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Wednesday October 13, 1999 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A7 COMMENT T e r r a C o t t a l a n d s c a p e h a s i t s o w n a l l u r e You never know where a leisurely drive in the country on a brilliantly lit fall day may take you. If you're lucky you may find yourself way north of Oakville, scouring the "badlands" with dozens of other red clay-coated peo­ ple. You would never know they were there, a small dot on the southern Ontario landscape hidden away among the green of the forest in Caledon of all places. But if you're lucky you'll find this square kilometre or so area and explore it for hours on end. If you take highway 10 north of Brampton to Old Base Line Road you'll find it off to the side. You can see the red terra cotta shale gullies, smooth with wear and tear of hundreds of pairs of shoes and hiking boots, from the road where cars park in a long line. Word spreads about natural for­ mations, I suppose, as much as it does about gigantic sales and mall closures. It looked, in a way, like the day Eaton's announced it was over....a swarming of stores. On the afternoon we arrived, it looked vaguely like a sporting event or the entrance to a country fair. A long line of cars parked near the path leading onto the gullies with cars flanking both sides of the country road. But it wasn't the SkyDome or a country dance or even sorry old Eaton's that was drawing people to it: stretching out for a bit was land, a red­ dish bumpy piece of land where noth­ ing grows. In the midst of the natural green dense forest of the Caledon Mountain it stands out, stark and uncompromising. And it was attracting dozens of people to i t : snapping pictures, video­ taping or simply looking about in awe. A natural formation, if you can imag­ ine, attracting that kind of attention. And, you know, clambering about on the terra cotta shales that look like a sea of small hills, it's kind of nice to know that people will take the effort and time to visit a natural area. Cynics DIANE HART 1999 United Way of Oakville Campaign OUR GOAL $3.1 mil l ion United Way For more info: 845-5571 in this family comment, of course, that people will only do it on a day where everything is closed, everything valu­ able that is, malls being first on the list. But I don't know. Every storm, these terra cotta red with green-striped shale gullies deepen a little more. Today, you can literally not be seen in one of the "valleys", the perfect place for a game of hide and seek. But the days of running up and down the gullies freely is over. Unless you choose your time - early morning or sunset - you'll find yourself bump­ ing into a visitor who, like yourself, is trying to scale a gully or snap a photo of a toddler sliding down a side. Some of the gullies you have to step over, tight-rope like; others you can practi­ cally run along. One man was having a great time just running up and down the sides of them, mimicking the kids. After all, it isn't every day you see such a spectacular sight about 30 min­ utes northwest of Pearson airport. From a short distance away, it resembles a giant ant hill with all us ants scurrying about its striped, shale subsoil. A two year old was trying to find his way down a gully, his father giving him tips as the mother gingerly made her way down. Today, it is smooth and undulating and easy to traverse. My kids got completely red-coated, the terra cotta soil covering their old jeans and shoes. Tip: Wear old clothes. Leave the dog and the high heels at home. Bring lots of water. Finally, enjoy the spectacular beauty of this spot of land that will likely not be around for the next millennium. 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T h e P l a c e T o S t a r t Is TltOV U lS l'llle limbeth interiors 4 0 9 BRANT ST. • B U R L I N GT ON • 3 3 3 - 6 6 7 0 Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30-5:30 pm Thnrsday & Friday 9:30-9:00 pm Sunday 12-5 pm Drcxel Heritage, Hammarv, l ane, Hekman, Highland House, Rom Weber, Lexington O A K V IL L E 8 4 5 - 6 6 0 1 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE rille Town Council invites you to volunteer your skills to assist it in its decision-making. Every year, Council appoints people ) various committees, boards and commissions that make decisions on issues effecting Oakville. If you apply, you could be I to share your ideas on matters like heritage buildings, public facilities, or community services. t i t Town policy that a c/teen can only serve on one committee at a time. If you apply and a n accepted to serve on a cond committee, you muat raalgn from tha com m ittee you a n currently servin g on. ) IS ELIGIBLE? I Oakville residents are invited to get involved. To reflect the diverse nature of the Town's population, women, people with disabilities, native peoples, and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to participate. f TO APPLY i interested in applying, other than incumbents, must do the following: Fill out an application form and return it to the Town Clerk's Department by 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 29,1999. SELECTION PROCESS Town Council will appoint qualified candidates for the positions based on the recommendations of the Administrative Services s. All appointments are for a three year term commencing January 1, 2000 unless otherwise stated. IBER Only RESIDENTS of the Town of Oakville are eligible. JESTIONS? For more information, call Pat McPherson @ 845-0601, ext. 3136. