OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, May 22, 2009 · 24 Lively Dragon Boat Race at Kelso this Saturday The annual Lively Dragon Boat Race will be held in Milton at Kelso Conservation Area (5234 Kelso Road) on Saturday, May 23 to raise funds for Halton Region's Long Term Care Homes (The Villages of Halton -- Allendale in Milton, Creek Way Village in Burlington and Post Inn Village in Oakville). Lively Dragon is a dragon boat racing club that organizes boat races to raise funds for charities. The event will feature activities for families, a barbeque and dragon boat racing that will take place from 9-4 p. m. The 2008 Lively Dragon Boat Race was a success with close to 1250 participants, more than 1,000 spectators and $14,421 raised from the event. For more information, contact the Lively Dragon Boat Racing Club at http://www.dragon-boats.com The Regional NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT Municipality of Halton Pilot Rain Barrel Sales Events allows for rain water capture and storage. This is an excellent source of water for your garden. Residents of Halton Region may purchase a rain barrel scheduled for: Date Saturday May 23 Saturday May 30 Burlington Saturday June 6 www.halton.ca The Study Halton Region has initiated a comprehensive Master Plan for the management of biosolids generated by the Region's wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The seven WWTPs owned and operated by Halton Region currently generate approximately 11,000 dry tones of anaerobic biosolids per year. In 1999, a Biosolids Management Strategy was related to biosolids management. Since that time there have been additional changes in the regulation of biosolids management, as well as biosolids treatment technologies. Given these changes, it is an appropriate time for Halton Region to undertake a Biosolids Master The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate alternative technologies and biosolids management options and to recommend a strategy that responds to the current and future challenges to the year 2031. Location Halton Hills Civic Centre, 1 Halton Hills The Process The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements for Master Plans under evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the potential environmental effects of the environmental impacts. (those having a minimal environmental impact and require only a screening), as well as completing Phases 1 and 2 of the process for Schedule C projects (those with a greater Saturday June 13 Regional Road #25, Milton (also pesticide drop off event) Oakville Limit of one per household, while supplies last Comes equipped with mosquito screen Plan, which entails additional study and consultation. including the public and regulatory agencies. Two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be scheduled during the study to provide background information and to present the PICs will be published at a future date. Information updates on the Biosolids Master Plan will also be posted on Halton Region's web site at: www.halton.ca. Please contact either of the following project team members if you have any questions or comments, wish to obtain more information on the study, or if you would like to be added Mr. Dean Iamarino, B.Sc., A.Sc.T. Regional Municipality of Halton 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Mr. Stephen Nutt, M. Eng., P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager XCG Consultants Ltd. www.halton.ca/waterconservation. Celebrate Energy Conservation Week May 17 to 23 Halton Region's air quality and climate change education campaign aims to shift attitudes about public transit, active transportation, such as walking or biking, and energy use. We encourage residents to think about energy use at home and on the road, and consider making small changes to reduce your own impact on the environment. Gary Carr Regional Chair www.halton.ca/airquality to learn how saving energy is good for air quality, your Halton Regional Meeting Schedule May 26 May 27 May 27 June 3 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Committee ROPA 37 Meeting - Planning & Public Works Committee to follow Administration & Finance Committee Regional Council 220509