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Oakville Beaver, 21 Nov 2008, p. 17

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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 21, 2008 - 17 Klezmer band Zebrina is picking up where history left off The Klezmer band Zebrina will play at Oakville's Shaarei Beth El Congregation on Sunday, Nov. 23. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets, which cost $25, can be purchased by contacting the synagogue at 186 Morrison Rd., 905-849-6000 or www.sbe.ca. Klezmer is a musical tradition developed in the 15th century by Jewish musicians called klezmorim. It draws on prayer traditions rooted in Biblical times and the musical legacy of klezmer continues to evolve. The repertoire is largely dance songs for weddings and celebrations. Due to the lineage of this music, the lyrics, terminology and song titles are typically in Yiddish. Zebrina, led by Jonathan Feldman, is writing new Jazz-infused Klezmer music. Feldman is accompanied by some of Toronto's best musicians including: clarinetist Mike Anklewicz (KlezFactor), bassist Bret Higgins (The Outlanders), and drummer Colin Kingsmore (Elizabeth Sheppard Trio). The band has recently been joined by a special guest, electric guitarist Joel Schwartz (The Outlanders). The Regional PROJECT UPDATE Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE Halton Region is seeking applicants for a new citizen advisory committee that will provide comments and advice related to the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study project for the plant expansion OR for the current term of Regional Council, whichever is earlier. Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Burlington Phases 3 and 4 Class Environmental Assessment Study completed the South Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update. The preferred wastewater servicing alternative included an expansion of the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to increase capacity planned growth within the existing plant catchment area. The Skyway WWTP is located in Burlington on Lakeshore Road. Treated wastewater from the Skyway WWTP is discharged to Hamilton Harbour. The purpose of this Project Update is to announce EA Study process for the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion. The 2008 Master Plan Update completed Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class EA Study process and provided a review of the need for the project, an assessment of the alternative solutions for meeting wastewater servicing needs, and a description of the preferred wastewater servicing solution. The Schedule C Class EA Study will complete Phases conceptual designs and layouts and implementation concepts for achieving the capacity expansion and considering the targets outlined in the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan (RAP). An Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared which will include a detailed evaluation of environmental impacts and mitigation measures. The ESR will be made available for a mandatory public review period at the end of the Class EA Study process. A vital component of this study will involve consultation with interested stakeholders including the public and regulatory agencies. Two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be scheduled during the Schedule C Class EA Study to review how decisions will be made, present the alternative conceptual designs that will be considered, review the assessment of environmental impacts and mitigation measures, answer questions and receive public input. Details of the PICs will be advertised at a future date. A Skyway WWTP Citizen Advisory Committee, consisting of community representatives and members of Regional Council from the City of Burlington and the Town of Oakville will be formed to meet regularly with Halton Region's project team. like to be added to the list to receive future information about this project, or if you have any questions or comments about the project, please contact either of the will also be posted on Halton's website at www.halton.ca. To be placed on the mailing list, or for information requests or questions, please Mr. Guo (Mickey) Liu, P. Eng. Regional Municipality of Halton 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Mr. Matthew Elliott, P.Eng. Project Manager CH2M HILL 255 Consumers Road Toronto, Ontario M2J 5B6 Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant Citizen Advisory Committee Purpose: This committee will provide comments and advice pertaining to decisions to be made in relation to the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. It provides an opportunity for public input to Halton Region project team members. Members Needed: Three citizen representatives at large, being one from the Town of Oakville and two from the City of Burlington. Meetings: To be scheduled as required Contact: Guo (Mickey) diverse nature of its community and invites all residents of Halton to consider these candidates for these positions to Regional Council. To apply: Application forms are available on our website www.halton.ca, by e-mail to a than Friday, December 5, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Completed forms may be submitted Susan Lathan Regional Clerk Christmas Bazaar Post Inn Village 203 Georgian Drive, Oakville Saturday, November 22 Crafts, jewellery, bake sale and more! For more information contact Halton Region Recognizing National Housing Day on November 22 Saturday, November 22 marks National Housing Day in Canada ­ a day to focus on local affordable housing solutions. In Halton Region, there are more than 1,800 people on the waiting list for government-assisted housing. The need for affordable housing is an important issue and one that touches each of us in a different way. Whether it is a university graduate looking to settle down Gary Carr in the community where they grew up or a senior looking for accessible housing to Regional Chair help maintain their independence, a healthy community is one that provides housing options for all its residents, despite changes in their income or stage of life. Visit www.halton.ca for more information about how Halton Region is working to Halton Regional Meeting Schedule December 2 December 3 December 4 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Committee Planning & Public Works Committee Administration & Finance Committee 000000 This notice issued on November 21 and 28, 2008

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