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14 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday January 25, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Oakville riding NDP AGM Monday at Town Hall The Oakville New Democratic Party (NDP) Riding Association will hold its annual general meeting on Monday, Jan. 28 at Oakville Town Hall. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Featured will be guest speaker and Toronto social justice activist, Pierre Chenier. "We're pleased to have Pierre address our membership about the need for a progressive alternative to the government of Stephen Harper," said Riding Association president Brian Hopkins. "Only the NDP, along with its allies in progressive organizations and the labour movement, are putting forth solutions to the problems of environmental ruin, poverty, and the marginalization of citizens and civil society," said Hopkins. The Oakville NDP Riding Association will also be electing its new executive for 2008 and planning for future activities. "The New Democratic Party across the country is gaining strength," said executive member Raychyl Whyte. "Our membership base is expanding and we're preparing for a very active year," said Whyte. These activities include preparations for the upcoming federal election, which may take place as early as April 2008. "With a federal campaign looming, we're looking forward to running on issues that matter to Oakville, such as good-paying jobs, decent health care and education, a commitment to global peace and security, and most importantly, a government that actually listens to people," added Hopkins. Although only NDP members can vote at the meeting, all are welcome to attend. "We have an open house policy at our events," said Whyte. "We hope that people will come out and make their voices heard. We look forward to seeing you there," Whyte added. The Regional Sustainable Halton Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca More Blue and Green for a Better Planet Our Community. Our Future. Our Plan. Phase II Halton Region's future ­ what it looks like and how it works, where and how we grow, and what we protect ­ depends on YOU. According to the Province's Places to Grow Plan, Halton needs to plan for up to 780,000 people and 390,000 jobs by the year 2031. Sustainable Halton is a Made in Halton approach to planning for this growth. Come to an open house to learn about what we've done so far and tell us what you think about the objectives that will guide where we go from here. These objectives are important since they will help us evaluate and assess the various options for where and how Halton will grow ­ these options will come out in the next stage of the project. Please join us at one or all of the Public Information Centres listed below. We look forward to hearing from you. Metal and Appliance Call-in Collection Metal and appliances are collected on a call-in basis only. Currently, this service is not offered in rural Halton Hills or rural Milton. You must schedule metal and appliance pick up before placing material out for collection. Call Halton Region between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at 905-8256000 or 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866) or TTY 905-827-9833. Do not place metal and appliances at the curb on your scheduled garbage or bulk collection day. On your scheduled metal and appliance collection day, place items at the curb by 7 a.m. and no sooner than 5 p.m. the evening before. For safety reasons, please remove all appliance doors and empty water from washing machines, dishwashers, etc. Put doors at the curb safely, so they don't become tripping hazards. Place tall appliances such as refrigerators, upright freezers and hot water tanks Sustainable Halton Meeting Schedule Evening Sessions (Presentation to begin at 7:00 p.m.) Date January 15 Location Burlington Venue Auditorium Central Recreation Centre 519 Drury Lane Auditorium Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd. Auditorium Mold-Masters SportsPlex 221 Guelph St. Georgetown Banquet Hall Milton Sports Centre 605 Santa Maria Blvd Time 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presentation at 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presentation at 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presentation at 7:00 p.m. Acceptable Materials · Air conditioners · Barbeques (no propane tanks) · Metal bath tubs · Bicycles (no tires) · Dishwashers · Dismantled metal fences (maximum length 1.2m or 4 feet) · · · · · · · · · Dismantled swing sets Dryers Freezers Furnaces Metal furniture Heat pumps Hot water tanks (empty) Microwaves Pool heaters · Refrigerators · Metal shower enclosures · Metal sinks · Stoves · Washers · Water softeners (empty) January 16 Oakville January 24 Halton Hills January 30 Milton 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presentation at 7:00 p.m. Afternoon Session (No formal presentation) Date January 31 Location Oakville Venue Auditorium Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd. Time 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. More Blue and Green for a Better Planet Starting April 7, 2008 there will be changes to your current waste collection. These changes will include weekly Blue Box collection, the introduction of weekly GreenCart pick up and garbage collection every other week with a six-bag or can limit. The GreenCart will collect items such as food waste, fats and oils, coffee grounds and paper food packaging and send it for composting. These changes will put more of an emphasis on recycling and reduce the amount Management Calendar which was delivered to your mailbox in mid-January. Thank you for your ongoing efforts in reducing waste to help make Halton a healthier community. For more information on recycling and garbage collection, please visit www.halton.ca/waste. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule January 29 9:30 a.m. - Health & Social Services Committee January 30 9:30 a.m. - Planning & Public Works Committee January 30 1:30 p.m. - Administration & Finance Committee February 6 9:30 a.m. - Regional Council 250108 For more information, please contact either: Anita Fabac, Senior Policy Analyst at 905-825-6000 ext. 7187, toll-free at 1-866-442-5866, or by email at Anita.Fabac@halton.ca OR Alana Fulford, Planner at 905-825-6000 ext. 7354, toll-free at 1-866-442-5866, or by email at Alana.Fulford@halton.ca. Gary Carr Regional Chair 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 · Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-442-5866 · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca