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Nominees for Town's 2014 Community Spirit Awards revealed The Town of Oakville is gearing up to celebrate residents and local businesses that are making a difference in the community. It has released the list of 24 nominees for the 13th annual Community Spirit Awards, which recognizes community champions in eight award categories. The nominees that are being recognized for their dedication and commitment to the Oakville community are: · Acclaim Health Alzheimer Day Program Volunteers · Bank of Montreal · Martha Bingham · Flora Bishop · Philip Brimacombe · Children in Action · Patricia Decker · Paul Doherty · Colleen Dugard · Susan Forde · Friends of the Oakville Public Library · Katherine Harrop · Dana Harvey · Ruth Johnston · Barbara Joan Matters · Kyle Morrison · Kathy O'Donnell · Linda Roberts · Adam Spencer · St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School · Mark Stephenson · The Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board · Helena Thompson · West River Residents Association Rink Team The awards categories include Access, Arts, Environmental, Group Volunteer, Heritage and History, Individual Volunteer, Senior, and Youth. The winners will be announced at an award ceremony and reception on June 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road. Tickets for the event cost $15. They can be purchased through the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Visit oakvillecentre.ca or call the box office at 905-815-2021, Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There is no reserved seating for this event. For more information about the Oakville Community Spirit Awards, visit the Town's website at www.oakville.ca. 25 | Thursday, June 5, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Halton.ca 311 Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Notice of Halton Region's 2014 Comprehensive Employment Survey The Regional Municipality of Halton will be conducting its Annual Comprehensive Employment Survey in 2014. The data collected is vital for monitoring the Region's economic health, as well as aiding in policy and decision making. It is essential background information for forecasting and planning the Region's infrastructure and services for the residents and businesses of Halton. Between May and September 2014, a team of surveyors from the Region's Planning Services Division will visit each and every business establishment in Halton to gather information about the number of employees working at each location and the type of employment that is taking place there. The surveyors will wear a Region of Halton shirt and cap, each bearing the Halton Region Logo, as well as a visible photo ID card that identifies them as part of the "Halton Employment Survey Team 2014". All data collected from the survey will be grouped together and released to the public as statistical highlights of economic and employment patterns and trends. Individual business information will not be identifiable or published in the results of the Region's survey. It will be shared with the Local Municipalities and used for planning and municipal related purposes. The 2014 Employment Survey Results Report will be published in early 2015. The success of this important survey depends upon the assistance and co-operation of the Region's business community. If you have any questions or comments regarding the survey, please contact Planning Services at 905-825-6000 ext. 7686 2014 Rain Barrel Date Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:00 a.m. ­ 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 9:00 a.m. ­ 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 9:00 a.m. ­ 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014 9:00 a.m. ­ 1:00 p.m. $39.95 (cash only) Truckload Sales Events Part of Halton's water efficiency program Location Halton Regional Centre, (enter off North Service Road) 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Milton GO Train Station Parking Lot 780 Main Street East (Main, west of Thompson), Milton Mapleview Mall, (lower parking lot by the Bay) 900 Maple Avenue, Burlington Halton residents only (must provide proof of Halton Region residency) New this year: optional online pre-payment and home delivery service available directly through the supplier. For more information, visit Halton.ca/rainbarrels. Meetings at Halton Region June 10 June 11 June 11 June 18 Gary Carr Regional Chair 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. Planning & Public Works Cttee. Admin & Finance Cttee. Regional Council 050614 Provincial election questionnaire replies now online In advance of the May 16 provincial election, Halton Region invited local candidates to respond to a questionnaire on issues that are important to Halton residents. The responses we received are now online at Halton.ca/OntarioElection2014. I hope you find this to be a useful tool prior to heading out to vote. Learn more about our advocacy efforts at Halton.ca/advocacy. Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca/meetings