10 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 26, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Sheridan represented in three volunteer and leadership awards Three Sheridan College representatives have been recognized for their excellence in leadership and volunteer work. Presented annually by Colleges Ontario, Sheridan has been recognized with three of eight provincial awards, to be presented Feb. 11, 2008 at the Colleges Ontario annual conference in London. Sergeant Kerry McCowell won the Wm. G. Davis Community Volunteer Award. McCowell is a member of the Peel Regional Police Force, and a dedicated advocate for Sheridan's Police Foundations program. He has worked closely with Sheridan to provide students with innovative learning opportunities and, through his own extensive volunteer activities, has inspired them to become more involved in their communities. As a member of the Program Advisory Committee, McCowell was integral to the expansion of the Police Foundations internship program. He also helped to implement the Community Policing Competition -- a two-day event in which the Peel Police provide teams of Sheridan students with real community issues to investigate. Tim Onyschuk picked up the Distinguished Service Award. A full-time faculty member in the Police Foundations program since 1990, Onyschuk has had a significant and positive impact on the program, guided by his vision of combining student learning with community involvement. This vision led to the creation of the Justice Mentor program, a volunteer initiative which connects second-year Police Foundation students with elementary school children to provide support in a variety of activities. More recently, he established the Iron John program, which aims to help impoverished young boys in the community to progress and grow in positive ways. Martin Rutledge was the third Sheridan recipient, awarded the Student Leadership Award. A third-year student in the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation) program, Rutledge is recognized for his support to his fellow students as both a peer tutor and as an active member of the Animation Student Council. A single father, Rutledge is also an avid volunteer at his daughter's school. "We are very proud of our award winners. Each of them has made a significant contribution to the quality of life at Sheridan and in our community," said Sheridan College president Robert Turner. The Colleges Ontario Awards were established in 2000 to recognize individuals and organizations who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of Ontario's college system. OAKVILLE - Celebrating 150 years! Mayor Rob Burton and Members of Council invite you and your family to join them for a New Year's Levee. Sunday, January 6, 2008 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, Oakville Town Hall, South Atrium 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Come enjoy light refreshments as we welcome in the new year! FREE FAMILY PASSES TO THE OAKVILLE MUSEUM AT YOUR LIBRARY PUBLIC REMINDED TO STAY AWAY FROM STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PONDS As the temperature falls and the cold weather sets in, residents are reminded that, for your safety, recreational use of Stormwater Management Ponds (SWMPs) is prohibited. Looking for an exciting family activity to enjoy over the holidays? Visit the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate on us! From now until January 6, pick up a free family pass (for a family of 4) to the Museum at your local library branch. Borrow, enjoy, and return. Visit www.oakvillemuseum.ca for details and to find out more about how you can experience the magic of Erchless this holiday season SWMPs are designed to collect and treat runoff from our local storm sewer systems. They are not safe for recreational winter activities such as skating or for crossing on foot. The fluctuating temperatures, as well as the use of road salts this time of year, can create hazardous conditions and it's not uncommon for thin or unstable ice to appear solid. The Study is being carried out in accordance with the planning and design process for `Schedule B' projects as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007). The Class EA process includes public/external agency consultation, and an evaluation of alternative solutions and alternative design concepts. If you are unable to attend, you may submit questions or comments in writing to: Kristina Laretei, P. Eng., Water Resources Engineer, Town of Oakville, Engineering and Construction, 1225 Trafalgar Road, P.O. Box 310, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6 Tel: 905-845-6601 Ext. 3889 Fax: 905.338.4159 klaretei@oakville.ca Ron Scheckenberger, M. Eng., P. Eng., Project Manager, Philips Engineering Ltd., Consultant, 3215 North Service Road, P.O. Box 220, Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y2 Tel: 905-335-2353 Ext. 1222 Fax: 905-335-1414 rscheckenberger@philipseng.com Weather permitting, the Town continues to offer public skating venues at Bronte Marsh and Sixteen Mile Creek, as well as five arenas and a number of neighbourhood rinks. For a full list of locations, please refer to the Town's website, www.oakville.ca. Stay off and stay safe. PUBLIC MEETING Class Environmental Assessment Falgarwood Creek Reach 54 - Stabilization and Rehabilitation Project Wednesday, January 9, 2008 6 8 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville Room You are invited to attend this meeting to review and comment on the alternative solutions identified for this project. Members of the project team will be on hand to discuss the project and answer your questions. Display materials will also be available for viewing. The Town of Oakville, through their consultant Philips Engineering, has developed a set of alternative solutions for the rehabilitation and stabilization of Falgarwood Creek from the upstream limit of the Morrison-Wedgewood Diversion Channel to Gainsborough Drive. The study is being carried out to develop, evaluate and recommend preferred alternatives for the stabilization and rehabilitation of the creek channel and banks, along with possible flood/flow control improvements along Falgarwood Creek . Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. This Notice issued on December 26, 2007