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10 Acton/Georgetown, Friday, June 23, 2006 BANKRUPTCY! GET A FRESH START. Credit Card Problems Major Cash Flow Problems Persistent Bill Collectors Delinquent Taxes Get SOLUTIONS now for: Repossessions Evictions Student Loan Divorce Related Financial Problems Loss of Job or Loved One Wage Garnishments Judgements, Law Suits Foreclosures PADDON + YORKE INC. FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY Bankruptcy can be avoided. Call us! No charge for initial consultation! By Appointment Only. 225 Main Street East (Main & Martin St.) Milton 875-081 1 A better solution! Halton Hills Fire Protection and Prevention Services have been holding a recruitment drive for prospective firefighters in recent weeks. The deadline for applications is June 29. Here, recruits extinguish a car fire during a training session. Firefighter recruitment drive nears end NOTICE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, and Town of Halton Hills By-law 2003-0032 regarding the following temporary road closure for the purpose of the following community event: Canada Day Parade (Glen Williams) Saturday, July 1, 2006 From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Confederation Street at Alexander Street to Main Street, North on Main Street to Mountain Street finishing at St. John's Church If you require any additional information regarding the temporary road closure please contact Kelly Withers at 905-873-2601, ext. 2330. 93 ___________________________________________ QUESTIONS? - If you have any questions concerning realty property taxes, call the Finance Department at 905-873-2601, ext. 2930, write to us at the address below or check our web site at www.haltonhills.ca - For assessment related questions, please call the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation at 1-866-296-6722 or check their web site at www.mpac.ca 95 ___________________________________________ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST Posting No. 200625 Reporting to the Manager of Development Engineering, this position is responsible for responding to public inquiries and providing technical assistance with respect to new and on-going development applications. Also responsible for providing departmental comments on site plan applications to Planning. Responsibilities: · Provide comments and recommend approval for reports in the Site Plan applications (grading, storm water management, design standards etc.). · Provide engineering related clauses for site plan agreements. · Participate in addressing development, redevelopment and environmental protection issues for site plan applications. · Assist the Manager with special studies as required. · Review and approve individual lot grading plans. · Responsible for refund of damage deposit including site inspections for building permits. · Liaise with developers and consultants to respond to public inquiries related to developments. · Document deficiencies related to new developments. · Analyze, interpret and enforce Municipal and Provincial Standards. · Provide on-site inspection services as required. Qualifications: · 3 Year Diploma in Civic Engineering Technology Program or equivalent education and experience. · Registered with O.A.C.E.T.T. with a C.E.T. designation. · Minimum 4 years of experience in a Civil Engineering environment. · Knowledge of applicable standards with respect to construction activities and the development agreement process. · Valid Ontario Class `G' Drivers License with a clean driver's abstract and use of a reliable vehicle. · Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. · Ability to deal effectively with the public, consultants and contractors to resolve issues. · Computer literate in Microsoft Office computer software. · Physically able to life up to 75 pounds. Salary Range: $41,309 - $49,177 per annum Qualified candidates may submit a detailed resume in confidence by 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2006. Please quote Posting No. 200625 on your resume. Ms. Jacqueline Kerr Manager of Human Resources Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 Fax: (905) 873-1431 Email: humanresources@haltonhills.ca TAX INSTALMENT NOTICE TO HALTON HILLS TAXPAYERS The second instalment of the 2006 Interim Tax Bill is due on: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 PAYMENT OF TAXES WHERE? - Finance Department, Civic Centre (8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday), or - Any branch of the Royal Bank located within the Town of Halton Hills (may be subject to a service charge) - Payments may be left at the Halton Hills Hydro Office (no receipts issued) Halton Hills Fire Protection and Prevention Services are looking for more firefighters. A recruitment drive has been ongoing and time is running out for prospective firefighters to get their applications in before the Thursday, June 29 deadline. Part-time firefighters with the Halton Hills Fire Protection and Prevention Service face new and challenging situations unlike any other job. They not only fight fires, but also perform rescues, administer first aid, deal with hazardous materials, protect property and are often instrumental in saving lives. To be eligible for consideration as a part-time firefighter with the Halton Hills Fire Services applicants must meet a number of requirements. · They must live within 5 km (3 miles) of the station to which they would be assigned. As time is critical in responding to emergency incidents, it's not considered feasible to have firefighters living beyond that distance. Those living less than 3 km (2 miles) from the station will be given preferential consideration. · Applicants must hold a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, have a good driving record and be prepared to produce a statement of their driving record. · They must also have a Grade 12 diploma or the education equivalent and be prepared to produce documentation. · They must understand and be able to communicate clearly in English both oral and written. · All applicants must be in good health and be capable of handling intense sustained physical effort. Anyone wishing to place an application with Halton Hills Fire Protection and Prevention Services can pick up an application at either Acton or Georgetown Fire Stations, at the Halton Hills Fire Protection and Prevention Services' Information Centre at the Georgetown Market Place or on-line at the Town's website at www.haltonhills.ca The applications can be dropped off at the same locations but must be handed in by the June 29 deadline. Environment Day planned for works yard tomorrow Halton Region hosts Environment Day at the Town of Halton Hills' public works yard on Trafalgar Rd. tomorrow (Saturday) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents will be able to properly dispose of household hazardous wastes, tires (up to eight passenger vehicle tires) and electronic components free of charge. The Salvation Army will also be on site accepting reusable items. Blue boxes will be made available to residents free of charge and composters will be sold at a subsidized price of $15 including tax. As well, a Pesticide Exchange program will also be run. For more information call Halton Region 1866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866), TTY 905-8279833 or visit www.halton.ca. AFTER HOURS? - Royal Bank branches during scheduled hours of service - Drop Box located next to main entrance of Civic Centre available 24 hours PELICAN BAY POOLS Custom Inground Pools 905-304-1229 905-304-1BAY 1-866-420-4229 We'll have you swimming in 2 weeks! OPEN HOUSE for Lynda Drake's Retirement HOW? a) By CHEQUE or CASH b) POST-DATED cheques are acceptable and will ensure that instalment dates are not missed c) INTERAC - in person at the Civic Centre d) By TELEPHONE: Check with your bank for further information. e) PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLAN: For details please call the Tax Department at 905-873-2601, ext. 2930. Your Pool...O ur R eputation LATE PAYMENTS? - A late payment charge of 1-1/4 per cent per month will be charged on the first day of each calendar month until taxes are paid. NO TAX BILL? - Bills were mailed June 7, 2006. Failure to receive a Tax Bill does not excuse the Owner from responsibility for payment, nor relieve him/her from liability for late payment charges. Please contact the Finance Department if you did not receive yours. Drop by the main street branch on Wednesday, June 28 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. NEW PROPERTIES? - Newly built properties are likely to have tax bills related to their land value assessment only until full assessment is applied and supplementary taxes are billed. Owners are responsible for taxes billed and should make provisions for the future billing of supplementary taxes. 94 We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager of Human Resources. SENIOR'S TAX GRANT? - To qualify for the Senior's Tax Grant applicants must be 65 years of age, own and occupy property in the Town of Halton Hills for one year and be in receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Applications are available from the Tax Department and will automatically be mailed to those who qualified last year. 1st Kate Birthday Love Mommy, Daddy and Colin xoxo Happy AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2600 · Fax: 905-873-2347