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged after the t process has been completed in mid-December 1999, at which time each applicant will be notified by mail Advisory Board, Committee or Authority Number o f Vacancies Meeting Schedule Bronte District Advisory Committee (Applicants m ust reside in Ward One (tha area bounded by this centra line o f Burtoak Drive, Lake Ontario, the centre line o f Third Line and the centre line o f the Q.E.W .)) 2 3rd Thursday, monthly (as required), in ] the evening ] Citizen Transit Advisory Committee 4 4th Wednesday, monthly (as required), in I the evening Helton Region Conservation Authority (Term commences February 12, 2000) 1 Meets every Thursday in the evening Hatton Region Safety Council (Appointee is also required to serve on the Traffic Advisory Committee) 1 3rd Monday, monthly, in the evening (except July, August and December) j Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee 4 1 st Wednesday, monthly, in the evening : Oakville Centre Board of Directors 6 4th Wednesday, monthly, in the morning Oakville Harbours Development Authority 5 4th Wednesday, monthly, in the evening Oakville Museum Advisory Board 1 3rd Wednesday, monthly, in the evening (except Ju ly A August) I Old Oakville Heritage Review Committee 1 As required I Parks, Culture & Recreation Advisory Committee 1 2nd Wednesday, monthly, in the evening I Property Standards Committee 1 As required I Seniors Advisory Committee I (Applicants m ust be over the age o f 50 years) 4 4th Wednesday in January, March, May, September A November, in the afternoon 1 Special Committee Against Impaired Driving 1 2nd Tuesday, monthly, in the morning NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Owner/Applicant: Dr. Eugene Kholov, File Z.1405.09 2253 Ninth Line I Please be advised that two public meetings will be held to discuss a proposed Zoning Amendment as submitted by the above-noted I applicant I The first meeting will be an information meeting hosted by the Planning Services Department At this meeting, details of the proposed I I amendment will be presented, and public concerns noted. This meeting will take place on October 27,1999 commenting at 1 7:00 p.m. In the Bronte Room at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. I The second 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 Monday, November 22,1999 commenting at 7:30pm . In the Town Hall, 11225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville I Any individuals wishing to attend these meetings and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal and I 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 a 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. I You may direct any written submissions and/or questions to David Nelson, Planner 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 3039 A copy of the final staff report, including the proposed zoning amendment, will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of | I Monday, November 15,1999 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. _ iL :j I Location -- The subject property is located on the cast side of Ninth Line immediately south of the TransCanada pipeline easement The legal description of the property is Part Lot 3, Con I S.D.S. | Official Plan -- The Official Plan designates the subject lands as Industrial Commercial. Free standing office buildings and recreational uses are a permitted use in this designation. | Zoning -- The site is zoned PBA, Parkway Belt Agricultural. This zone does not permit free standing office buildings and recreational uses. | Propota[/Background :The land owner proposes to amend the Zoning by-law to use the land for an orthodontic practice and a commercial fishing enterprise. Under the latter use the general public can fish in the proposed ponds and pay on the basis of the fish caught. | Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the public meeting on Monday, November 22, 1999. | Dated at the Town of Oakville this 13th day of October, 1999. John Ghent, Manager, Current Planning Section Planning Services Department C o u n c i l & S t a n d i n g C o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g s Monday, October 18,1999 Council Meeting Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 25,1999 Planning & Development Council Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 26,1999 Community Services Committee 7:30 p.m. - Oakville Room Administrative Services Comm. 7:30 p.m. - Bronte Room Wednesday, November 3,1999 2000 Budget Committee Oakville Room 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. C o u n c il & C o m m it t e e T o u c h t o n e P h o n e L in e 815-5959 COMMENT DIANE HART 1999 United Way of Oakville Campaign $3.1 million SEWING MACHINE STORE REPAIRS TO SINGER 198 SPEERS RD. 842-2033 Inside Oakville Vacuum 5ale 307< O Off Visit our 30,000 sq. ft. newl) a, you will Be selection. We're bursting with wonderful Fall Savings...Including 15-60% Off all upholstered floor models! 409 BRANT ST. • BURLINGTON • 333- 6670 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Owner/Applicant: Dr. Eugene Kholov, File Z.1405.09 2253 Ninth Line