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8- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 5, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com ildren & Yout net Ch Clothing Bankh Chariti y· es afet S ·Non-Perishable Food Bank · Free Tutoring · G.E.D. Readiness · Parenting Groups If you or someone you know needs our help or you would like to volunteer, call 905-845-SAFE (7233) www.oakvillebeaver.com Mississauga-Oakville Bridge Centre Fall And The American Contract Bridge League FOR BEGINNERS...8 weeks, $144.00 Bridge Monday evenings 7:45, beginning September 17 beginning September Lessons Wednesday afternoons 1:30,weeks, $144.00 19 FOR "RUSTY" PLAYERS...8 th th Please give. Monday mornings 9:45, beginning September 17th Wednesday evenings 7:45, beginning September 19th BRIDGE GAMES FOR NEWER PLAYERS... Thursday mornings weekly at 9:15 beginning October 4th THE BRIDGE CENTRE OFFERS GAMES & LESSONS FOR PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS (See our website) Please call (905) 820-5728 www.raynerbridge.com OAKVILLE - Celebrating 150 years! MEETING DATE: Sept. 6, 2007 - Central Library, 120 Navy Street - 7 ­ 9 p.m. Oakville residents are invited to participate in a public consultation to provide input that will help the Town achieve its vision of making Oakville the most livable town in Canada. Residents are asked to come prepared to discuss a number of topics including: · Ways to enhance our accountability · Ways to enhance our natural environment · How to continuously improve our programs and services · How to make these programs and services fiscally sustainable with the Town is holding a heritage tree hunt. A heritage tree is a community treasure. Many Oakville trees deserve recognition for their great beauty, their ecological importance, and their place in history. Community groups, individuals and families are encouraged to nominate and/or photograph trees or groups of trees that are outstanding in age, size, character or rarity. use of pesticides within the Town of Oakville. comes into effect January 1, 2008. This by-law and more information on the Registry can be located on the Town's website at www.oakville.ca. Town residents are also encouraged to access the Town's website to see if they live within 50 metres of an area identified as being a "sensitive use area." Sensitive use areas include schools, licensed daycares, playgrounds, parks, churches, licensed seniors residences, universities and hospitals. If you would like to register or require more information, please call the Town's Pesticide Information Line at #905-845-6601 ext. 3006 or email: pesticideregistry@oakville.ca Your participation is important and this process provides you with the opportunity to get your opinions heard. To reserve a seat, please contact Pam Dinsmore at 905-845-6601 ext. 3667 or pdinsmore@oakville.ca prior to the meeting. Nominations will be accepted until September 17, 2007. Winning heritage trees and photographs will be recognized at the Mayor's Heritage Tree Awards Ceremony on October 15, 2007. Complete contest details, rules and nominations forms are available at: www.oakvillegreen.org The Oakville Great Heritage Tree Hunt To celebrate The Town of Oakville's designation as the 2007 Forest Capital of Canada for 2007 by the Canadian Forestry Association, Oakvillegreen Conservation Association in partnership Naturally Green Pesticide Awareness Program The Town of Oakville participates in the `Naturally Green' Pesticide Education and Awareness campaign in partnership with Halton Region, area municipalities, Landscape Ontario and the Organic Landscape Alliance. As part of the program, the Town encourages residents with sensitivities to pesticides to sign up for the Town's confidential pesticide registry. The Town supports registrants by sending Naturally Green pesticide awareness information to nearby homes and businesses. This is expected to be the last year for the Pesticide Registry as By-Law #2007-036, a by-law to regulate the to promote vigorous growth, prevent weeds and discourage insect pests. Cut grass at a height of 6 to 8 cm or 2.5 to 3 inches. Use a sharp blade. and infrequently to promote deep roots. Too much water starves the soil of oxygen and invites disease. Give 2.5 cm or 1 inch of water per week to the lawn. Put a container (tuna can) on your lawn to measure how much you have watered. your lawn with compost and leave grass clippings where they fall. Compost improves the soil, which is where plant health begins. Clippings decompose quickly, and are another source of nutrients for your lawn. compacted soil in the fall. This helps oxygen, water and nutrients reach the roots and also helps decompose thatch. 1. Mow high 2. Water deeply 3. Feed Ten Steps to be Naturally Green (Part 1 of 2) #1 - #5 heights in the Town's Zoning By-law. These types of buildings typically include detached, semi-detached and multiple-attached dwellings. The effect of this application is two-fold. The first will be to reduce the occurrence of additional vertical height of buildings on sites with grades that slope downwards from the front lot line. The second will be to reduce the need for minor variances for height on lots with grades that slope upwards from the front lot line. As this initiative is Town Wide, there is no property description or map provided with this notice. MORE INFORMATION: The public may view planning 4. Aerate 5. Overseed thinned areas in spring or fall or choose alternative ground covers in difficult spots. documents and background material at the Planning Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions or written submissions may be directed to Kirk Biggar, Planner, Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6, telephone: (905) 845-6601, extension 3968 or email: kbiggar@oakville.ca. 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. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 5th day of September, 2007. NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Town-Wide, Town Initiated, Zoning By-law Amendment: Height Measurement for Ground-Oriented Residential Development. File: 42.03.78 Members of the public are invited to attend and provide input at a public information meeting hosted by the Planning Services Department to be held on: Wednesday September 26, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Acorn Grill/South Atrium PROPOSAL: The purpose of this proposal is to revise the method for measuring ground-oriented residential building