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Wednesday August 23, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A7 COMMENT We've got some Too much pressure with game In this household, play Monopoly at your peril. On most days of the week, we are a fairly decent family. We give direc tions to strangers, offer to help out at get togethers, lend stuff to neighbours. But set a Monopoly game up at the cottage and watch out. This family transforms into a monster, intent only on Free Parking, avoiding jail, passing Go and trying to land on Boardwalk. The summer sleepiness just slips away. There may be yet another spectacu lar setting of the sun, but to those gath ered intently around the yellow kitchen table at the cottage, we may as well be in Buffalo. They sit, tensely, hunched over the board, figuring out how to build up the hotels on Park Place or buy up all the railroads. "What's the sun doing, anyhow" one of them asks. The sun, golden in the sky, hangs high. `T he sun?" "Oh, right. It's still up there; no problem, we'll know for sure when it's time to watch." Sure. So intent do they become they've even set up a timer that beeps after a couple of hours. We're at the cottage, I say, to no one in particular. We are slaves to more beepers than even I think it reasonable at home; so why here? It works, they say. We all agree, it works. They go back to the fun stuff: mort gaged properties, bidding wars and ongoing disputes about the complicat ed rules they have made up over the past few weeks. There's deal making, swapped properties, flipped hotels you give me that and I'll give you $100 and go back three spaces - it's nail-biting, intense drama. And they call it fun. My spouse, who really ought to know better, is in the thick of it, stop- to fill. big boots L O O K F O R P arty Packagers' 1/2 PRICE SALE " Back to School Deals" 1 1 9 DIANE ifif HART ping only to take a handful of popcorn. By the end of the first hour, everyone has properties and everyone is going broke. "Just like home!" I joke. Feeble laughter, only to be polite. After all, I like Crazy Eight's, so what do I know? Snake eyes, roll again. Buy it? No thanks. Waste of money, right? Well, you can put hotels on it. But if you put hotels on it, you still pay. Even then, it's a rip. They move on. Six. Marvin Gardens. I'll buy it. Shortline, you want it? No thanks. Pay yourself $40 from the bank. No, wrong...pay the bank $40. "Picking my pocket," comments Drew. I own Kentucky. But I'll make a deal for it. Will you? At some point, I guess. Will you sell it to me? Do we have hot chocolate? No. Can I have some chocolate milk? No. Can we have tap water? No. They settle on the bottled water sit ting by the dog's dish. "This family," sighs Kate, wearily rolling the dice, eyes alert for any movement towards her properties. Are you selling me Indiana? No? Another time. You landed on Ventnor? No, take a ride on the railroad. Seven. No, just try this as an exper iment. You roll. Doubles. Two bucks, please. Dollars, I say, again to no one in particular. Two dollars, please. The sun slips down in the sky. `The sky looks amazing, guys!" I say. Oh, really. They barely look up. Your turn. Four. Oooh, that's $100, too bad. Six. You own it. Oh, is that the whole set? Yup, you bet. I paid you $200. No, that's for waterworks. No, I'm sure it was 2 and 1. Sure? I think you've got a hidden stash there, don't you? Here I owe you for this; you had snake eyes, you get to roll again. I always get that jailbird. What a drag. You should put a hotel on that. Oh, can't? Too bad. I don't know how many times people have landed on New York already. Oh, see? You did it again. If New York was Free Parking, we'd be set. So you give me $100 and I'll give you $500. No, $200 and $200 is $400. Whatever. The game moves on, inexorably. Excruciatingly. I hate it; they love it. You want to buy it? You betcha. Boardwalk, man. We're dead. Go to jail. Hurrah. Eleven, yes. T hat's the one I want, I can't believe it. $200 please. OOOh, he owns the railroads already. I'll have four houses please. Things are getting tense. Drew keeps up a running chatter, about video games, the heron he spotted eating fish, kayak camp tomorrow, and if he can have a friend over for a sleep-over when he gets home. A resounding silence from every one else. One has only two proper ties left, the rest are mortgaged. The other runs out of money. This game could go on forever, they say. No it can't I say. The timer is about to go off. And, the sun is just about to set. Now, if they decide not to count the cash, we just may see the sunset in peace tonight. Anyone for a game of Crazy Eight's? 1 8 0 0 567-CU RE 4 Page Flyer in this Wednesday's A sso ciatio no fC a n a d a M u scu la rD ys tro p h y The Oakville Beaver Q > O A K V IL L E REQUEST FOR TENDER 8 4 5 -6 6 0 1 CONTRACT NO. SW-35-00 CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND ASPHALT PATHWAY CONSTRUCTION TENDER DOCUMENTS: Plans, specifications and tender forms will be available on or after Monday August 21, 2000 and may be obtained from the Department of Public Works, 2274 Trafalgar Road for a non-refundable payment of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), G.S.T. included, by cash or certified cheque payable to the Town of Oakville. The Contractor whose tender is accepted shall be required to post a Performance Bond satisfactory to the Town of Oakville, equal to 100% of the Contract Price and a Labour and Material Payment Bond totalling 50% of the Contract Price. PR O JEC T DESCRIPTION: Construction of approximately 4,455 square metres of new concrete sidewalks, 5,770 square metres of new asphalt pathways, 9,850 square metres of topsoil and sod, 235 metres of guiderail and 165 metres o f concrete curb and gutter. ADDRESS: Sealed tenders on forms provided will be received by the Town Clerk, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 2L1 or by mail to P.O. Box 310, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 