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Parents can feel stigma in seeking help with teen behaviourContinued from page 22The forum will also address the stigma parentsHalton childrens services providers will alsocern about where to turn for support and discussWhen trying to cope with their childrencan experience in asking for help. A questionmeet with Clinton on Feb. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m., tohow to better plan and provide services.speriod will follow Clintons presentation andlearn more about the key issues facing familiesRegister for the forum dubbed A New Kindbehaviour, parents can also feel embarrassed,attendees will leave with an information package.with children aged 10 to 16, such as parents con-of Parenting at www.ourkidsnetwork.ca.overwhelmed or not know where to get help.The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.caUpcoming Bulk Waste Collection Dates for Oakvilleitems Bulk Waste 3maximumCollection Area Tuesday, ebruary Collection Area Wednesday, ebruary CollectionCollection Area Tuesday, ebruary Collection Area Tuesday, ebruary Check your Waste Management Guide $ Collection Calendar to determine Collection Area riday, ebruary which day bulk waste is collected in your area.1Collection Area Saturday, ebruary There is a three item limit per scheduled bulk collection day. Additional items will not be collected. 2Collection Area riday, ebruary f an item can t into a garbage bag or can, it is not bulk waste. Put these items Collection Area riday, ebruary inside a garbage bag or can, and place out for pick up on your regular garbage collection day. o not e ceed the regular si bag can garbage limit.3 o not pile items on top of one another. Remove all nails and staples. Three items ma imum per collection. All ooring and wood must be bundled, and be no larger than . m . m ft ft . tems must be too big to t in a garbage bag can. Ensure only the items you want collected are at the curb. Personal items left at the curb may be ne bundle of ooring or wood is e ual to one item.mistakenly collected by the collection truck or scavenged by other residents. tems collected for bulk are disposed of in the land ll. Consider giving items in good condition to a reuse centre. "isit www.halton.ca/waste for a list of reuse centres.Acceptable Bulk Waste MaterialsUnacceptable Bulk Waste Materials items ma imum Metal and !ppliances "isit www.halton.ca/wastetools to schedule collection Large household item that is over kg lbs and or that will not t into a closed garbage bag or container: Automobile parts, including vehicle seats Building, construction, demolition and renovation debris urniture couches chairs tables mattresses etc. Cardboard bo es looring carpets under padding linoleum etc. bundled in ma imum Concrete and bricks . m . m ft ft lengths one bundle e uals one bulk item Electronics "isit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca for drop off locations Toilets Household Ha#ardous Waste "isit www.makethedrop.ca for drop off locations Windows and mirrors to avoid glass shattering place tape across in an Mi ed waste piles pattern Propane tanks Wood fencing picnic tables shelving skids doors etc. dismantled and Soil and rocksbundled no larger than . m . m ft ft one bundle e uals one Tires "isit www.ontariots.ca for drop off locations bulk item please remove nails Tree branches and stumpsHalton Regional Meeting ScheduleEmergencies can happen at any time and your best defence Gary Carr Regional Chairis to be prepared! January 24 Budget Review :3 a.m.January 26Regional Council :3 a.m.The %ew ear is the perfect time to make sure you and your family are prepared for emergencies. Whether an emergency occurs from human caused events, such as a power outage, or a natural event such as a severe snow storm, it pays to be prepared, at home and on the road. Know the risks, make a plan and get a kit.Why not resolve to get an emergency preparedness kit in &"isit www.halton.ca/beprepared or dial 311 to learn Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.cathe simple steps it takes to be prepared.Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. ronte Road akville ntario M ial or Toll ree TT www.halton.ca21011123 Friday, January 21, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.oakvillebeaver.com