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Wednesday Septem ber 26, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A7 COMMENT C r is is le a d s p e o p l e By Sylvianne Rivard Craig SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER I work in custom er service for an interna tional company located here in Oakville that manufactures gypsum board. (That's drywall, to the layman.) Our parent company is locat ed in the United States and we essentially carry on the same business in parallel - the American co u n terp art takes care of the American m arket and the Canadian division takes care of the Canadian m arket. Occasionally, an American call will come into our custom er service centre in error. This was such a call. This call came in on Thurs. Sept. 13; two days after the World Trade Center had been destroyed. Ordinarily, the accent of the speak er tells us fairly quickly w hether a call is domestic or from the U.S. but not in this case. We engaged in the usual conversation th at occurs in custom er service - a friendly banter aimed at subtly assessing quickly but not peremptorily, w hat the custom er is look ing for. He m entioned that I sounded partic ularly cheerful and happy. I laughed and to r e a c h o u t replied that life is good! He paused and repeated the phrase, more to himself than to me. Yes, he said, life is good. I noticed a slight change in voice which prompted me to ask if he was perhaps phon ing from the U.S. When he answered in the affirmative, I suggested that he call our par ent company on that side of the border and th at he was presently calling Canada from where we cannot ship to him in any case. "Where is your head office?" he asked. I began to say Chicago and then paused. I recalled th at only a few days before, they had been evacuated due to the terrorist attack. It seemed to me that I had since received an email indicating the office was back up and running. As I gave him the number, I added that they were now `back'. The fact th at he never questioned what I m eant by `back' indi cated to me that he understood the inference. He thanked me for my help and before end ing the phone call, I told him th at I was sorry about their situation. Now, keep in m ind that I hear a lot of voic es in a day and I talk to a lot of people. `Normal volume' for us means approximately Open fires posing hazard in north This morning I walked my dog as usual in the woods that are situated south of Upper Middle Road and east of Bronte Road, reached via a path off Stonecutter Drive in Glen Abbey. Far back in the woods I found a fire smoulder ing at the roots of the large pine trees that grow there. I called the fire 'department on my cell phone and walked them to the site where they are now extinguishing the fire. They were unable to bring the truck anywhere close, and had to refill the backpack they had brought with water from the creek, a couple of minutes walk away. They hacked at the roots of the trees with an axe and spread the smoking soil with a shovel. Letters to the Editor It is evident from the ashes and blackened tree trunks that fires are set here regularly. Broken beer bottles and other garbage are often left strewn around. According to the fire fighters, this is not the first time that they have been called to deal with a fire at this location. The people responsible must be made aware that they are running a grave risk of causing a forest fire. I don't know how they can be reached, but I hope that one of them will see this letter. Anna Collins 500 phone calls a day. Having said that, the next thing he said completely took me aback. "We're sorry about our news too. Pray for us." I was stunned. "Pray for us". The age-old penitents' m antra, a mortal being's admission of ulti mate entreaty for cosmic assistance, the quintessential metaphysical equivalent of "give me a hand, will ya'. To ask for prayer is, spiritually speaking, sending out a SOS. To hear this coming from an ordinary paean would be expected but from arguably the most powerful nation in the world? I was arrested by the absolute earnestnesswith which th at request was uttered. It left me speechless. The U.S. asking for help? It was because of its projected invincibility that it was attacked! The World Trade Center was the financial altar at which the capitalist world worshipped - now permanently dese crated. The attack's ferocity was com m ensu rate with the power and importance attrib uted to the target. In a way, it was a back wards compliment. Yet here was this weary voice on the line, disarming in its honesty and helplessness. One voice, one American. Not a world power. Not a nation. One American. The people killed, died one at a time, asphyxiated one at a time, plummeted, phoned their m others or e-mailed their wives, one at a time. As I write this, the little neighbour boys are practising their skateboarding skills on the street in front of our house. One wears a helm et with a huge sticker of the Canadian flag on the front. It is boldly displayed, the traditional red and w hite symbol th at declares our national identity. For him, for us, the maple leaf is a talisman, not a target. He skateboards on with his focus on negoti ating the curb. Lucky kid. A Canadian. Life is good. The only thing you won't find at Oakville's new Hilton Garden Inn® is a hefty bill, you w» find b ra n d n e w , co m fo rta b le guest rooms with a m icro w ave , refrigerator, c o ffe e m aker, high -speed Internet access a n d dual-line sp eaker phones w ith vo icem ail. 