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33 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,O ctober 24,2019 theifp.ca PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Meetings at Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca for full schedule. Nov 20 9:30 a.m. Regional Council 10 24 19 PR-3212 Monday, October 28, 2019 6 - 8 p.m. Mold-Masters SportsPlex, Mezzanine Boardroom, 221 Guelph St (Entrance off Alcott Drive) Georgetown, ON L7G 4A8 If you would like to learn more about the project and are unable to attend the Public Information Centre, please contact: Alexander Andrenkov, P.Eng. M.ENG., MCSCE Project Manager PublicWorks 905-825-6000, ext. 7141 Alexander.Andrenkov@halton.ca Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Gary Carr Regional Chair Help prevent wind-blown litter Here are some tips to keep in mind to help prevent recyclables from blowing away on windy days: • Put materials at the curb by 7 a.m. the day of collection, not the night before. • Consider placing materials in a clear plastic bag for curbside collection. • Place heavier items on top of loose materials. Thank you for helping to keep our neighbourhoods clean! To find more tips on how to manage waste, please visit halton.ca/waste or download the OneHalton app. Prince Charles DriveWater andWastewater Main Improvements, Town of Halton Hills (Georgetown), PR-3212 Project number: Date: Time: Place: Halton Region is planning to replace existing water and wastewater mains and service lines on Prince Charles Drive, from Delrex Boulevard to Rexway Drive, in the Town of Halton Hills (Georgetown). A Public Information Centre is being held for residents/property owners who want to learn more about the construction project. Please drop in at any time between 6 and 8 p.m. to meet with Regional staff and discuss any questions or concerns about the project. sault unit, the regional fraud unit, victim services, the internet child exploita- tion unit, the tech crime unit, the cyber crime unit, the intelligence unit and the human trafficking and vice unit. "Jeff you have proven yourself as an accom- plished senior officer and I am looking forward to working with you, Chief Tanner, the board and the exceptional women and men, civilian and sworn, of the Halton police service as we serve a diverse and growing community," said Halton police Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie. Those present also heard from Hill's longtime colleague and friend Hal- ton police superintendent Kevin Maher. Maher said the two met when Hill first joined Hal- ton police and was as- signed to Maher's unit. "There are a few mem- bers of that platoon here to- day, who will remember Jeff as a very confident and somewhat edgy young con- stable. He was playfully nicknamed, 'Angry Jeff,'" said Maher. "Thankfully he has mel- lowed a little bit over the years." Maher noted that as Hill moved into a leadership role his perspective on po- licing evolved and matured beyond a desire to simply catch criminals. He came to realize that modern and progressive police services need strong and external partnerships to succeed. Maher noted Hill has put this philosophy into practice during his time with human resources, by developing a strong work- ing relationship with the Halton Regional Police As- sociation, the union that represents Halton police employees. More recently, Maher said Hill worked tirelessly with members of the sexu- al assault advisory com- mittee to carry out a re- view of the police service's investigative processes re- lated to sexual assaults. "The result is a more victim-based approach, which will serve to im- prove our ability to sup- port and guide persons who have experienced some form of sexual as- sault," said Maher. As committed as Hill is to his role as a police offi- cer, Maher said first and foremost Hill is a family man who is deeply dedicat- ed to his partner Courtney and two children. Halton Police Chief Ste- phen Tanner also spoke during the ceremony, con- gratulating Hill on his spe- cial day. "Congratulations on a great career. Congratula- tions on having the support of your peers, our senior management team," said Tanner. "I would also like to thank and acknowledge the police services board, chair (Rob) Burton and others not only for the deci- sion and selection, but also on the decision to have this as an internal process within the Halton Regional Police Service. It certainly speaks to all of us of what a strong, wonderful and amazing senior team we have here and team all throughout this organiza- tion." Oakville Mayor and Halton Police Service Board chair Rob Burton said Halton is one of the best communities in the world, noting it grows lead- ers and achievers. After taking his oath of office Hill talked about some of his priorities. "We must ensure that we are an organization and a community that pro- motes and celebrates qual- ity inclusion for all, that recognizes that our differ- ences are in fact our great- est strengths. Above all else, there is no place for hate, intolerance or exclu- sionary behaviour," said Hill. "We must ensure as a group, as a team and as a family that we promote the mental and physical well- being of each and every one of you without fear, judg- ment or stigma. ... I beg you, please never suffer alone." NEWS Continued from page 32 Halton Police Deputy Chief Jeff Hill holds-up his new Deputy Chief badge at the conclusion of his swearing-in ceremony. Graham Paine/Torstar "It's surreal. When you start this job, this is not where you picture yourself at all." - Halton Police Deputy Chief Jeff Hill