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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, June 16, 2016 | 10 Remembering a loss is important to a grieving family: Nicole continued from p.5 express our complete gratitude towards honouring my brother, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo. His dedication and sacrifice to Canada will always be remembered because of people like you," she said. "I know Nathan would feel humbled and honoured by this presentation." Nicole said when her family was first approached about the plaque and tribute they were surprised to learn students were behind the undertaking. "Please know as a family suffering a loss, remembering a loved one is very important and knowing there is a place for families to visit for years to come is very comforting," she said. "Thank you, Mr. John MacPhail (St. Dominic's history teacher) and the students of St. Dominic School for honouring and remembering the fallen soldiers of our wonderful country. Your patriotism and efforts are truly heartwarming. With young people like the students of St. Dominic's, our country's future is in good hands." For several years, Grade 7 students from St. Dominic have been exchanging letters and posters with the families of Canada's fallen soldiers and veterans. Tributes to these soldiers were erected in the veterans' garden after the students made strong connections with these families. The Bronte Veterans' Garden was created in 2011, with the support of the Town of Oakville, after St. Dominic students made the case for the memorial to Ward 1 Town Councillor Ralph Robinson. Additional garden enhancements, including a flagpole, were made possible through funding from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch General Chris Vokes Branch 486, Bronte; Ward Funeral Home; Kopriva Funeral Home; and MEDIchair Halton. The 1.5-metre semi-circular pathway, benches, and plaques were funded in part by St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School; a grant from the Ontario Ministry of Education; and Finewood Products/ Starfleet Construction. oakville.ca Saturday, June 18 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive Northridge Room Ward 6 drop-in session Ward 6 Councillors Tom Adams and Natalia Lishchyna are hosting a drop-in session to discuss any issues of concern to you. They look forward to hearing directly from residents of Ward 6. This is an opportunity for you to provide your input on the issues, challenges, and opportunities facing your community. Tom Adams Regional and Town Councillor 905-849-7915 tom.adams@ oakville.ca Natalia Lishchyna Town Councillor 905-815-6010 natalia.lishchyna@ oakville.ca Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) Update Notice of Study Commencement and Public Information Centre It is time for Oakville to update its ATMP to assess what has been done, what still needs to be done, and priorities for the future. Oakville's first ATMP was developed in 2009 and has been the guiding document used to improve walking and cycling for various user groups of all ages and abilities. Since then, the town has adopted new supportive policies and implemented over 185 km of bike lanes, multi-use trails, signed bike routes and sidewalks. Building on the success of the town's approved Transportation Master Plan, Switching Gears, staff will conduct an interactive public engagement process to guide the ATMP update. AT facilities, policy improvements and opportunities to improve walking and biking within the town through education, encouragement and enforcement. Online feedback and more details Visit oakville.ca and search "ATMP". There you will also find two ways to provide input: · Our online questionnaire where you can answer questions about your current active transportation habits and preferences · An online mapping tool where you can identify walking and cycling opportunities, barriers and destinations based on the existing routes identified in the 2009 ATMP You can also follow the town on Facebook and Twitter. Join us Wednesday, June 22 from 6:30­9 p.m. Black Box Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road Join us at the first public information centre. Drop-in/registration begins at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. the team will start with a brief presentation followed by interactive and engaging activities. The activities are meant to gather your thoughts on how to help shape the future vision for walking and cycling and to provide input on existing and future infrastructure and outreach programs. Drop in, get informed and share your thoughts Questions Contact one of the project contacts or email oakvilleATMP@oakville.ca Chris Clapham, Sustainable Transportation Program Coordinator Town of Oakville, 905-845-6601, ext. 3306 Dave McLaughlin, Senior Project Manager WSP | MMM Group, 905-882-7306 Background The ATMP update is being completed consistent with master plan approach #1 outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study process. A key component of this study is two public consultation opportunities. The town is seeking input from the public to inform the development of the plan and identify a continuous and connected system of on and off-road Accessibility If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know before June 17, 2016 by contacting Chris Clapham at 905-845-6601, ext. 3306, (TTY: 905-338-4200), email chris.clapham@oakville.ca or fill out the accessible online feedback form at oakville.ca.