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I ecember 29. 1994 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER ’COMMENT ' et’s make 1995 thedyea'r 0f the ima n the waning days of December and the last few before the start of a new year, it’s easy to ,- __ become philosophical. ' is, after all, the time for eflection and resolution. T We decide to lose those pounds; cep in touch with friends; balance hat budget (good luck on that ne); find more time to be with amilies; be kinder; and less impa- 'nt. i We listen to the usual predic- lons of what’s in and what’s out... ike (hurrah) goatees, bell bottoms, ,nd platform heels. (For any of hose interested, Thai is definitely n; sushi is definitely out. Anyone a en out anywhere lately?) resolution and it came about, oddly enough, standing behind a cam- corder at a Christmas concert. More and more, I find myself wishing we were less dependent on the stuff that makes our lives sup- posedly so much better. Like cam- corders. Sure, they capture everything as it is â€" the movement of my daugh- ter’s infamous spider dance; the music; the nervous smiles. And yet, playing it back later, it was clear much of the charm of the concert had been lost. That’s the problem with using stuff like camcorders instead of quick snapshots. For one thing, the person behind the camcorder miss- es much of what is being recorded, the right angle. For another, and this is what really makes me vow to never use it again; when you sit down to view it later, it doesn’t allow much room for the imagination to flour- ish. Already, we have so much reali- ty in our lives. Who needs more? Do I have to see myself smiling foolishly passing out some cheese at a party? Do kids need to see ment on screen? Isn’t it better if kids look at the trophy at the end of the day and think back to the tournament rather than sit â€" once again â€" in front of a screen? This year, I vow not to follow the almost frenetic quest for reali- ty. In fact, I’d like to declare 1995 the year of the imagination â€" turn off commercial television, turn off Nintendo, and turn off those blast- ed camcorders. Now I know we, as a family, had the home movie fever way back when. And we spent many hours later screaming with laughter at the 40th film of my mother dressed in some unbelievable outfit f For Excellent 3 Real Estate service , . advice, just call JACKIE VAN’T 'HULLENAAR Sales Representative .844-5000 ginatian cake. They were fun. I think mostly because they were so bad â€"- the film would whir to a close at a moment’s notice. It replicated an old silent movie much of the time because there was no sound. So we made it up. But what’s to make up with it all right there on the screen? With a smoothly operating cam- corder, everything is there at a push of the button. No funny gaps, no silent panic gestures. No imagi- nation. I heard a woman say she wished she had snaps of her trip to Europe now, rather than the video tape she has from her camcorder. And it wasn’t just because the film quality of a camera can be so far superior AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER No, she now wishes she had the albums to flip through on her own. She’d love to pull an album full 'of memories off the shelf rather than give a video show. But for me, it’s more than just superior film quality or the ease of a photo album. It has to do with the seemingly endless quest for reality in a life that already demands too much of it. Already, we sit in front. of a screen a million hours a year. Reality, you can get that anywhere. But imagination? These days, you have to work at cultivating that. So, that’s my resolution this year. The Year of the Imagination. 1 Bl" this year, I make only one so intent are they on getting just every baseball throw in a tourna- carrying in yet another birthday than that of a video. Not baki, eh? TOWN OF OAKVILLE 645-6601 . CALENDAR OF TOWN HALL MEETINGS The Municipal Offices will be closed January 2, 1995. For emergencies please call the Fire Department at (905) 845-6606. Council and Committee meetings will resume the week of January 16, 1995. PllBllIf INFORMATION MEETllIli canatom Radioactive Waste Services The Corporation of theTown of Oakville, in conjunction with the West Oakville Ratepayers' lnc., will be hosting a public information meeting to assist residents who wish to prepare a submission to the Atomic Energy Control Board with regard to Canatom RadioactiveWaste Services. The company intends to conduct business at I I82 South Service Road West. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information regarding the company's intended business operations at the site. Town officials and Canatom representatives will be present to answer questions. Interested individuals are invited to attend the meeting being held: Wednesday, january II, I995, at the Sir john Colborne Recreation Centre, I565 Old Lakeshore Road. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. NOTICE Town of Oakville Appointments to the Twelve Mile Creek/Burloak Drive Advisory Committee Oakville Town Council has established the Twelve Mile Creek/Burloak Drive Advisory Committee to work with the Town during the implementation of the Burloak Drive/Twelve Mile Creek Environmental Assessment Study recommendations. The purpose of the Twelve Mile Creek/Burloak Drive Advisory Committee will be to: ‘ 1. act as a l‘aison between the area residents and Town staff during the planning and design 2. develop reoornmendations to be incorporated into the design of the projects 3. identify the priorities of the community with regard to staging and report the findings to Council 4. advise the community on the issues of available funding, timing of projects (including development) and mpital forecast The Committee shall comprise nine members: 0 two representatives from West Oakville Ratepayers Inc. ' two representatives from the Lakeshore area 0 two representatives from east of 12 Mile Creek o two representatives from west of 12 Mile Creek Only residents who reside in the area from Third Une west to Burloak Drive and from the Q.E.W. south to the Lakeshore are eligible for the committee membership. The Advisory Committee will be a working committee. All members will be expected to be active participants at committee meetings, and undertake various activities between meetings relating to the Committee’s function. Meetings of the committee will be held every two months on a Thursday morning. . A: .