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16 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, June 2, 2011 Local Irish dancers compete with the world's best Happy 50th Dad Love Carter, Nina & Brandy · · Still your Best Bet for local news database to provide status and year end reports on various measures of the Department's activity and performance. · Serves as back-up for Development and Policy Administrative Assistants. · Performs other job related duties as required. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ­ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW CONTRACT POSITION (APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS) Posting No. 201120 Reporting to the Manager of Development Review, this contract position provides administrative support for those Planning staff directly involved in the processing of development applications. Qualifications: · 2 year post secondary diploma in a business related field or equivalent education and experience. · Minimum of four (4) years experience in a municipal environment. · Proficiency in Windows 2003, Word and Excel is essential. · Working knowledge of database management software (Vailtek) and GIS software is an asset. · Prior knowledge of enterprise software such as AMANDA is preferable. · Proven quality customer service skill with both internal and external customers. · Superior communication skills and strong organizational and conflict management skills. · Displays an aptitude for figures for data inputting, spreadsheets and invoices. · Possesses excellent proofreading skills, including written, verbal and strong listening skills. Responsibilities: · Provides administrative functions to the Manager of Development Review and assists with the interdepartmental coordination of all development applications meetings and hearings. · Provides "first response" customer service including telephone, front counter and electronic mail inquiries. · Assists Project Planners and Secretary of the Committee of Adjustment in the processing of development applications. · Circulates applications to internal departments and external agencies · Circulates statutory notice of Council approvals and public meetings, confirms that the Town has satisfied its delegated legal responsibilities for providing notification and tracks the Town's performance relative to statutory notification and appeal periods · Forwards appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board along with appropriate documentation. · Proofreads and formats documents, prepares draft letters, memos and other development correspondence when necessary to support Planning Staff in the development approvals process. · Uploads reports and advances material electronically and in hardcopy as required to facilitate the processing of development projects as contained in AMANDA related processes. · Date stamps and sorts development applications, studies and plans as required and maintains development filing in accordance with the Town's filing and archiving programs. · Tracks and logs development activity in AMANDA and extracts information from that Salary Range: The salary for this contract position (35 hours weekly) is $23.46-$27.93 per hour. Qualified candidates may submit a detailed resume in confidence to the undersigned by 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2011. Please quote Posting No. 201120 on your resume. Ms. Jacqueline Kerr Manager of Human Resources Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills (Georgetown) ON L7G 5G2 Email: humanresources@haltonhills.ca Fax:(905) 873-1431 76 We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager of Human Resources. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2601 · Fax: 905-873-2347 Three Georgetown Irish Dancers with the Butler Fearon O'Connor School of Irish Dance brought home award medals from the World Championships at Dublin Ireland. Competing for the first time at the World Championships level, 11-year-old Claire Gormley made it through to the finals. Claire's competition had 147 dancers. After dancing two rounds-- one hard shoe dance and one soft shoe dance-- the judges selected 50 girls to compete in the finals. Nicholas Andison, Claire Gormley, and Patrick Andison travelled to IreClaire met her personal goal of land this spring to compete in the World Irish Dancing Championship. recalling into the finals and was thrilled to come home with a fi- of February when he was down requires a level of conditioning with mononucleosis. that would surpass athletes in nalist medal for doing so. "I really didn't think Pat would many other disciplines. On top Claire has been the Eastern be able to make it to the World's of all this the dancers must have Canadian Irish Dance Champion for the last two years. She is this year," said Kathy Irvine, their excellent musical timing, stage a Grade 6 student at St Francis teacher and former World Cham- presence and an ability to think of Assisi School in Georgetown pion. "When Patrick returned to on their feet. Irish dancers compete dancing and has been Irish dancing since classes in late February after being so sick he had lost all his muscle to live musicians and with several she was just seven years old. Andison brothers Nicholas, mass and stamina and could only dancers on the stage at the same 20, and Patrick, 17, also both dance a few steps before having to time. Each dancer does his or her made it into the finals in their sit down from exhaustion. His de- own choreography moving about respective competitions. Nicho- termination and commitment to the stage so they must adjust their las placed eighth overall against get back in shape for the Worlds is own dancing pattern `on the fly' 40 young men from all over the so admirable and to pull off a 13th to avoid a collision and to ensure they have room for their own globe and brought home a world placing is just outstanding." Stamina and muscle strength kicks and jumps and can always place medal which gives him an automatic bye into next year's are two critical contributors to be seen by the judging panel. It's world championships in Belfast. success for both male and female a lot to execute all at once, said Patrick scored 13th overall, Irish dance competitors. The in- Irvine. "Claire shows wonderful slightly lower than his ninth tricate foot tapping (or trebling placing last year but an out- as it is referred to in Irish dance), natural talent and dedication standing achievement given that high kicks and jumps-- all ex- at such a young age I expect he missed nine weeks of training ecuted while keeping the upper she will continue to move up between Christmas and the end body and arms absolutely still her placing in the world. I must also say how much I respect the older students like Nicholas who juggle attending university :\UKH` >VYZOPW H[ ! HT 5\YZLY` HUK 1Y >VYZOPW MVY JOPSKYLU with training and competing at 4HPU :[YLL[ ZV\[O VM 4HWSL a world level," adds Irvine. University exams fell in the ^^^[VNL[OLYH[NHJJVT same time period as the World Championships this year for the REV. DR. JAMES COOPER KNOX second-year Ryerson University PRESBYTERIAN 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON 905-877-7585 student. CHURCH Chair-lift access available. "I had been training hard all God's Word for 'Sunday's Cool' youth ministry program for ages 4 & up. Today's World. winter but didn't know if I would Service Dial-in: 905-702-1629 www.knoxgeorgetown.ca be able to attend," said Nicholas. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. "I wrote a couple of exams before GEORGETOWN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH I left, finished one essay on my flight over to Ireland and emailed welcomes you! it back to my professor, then studLead Pastor: Rev. Gary vanLeeuwen Youth Pastor: Brian DeBoer ied for the last exam on the flight Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm home. I'm sure my classmates 11611 Trafalgar Road (north of Maple Avenue) 905-877-4322 think I'm crazy but doing as well www.gcrc.on.ca as I did made it all worthwhile." The Butler Fearon O'Connor School of Irish Dance in Canada which is headed by Rose Fearon ADCRG of Toronto sent 22 dancers to compete at the World Championships. The school had SUNDAY SERVICES the best results of any North · Lord's Supper 10 A.M. · Ministry Meeting 11:00 A.M. American school including · Fellowship Lunch 12:00 P.M. · Ministry Meeting 1:00 P.M. two World Champions, Emily Meeting In: Georgetown Seniors Centre Penner, 22 of Caledon and MiAddress: 318 Guelph Street chaela Hinds,16, of Brampton. Phone: 905-873-1005 Website: www.haltonhillsbiblechapel.com For more information contact Kathy Irvine, 905-693-0765.