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THE NEW TANNER20THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010 New Chair and Vice-Chair elected to Halton District School BoardAt the recent inaugural wers. Following the oath Don Vrooman was nom-leadership role of Chair, achievement and success, for defeated Acton Trustee meeting of the Halton Dis-of office and allegiance, inated for the position of and the importance of and the role the Board Gerry Ockenden, who sat trict School Board, the 11 trustees named their can-Chair and Kelly Amos working collaboratively plays in preparing the 21st as Board Chair for the past trustees forming the new didates for the positions of was elected Vice-Chair.in the best interests of stu-century learner.two months as the former Board were sworn in by Chair and Vice-Chair for In his inaugural address, dents. He commented on The ceremony officially chair ran for a seat on mu-Mr. Justice Peter Lau-the upcoming year.Vrooman spoke to the the importance of student ended the term of office nicipal council.The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.caMoreChristmas & New Years Day Household Waste Collection Blue & GreenNoticeDuring the HolidaysThere is no change to your household waste collection schedule due to Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25) and New Years Day (Saturday, January 1).Please place your waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.Please check your 2010 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 Sitewill be closed Friday, December 25, 2010 and Friday, January 1, 2011.Regular Operating Hours: Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5400 Regional Road 25, MiltonPlease check your 2010 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar or visit us online at www.halton.ca/waste for more information.Wrapping PaperNot in the Blue BoxItems for Blue BoxItems for GreenCartItems for Garbage Turkey, ham & meat, Clear moulded Cardboard boxesWrapping paper is not accepted in the Blue Box including bonesplastic packaging Fine paper & envelopes Breads Plastic filmbecause it often contains dyes that contaminate the Newspapers Gingerbread Bubble wrapother acceptable papers. As well, some wrapping paper Boxed beverage Latkes, fruits and Plastic plates and containerscontains foil and plastic which cannot be recycled.vegetablescups712 Plastic Paper napkins Wrapping paperbottles Instead, place wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and PET HDPE Paper plates and cups Bows & ribbons Aluminum cans, foil tape in the garbage.and traysThe best option is to wrap presents in newspaper or brown packaging paper (both go in the Blue Box or GreenCart), or use reusable gift bags. Christmas Trees: Christmas tree collection occurs in January (urban areas only). Check Tissue paper can go in the GreenCart (no tape). Damaged gift bags go in your Waste Management Calendar or www.halton.ca/waste for exact dates. Remove the garbage. Help make this holiday season waste-free.all tinsel, lights, decorations and plastic bags before collection. Ensure trees do not become stuck or frozen in snow banks.2011 Waste Management Guide & Collection Calendar Your 2011 Waste Management Guide & Collection Calendar will be delivered to your mailbox in mid-January 2011.1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 TTY 905-827-9833 www.halton.caTanner01162 ag x 6 colDec 16, 2010161210