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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 16, 2008 - 9 Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada TOWN OF OAKVILLE WARD MEETINGS Mayor Burton and your Town Councillors invite you to your local Ward Meeting. Beginning this spring, question and answer sessions will be held in each ward to provide residents with the opportunity to address issues concerning them and to learn more about the progress of Council. Please watch for when your Ward Meeting will be held. Ward 1 Meeting with Mayor Rob Burton, Regional & Town Councillor Alan Johnston and Town Councillor Ralph Robinson will be: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:30 ­ 9 p.m. Queen Elizabeth Park Centre, Room 162 Join the Town of Oakville and local residents and businesses in support Ward 4 Meeting with Mayor Rob Burton, Regional & of Councillor Allan Elgar and Town Councillor Roger Town Lapworth will be: Earth Hour on Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m. May 8, 2008 Thursday, 7 ­ 8:30 p.m. We will turn off our lights for an hour and join Glen Abbey Community Centre, Room B millions across the planet who are fighting climate change. We re in. Are you? change We're in Sign up at wwf.ca/EarthHour. Nomin ate a Community Champion! Everyone has friends and colleagues who spend countless hours volunteering and supporting the many facets of our diverse community. This generous spirit is evident all around us. What better way to acknowledge their contribution than to nominate them for an Oakville Community Spirit Award. The Oakville Community Spirit Awards honours individuals, organizations, businesses and groups who help achieve our goal of making Oakville the most livable town in Canada. To celebrate Oakville's Community Champions, we encourage everyone to nominate that special someone who will make the awards evening truly magical. SPORT DEVELOPMENT AWARD ­ Sponsored by Tim Hortons Recognizes an individual or organization whose outstanding contribution of leadership has helped to further the development of sports in Oakville. HERITAGE AND HISTORY AWARD ­ Sponsored by the Invidiata Team Recognizes an individual or organization who has made an outstanding contribution to Oakville's Heritage and History by aiding in the preservation and celebration of Oakville's natural, built and cultural heritage. ARTS AWARD ­ Sponsored by the Oakville Beaver Recognizes an individual or organization who, through their volunteerism, has contributed to the enhancement of the arts in Oakville. YOUTH AWARD ­ Sponsored by Royal Bank Recognizes a youth individual or group (18 years and under) who has made positive contributions towards enriching Oakville's quality of life. INTERNATIONAL AWARD - Sponsored by Riordon Design Recognizes an individual or organization who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to an international initiative or project. For more information and nomination forms, visit www.oakville.ca or contact Louise Veres at 905-845-6601 ext.3154 or email lveres@oakville.ca NOMINATIONS In order to recognize these volunteers, we need the Oakville community to submit the stories of these very deserving people. All nominees must be residents of Oakville and dedicate their volunteer time to an Oakville organization or initiative. Nomination forms can be filled out on-line at www.oakville.ca, or picked up at Town Hall, all three Oakville Community Centres and Oakville Public Library locations. Nomination deadline is April 25, 2008. AWARD CATEGORIES GROUP VOLUNTEER AWARD ­ Sponsored by Sun Life Financial Recognizes a group of three or more individuals who have come together to volunteer their time toward a shared goal/activity or event involving leadership, innovation and creativity. Activities or events can benefit all ages. INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER AWARD ­ Sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant Recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding volunteer contribution towards improving the well-being of Oakville residents of any age group. SENIOR AWARD ­ Sponsored by Seniors Helping Seniors Recognizes a senior (65 years and older) or group who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the Oakville community during their retirement years. SPRING BULK LOOSE LEAF COLLECTION April 28 ­ May 9, 2008 Loose leaves from designated areas in Oakville will be collected as follows: Date Zone April 28 to May 2 4, 5, 6 and 10 May 5 to May 9 1, 3, 7 and 9 Please ensure: · all loose leaves are placed on the boulevard or on the shoulder, not over catch basins or in the ditches in front of your house · leaves are free of debris and other foreign matter · leaves are put out no earlier than seven (7) days before the first day of your pickup and no later than 7 a.m. on the first day of collection in your zone. Please note: · homeowners are responsible for removing contaminated piles of leaves or leaves that have been put out after the collection dates. · bagged leaves will be picked up with your yard waste on the same day as your Blue Box material For more information, please refer to the loose leaf pick-up schedule in your Halton Region Waste Management Calendar or visit www.oakville.ca. You can also contact the Central Operations customer service line at 905-338.4392 or roads&works@oakville.ca.