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11 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, April 8, 2010 The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Yard Waste Collection jÐ #OLJÐMOFIÐÐQLÐ!B@BJ?BOÐÐÐV>OAÐT>PQBÐFPÐ@LIIB@QBAÐ once every other weekÐLKÐQEBÐP>JBÐA>VÐ>PÐVLROÐD>O?>DB jÐ Yard waste in cardboard boxes, Blue Boxes, GreenCarts or plastic bags will not be collected. jÐ ,KIVÐRPBÐM>MBOÐV>OAÐT>PQBÐ?>DPÐLOÐLMBKÐOBRP>?IBÐOFDFAÐ@LKQ>FKBOPÐI>?BIIBAÐV>OAÐ T>PQBÐ&CÐRPFKDÐ>ÐOBRP>?IBÐOFDFAÐ@LKQ>FKBOÐVLRÐ@>KÐAOFIIÐELIBPÐFKÐQEBÐ?LQQLJÐLCÐQEBÐ V>OAÐT>PQBÐ@LKQ>FKBOÐCLOÐAO>FK>DB jÐ 6>OAÐT>PQBÐI>?BIPÐ>OBÐ>S>FI>?IBÐ>QÐKLÐ@E>ODBÐÐ1LÐLOABOÐ>ÐV>OAÐT>PQBÐI>?BIÐSFPFQÐ www.halton.ca/wasteÐLOÐ@>IIÐ%>IQLKÐ/BDFLKÐ?VÐAF>IFKDÐÐLOÐ Ð %)1,+Ð Ð LOÐ116Ð jÐ LKQ>FKBOPÐJ>VÐE>SBÐ>Ð@>M>@FQVÐRMÐQLÐÐ)ÐÐFJMBOF>IÐD>IILKPÐ>KAÐTBFDEÐKLÐ JLOBÐQE>KÐÐHDÐÐI?P Business Development Centre Create your own job this summer! The Summer CompanyÏNPMEP?KÏNPMTGBCQÏF?LBQÌMLÏ@SQGLCQQÏRP?GLGLEÏ?LBÏKCLRMPGLEÏlÏ RMECRFCPÏUGRFÏ?U?PBQÏMDÏSNÏRMÏÏlÏRMÏFCJNÏCLRCPNPGQGLEÏQRSBCLRQÏ@CRUCCLÏRFCÏ?ECQÏMDÏÌ 29 start and run their own summer business. This program is delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT). Applications are now being accepted online at www.ontario.ca/summercompany or call Halton's Small Business Centre for further information. Deadline for applications is May 6, 2010. Win up to $1,000 for your business plan! Through the Secondary School Business Plan Competition, delivered in partnership with MEDT and RBC Royal Bank, students may submit a business plan for a business they intend to start or one they have in mind. A total of $3,000 is awarded to the students for the top ÍTCÏ@SQGLCQQÏNJ?LQÏQS@KGRRCB Ï2?JIÏRMÏWMSPÏ@SQGLCQQÏRC?AFCPQÏMPÏESGB?LACÏAMSLQCJJMPQÏMPÏ call Halton's Small Business Centre for further information. Deadline for schools to submit @SQGLCQQÏNJ?LQÏGQÏ+?WÏÏ Upcoming Business Seminars and Program Starting a Small Business: A general overview of things you will need to consider and resources to help you succeed, including structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes ?LBÏÍL?LAGLEÏMNRGMLQ 5CB ÏNPGJÏÏlÏ&?JRMLÏ&GJJQÏ.S@JGAÏ*G@P?PWÏ%CMPECRMULÏ P?LAFÏÏlÏÏN K ($20/person) Consultant on Site Program: In partnership with Halton Hills Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Georgetown Branch Library on Thurs., April 15. Appointments must be booked in advance. Growing in the Right Direction ­ Expert Advice: Get the best advice from business experts. A lawyer, accountant and marketing expert will assist with your challenges and questions. 5CB ÏNPGJÏÏlÏ+GJRMLÏ.S@JGAÏ*G@P?PWÏÏlÏÏN K ÏNCPQML Marketing: Convert those prospects into paying customers by learning about targeting, branding, marketing plans and promotion. 5CB ÏNPGJÏ ÏlÏ SPJGLERMLÏ!CLRP?JÏ*G@P?PWÏÏlÏÏN K ÏNCPQML Starting a Small Business: A general overview of things you will need to consider and resources to help you succeed, including structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes, ?LBÏÍL?LAGLEÏMNRGMLQ 5CB Ï+?WÏÏlÏ-?ITGJJCÏ.S@JGAÏ*G@P?PWÏ!CLRP?JÏ P?LAFÏÏlÏÏN K ÏNCPQML Consultant on Site Program: In partnership with Milton Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Milton Public Library on Thurs., May 6. Appointments must be booked in advance. Contact us for more information and registration details for these events. jÐ ORPEÐJRPQÐ?BÐQFBAÐFKÐ?RKAIBPÐKLÐI>ODBOÐQE>KÐÐJÐUÐÐJÐÐCQÐUÐÐCQÐTFABÐTFQEÐ ?O>K@EBPÐ>ÐJ>UFJRJÐLCÐÐ@JÐÐFK@EBPÐFKÐAF>JBQBO ÐJÐÐ ÐCQ ÐJÐÐCQ jÐ $O>PPÐ@IFMMFKDPÐ>OBÐKLQÐ>@@BMQBAÐFKÐ6>OAÐ4>PQBÐ$OBBK >OQÐ>KAÐD>O?>DBÐ@LIIB@QFLKÐÐ -IB>PBÐhDO>PP@V@IBiÐ?VÐIB>SFKDÐDO>PPÐ@IFMMFKDPÐLKÐVLROÐI>TKÐÐ$O>PPÐ@IFMMFKDPÐTFIIÐ AB@LJMLPBÐNRF@HIVÐOBIB>PFKDÐS>IR>?IBÐKRQOFBKQPÐ?>@HÐFKQLÐVLROÐPLFI Accepted k k k k Leaves Sticks & twigs Tree trimmings Decorative cornstalks yard waste materials k Pumpkins k Fallen fruit from trees kÏ 7?PBÏ?LBÏE?PBCLÏ trimmings Emergency preparedness is everyone's responsibility A natural disaster, chemical spill or other emergency can happen any time. Representatives from Halton Region, the Halton Regional Police Service, and the Local Municipalities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville, work closely together to plan for emergencies and ensure a coordinated response. We're prepared. Gary Carr Regional Chair Here are a few simple steps you can take to be prepared: kÏ Draft an emergency plan to help you know what to do if disaster strikes. kÏ .PCN?PCÏ?LÏCKCPECLAWÏIGRÏRMÏ@CÏPC?BWÏRMÏAMNCÏMLÏWMSPÏMULÏDMPÏRFCÏÍPQRÏÏFMSPQÏMDÏ?LÏCKCPECLAW For more information and to download Halton's Personal Emergency Preparedness Guide, visit www.halton.ca/beprepared or dial 311. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule April 13 April 14 April 21 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Committee Planning & Public Works Committee Admin & Finance Committee Regional Council 090410 accepted Not yard waste materials k k k k Grass clippings Tree stumps Sod, soil, and rocks Clay k Plastic shopping or garbage bags kÏ .J?QRGAÏÎMUCPplant pots k Flower/plant markers and tags Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 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. 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