@town.oakville.on.ca. A copy of the Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of July 31, 2002, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Location - The subject property is located B U R N H A M T H O R P E RD. on the south side of Burnhamthorpe Road East between Trafalgar Road and Sixth Line. The land is legally described as Part of Lot 14, Concession 1, N.D.S. The municipal address is 210 Burnhamthorpe Road East. SUBJECT LANDS Official Plan - Figure B, of the Town of 210 B U R N H A M T H O R P E Oakville Official Plan designates the land ROA D EAST Agriculture. Part D, Land Uses Policies, Section 6, Agriculture subsection c) permits a boat manufacturing and fabrication operation as a temporary use until such time that the ultimate land use north of Regional Road 5 (Dundas Street) is determined. Zoning - The site is zoned Agricultural subject to a Temporary Use Zoning Amendment (19T). Proposal - The current Temporary Use Zoning Amendment permits the manufacture and fabrication of boats for a period of three years. The current By-law will lapse on November 22, 2002. The effect of the extension to the Temporary Use Zoning Amendment would allow, for an additional three years, the current scale of the boat works operations and would limit the opportunity for expansion. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 17th day of July, 2002 Still openings for Bronte Creek Park youth programs There is still time to register for Bronte Creek Provincial Park's summer youth programs for those aged 4-14 years. Among the offerings are the Youth Outdoor Leadership (ages 11-14) that focuses on leadership and public speaking skills through teamwork and hikes on Tuesday afternoons in July and August. Time Travelers allows children (ages 6-20) to experience life as it was 100 years ago with games, activities and crafts on Wednesday afternoons in July and August. Kids aged 4-10 can explore the natural environment through hands-on experi ments, activities and hike in the Junior Naturalist program. Pre-registration is required. Programs are free to season or annual pass holders to the park. Call 905-827-6911, ext. 231 about the leaderships and naturalist programs; ext. 271 about the Time Travelers' program. U email address: lmusson@town.oakville.on.ca. A copy of the Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of July 31, 2002, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Location - The subject property is located on the east side of Bronte Road, South of Regional Road 5 (Dundas Street) and is known as 2307 Bronte Road. The land is legally described as Part of Lot 30, Concession 1 South of Dundas Street. Official Plan - Figure Q, West Oak Trails Community, designates the subject land as Residential Low Density Zoning - The site is zoned A - Agricultural Proposal - Applications involving an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning Amendment have been submitted. The proposed Temporary Use Zoning Amendment would allow the subject property to be used as a medical office for a period of three years. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 17th day of July, 2002 David Nelson, Acting Manager Current Planning Section Planning Services Department David Nelson, Acting Manager Current Planning Section Planning Services Department 1225 TRAFALGAR ROAD · OAKVILLE, O NTARIO · L6J 5A6 ( 905 ) 845-6601