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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 200712 SCRATCH & DENT SALE while supplies last SALE STARTS Oct 19, 2007 Consisting of Snowblowers, Rototillers, Tractors, Baggers, Push Mowers & Tractor Attachments. JIMS REPAIR SHOP 105 ALMA ST. ROCKWOOD TEL: 519-856-2564 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON TTY: 905-827-9833 www.halton.ca The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca 111007 Connect with Your Future Job Fair Thursday, October 18, 2007 Burlington Convention Centre 1120 Burloak Drive, Burlington 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Access to employers from a variety of industries Free rmssessments Admission and parking are free Come prepared . . . Bring your rm Dress for success! Some participating employers include: MDL Ron Edwards YMCA Region of Halton Civello Salon and Spa The Home Depot Halton Catholic School Board Gordon Food Services Cogeco Cable Canada The TDL group (head office) Evertz Microsystems Ltd Jan Gelderman Landscaping Ltd Blockbuster Orlick Goodlife Fitness Clubs The Bay Holiday Inn Select Hotels & Suites High Tech Communications Core-Mark International Sears Securit For further information contact Halton Region 905-825-6000, ext. 7121 or email: employmentservices@halton.ca Sharing fire protection services Council unanimously agreed to extend its fire pro- tection agreement with the Town of Erin until 2010. Since 1999, Guelph/Eramosa has provided fire protection service to the western portion of Erin at a cost for $500 per response, of which there have been 15 since 2002. The agreement is usually renewed annually but this time, Erin requested that the agreement be extended. Ac- cording the Clerks office, there have been no problems with recovering costs from Erin. The Fire Department had no concerns with extend- ing this agreement. Organizational review Council agreed to take proposals to conduct an or- ganizational review. This will include reviewing the functioning of council with a view to identify where to make improvements, to assess the organizational structure regarding goals and service requirements, assess- ing department staff numbers in relation to responsibilities and population number, to identify services and stan- dards and determine if they are appropriately defined, communicated and evalu- ated and if improvements are needed. New remuneration by-law We needed to tighten the by-law to reflect new provincial legislation and to formalize the expenditure process for council members, for attending conferenc- es, etc., said Mayor Chris White. The new by-law was adopted at their last meet- ing. It includes reference to existing legislation, con- firmation that one-third of councils remuneration be for expenses related to duties, definitions for remuneration for attending meetings above and beyond regular meet- ings, penalties and rules for missed meetings, and rules for meals and other expenses while attending pre-approved meetings. Township helps with Parade The Public Works depart- ment will once again help make Rockwoods annual Parade of Lights a reality. It will provide signs, vests, ra- dios and other equipment to help with parking and traffic control. This years popular Christmas parade takes place on Thursday, December 13. Council ChipsGuelph/ Eramosa by Rebecca Ring NOW IN STOCK! New Releases/Previously Viewed DVDs - Halloween Fright Night - Texas Chain saw Massacre - Saw II - The Grudge - Harry Potter and more! Winter Hybernation? Enjoy.. - Nacho Libre - Shooter - Smokin Aces - Herbie Fully loaded - Man of The Year - Click - Transamerica - Chicken Little INTRODUCTORY PRICE! $12.99 + Tax Reg $19.99 373 Queen St East Acton, On 519-853-0558 Eden Mills is aiming to become North Americas first carbon neutral commu- nity. The plan is in response to the growing problem of climate change, or global warming, in which carbon dioxide plays a major role. The village plans to emit no more of the gas then it absorbs. It was inspired by the village of Ashton Hayes in England, which imple- mented its plan to go carbon neutral last year. The project, spearheaded by the Eden Mills Millpond Conservation Association Inc., will involve the entire community, with a focus on education, communica- tion, measuring results, and good, clean fun. To begin, participating households will have their individual carbon footprint measured in a baseline survey by Uni- versity of Guelph students early next year. Then, with carefully targeted research, effective and simple ways to reduce household carbon production will be laid out for all residents along with long-term projects to benefit the entire village. To continue, the footprint will be re-evaluated every year. Organizers expect par- ticipants will reduce energy costs as well as carbon emis- sions as they result primarily from energy use. The little village with the big plan caught the attention of CBC Radio. Charles Si- mon, resident organizer and one of Canadas pioneering green architects, was inter- viewed by Shelagh Rogers on Sounds Like Canada last Tuesday. They commented on the unseasonably warm weather this Thanksgiving weekend, with Simon saying it was absurd to see people swimming in the millpond this late into autumn. Rogers mentioned the power outages Toronto experienced due to air condi- tioning demands. Our plan is important to create aware- ness about global warming. It is an acute and serious prob- lem. We are very concerned about the future, and the futures of our children and grandchildren, because of the potentially disastrous effects. We must tackle this single, most serious problem, said Eden Mills proposes to go Carbon neutral Simon. Eden Mills is a com- munity that works together. When we see a need, we do something about it. He says nobody will be pes- tered, there will be no finger pointing or carbon cops. They will lead by example, which is how the village of Ashton Hayes has been so successful. Simon outlined the plan as having three broad cat- egories: first is to reduce the amount of energy consumed by using compact fluorescent light bulbs, adjusting the thermostat, turning off lights and electronic devices when not in use, etc.; second, is to use renewable, clean energy such as wind and solar pow- er; third is to ensure adequate tree coverage to absorb the same amount of CO2 that is emitted. Simon and his fellow or- ganizers have no doubt that this grass roots approach will have a huge ripple effect, saying, We cant wait for big business and government to solve this. We are part of the problem, so we need to be part of the solution. If our tiny village can do this, anybody can. Quoting US anthropologist and author, Margaret Mead: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citi- zens can change the world. Indeed, its the only thing that ever has. Simon mentioned how Guelph/Eramosa coun- cil unanimously agreed to support the project in principle. He and fellow organizer Libby Little pre- sented their plan at last weeks meeting. The for- mal launch will take place Thursday, November 8 at 7 PM in the Eden Mills Community Hall, where specific plans for the first year of the project, part- ners and projects already underway, and information and guidelines for taking the first steps to reduce the villages carbon footprint will be announced. For more information, visit www.goingcarbon- neutral.ca. -By Rebecca Ring A Canada First