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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, MAY 03, 2018 3THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MAY 03, 20182 Clark Somerville filed to retain his seat as the Local/ Regional Councillor for Halton Hills in Wards 1 and 2 on Tuesday. "We still have a lot of work left to do this term but I wanted to send a clear signal to all of our resi- dents that I want to keep working for them and with them. The next term will face unique challenges as Halton Hills grows, and we will need experience to as- sist and guide that growth." Somerville recently finished a term as Past President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and commented, "Having the opportunity to represent Halton Hills and Halton Region across the country and around the world has renewed my view that local government is at the heart of our commun- ities. I saw some programs and best practices I want to bring back to here." Somerville listed some items as engaging citizens in municipal government especially youth, women and new Canadians, urban agriculture, seniors and affordable housing, en- vironmental as well as heritage protection. "I want us to look at a Community Develop- ment model for economic development, having our citizens engaged as well as retaining and attracting business. Making sure we have the services and fa- cilities that our business sectors need. I also want to continue to work with our agricultural area to make sure they have the tools to allow them to stay healthy and strong." Ward 1 Councillor Mike Albano also filed his nom- ination papers with Halton Hills to run for another term. "For the past two and half years as your town council- lor it has been a privilege serving Halton Hills Ward 1," said Albano. "I am con- fident that in my short time as councillor I have served Ward 1 well and have been part of many positive changes in the community, addressing and acting upon constituency concerns." Albano went on to say that as Councillor he will continue to work towards the betterment of Halton Hills, in collaboration with the BIA towards a revital- ized downtown area as well as continuing to work towards new jobs and eco- nomic growth. "As a lifelong Halton Hills resident, I take tre- mendous pride having the honour of serving on town council. I am an optimist who deals with issues and concerns in a sensible and realistic way. I look for- ward to working with the constituents of Ward 1 to further the betterment of the community," Albano said. Nominations will be ac- cepted from May 1 to July 27. By: Alex Hilson The Rotary Club of Ac- ton announced the 23rd recipient of the Com- munity Champion Award recently. This year 's award winner was Arlene Humphreys. According to a release, this award is "made in recognition of people who have demonstrated a 'heart for the Commun- ity of Acton'". The Rotary Club of Acton felt Hum- phreys demonstrated this through over 23 years as an active volunteer in Acton organizations, es- pecially as Chair of the Acton Foodshare and a member of Heritage Ac- ton. "It's nice to be recog- nized, but it's really about a group of people work- ing together as volunteers and the community com- ing together to help those people in need," said Humphreys. Humphreys has been a volunteer for more than 40 years. Upon moving to Acton in 1995, she con- tinued her volunteer work with the "Girl Guides of Canada" both at the prov- incial and local levels until the early 2000s. In 1995, looking for more involvement in the Acton community, she joined the board of the Ac- ton Foodshare. By 1996, Arlene became the Food- share Chairperson. Over the last 22 years, she has guided the food bank through a period of substantial growth where the number of people sup- ported has grown to over 400 adults and children representing about 200 Acton and area house- holds. She has managed many relocations of the Foodshare and has been given the opportunity to be involved with a diverse group of dedicated vol- unteers in running Acton Foodshare. "Arlene strongly be- lieves it is important to recognize the support of the whole community of Acton and area," con- tinued the release. "The dedicated volunteers of the Acton Foodshare and other local food security agencies have been key in providing for those people in need over the last 20 plus years." Local Councillors file nomination papers Community Champion announced Arlene Humphreys (center) recipient of 23rd Community Champion Award