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THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2011 THE NEW TANNER 9 PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 24, 2011 at 6:30 PM ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY: Last Friday, Jeremy Kilpatrick (left), Thomas Vlahos, Zach Rowe, Nick Percy and Tanner Toste were just a few of the kids who attended the Town's Youth Dance held once a month during the school year at the Acton Arena and Community Centre. ­ Kelly Kennedy photo Citizens' reference panel meeting success The winter weather and early start didn't stop the 36 members of the Halton Region Citizens' Reference Panel from turning out for their first meeting on January 8. In fact, the vast majority of them arrived early. The Halton Region Citizens' Reference Panel is made up of randomly selected local residents who will work together for four Saturdays to develop informed recommendations. The Panel's insights, along with input from the broader community received through other public engagement opportunities, including public forums, surveys and web-based applications, will help Halton Council develop its new strategic work plan and set priorities for the next four years. Halton Council's strategic work plan will provide a framework for Regional staff in developing recommendations on fiscal, policy and operational matters, and will form a foundation to effectively align the Region's budget going forward. The progress in achieving the priorities established in the strategic work plan will be reported to Council on a regular basis. The input received through the Panel, combined with further public input, will be reported to Council for its consideration as it finalizes its strategic work plan this spring. The first Panel session placed a heavy emphasis on learning with moist of the day spent hearing presentations about the Region, and how its services are managed, fi- nanced, distributed, and maintained. The panellists also learned from one another. Together, they represent a diverse group of people from across the Region including a retired farmer who moved to Milton 61 years ago, a Grade 12 physics teacher, a mother of four, and a newcomer who had made Oakville his home just 100 days earlier. Halton Region will host three more sessions for the Panellists in January and February, in addition to a Public Roundtable Meeting on Saturday, January 29, open to all members of the community. If you cannot attend the Public Roundtable Meeting, you can still share your thoughts with us by visiting www.halton.ca/ strategicworkplan. Council is inviting those who wish to comment on the hospital request for financial support from the Town in the amount of $4.546 million, for the proposed Georgetown Hospital expansion to accommodate a CT Scanner and improve the Emergency Area, to attend its Public Meeting to be held on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Town of Halton Hills, 1 Halton Hills Drive. Those intending to come do NOT need to register to speak. However, in order for Council to accommodate all citizens wishing to attend, confirmation in advance of your attendance with the Town Clerk's Office: Renée Brown, 905-873-2601, ext. 2333 or by e-mail at reneeb@haltonhills.ca would be appreciated. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND YOU CAN STILL COMMENT Council welcomes citizens who are unable to attend the Public Meeting to submit your comments in writing to the attention of the Town Clerk, Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 Dr. John W. Pond & Dr. Penny Kin Optometrists 372 Queen Street, Acton - OR All citizens also have the opportunity to submit comments electronically by the visiting the Town's website http://www.haltonhills.ca/publicmeetings/georgetownhospital.php We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kin will now be extending her hours for patients convenience. Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 8:00pm To book an appointment, please call 519-853-4300 Comprehensive Eye Examinations including: Spectacle Dispensing and Fitting Contact Lens Fitting (Bifocal & Astigamtism) Cataract/Glaucoma Assessments Digital Retinal Photography LASIK Co-management WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?? To view the presentation made by Halton Healthcare regarding the Capital Plan for the Georgetown Hospital, and the proposed Municipal Share request of $4.546 million, please visit the Town's website at: www.haltonhills.ca Serving Acton & Region For Over 20 Years 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2