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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 27, 2009 · 8 OTMH Classic coming up on Father's Day At the OTMH (Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital) Classic, kids can run for fun and raise money to support the local hospital. Presented by Oak-Land Ford Lincoln, the annual fundraising event is held on Father's Day (June 21) to raise funds to purchase vital medical equipment for OTMH's cardiology department. One of the most popular event activities is the Fun Run for children ages 12 and under. Last year, nearly 125 children raced against each other -- and the clock -- through the streets of southeast Oakville. As the children cross the finish line, they are awarded a participant medal and greeted by throngs of cheering family members, the Toronto Raptors Mascot and Ronald McDonald. It's a day to remember for everyone involved. "My children love participating in the Fun Run -- it's become a Father's Day tradition for our entire family," said David Sanci, coowner of Oak-land Ford Lincoln. "My three children, Sally, Will and Lucy, have participated every year since its inception in 2006. We all just love watching them cross the finish line with such big smiles on their faces." OTMH Classic Fun Run participants Sebastian Kirk Ray and Cameron Pike are pushing themselves to run faster and raise more for OTMH because the hospital has played a critical role in the lives of their family members. Running for great-grandmother Sebastian, as well as his sister, Madeline, were both born at OTMH. This year, they are both running in honour of their great-grandmother Mabel, who recently celebrated her 99th birthday. "Great-grandma Mabel likes the hospital," said Sebastian, who turned four this year. "All of the nurses and doctors take very good care of her," "I am running this year to help the hospital get equipment to help people in need, like people who have had an accident or who are sick," said Cameron, 9. "I want to help out because the hospital doctors and nurses saved my mom's life. This year the hospital is helping me, too," he said. As of now, Sebastian and Cameron are among the Top 10 pledge collectors on the OTMH Classic website. If you would like to make a pledge in support of their efforts, visit www.otmhclassic.com. The Oakville Hospital Foundation raises funds for the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital of Halton Healthcare Services. With community support, the foundation works to ensure essential healthcare services and resources are available today for patients, community and staff and will be there tomorrow to meet the community's growing needs. Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada UPCOMING MEETINGS WARD MEETINGS - MAY 13 to MAY 28, 2009 Town Council and the Planning Services department staff are hosting a series of open houses to promote the Town's new official plan. There will be one public open house for each Ward. If you cannot make it to your Ward meeting, you can attend any one of the other meetings. The Town of Oakville's vision is to be "the most livable town in Canada." Effective growth management and strategic land use policies are essential to realizing this vision. The new official plan, Livable Oakville, is almost complete and it reflects community aspirations and a changed provincial policy context. For more information on Livable Oakville, visit www.oakville.ca/officialplanreview.htm The details are as follows: Ward 1 3 4 2 5&6 Date Thursday, May 28, 2009 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Thursday, May 14, 2009 Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Location Walton Memorial United Church 2489 Lakeshore Road West Central Library, Auditorium 120 Navy Street Town Hall, Committee Room 1 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville Arena, Pine Room 133 Rebecca Street Town Hall, Committee Room 1 1225 Trafalgar Road Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presentation at 7:15 p.m. The highlights of the draft new official plan will be displayed and presented. Planning staff will be available to share information, answer questions and receive public comments. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Oakville before the proposed official plan is adopted: a) the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Regional Municipality of Halton to the Ontario Municipal Board; and b) 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. Any submission to the Planning and Development Council, either in hard copy or in electronic format, must be forwarded to the Clerk's Department for receipt no later than 12 noon on the day of the meeting to ensure its availability to the Members of Council at the meeting. Individuals making oral submissions at the public meeting are requested to submit a written outline of the submission to the Town Clerk. All submissions should include the full name and address of the presenter. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed new official plan you must make a written request to the Town Clerk at the Town of Oakville, Clerk's Department, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6. A copy of the draft official plan and related planning documents, are available at the Planning Services department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on the Town's website at www.oakville.ca/officialplanreview.htm as of June 2, 2009. Questions or written submissions may be directed to Diane Childs, Senior Planner, Planning Services department at 905-845-6601, ext. 3986 or at dchilds@oakville.ca. This meeting is supplemental to a statutory public meeting to be held June 2, 2009. The final version of the draft official plan presented to Council for adoption may include additional changes arising out of that meeting. The personal information accompanying your submission is being collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may form part of the public record which may be released to the public. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Records and Freedom of Information Officer at 905- 815-6053. STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Proposed Draft Official Plan - Livable Oakville June 22, 2009 - 6 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Council Chamber File: 42.15.31 Members of the public are invited to attend and provide input at this public meeting hosted by the Planning and Development Council. The purpose of this meeting is to present a draft official plan ­ Livable Oakville - for consideration and adoption by Town Council. The plan will establish a new Town-wide policy framework including the growth areas of Midtown (the Town's Urban Growth Centre), Uptown, Kerr and Bronte. The new plan will affect lands Town-wide and introduce new policies relating to: The Mission Statement and Guiding Principles General Policies Land Use Designations Special Policy Areas Implementation Tools and Interpretation Dated at the Town of Oakville this 27th day of May, 2009.