Special Athletes Track Meet MondayCommunity Spirit Awards tickets on saleMore than 100 students are encouragement to the com-People are invited to come out and help the TownAward expected to participate in the petitors.of Oakville celebrate its heroes at the 10th annual Sun Life Financial, sponsor of the Group Halton District School Boards The special athletes events Community Spirit Awards reception.Volunteer Award24th annual Special Athletes will include running races, dis-Tickets are now on sale for the Wednesday, June 22 Genworth Financial Canada, sponsor of the Track Meet.tance and precision throws, a event, which will take place at the Oakville ConferenceHeritage and History AwardThe all-day event will take slalom event for students with and Banquet Centre, located at 2515 Wyecroft Rd. Paradiso Restaurant, sponsor of the Individual place at Iroquois Ridge High wheelchairs and T-ball. Since 2002, the awards have honoured the achieve-Volunteer AwardSchool on Monday, June 13. It In addition to these com-ment and contributions of hundreds of community Sunrise Senior Living, sponsor of the Senior consists of a competition for petitive events, athletes may volunteers. Last year alone, the awards recognizedAwardathletes with physical chal-take part in four participation more than 30 individuals and groups for their leader- RBC Royal Bank, sponsor of the Youth Awardlenges. The track meet also events: the four-person team ship and dedication to volunteering in the commu-Tickets are $30 per person, which includes a din-runs at the same time as a relay, the 50-metre assisted nity.ner at the ceremony. Purchasing deadline is Friday, junior track meet for Oakville roll for students with wheel-The 2011 awards categories and award sponsorsJune 17. Tickets are available at the Towns Recreation are:and Culture department, at Town Hall, located at area schools.chairs, the Boccia ball throw ? MEDIchair Halton, sponsor of the Access Award1225 Trafalgar Rd., or by phone 905-338-4250.There will be coaches, and a Frisbee throw.? The Oakville Beaver, sponsor of the Arts AwardFor more information visit www.oakville.ca/csa.school staff, friends and volun-The competition will take ? Tim Hortons, sponsor of the Environmentalhtm.teers to provide support and place during school hours.The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.caNOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTREPUBLIC INFORMATION CENTREDundas Street (Regional Road 5) Phase 2 Upgrades at the Oakville Water Purication Plant Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, Brant Street (Regional Road 18) on Kerr Street in the Town of Oakvilleto Trafalgar Road (Regional Road 3)PR-2062BPR-2550Halton Region is planning several upgrades to the Oakville Water Purication Plant.These upgrades will include improvements to theter building and raw water pumping Halton Region has initiated a Corridor Study to consider Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station, relocation of the treated water pumping station within the plant, the provisionwithin Burlington and Oakville along Dundas Street. This corridor plays an important of emergency standby power, and some architectural and landscaping modiations. role in the movement of people and goods through the Region. This study providesan opportunity to develop improvements along Dundas Street and other transit Construction work is planned to begin in 2012.supportive corridors so that the people living or working in Halton Region have aYou are invited to attend a Public Information Centre to learn about the plannedbetter alternative to automotive travel. Halton Region recognizes the importance of construction and discuss any concerns you may have with representatives from Haltonproviding travel choices. This study also provides an opportunity to enhance DundasRegion. This Public Information Centre will be an informal meeting and you are invited Street as an attractive corridor for pedestrians, cyclists and integrating new land uses to drop in at your convenience between the noted hours.with existing heritage and natural features.Public Information Centre Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011Halton Region is holding a Public Information Centre to provide an opportunity for Time: 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.residents, businesses and other interested individuals to review and have input into the Place: St. James Elementary School (Forum)study process. Public consultation is an important part of this study and participation 255 Morden Road, Oakvilleis welcomed as planning continues for the corridor. This public information centre willpresent work to date.If you are unable to attend this Public Information Centre and wish to obtain moreDate: Thursday, June 23, 2011 information or provide written comments, please address your concerns to: Time: 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Drop-inMs. Tanya Parr, C.E.T. Mr. Austin KanagasuriamProject Manager Project Manager Place: Halton Region - North/South AuditoriumsHalton Region Associated Engineering Ltd. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario Telephone: 905-825-6000 x 7546 Telephone: 416-622-9502 x 244Facsimile: 905-825-0267 Facsimile: 416-622-6249If you are unable to attend the Public Information Centre and wish to obtain moreE-mail: tanya.parr@halton.ca E-mail: suriama@ae.cainformation or provide written comments, please address your concerns to:Mr. Jeffrey Reid, C.E.T. Mr. Neil Ahmed, P. Eng.Making Halton a better place Project Manager Project Managerto live, work and retire.Halton Region McCormick Rankin CorporationGary Carr, Regional Chair1151 Bronte Road 2655 North Sheridan WayOakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Mississauga, Ontario L5K 2P8Phone: 905-825-6000 Ext. 7920 Phone: 905-823-8500Fax: 905-847-2192 Fax: 905-823-8503Email: jeffrey.reid@halton.ca Email: nahmed@mrc.caPlease 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.ca09/10061119 Friday, June 10, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com