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18 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, December 16, 2010 CIBC branches donate to the United Way The Halton Hills United Way received a donation from CIBC Main St. Branch, as United Way board member (from left) Christine Ellison and president Brian Clark, accepted a cheque for $1,000 from Branch Manager Cindy Camara, and staff members Brenda White and Lori Martin. Photo by Ted Brown · NOTICE TOWN EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The Council for the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills is pleased to extend the deadline for receipt of applications to the Town's various Boards and Committees. The deadline has been extended to December 22, 2010. Members of the public interested in serving on one of the following committees are invited to submit their application; · · · · · · · · · · · · Committee of Adjustment Heritage Halton Hills Halton Hills Library Board Halton Hills Citizens' Cemetery Advisory Committee Litter Free Task Force Committee Property Standards Committee Site Alteration Committee Town Environmental Advisory Committee Trails Advisory Committee Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee Town Sustainability Advisory Committee Town of Halton Hills Fence Viewers THE COMMITTEES: Committee of Adjustment · consists of five (5) citizen members · meets once or twice per month · remuneration of $85.72 for member per meeting · to act as a decision-making body which considers applications for minor variances to the Town's Zoning By-laws and applications to sever parcels of land Trails Advisory Committee · consist of (5) citizen members from the business, industry, education, and recreation sector · to act as an advisory committee to provide advice and input to the Town of Halton Hills on matters relating to the design, construction and funding of a trails system · identify issues that impact trails development in Halton Hills · bring forward ideas for developing and maintaining trail systems · act as a sounding board in response to issues and initiatives · determine appropriate action to deal with issues and initiatives · quarterly meetings The United Way of Halton Hills recently received a $1,000 donation from CIBC Georgetown Marketplace Branch, as (from left) Links2Care executive director Sandra Meluish (one of UW's benefiting agencies) joined with UW treasurer Wayne Peasgood, accepting a cheque from CIBC Marketplace Branch Manager Teresa Wincentak, joined by her staffers Alesha Prosdocimo, Sam Ali and Janice Kouyoumjian. Photo by Ted Brown Lorna Taylor and family would like to thank everyone who took the time to make her birthday party a memory of a lifetime. The day was full of many surprise faces and wonderful memories. Thanks for the memories, old and new. Merry Christmas to all! From the Taylors Heritage Halton Hills · consists of eleven (11) members · regular monthly meetings · to act as an advisory body respecting the designation of buildings of historical and architectural interest under the Ontario Heritage Act Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee · consists of nine (9) citizen members · regular monthly meetings · act as an advisory committee to provide advise and input to the Town of Halton Hills to fulfill obligations under the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Halton Hills Library Board · consists of nine (9) citizen members · must be able to attend monthly meetings, and dedicate time to Library Board activities · to act as a decision-making body to set policy for the management, regulation and control of the Library · for additional information regarding the library board please refer to http://www.hhpl.on.ca/ Town Sustainability Advisory Committee · consists of two (2) citizen members · knowledge of current sustainability issues, relevant work and/or volunteer experience, academic qualifications, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and a strong interest in sustainability · ability to serve on the Committee as an individual rather than representing the interests of a specific interest group · ability to attend meetings and complete assigned work Halton Hills Citizens' Cemetery Advisory Committee · consists of four (4) citizen members · to identify issues that impact cemetery maintenance, operation and capital improvements · review rates and fees or identifying potential revenue sources · review matters brought forward from Council or staff and determining appropriate action to deal with issues and initiatives Mayor Rick Bonnette stated "Council relies on the expertise of citizen volunteers who are members of the Town's various Advisory Boards and Committees. Volunteer members provide advice and recommendations on pertinent Town issues, and assist with promoting and strengthening the sense of community in the Town of Halton Hills. Town Council invites you to volunteer your time and expertise by participating on one of our many committees. This is an excellent way that citizens can assist council in developing Town policies". To find out more about each of the Committees, and to download an application please visit the Town's website at www.haltonhills.ca For further information contact: Renee Brown Council and Committee Services Coordinator Corporate Services Department (905) 873-2601 ext. 2333 Email: reneeb@haltonhills.ca 135 ___________________________________________ Nick and Sue Boere of Georgetown are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Michelle to Christopher Speechlay of Auckland, New Zealand. The wedding took place Oct. 27, 2010, on the Island of Koh Samui, Thailand. The couple will reside in Invermere, B.C. May their love and happiness increase over the years Town of Halton Hills Fence Viewers · fence viewers are responsible for arbitrating a dispute between neighbouring landowners where one owner wants to construct, repair or maintain a fence on the common boundary, but is unable to reach an agreement with other owner(s) · may be required to attend approximately three arbitrations per year · remuneration is $50 per attendance Litter Free Task Force Committee · consists of four (4) citizen members · to act as an advisory committee in respect to the implementation of a comprehensive townwide strategy for reducing litter and vandalism KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH God's Word for Today's World. www.knoxgeorgetown.ca REV. DR. JAMES COOPER 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON 905-877-7585 Chair-lift access available. 'Sunday's Cool' youth ministry program for ages 4 & up. Service Dial-in: 905-702-1629 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Property Standards Committee · consists of three (3) citizen members · meets on an as needed basis · to act as a decision-making body to hear appeals by property owners regarding Orders to Comply issued under the Town's Property Standards By-law · remuneration is $50 per attendance GEORGETOWN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH welcomes you! Lead Pastor: Rev. Gary vanLeeuwen Youth Pastor: Brian DeBoer Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm APPLICATION PROCESS · submit an application form which can be obtained on the Town's website at http://www.haltonhills.ca/committees/pdf/ volunteers-application.pdf · list the Committee(s) in which you are interested, and in order of priority · submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 to: Renée Brown Council and Committee Services Coordinator 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON, L7G 5G2 (905) 873-2601 x 2333 Fax ­ 905-873-1431 Email: reneeb@haltonhills.ca If you have any inquiries or if you wish to receive additional information about a committee please contact Renée Brown at (905)873-2601 ext. 2333 or reneeb@haltonhills.ca . Interviews will take place in January 2011 and the selection committee will make recommendations for appointments to Council. 136 11611 Trafalgar Road (north of Maple Avenue) www.gcrc.on.ca 905-877-4322 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The Council for the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills invites applications from members of the public who are interested in serving on the following committees. Site Alteration Committee · consists of two (2) citizen members · meets on an as needed basis · to act as a decision-making body to hear concerns from Halton Hills residents regarding issues under the Town's Site Alteration By-law Town Environmental Advisory Committee (TEAC) · consists of ten (10) citizen members · to be composed of both individuals who have a professional interest in the field of environmental management and of individuals who have professional interest in environmental protection · regular monthly meetings · to act as an advisory body seeking ways to protect, restore and enhance the Town's natural environment APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY · Must be a resident of the Town of Halton Hills. · Over the age of 18 years. · Not employed by the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills. · All positions are for a term to expire in December 2014 SUNDAY SERVICES · Lord's Supper 10 A.M. · Ministry Meeting 11:00 A.M. · Fellowship Lunch 12:00 P.M. · Ministry Meeting 1:00 P.M. Meeting In: Georgetown Seniors Centre Address: 318 Guelph Street Phone: 905-873-1005 Website: www.haltonhillsbiblechapel.com 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2601 · Fax: 905-873-2347