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NOW OPEN Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles,TM and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions. ©2001 Hilton Hospitality, Inc. Dreams came true at trying time On behalf of Sunshine Dreams for Kids, the organizers of the 39th Dreamlift on Sept. 11 ,1 would like to thank the many people who together made the trip the success it was. What was intended to be a one-day trip to Walt Disney World became a threeday odyssey for children and parents, Volunteers and their families. In the midst of it all, wonderful people on both sides of the border pulled togeth er to ensure that Sunshine children and those looking after them had their needs met and that they were able to enjoy themselves in Orlando. It may prove impossible to suffi ciently recognize everyone's contribu tions to this effort, but we will try. Hearty thanks to the Optimist Club of New Hamburg, which sponsored and participated in the Dreamlift, and to the doctor, physiotherapists, nurses, one-on-one caregivers, and the volun teers who participated as buddies for the trip. You made the needs of the children a priority and provided a warm, caring atmosphere far away from home. To Erinoak, which provided med ical support for the Dreamlift and allowed their staff to participate as buddies, thank you for your constant ongoing support. To Skyservice, the aircraft carrier for the trip, a warm "thank you" for constantly communi cating with us and providing extra staff to assist the volunteers. To media representatives who stayed with the group in Orlando and other media sources at home, thank you for your concern and your support. To the Burlington firefighters, Sunshine is grateful for your assis tance lifting the children on and off the plane and being available on short notice. To the John C. Munro · Hamilton International Airport, we express our appreciation for efforts to ensure technical and logistical details were completed. We thank the amazing parents for their unfailing trust in our care for their children. We were proud to have earned such a level of confidence in the community. Our special thanks also go to the Orange County Sheriffs' Office in Orlando. The Sheriffs have always provided tremendous support on past Drearrtlifts, but this time, their caring touched us beyond anyone's expecta tions, and their boundless energy, in recruiting other community groups and businesses to help out ensured comfort, safety and fun for the kids and volunteers. And finally, we thank the kids. Their courage, youthful spirit and readiness to make the best of their sit uation, even though they didn't get to the Magic Kingdom, was an inspira tion to us all and made our efforts worthwhile. These outpourings of sup port, generosity and courage are testa ments to the human spirit. <3 Q> OAKVILLE O A K V IL L E PUBLIC NOTICE BRONTE ROAD CLOSURE REBECCA STREET TO SOVEREIGN STREET SEPTEMBER 24,2001 TO NOVEMBER 23,2001 (9 0 5 ) 8 4 5 -6 6 0 1 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE R.FX-2-2001 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR: ONE (1) LOW-FLOOR COMMUNITY BUS The Town of Oakville's Transit Services Department is soliciting "Request for Information" from firms who can potentially supply a Low-Floor Community Bus. A general information package and response envelopes may be obtained from the Town of Oakville's Purchasing Department, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville; Telephone (90S) 338-4197. "Request for Information" responses must be received in the "Request for Informa tion" envelope, sralrd and returned to the attention of the Purchasing Department, Town of Oakville, on or before the deadline for receipt. DpaHline for receint o f Request for Inform ation will be no later than 12:00 noon. Tuesday. October 9. 2001. Late submissions will not be accepted. NOTE: This submission is NOT a bid or tender calL The Town of Oakville may, subject to funding, be in a position to call for formal proposals/tenders on this project Should funding and project approval be given, a subsequent proposal/tender call would involve ONLY those firms who have submitted the Request for Information as required and satisfied, at minimum, the response requirements detailed in RJJ.-2-2001. The Town of Oakville reserves the right to reject any or all Request for Information responses. R.J. Coumoyer, C.I.M., P.Mgr. Advertising is also made available through the following Town o f Oakville approved website: http://www.vaxxine.com/opba The Town of Oakville has opened the new Bronte Radial Bridge that now provides a crossing for Rebecca Street over the Bronte Creek. The next stage of the project is to reconstruct Bronte Road from Rebecca Street south to Sovereign Street. In order to reconstruct Bronte Road between Rebecca Street and Sovereign Street, it will be necessary to close the road to through traffic for the period September 24, 2001 to November 23,2001. During this time, only local and emergency access on Bronte Road within the closure limits will be permitted. The through traffic detour route will be via Rebecca Street to either Burloak Drive and/or Third Line south to Lakeshore Road. The Town will make every effort to accelerate the project schedule and re-open Bronte Road to through traffic earlier if possible. Advance