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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, November 20, 2014 | 30 continued from p.26 Some may know him as Mr. Hamilton for his charitable giving, but Ron Foxcroft has done plenty of goodwill for the City of Burlington too. The founder and CEO of Fox 40 International Inc. was awarded Outstanding Volunteer Parents taught Foxcroft to always give back to your community Fundraiser for his philanthropic efforts in Burlington and Hamilton. "You don't do it to win awards, although I was surprised, humbled and very grateful that the work was recognized," said Foxcroft. Over the years, he has been a supporter of McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hillfield Strathallan College, Mohawk College, Hamilton Community Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters, among others. "I was born and raised in Burlington, I do a lot of work in Burlington and I worked my entire career TOWN OF OAKVILLE The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is processing two applications (File Nos. 24-PBW-149701 and 24-MZOA-149692) to amend the Parkway Belt West Plan (PBWP) and Minister's Zoning Order, Ontario Regulation 481/73. The applications are described below: Applicant: Location: Julia Rutledge The subject lands are located at 3200 South Service Road West, Town of Oakville, Halton Region. The subject lands are 0.28 hectares (0.69 acres) in area and are legally described as Part of Lot 32, Concession 3, South of Dundas, PIN 248580082, in the Town of Oakville, Halton Region. APPLICATION #1 Proposed Application to Amend the Parkway Belt West Plan Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994, Subsection 6(7)(A) The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is processing an application, File No. 24-PBW-149701 which is a site-specific amendment to delete the above noted land from the Parkway Belt West Plan (PBWP), in the Town of Oakville. The subject lands are illustrated on Map 6 of the PBWP. The lands are designated as `General Complementary Use' within the `Complementary Use Area' of the PBWP. A copy of the requested amendment can be examined at: 1. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Municipal Services Office - Central Ontario 777 Bay Street, 13th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 The Regional Municipality of Halton Planning and Public Works Planning and Transportation Services 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 Town of Oakville Planning Department Corporation of the Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville, ON L6J 5A6 2. APPLICATION #2 Proposed Application to Amend Minister's Zoning Order Ontario Regulation 481/73, Planning Act An application to amend the Minister's Zoning Order, filed as Ontario Regulation 481/73, has been received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The application is: Applicant: Location: Julia Rutledge The subject lands are located at 3200 South Service Road West, Town of Oakville, Halton Region. The lands are legally described as Part of Part of Lot 32, Concession 3 South of Dundas, PIN 248580082, in the Town of Oakville, Halton Region. The applicant is seeking to revoke the subject lands from Minister's Zoning Order, Ontario Regulation 481/73. 24-MZOA-149692 in Hamilton. I'm fortunate that I am a dual citizen," said Foxcroft. "My mom and dad said, `Wherever you live, you owe it to your community to give back to the community.'" Foxcroft sits on the Burlington Community Foundation (BCF) board of directors and its flood disaster relief committee. Burlington's Susan Busby also garnered an Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award for her contributions to local state-of-the-art health services. She is an active member of the Joseph Brant Hospital and the foundation's board of directors. A former teacher and principal, Busby also recognized the importance of student success and dedicated her time to build the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF). Her involvement with the Nelson Youth Centres helped raise its profile in the community to support children's mental health programs. "Susan exemplifies the true spirit and best qualities of our community," stated an AFP news release. The 2014 National Philanthropy Day award recipients were Oakville's Robbie's Rainbow and First Canadian Title (FCT), Outstanding Small Organization and Outstanding Corporation, respectively, Burlington's Ron Foxcroft and Susan Busby, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation, which received Outstanding Foundation or Philanthropic Group, Megan MacLeod, who won Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy and Ken and Marilyn Murray, who garnered Outstanding Philanthropists. For more information, visit http:// afpgoldenhorseshoe.org/. 3. Submissions on the proposed amendment may be made in writing to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing until December 19, 2014 at the above noted address. The options available to the Minister, depending on whether or not submissions are made, are set out in Sections 7 and 8 of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994. Generally, if no submissions are received within the time specified, then the Minister may approve, modify and approve or propose to refuse all or part of the amendment. If the Minister proposes to refuse all or part of a requested amendment, the Minister shall allow the applicant to make written submissions. If submissions are received within the time specified, then the Minister may appoint a hearing officer or alternatively, the Minister may refer the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board to conduct a hearing and to make a recommendation on the amendment, approve, modify and approve or propose to refuse all or part of the amendment. Proposal: File No.: All submissions in support of or in opposition to, the application described above and received by the Municipal Services Office - Central Ontario, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 777 Bay Street, 13th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2E5, on or before December 9, 2014, will be fully considered before a final decision is made. Please refer to the file number indicated above. In addition, under Section 47(10) of the Planning Act, any interested person may request a hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board on an application for amendment to a Minister's Zoning Order. Meet BoB Bryden 1960'S Psychedilic Pioneer 12 noon - 2Pm