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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 16 Nov 2010, p. 10

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10 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,November 16, 2010 Wednesday, Nov. 17 Acton Christmas Hamper program: applications will be accepted at The Salvation Army Church, 114 Mill St. E. on the following dates: Nov. 1618, 9 a.m. to noon; Nov. 23-25, 1-3 p.m. and Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to noon. Applicants are required to bring identification for all family members. Nordic Pole Walking Group: Bring a toonie for the Heart and Stroke Foundation to enjoy Nordic Pole walking group, Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Meet outside the Gellert Centre, Eighth Line (Main St. S.). Storytime: 2 p.m. at the Acton Hub (McKenzie-Smith Bennett School); 9:45 a.m. at Georgetown library and Sleepytime Stories at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown library. Free, just drop-in. Georgetown Horticultural Society: meets 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Church, Guelph St. Tonight: speaker Belinda Gallagher on sustainable gardening. Seniors Brown Bag Lunch: at St. Alban's Parish Hall, 537 Main St., Glen Williams, Wednesdays, noon to 3 p.m. All seniors are welcome. Cost/week $1/person. Info: Angie, 905-877-6678. Youth night: at Area 51 Youth Centre, behind Georgetown Christian Fellowship church, NOTICE OF MEETING 2011 USER FEES, LICENSING FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES This is to advise that the Council for the Town of Halton Hills will be considering the proposed 2011 User Fees, Licensing Fees, and Service Charges at the Council meeting to be held Thursday December 16, 2010. The report and table of the proposed fees for 2011 may be obtained from the Clerk's Division at (905) 873-2601 ext. 2333, or from the main page of the Town's web site at www.haltonhills.ca, on or after Friday November 12, 2010. If you wish to register to speak at Council at its meeting to be held Thursday December 16, 2010 please contact the Clerk's Division at (905) 873-2601 ext. 2333. 123 ___________________________________________ · to act as a decision-making body to set policy for the management, regulation and control of the Library · for additional information regarding the library board please refer to http://www.hhpl.on.ca/ Armstrong Ave. Parents and caregivers are invited Wednesdays, 9:1511:15 a.m. Cost: $10/adult (children free). Info: 905-877-4330. German Skat: a card game at the Georgetown Seniors Centre 13619 Hwy 7; Wednesdays, 7-8:30 Wednesdays. 6:30 p.m. Info: Marp.m. for Grades 6-8 and Fridays, 7-10:30 p.m. for Grades 9-12. tin, 905-878-7013. Info: Pastor Kevin, 905-873-9652 Thursday, Nov. 18 or www.creedyouth.com Royal in Meditation classes: are back Georgetown: until Dec.15, 7 p.m. in St. Alban's Local historian Parish Hall 537 Main St., Glen Walter Lewis Williams. Discover the art of reshares stories and lieving stress and finding your inhistoric images of ner peace. Open to everyone. Info: the 1860 Royal Tour of North Kelsang, 905-842-0940 or drop by. America by the Prince of Wales, 7:30 Drop in Wednesdays: at Hal- p.m. at Devereaux House, 11494 Trton Hills Gymnastics Centre, 36 afalgar Rd, Georgetown. Local residents had a glimpse of the prince at his Georgetown whistle stop! Free admission. Info: 905-877-1861. Business consultant: from the Halton Region Business Development Centre will be at Georgetown library to talk about starting a small business or expanding your existing · act as a sounding board in response to issues and initiatives one. For a free one-hour appoint- Community Calendar ment call 1-866-4HALTON or busdev@halton.ca. Job Search Support: at Links2Care Employment Resource Centre in Acton. Nov. 18, 11 a.m. RCMP recruitment and Nov. 25, 1 p.m., Retraining Options through the Second Career Strategy, including eligibility and financial info. Space is limited, call or register a spot at 45 Mill St. E., Acton, 519-853-5014. Bereavement Share and Support Night: by Bereaved Families of Ontario-Halton/Peel. Open to all adults who have lost a loved one, 7-8:30 p.m. at Norval United Church at the house next door, 486 Guelph St., Norval. Info/to register: Bereaved Families, 905-848-4337. Limehouse euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Limehouse Memorial Hall. All welcome. Bingo: hosted by Georgetown Optimist Club, 13439 Hwy. 7, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Cash prizes. Fundraiser for youth activities. Info: Clay, 905-873-1709. · determine appropriate action to deal with issues and initiatives · quarterly meetings Friday, Nov. 19 Harvestfest dinner: hosted by Kiwanis Club of Georgetown at the Gellert Centre to benefit the new Kiwanis Field of Dreams, the community field at GDHS. Tickets, $60 and include wine tasting, dinner, dance, silent and live auctions; call 905-8731877. Globe show opens: Into the Woods runs Nov. 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 21 and 27 at 2 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre. Tickets: Box Office, 905-877-3700 or www.haltonhills.ca/theatre Georgetown Bach Chorale presents: its Advent Concert, 8 p.m. at St. Elias Ukrainian Church, 10193 Heritage Rd. in Bramton. Tickets are $25/students $10 available at Foodstuffs, The Freckled Lion, by calling 905877-2493 or www.georgetownbachchorale.com. Meet the artists: 6-9 p.m. when Artisans' Attic, 73 Main st. S., Georgetown, opens their new show "And The Stockings Were Hung..." . Info: 905-877-7065. Texas Hold'Em: Registration is at 6:30 p.m.; game starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Optimist Hall, Hwy 7 past 22 Sideroad. Tickets $50. For tickets call John, 905877-2931 or David, 905-702-0120. Youth Dance: 7:30-10 p.m. at the Acton Arena and Community Centre. Tickets, $8. After school program: 3:305:30 p.m., hosted by Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, 3097 -15 Sideroad, just east of Guelph Line for children, age 4 to 9 and age 10 to 12; program designed for each age group. Info: 905-854-1055 or visit www.nassagaweya.com More CALENDAR, pg. 12 Halton Hills Citizens' Cemetery Advisory Committee · consists of four (4) citizen members · to identify issues that impact cemetery maintenance, operation and capital improvements · review rates and fees or identifying potential revenue sources · review matters brought forward from Council or staff and determining appropriate action to deal with issues and initiatives Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee · consists of nine (9) citizen members · regular monthly meetings · act as an advisory committee to provide advise and input to the Town of Halton Hills to fulfill obligations under the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Joseph's Mens Hairstyling y g & Cut is back to serve you. Expert on brush cuts, flat top & blended. Beard & Moustache Shaves. Town Sustainability Advisory Committee · consists of two (2) citizen members · knowledge of current sustainability issues, relevant work and/or volunteer experience, academic qualifications, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and a strong interest in sustainability. · ability to serve on the Committee as an individual rather than representing the interests of a specific interest group. · ability to attend meetings and complete assigned work. Litter Free Task Force Committee · consists of four (4) citizen members · to act as an advisory committee in respect to the implementation of a comprehensive townwide strategy for reducing litter and vandalism BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointments to Various Boards and Committees The Council for the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills invites applications from members of the public who are interested in serving on the following committees. Property Standards Committee · consists of three (3) citizen members · meets on an as needed basis · to act as a decision-making body to hear appeals by property owners regarding Orders to Comply issued under the Town's Property Standards By-law · remuneration is $50 per attendance Quality Service & Competitive Prices 150 Guelph St., Georgetown (across from CTK) Town of Halton Hills Fence Viewers · fence viewers are responsible for arbitrating a dispute between neighbouring landowners where one owner wants to construct, repair or maintain a fence on the common boundary, but is unable to reach an agreement with other owner(s) · may be required to attend approximately three arbitrations per year · remuneration is $50 per attendance 905-873-6351 Site Alteration Committee · consists of two (2) citizen members · meets on an as needed basis · to act as a decision-making body to hear concerns from Halton Hills residents regarding issues under the Town's Site Alteration By-law APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY · Must be a resident of the Town of Halton Hills. · Over the age of 18 years. · Not employed by the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills. · All positions are for a term to expire in December 2014 Happy Holidays! APPLICATION PROCESS · submit an application form which can be obtained on the Town's website at http:// www. haltonhills.ca/committees/pdf/ volunteers-application.pdf · list the Committee(s) in which you are interested, and in order of priority · submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on Friday November 26, 2010 to: Renée Brown Council and Committee Services Coordinator 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON, L7G 5G2 (905) 873-2601 x 2333 Fax ­ 905-873-1431 Email: reneeb@haltonhills.ca If you have any inquiries or if you wish to receive additional information about a committee please contact Renée Brown at (905)873-2601 ext. 2333 or reneeb@haltonhills.ca . Interviews will take place in January 2011 and the selection committee will make recommendations 124 for appointments to Council. THE COMMITTEES: Committee of Adjustment · consists of five (5) citizen members · meets once or twice per month · remuneration of $85.72 for member per meeting · to act as a decision-making body which considers applications for minor variances to the Town's Zoning By-laws and applications to sever parcels of land Town Environmental Advisory Committee (TEAC) · consists of ten (10) citizen members · to be composed of both individuals who have a professional interest in the field of environmental management and of individuals who have professional interest in environmental protection · regular monthly meetings · to act as an advisory body seeking ways to protect, restore and enhance the Town's natural environment GEORGETOWN OPTIMIST CLUB 13439 Hwy. 7 Heritage Halton Hills · consists of eleven (11) members · regular monthly meetings · to act as an advisory body respecting the designation of buildings of historical and architectural interest under the Ontario Heritage Act Trails Advisory Committee · consist of (5) citizen members from the business, industry, education, and recreation sector · to act as an advisory committee to provide advice and input to the Town of Halton Hills on matters relating to the design, construction and funding of a trails system · identify issues that impact trails development in Halton Hills · bring forward ideas for developing and maintaining trail systems Every Thursday at 7 pm Price $5.00 per Five Game Session (3 Sessions) Halton Hills Library Board · consists of nine (9) citizen members · must be able to attend monthly meetings, and dedicate time to Library Board activities CASH PRIZES Call CLAY 905-873-1709 for details. Profits to stay in Halton for Youth Activities! 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2600 · Fax: 905-873-2347

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