-, . (1.: r: 1. ,r . " J '1. l'.-‘ .-:.1 A: « 1925, For further In rrnatlon, please call Pat McPherson at 845-6601, extension 3136. It Is required that applicants submit the application form which Is available In the Clerk's Department at Town Hall. Judith Muncaster Town Clerk Town of Oakville NAME THEELEPHANT CONTEST WINNER The Mayor’s Special Committee Against Impaired Driving wishes to thank Stephanie Koyanagi, a grade four student at Sheridan Public School for suggesting Trooper as the name of our new elephant mascot. Thanks to all who submitted entries. NOTICE OF DESIGNATION Persuant to Section 29(6)(a) of the Ontario Heritage Age TAKE NOTICE THAT Oakville Town Council did pass By-laws 1994-175 and 1994-176 and 1994-187, which designated the following properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 1994175 November 21. 1994 141 Bronte Road 1994-176 November 21, 1994 76 Thomas Street 1994187 November 21, 1994 87 Reynolds Street NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Applicant - Oakville Trade Centre. and Flea Market (998816 Ontario Inc.) File - 2.15066 Please be advised that a public hearing will be held to discuss a zoning amendment application as submitted by the above-noted applicant. The public hearing will be hosted by Town Council at which time the Staff Report and recommendation will be considered. Based on the contents of the report, the proposed zoning amendment may or may not be considered for approval. This hearing will take place on Monday, January 23, 1995, commencing at 7:30 pm. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal may be found below.. A copy of the final Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk’s Department as of Monday, January 16, 1995, between the hours of 8:30 am. and 4:30 pm. In the interim period, any questions regarding this item may be directed to the Town’s Planning Services Department at 845- 6601, extension 3027. John Ghent, Manager Current Planning Section Planning Sermons Department nnrrmu :â€" -; «,mnniwm": m ' _- w; (x «swarm: is much â€" The subject site is located at the northeast comer of Ninth Line and North Service Road. The land is south of Upper Middle Road and is immediately south of the PGA Golf Centre. The land is ad‘acent to Queen Elizabeth Way. The subject land is legally described as part of Lot 6, oncession ll, S.D.S. meiaLElan: The land is desi nated Parkwa Belt- Special Complementary Use Area. Under this designation, in ustrial uses inc uding the proposed trade centre and a?“ wmarktetpilises may be permitted subject to the specific conditions of the Parkway as an. Zoning â€" The subject land is zoned Prestige Industrial Commercial - M6 Zone and is subject to a Site specific zoning - Section 89 (405) of Byâ€"Iaw 1984-63. The site spdecihcafoning allows the retail sale of furniture and a restaurant in addition to the M6 in us rr uses. Emnosal â€" The application is to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a trade centre during the week, and for a flea market on Saturdays and Sundays. The proposal, if approved, will consist of three inter-connected hexagonal shaped single storey buildings with a total floor area of 14,864m’ (160,000 ft“). Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the Public Hearing on January 23, 1995. ‘ BY-LAW 1994-182 TAKE NOTICE THAT: 1. The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Oakville proposes to pass a by-law pursuant to Section 297 of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M45 in order to stop up and close for all purposes, part of Old Sixth Line, legally described as: Part of the road allowance between Lots 15 and 16, Concession 1, South of Dundas Street, Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton, and being part of the Old Sixth Line Road being Part 1 on Plan 20R-11520 and Part 1 on Plan 20R-11580; part of Lot 16, Concession 1, South of Dundas Street, Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton and being part of the travelled portion of the Old Sixth Line and being Part 2 on Plan 20R-_11520. 2. By-law 1994-182 will close and convey that portion of Old Sixth Line, specifically Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 20R‘11520, to the River Oaks Group for no consideration. ‘ 3. Pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.45, before passing this byâ€"law, Council or a Committee thereof, will hear in person or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his lands will be prejudicially affected by this by-law, provided that such person makes application in writing to the undersigned on or before January 11, 1995, at 4:30 pm. ‘This matter will be heard at the Council meeting of January 16, 1995, commencing at 7:30 pm. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. . A copy of the Registered Plan for the subject land is available for inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk at the address shown below, during normal business hours. Judith Muncaster Town Clerk 1225 Trafalgar Rd. HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION THERE WILL BE NO GARBAGE COLLECTION ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1995 NORMAL PICK UP HOLIDAY REVISED PICK UP Monday, January 2 Tuesday, January 3 Tuesday, January 3 Wednesday, January 4 Wednesday, January 4 Thursday, January 5 Thursday, January 5 Friday, January 6 Friday, January 6 Saturday, January 7 Garbage must always be placed at the curbside by 7:00 am. on your collection day. Please remember, don’t litter! Put garbage where it belongs, in garbage bags or cans, not on the ground. PLEASE HELP KEEP OAKVILLE CLEAN. O.H. Ellis, P. Eng. Director of Public Works