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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010 3Youth crime would skyrocket without drop-in centresYouth drop-in hours and be found in other parts of Amanda Kostjuk was Spence said Links2Care provide the best service to increase would have pro-programs in Acton and their budget, that includes asked how they balance is quite happy with the the youth with the funding vided opportunities for Georgetown should not be funding from the United the needs at the George-dialogue with the Town thats available. He said more youth program-affected by a Town com-Way and Halton Com-town drop-in with 13,000 and they will strive to the 42 per cent budget ming.mittee decision to give a munity Investment Fund.annual visits against Ac-lot less money than re-Acton Councillor Mike ton, where there are 1,500 quested to Links2Care, OLeary was concerned annual visits. She said which operates the cen-with the 42 per cent volunteers, including two tres.budget increase request, co-op students, help with If Council today and the proposed four-the increased demands in (Thursday) endorses a year term. He convinced Georgetown.recommendation from the committee to support Asked if the youth pro-the Community Affairs a 10 per cent increase, in a gramming should be part committee, Links2Care two-year deal, laughing at of the Towns mandate will get $13,200 from the Links2Cares contention and not contracted out, Town in each of the next that a 42 per cent increase Recreation and Parks dir-two years a signifi-was slight.ector Terry Alyman said cant 10 per cent increase, In support of the youth the Towns focus is on re-not the 42 per cent re-programs, Village Con-creation and leisure, while quested.stable Moreen Smith the youth centres deal with It costs $142,000 to run cautioned that youth issues including drug use the Acton and Georgetown crime would skyrocket and abuse, sexual activity youth programs, leaving a without the youth centres, and social interventions, $3,426 deficit that Links-adding a bored mind is a which require a different THE WATERS FINE: This frigid flock of water foul found the only open area 2Cares financial director, dangerous mind.set of skills.of water on Fairy Lake on Saturday sort of like their own hot tub.Mark Spence, said could Youth co-ordinator After the meeting, Marie Shadbolt photo The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.caGet Involved, Share Your IdeaSroyal Botanical Gardens Board of directorsHalton Regional Council invites you to consider becoming part of a Citizens Committee or Board to help provide input into the decision-making process. Purpose: The Royal Botanical Gardens, a registered charitable organization, is Appointed for a four-year term, members of these groups review and discuss governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who ensures that the Gardens fulfills its important issues such as accessibility in the community, adequate and legislated mandate and that its mission, policies and strategies are appropriate and effective police services and governance of the Royal Botanical Gardens. current. The Board also ensures financial responsibility and approves the Gardens These appointments give Halton residents from a variety of backgrounds the annual budget. opportunity to contribute their skills and perspective to enhance the quality of Members needed: 3 citizen representatives with Financial and/or Fundraising skillslife in our community. Meetings: Monthly on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at RBG Centre, Regional Council wishes to ensure that its boards and committees reflect Burlingtonthe diverse nature of its community and invites all residents of Halton to Contact: Mark Runciman, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Botanical Gardens, consider these opportunities. An Interview Committee of Regional Council will 905-527-1158, ext. 221recommend qualified candidates for these positions to Regional Council.to apply: Application forms are available on our website www.halton.ca, halton regional Police Services Boardby e-mail to regionalclerk@halton.ca, or from the Office of the Regional Clerk, Purpose: The Halton Regional Police Services Board is responsible for the provision Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, during business hours from 8:30 of adequate and effective police services in Halton. The Board must also satisfy itself a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be received at the Office of the that the standards issued by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Regional Clerk no later than thursday, december 23, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. Services are upheld. Involvement in the day-to-day operational decisions of the Police Completed forms may be submitted on-line, by mail or by fax to 905-825-8838.Service is prohibited.Susan Lathan Members needed: Halton Regional Council is seeking one citizen-at-large to Regional Clerkrepresent it on the Halton Regional Police Services Board. All applicants will be required to apply for and obtain a security clearance at the Police Services Records Bureau.halton region accessibility advisory CommitteeMeetings: The Board meets monthly on a Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to approximately Purpose: Pursuant to the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, the purpose of the 2:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Halton Regional Police Services Committee is to provide advice on the identification and removal of barriers to people Headquarters building, or may be held on a rotational basis throughout with disabilities regarding Halton Region programs, services and facilities and on the the Region. Applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum of development of an annual accessibility plan.20 hours per month. This commitment can increase dramatically if Members needed: Up to 14 citizens-at-large (under review). The Ontarians with members are involved in other Board responsibilities, and may also Disabilities Act, 2001 requires that the majority of the members of the Committee are require attendance at evening and week-end functions to represent the people with disabilities.Police Services Board.Meetings: Generally held on the third or fourth Monday of every month, Contact: Further information regarding the Boards roles and responsibilities can from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., or as required. be obtained at: www.haltonpolice.ca/aboutus/PSB or by calling Contact: Gabrielle Baldazzi, Senior Policy Advisor, 905-825-6000, ext. 7485Dorothy McDonald, Executive Director, Halton Regional Police Services Board at 905-825-4747, ext. 5014Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting.1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 TTY 905-827-9833 www.halton.caTanner02124 ag x 6 colDec 16, 2010161210