notice signs will be placed at various intersections in east Burlington and in the Bronte area advising motorists of the closure time frame and the alternate (detour) route. R.G. Green, P.Eng., Director of Public Works NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Zoning Amendment 3164 Ninth Line/1499 Dundas Street East Part Lot 6 and 7, Con 1, NDS APPLICANT - Memorial Gardens (Ontario) Ltd. File: Z.1306.01 Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Zoning Amendment as submitted by the above-noted applicant A public meeting hosted by Town Council will be held, at which time the staff report and recommendation will be considered. This meeting will take place on Monday, October 22- , 2001 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the approval authority, in respect of the proposed Zoning Amendment, does not make oral or written submis sion at the public meeting before the proposed Zoning Amendment is approved or refused, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Zoning Amendment, you must make a written request to Edward Salisbury, Director of Planning Services department, Town of Oakville at the address below. Any written submission ind/or questions may be directed to Leigh Musson of the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310,1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Tel: 845-6601, Ext. 3039, email address: lmusson@town.oakville.on.ca. Any individuals wishing to attend BURNHAMTHORPE RD. I this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal may be found below. A copy of the Staff Report pertaining SUBJECT i to this matter will be available for LANDS---------- K C D review in the Clerk's Department as iu of October 15th, 2001, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. DUNDAS STREET E \ Location - The subject property is located north of Dundas Street East, west of Ninth Line. The land is legally described as Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 1 N.D.S and is municipally known as 3164 Ninth Line and 1499 Dundas Street East Qfflffai Plan - Figure B, General Land Use. designates the subject land as Parkway Belt Zoning - The site is zoned PBA - Parkway Belt Agricultural. Subject to Special Provision 89(361). Proposal - The applicant is proposing to construct an administrative office and reception centre as an accessory use to the existing cemetery. The proposed building will be located at the north-west comer of Dundas Street and Ninth Line. Special Provision 89(361) sets out setback requirements and restricts the floor area of the administrative office, the purpose of this application is to amend these requirements. Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes at the public meeting on October 22,2001. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 26th day of September 2001. Applicant: Address: Ble: NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Argo Developments (Bronte) Ltd. 2103 and 2113 Bronte Road Z. 1430.12 J *1 7 J f kk W jx w Bill Rockwood Executive Director Sunshine Dreams fo r Kids Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Zoning Amend ment as submitted by the above-noted applicant The public meeting will be hosted by Town Council at which time the Staff Report and recommendation will be considered. This meeting will tab* place on Monday, October 22,2001, commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the proposed application, describing the lands to which the proposed application applies, and a key map showing the location of the lands to which the proposed application applies can be found below. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed zoning amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submis sions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed zoning amendment is approved, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. Any questions or concerns may be addressed to: Planning Services Department · Town of Oakville P.O. Box 310,1225 Trafalgar Road · Oakville, ON L6J 5A6 Attention: Leigh Musson, Planner Telephone: 845-6601, extension 3371 · E-mail: lmusson@town.oakvillc.on.ca A copy of the final staff report, in cluding the proposed zoning amend ment will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of Monday, October 15, 2001 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. l^iratinnr The subject lands are located on the east side of Bronte Road (Re gional Road Number 25) approximately 300 metres north of Upper Middle Road West also municipally know as 2103 and 2113 Bronte Road. OfflHnl Plan? Figure Q, West Oak Trails Community - Land Use designates the subject lands Residential Low Density 1 and Linear Open Space. Zoning: The subject lands are zoned A - Agricultural Proposal: The proposed Zoning Amendment rezones these parcels of land from A Agricultural to R13 and 01 to allow the development of 6 residential units. These parcels of land are also the subject of an application for Consent under file BO1/016/1430 and BO1/017/1430. Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the public meeting on Monday, October 22,2001. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 26th day of September, 2001. John Ghent Manager, Current Planning Section, Planning Services Department John Ghent, Manager, Current Planning Section, Planning Services Department David Garner National President Sunshine Dreams fo r Kids 1225 TRAFALGAR ROAD · OAKVILLE, ONTARIO · L6J 5A6