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THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 Chong cruises to victory, again It must be hard not to be a little smug when you've captured 63.7 per cent of the vote to be handily returned to office for the fourth time, but Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong appeared both humble and happy on election night, telling supporters at St. John's Anglican Church that he was "thrilled" with both his, and his party's wins. Chong garnered 35,132 votes, taking an early commanding lead and ever looking back. His nearest challenger was Liberal Barry Peters with 9,034 votes. By 11 p.m. on Monday, Peters was the only candidate to call to congratulate Chong. The NDP candidate, Anastasia Zavarella, who did not attend a single all-candidates debate or mount any kind of a campaign, drew 7,151 votes, besting Green Party hopeful Brent Bouteiller who had 4,515 votes. The Christian Heritage Party candidate Jeffrey Streutker polled 316 votes. Arriving at the Church Hall with his wife, Carrie, Chong said they worked hard to re-earn the trust and respect of voters, and his focus when he returns to Ottawa will be the economy, jobs and Parliamentary reform. Asked about his cake walk, Chong said he never took his win for granted, and that looking at the NDP's Official Opposition status, it shows that campaigns matter and things can change overnight. "We knew when we started this campaign that we had to work as hard as we could," Chong said, adding it was a positive campaign, despite a few temper flares, sparked by the "heat and passion" of politics. Chong said he would continue to champion the issues he heard from thousands of people on the campaign trail. "I've always believed that a Member of Parliament should stand up for their constituents and reflect the views of the people that elected them, and THE NEW TANNER 3 Earns 63.7% of votes should always stand up for Canada, and that's what I plan to do with Noting that a number of youth helped with his successful campaign and he urged them to stay involved, because they are the future and their pol- itical involvement will make a difference down the road. this new mandate when I return to Ottawa," Chong said. The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Get Involved, Share Your Ideas Halton Regional Council invites you to consider becoming part of a Citizens' Committee to help provide input into the decision-making process. Appointed until November 30, 2014, members of these groups review and discuss many important issues. These appointments give Halton residents from a variety of backgrounds the opportunity to contribute their skills and perspective to enhance the quality of life in our community. Regional Council wishes to ensure that its boards and committees reflect the diverse nature of its community and invites all residents of Halton to consider these opportunities. An Interview Committee of Regional Council will recommend qualified candidates for these positions to Regional Council. SWEET KISS: MP Michel Chong shares a celebratory smooch with his wife Carrie, before joining supporters in the St. John's Church Hall on election night. ­ Frances Niblock photo To apply: Application forms are available on our website www.halton.ca/ AdvisoryCommittees, by e-mail to regionalclerk@halton.ca, or from the Office of the Regional Clerk, Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be received at the Office of the Regional Clerk no later than Friday, May 20, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Completed forms may be submitted on-line, by mail or by fax to 905-825-8838. Susan Lathan Regional Clerk Notice to Property Owners: Destroy Noxious Weeds NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with The Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990, c. W.5., that unless weeds seeds and noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Town of Halton Hills are destroyed by the date of June 1, 2011 and throughout the season, the Town of Halton Hills may enter upon the said lands and have weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land in taxes as set out in The Weed Control Act. The purpose of the Weed Control Act is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds on land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes. The Weed Control Act does not apply to noxious weeds or weed seeds on lands that are far enough away from any land used for agricultural purposes that they do not interfere with that use. The Town earnestly solicits co-operation of all property owners. Complaints and inquiries may be made by telephone to the number listed below. Please note that dandelions, burdock and goldenrod are not considered noxious weeds with the Town of Halton Hills under The Weed Control Act; therefore, complaints concerning these weeds or any anonymous complaints cannot be accepted. For the information of all property owners, the following are designated as noxious weeds in the Town of Halton Hills: Common Barberry Canada Thistle Dodder Knapweed Poison Hemlock Ragweed Scotch Thistle Leafy Spurge Giant Hogweed European Buckthorn Wild Carrot Goat's Beard Milkweed Poison Ivy Yellow Rocket Sow Thistle Tuberous Vetchling Bull Thistle Colt's Foot Johnson Grass Nodding Thistle Proso Millet Russian Thistle Cypress Spurge Chess Halton Waste Management Site Advisory Committee Purpose: To advise and assist the Region with respect to off-site impacts due to operations at the Halton Waste Management Site and the monitoring of waste haulage practices in the Region. Members Needed: 5 citizens, preferably local to the Waste Management Site located at 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton. Meetings: Twice annually, on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. or at the call of the Chair. Contact: Art Mercer, Supervisor, Landfill Operations, 905-825-6000, ext. 8207. Making Halton a better place to live, work and retire Gary Carr, Regional Chair NOTICE OF HALTON REGION'S 2011 COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SURVEY The Regional Municipality of Halton will be conducting its Annual Comprehensive Employment Survey in 2011. The data collected is vital for monitoring the Region's economic health, as well as aiding in policy and decision making. It is essential background information for forecasting and planning the Region's infrastructure and services for the residents and businesses of Halton. Between May and September 2011, a team of surveyors from the Region's Planning Services Division will visit each and every business establishment in Halton to gather information about the number of employees working at each location and the type of employment that is taking place there. The surveyors will wear a Halton Region shirt and cap, each bearing the Halton Region Logo, as well as a visible photo ID card that identifies them as part of the "Halton Employment Survey Team 2011." All data collected from the survey will be grouped together and only be released to the public as statistical highlights of economic and employment patterns and trends. Individual business information will not be identifiable or published in the results of the Region's survey. It will be shared with our Local Municipalities and used for planning and municipal related purposes. Our intent is to publish an Employment Survey Bulletin which will highlight overall employment patterns and trends in early 2012. The success of this important survey depends upon the assistance and co-operation of the Region's business community. If you have any questions or comments regarding the survey, please contact Planning Services at 905-825-6000 ext. 7206. Please 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.ca Complaints and inquiries should be directed to: Kelly Withers, Community Standards Coordinator 905 873-2601 ext. 2330 Dated at the Town of Halton Hills this 13th of April 2011. Suzanne Jones, Town Clerk 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 050511