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16 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 19, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com The Regional Service aims to relieve Christmas stress www.halton.ca Presbyterian Church is aiming to help those feeling overwhelmed during the Christmas season. It will hold a service on Sunday, Dec. 21, the longest night of the year, at 7:30 p.m. to offer support to those who are trying to cope with feelings of sadness or tension. The annual service, now in its sixth year, may be attended by anyone from Oakville. It recognizes the difficulty of the season and offers gentle carols in a warm atmosphere. For more information, call 905-8422800 or visit www.trafalgarchurch.ca. Municipality of Halton Blue & Green During the Holidays More The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Oakville Christmas & New Year's Waste Collection Notice Please Note Collection Day Changes Sun Dec 21 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Christmas 22 23 24 25 New Year's 28 29 30 31 Jan 1 2 26 Fri Collection Changes Sat 27 Collection Changes 3 There is no waste collection on Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year's Day (January 1). There is waste collection on Christmas Eve (December 24), Boxing Day (December 26), and New Year's Eve (December 31). Please place your waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Please check your 2008 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for your collection area details, or visit www.halton.ca/waste to use our "Search by Address" tool. Halton Waste Management Site will be closed Thursday, December 25, 2008 and Thursday, January 1, 2009 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday Please check your 2008 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar or visit us online at www.halton.ca/waste for more information. 2009 Waste Management Guide & Collection Calendar Items for Blu Box Items for G Blue GreenCart Items for Garbage C · · · · · · mailbox in mid-January 2009. Cardboard boxes Fine paper & envelopes Newspaper Boxed beverage containers 1 2 Plastic bottles PET HDPE Aluminum food & pop cans · · · · · · Turkey, ham & meat, including bones Challah bread Gingerbread Latkes, fruits and vegetables Paper napkins Paper plates and cups · · · · · · Clear moulded plastic packaging Plastic film Bubble wrap Plastic plates and cups Wrapping paper Bows & ribbons Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Halton Regional Council Despite our busy schedules, I would like to ask everyone to pause a moment home and abroad, hand deliver Christmas cards to your neighbours, consider volunteering your time to a charity, or simply hold a door open for someone. Gary Carr Regional Chair Christmas Trees: Christmas tree collection occurs in January (urban areas only). Check your Waste Management Calendar or www.halton.ca/waste for exact dates. Remove all tinsel, lights, decorations and plastic bags before collection. Ensure trees do not become stuck or frozen in snow banks. On behalf of Halton Regional Council, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2009. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 Jan. 13 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14 1:30 p.m. Offices Closed for the Holidays 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-442-5866 · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca PW-08083 191208 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1