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Mervyn Russell stepping down from chairing OCCPEHRMervyn Russell is stepping down as chair-bringing us into greater con-will involve me taking on someWe do need new members and supporters person of the Oakville Community Centre fortact with other organizations new responsibilities, so I feelto step up and fill the shoes of the board mem-Peace, Ecology and Human Rightsin the community,the time has come for me tobers who are resigning so please attend the (OCCPEHR).Russell will officially step move on, Russell said in theAGM and help make a positive difference in Russell has been on the board of the groupdown at the groups annual release.our community as a board member, said over the past five years and has been its chairgeneral meeting on Wednesday, OCCPEHR has a fine his-Dankowich.since 2007.June 15. The meeting takes tory and deserves to continueCurrent board member Don Glover is These have been very productive years forplace at Oakville Town Hall being a strong presence inexpected to run for the chair position elec-our organization and his contributions will befrom 7:30 to 9 p.m.Oakville, promoting all thetion.greatly missed, said Stephen Dankowich,Being part of OCCPEHR good developments we wouldThe AGM will feature a keynote speaker, in founder and executive director, in a presshas been a very worthwhile like to see in our community,Leslie Adams, general manager of Halton release. Mervyn has done a fantastic job inand important part of my life. country and world.Hills-based Protect Our Water and building and promoting our organization,There are, however, some newSeveral other members areEnvironmental Resources (POWER).Mervyn Russellexpanding our list of events and activities, anddevelopments in my life whichalso resigning from the board.Town Hall is located at 1225 Trafalgar Rd.The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.caNOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRESGET RID OF YOUR OLD OR UNUSED PESTICIDES&Haltons Draft Be Naturally Solid Waste GreenManagement Did you know?StrategyMaximum Ontarios cosmetic pesticide20 litres per visitWe want to hear from you!ban took effect April 22, 2009.Residential loads onlyDrop by one of the following open houses to learn more about Halton Regions Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy, and offer feedback on the proposed waste diversion initiatives:The Partners for Naturally Green remind you to safely dispose of your old or unused pesticides at the Date & TimeLocation Halton Household Hazardous Waste Depot.Saturday, May 28, 2011Glen Abbey Community CentreYear round at no cost! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.1415 Third Line, OakvilleHaltons Waste Management Site, 5400 Reg. Rd. 25, MiltonSaturday, June 11, 2011Milton Sports CentreLearn more at www.halton.ca/naturallygreen10 a.m. to 1 p.m.605 Santa Maria Boulevard, MiltonSaturday, June 18, 2011Gellert Community Centre10 a.m. to 1 p.m.10241 Eighth Line, GeorgetownSaturday, June 25, 2011Burlington Seniors Centre10 a.m. to 1 p.m.2285 New Street, BurlingtonRegistration for the Halton Childrens Halton residents have always been enthusiastic about practicing the 3Rsreduce, reuse, recycle. Residents are now diverting 60 per cent of residential waste away from the Water Festival is now openlandll, increasing its life from 2023 to 2032! The landll is a valuable resource for HaltonRegion and is an investment worth protecting.Conservation Halton and Halton Region will be co-hosting the sixthannual Halton Childrens Water Festival (HCWF) from September 27 to Building upon the success of its Blue Box and GreenCart programs, Halton Region is30, 2011 at the Kelso Conservation Area in Milton. The festival providesexploring ways to further increase residential waste diversion to 65 and even 70 per cent! children in grades two tove with an opportunity to learn aboutIn consultation with the Joint Municipal Regional Waste Management CommitteeaGary Carrcitizens advisory committeeHalton Region has developed a Draft Solid Wastewater in a fun and interactive way while covering Ontario curriculum Regional ChairManagement Strategy.requirements. The festival features nearly 60 curriculum-based, hands-on activity centres. Registration for this years Festival is now open forThe Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy identis potential initiatives that could be teachers and their classes including community volunteers. To learn implemented to achieve these higher waste diversion goals. You can learn more about themore about this years Festival please visit www.hcwf.ca.Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy including potential cost implications, by reading the Regional Council approved Report PW-19-11 at www.halton.ca/wastestrategy or Halton Regional Meeting ScheduleMeetings can be viewed at www.halton.caby attending an open house.June 14 9:30 a.m.Health & Social Services CteLearn more at www.halton.ca/wastestrategy.June 15 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works CteJune 15 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance CtePlease let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting.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.ca09/10061115 Friday, June 10, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com