www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, October 14, 2011 · 22 It's not needed What we would do without TOWARF? Continued from page 6 Continued from page 6 potential harm to the environment is also great as fluoride is toxic to aquatic life and 99 per cent of all fluoride-treated water is released into the environment. Most Canadians don't have fluoride added to their municipal water yet cavity rates in fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas are virtually the same. Drinking fluoride is ineffective at preventing cavities and potentially harmful to human health and the health of the environment. It's time to end fluoridation. Karen Brock, president Oakvillegreen If we had, without power, there was a real risk that the boat could crash in to the rocks west of Bronte Harbour. The crew received word that another nearby boat had responded to the kayaker and he had been rescued. The rescued boaters we were towing could not have been more grateful. They commented on the rapid response, friendly and professional service they received, and their complete relief when they saw TOWARF coming to the rescue. We safely towed the boat into the harbour, and then returned to the TOWARF home base at Oakville Harbour. Our half hour demonstration had turned in to a three hour real-life rescue. It sure hit home that things can change very quickly on the water with serious consequences. TOWARF is a volunteer organization that receives funding for its operation from the boaters (through fees charged by the Town of Oakville). The volunteers buy their own uniforms and put their own money into an organization to which they are deeply committed. Following my adventure on the waters of Lake Ontario, I came away with a much deeper respect for the men and women of TOWARF, and the service they provide. To quote the rescued boaters, "What would we do without you?" Pam Damoff, Ward 2 Councillor, Town of Oakville The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca NOTICE OF COMPLETION Transportation Master Plan to 2031 - The Road to Change PR-2414 Background Halton Region has completed a Transportation Master Plan The Road to Change to develop a sustainable and integrated transportation plan that considers all modes of travel (automobiles, transit, cycling and walking) to the year 2031. The Transportation Master Plan was conducted in accordance with the master planning process following the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (October 2000, as amended 2007) which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Process The Transportation Master Plan provides the Region with the strategies and tools needed to manage traffic safely, y effectively, y and cost efficiently. This plan offers a range of transportation choices to meet the needs of Halton residents through Active Transportation, Transportation Demand Management and infrastructure related improvements. A key outcome of the study is a list of transportation projects that the Region can incorporate into its 20-year Roads Capital Program. The Transportation Master Plan incorporates public, local municipal and agency comments received during the course of the study. While the Transportation Master Plan addresses need and justification at the broad level, more detailed studies for Schedule C projects included in the Transportation Master Plan will be completed in subsequent studies as per the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. We would like to take the opportunity to thank those members of the Halton community who participated in the Transportation Master Plan project. Your Y time and input was appreciated. Copies of the Transportation Master Plan document are available for your information at the following locations and on the Region web site www.halton.ca/htmp City of Burlington Clerk's Department 426 Brant Street Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Z6 T 905-335-7600 Tel: Monday Friday: 8:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Town of Oakville Clerk's Department 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville, Ontario L6H 0H3 T 905-845-6601 Tel: Monday Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Town of Halton Hills Clerk's Department 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills, Ontario L7G 5G2 T 905-873-2601 Tel: Monday Friday: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Halton Regional Centre Citizen's Reference Library 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 T 905-825-6000 Tel: Monday Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Town of Milton Clerk's Department 150 Mary Street Milton, Ontario L9T 6Z5 T 905-878-7252 Tel: Monday Friday: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Further Information requests or comments can be directed to: Ms. Melissa Green-Battiston, P. P Eng. Supervisor, r Transportation Planning Halton Region Phone: 905-825-6000, Ext. 7623 Fax: 905-847-2192 Email: melissa.green-battiston@halton.ca Please provide all written comments to Halton Region by Monday, y November 14, 2011 (within 30 days of this Notice). This Notice issued October 13/14 and October 20/21, 2011. Halton Region's 2011/2012 seasonal influenza (flu) immunization clinics are starting. you know that the best way to prevent getting influenza is to get your annual flu shot? Halton's seasonal flu clinics start this month at seniors' centre locations and community clinics will begin on November 1. r Influenza is a highly contagious virus Flu immunization is free and recommended for all those six months of age and older. that infects millions of Canadians every year. r Protect yourself and those around you. Please get your flu shot. Visit www.halton.ca/flu or dial 311 to learn more about influenza and clinic dates and locations. Gary Carr Regional Chair Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Ctte. Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Ctte. 1:30 p.m. Admin & Finance Ctte. Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. Regional Council. Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 13/14 1011 Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 · Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 · Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 · TTY 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca