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w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER W e dn es da y, Ja nu ar y 5, 2 01 1 8 Parents of students who are planning to attend Oakville high schools in September 2011 are welcome to come and hear more about the Grade 9 program, services for students, and diploma requirements. Parents should attend the Parents Information Night at their home school (the school designated for their community). For more information, please contact the school office. Abbey Park High School Oakville Trafalgar High School Thursday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 6 at 7 p.m. 905 827-4101 http://aph.hdsb.ca 905 845-2875 http://oth.hdsb.ca Iroquois Ridge High School T.A. Blakelock High School White Oaks Secondary Thursday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 13 at 7 p.m. (South campus) 905 845-0012 http://irs.hdsb.ca 905 827-1158 http://tab.hdsb.ca Thursday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. 905 845-5200 http://wos.hdsb.ca HALTON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD David Euale, Director Don Vrooman, Chair Parents of Grade 8 Students are invited to attend a Parent Information Evening Vision To be the most livable town in Canada Volunteer and make a difference in your community. Oakville residents are encouraged to join a Town of Oakville Advisory Committee to help make Oakville the most livable town in Canada! A diverse range of committee opportunities are available based on personal interests. Further details, committee descriptions and application forms are available at www.oakville.ca/advisory.asp or from the Clerks department at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. For more information please contact Colleen Tino at 905-845-6601, ext. 3136, or ctino@oakville.ca. The 2011 budget process is underway. Oakville residents are invited to take part in the budget process to help Oakville attain its vision of being "the most livable town in Canada." Share Your Comments and Get Involved The 2011 Budget Committee will consider all submissions, whether in person, writing or email as part of their budget deliberations. Residents who wish to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate should register at townclerk@oakville.ca or call 905-815-6015 Written comments for the Committee can be sent to Town Clerk, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6 Residents can also email their comments to budget2011@oakville.ca or fax to 905-815-2004 Upcoming Budget Committee Meeting Dates January 10, 2011 1 4 p.m. Council Chamber Overview of budget February 3, 2011 1 4 p.m. Council Chamber Staff Presentations February 9, 2011 7 10 p.m. Council Chamber Delegations February 10, 2011 9 a.m. noon Council Chamber Delegations February 17, 2011 1 4 p.m. Council Chamber Deliberations February 24, 2011 1 4 p.m. Council Chamber Deliberations All meetings are held at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Visit www.oakville.ca for updated budget information. Oakville's Budget Committee meetings can be viewed live on Town TV at www.towntv.ca. Proposed rates and fees for town services and programs relating to various departments will be adopted as part of the 2011 Budget process. Further information may be obtained by contacting Nancy Sully, Deputy Treasurer and Director, Financial Planning, at nsully@oakville.ca. Take part in the 2011 Budget Process! Happy New Year MICHELLE SIU / OAKVILLE BEAVER CELEBRATION: Oakville Mayor Rob Burton and Oakville Town Crier Chris Pedersen Brown prepare to serve the New Years cake at the New Year's Levee at Town Hall Sunday afternoon. Speak up! You can comment on any story in todays Oakville Beaver at oakvillebeaver.com.