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NOTICES The City of Waterloo is conducting a study to identify and evaluate alternatives to rehabilitate Silver Lake and Laurel Creek in Waterloo Park. Waterloo Park has been described as the jewel of the city and Silver Lake is a unique element that has provided recreational amenity and picturesque aesthetic for the Park since 1890, making it a central feature of the City of Waterloo.As the community around the park has grown, so have the services to Waterloo Park and the impacts on its features. The study to rehabilitate Silver Lake and Laurel Creek will follow the requirements under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process. Currently, surface water discharge creates poor water quality and sediment conditions in Silver Lake and contributes to the instability of Laurel Creek. Stream restoration is required to improve water conveyance in the park, while maintaining attention to the flooding limits, natural aesthetics of the park, cultural landscape elements, and the short and long-term implementation concepts. The study will identify and evaluate alternatives for enhancing and protecting the ecological function and natural features within the park, ensuring that Silver Lake and Laurel Creek continue to be key attractions in the City of Waterloo. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE In order to provide further information on the Class EA process, background information on the assignment, and to receive input from interested persons, the City will be holding a Public Information Centre as follows: Date: Thursday, June 22, 2017 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 PM Location: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Hauser Haus 101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo Public and agency consultation is a key component of the Class EA process. All those with an interest in the project are encouraged to attend the public information centre to provide input into the study. If you wish to be placed on the mailing list to receive notices and information, or, if you wish to provide comments at any time during the Class EA process, you can do so by contacting: Steve Brown, MBA, P.Eng. Project Manager Stantec 100-300 Hagey Boulevard Waterloo, ON N2L 0A4 Phone: (519) 585-7446 Email: steve.brown@stantec.com Jessica Kellerman, P.Eng. Project Manager, Water Resources Engineering Services, Design & Construction City of Waterloo 100 Regina St. S Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8 Phone: (519) 886-1550 x78243 Email: jessica.kellerman@waterloo.ca Please note that comments will be maintained for reference throughout the project and will become part of the public record. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, any personal information such as name, address, and telephone number included in a submission will become part of the public record unless the comments specifically requests that such personal details not be included in the public record. The information presented at the public information center will be available at waterloo.ca/silverlake. CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SILVER LAKE AND LAUREL CREEK REHABILITATION IN WATERLOO PARK: NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT P. 519.886.1550 TTY. 1.866.786.3941 waterloo.ca/publicnotices 16 • WATERLOO CHRONICLE • THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 CITY LIFE Why, hello there. It's nice to be back. Mind you -- and I mean this in the nicest possible way -- it was also nice to take a break. I'm grateful for a recent oppor- tunity to pare down the many demands competing for my atten- tion. Doing so has allowed me to reconnect with what really matters -- family, good friends and personal wellbeing. When the long-dormant symp- toms of anxiety began to reappear last winter, I knew I needed to take preventative action. I've long been a proponent of mental health, and I'm of the firm opinion that the need to take care of oneself supersedes all else. As selfi sh as this statement may sound, I believe its adherence is what affords us the ability to be there for what really mat- ters. Rather than view my situation as a setback, I chose to regard it as an opportunity to learn and grow, to shift gears and regain perspective. So, what did I determine really matters? For one thing, the chance to beam proudly from the back seat as my old- est daughter, newly-acquired drivers' license on hand, carefully navigates neighbourhood roads. As proud as I am of her eff orts, I'm equally proud of myself for remaining calm and resisting the urge to share my opinion. I'm relegated to the back seat for this very reason. The day my daughter got her license, we had a serious discussion about our compatibility as driving instructor and student. We quickly reached the same conclusion, then she hugged me and ran off , relieved, to see if dad was available for a lesson. Something else that really mat- ters is paying attention each time my youngest daughter articulates her very convincing reasoning as to why our family needs a dog. Th ere just might be law school in her future if she's interested. My willingness to listen won't nec- essarily translate into a four-legged friend, but then again, I have yet to lower the gavel. More things that matter: relax- ing walks around the neighbourhood with my husband, helping others, reconnecting with relatives I haven't seen in ages and hiking in nature. Continued on page 17 I'm back after taking a little time o� for myself PENNY WALFORD MY TWO CENTS