5A6. CLOSING TIME/DATE: 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday September S, 2000 Tenders will be opened publicly at a meeting of the Tender Opening Committee at the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario on Tuesday September 5, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. local time. TENDER DEPOSIT: A certified cheque, a Bank/Trust Company draft or a Bid Bond for the amount specified in the tender documents MUST accompany each tender. The Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all tenders and the lowest or any G ro u p h a s c o u n c illo r 's s u p p o r t (C o n tin u e d fro m p a g e A6) Council's decision, should it decide to proceed at this time.In an unprece dented move, a majority of Council decided that they would not allow the amendments to be placed on the table for debate and instead simply adopted the study committee's recommenda tions. One key member of Council introduced a very late amendment relat ed to transportation, after being shamed into recalling that they had publically committed to the issue in the media. I don not make it a practice to write letters to the editor but recent media articles have not adequately addressed the other side of this matter. Our com munity owes a debt of gratitude to Renee Sandelowsky, Linda & A1 Elgar, Iris McGee and Mike Lansdown and all the folks at Oakvillegreen. This is a grassroots organization that is worth joining and helping. They have worked tirelessly on our behalf and were treat ed in a less-than-professional manner, during the process and when it mattered most. My understanding is that they are not deterred by this poor treatment and intend to hold Council's feet to the fire as the process continues in the Official Plan Amendment stage. Citizens of Oakville who witnessed the end of the Council meeting, will know after listening to delegations for three solid meetings, Council by major Letters to the Editor ity, simply adopted the staff and com mittee recommendations without debate as if what they had heard from the public was entirely meaningless or irrelevant. Watching the replay on cable TV, it was obvious to me that with a few hours more work and meaningful debate, the community and its elected officials could be moving forward together on this important issue. Instead, the adversarial atmosphere continues, although I have noticed such comments as "their hearts were in the right place" and other placating Building worth, saving I totally agree with the letters to the editor strongly objecting to the demoli tion of the marvelous building that houses the McLaren-Bames Gallery, for a parking lot. The building is perfect for an art gallery. The internal layout, lighting and attractiveness combine to make a wonderful home for art and artifacts, thanks to owner Helen Barnes. Paintings purchased from Helen over the years, do so much to make a house warm and attractive. The people of Oakville want and deserve such a gallery. Come on Town management, reconsider your decision. A .L. G oodrich remarks. Actions speak louder than words however, and when it was time for action, Oakvillegreen was ignored by a majority of its elected officials. We have a choice in how Oakville determines its future growth. The intent is for more live/work opportunities to cut back on the need for citizens to trav el outside of our borders to earn a liv ing. This is a noble and environmentally-responsible intent and is supported by both Oakvillegreen and myself. We understand that a sustainable amount of growth is necessary and desirable. What we will not accept is a process that shuts the public out or gives token opportunities for such input. Needless to say, I was appalled by the unprecedented actions that brought premature closure to such an important issue and I understand that the Minister of Municipal Affairs will be asked to review Council's conduct in this regard. It is uplifting, however, to have received more phone calls and e-mails in support of the approach taken by Oakvillegreen and myself. Please stay involved, the planing process can be made to work but only if citizens truly concerned with Oakville's future remain vigilant, responsible and rea sonable. Kevin Flynn G» OAKVI LLE CG& S CH2M Gore A Stome Limited Town of Oakville M unn's Creek Culvert Engineering Study Class Environmental Assessment N o t ic e of P r o je c t C o m m e n c e m e n t The Town of Oakville has initiated an engineering study to define and recommend a preferred alternative to improve the structural and hydraulic needs of the M unn's Creek Culvert. The existing CSP pipe-arch culvert conveys the flows of M unn's Creek under Culham Street, Osborne Street and along the residential rear yard easement between Otter Crescent and the Oakville G olf Club. M unn's Creek returns to a natural stream system as it enters onto the lands o f the Oakville G olf Club. The consulting firm o f CH2M Gore & Storrie Ltd. (CG&S) has been retained by the Town o f Oakville to undertake this engineering assignment. This project will follow Phases I and 2 o f the planning and design process defined by the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects. These E.A. Phases require the consultant, CG&S, to review and define any operational and structural deficiencies, identify and assess alternative solutions and recommend a preferred solution. A mailing list for notification purposes is now being compiled. If you wish to receive an Information Bulletin and Notification o f Public Open House events, or if you have any questions regarding the study please contact either o f the following individuals: Darnell L. Lambert, C.E.T., Town o f Oakville Public Works Department P.O. Box 310 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6 Phone: (905) 845-6601, ext. 3338 Fax (905) 338-4159 Email: dlambert@town.oakville.on.ca Thank you for your participation in this study. 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