www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, August 28, 2015 | 16 Oakville puts out a call for park ambassadors by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff The Town is recruiting Oakville residents to help keep its parks and trails litter free by becoming park ambassadors. Formerly known as the Adopt-A-Park/ Trail program, the Park Ambassador program allows an individual, family, corporation or group to help maintain Oakville's parks and trails. "Becoming a park ambassador is a great opportunity to enjoy our green space and contribute to a cleaner and more attractive community," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "This unique partnership between residents and the town helps support Oakville's livability." Participants are required to make a minimum two-year commitment and conduct at least three park or trail clean-ups annually with supplies provided by the Town. They would also need to record their clean up activity and report to the Town's Parks and Open Space Department any damage through storms, vandalism, graffiti and illegal dumping of household, garden or pool waste material onto town land. In exchange for their volunteer service, park ambassadors are recognized with a sign bearing their name at the entrance of the park or trail they are caring for, a park ambassador The Town of Oakville is seeking park ambassadors to help keep it parks and trails free of litter. Promoting the initiative are, from left: Jane Arnett, senior manager of operations at Parks and Open Spaces for the Town of Oakville; park ambassador Tim Mann and Ward 3 Town and Regional Councillor Dave Gittings. | photo by Graham Paine Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) pin, acknowledgement on the Town's website and a personal letter of thanks from the mayor. "Caring for a park or trail is a unique way to connect with your neighbourhood and enjoy the incredible outdoor spaces that Oakville has to offer," said Tim Mann, a park ambassador who cares for the north section of the Morrison Valley Trail. "I would recommend it to anyone looking for a meaningful way to contribute to their community." With more than 340 parks, playgrounds and sports fields and 280 woodland parks and trails, there are plenty of opportunities for citizens, schools, youth groups and corporations to get involved. For more information, contact the Town at 905-845-6601 or visit www.oakville.ca. Grand Opening September 19th! thanks oakville for choosing us one of the best tire shops and auto service centres! cOnventiOnal Oil change Up to 5L With spin-on FiLter incL. FRee 30pt inspection. TIRE & AUTO CENTRE 670 Fourth Line, Unit 20 Oakville NEW MILLENIUM 905-845-0770 $ $ 24.99 49.99 receive Synthetic Oil change Up to 5L With spin-on FiLter incL. FRee 30pt inspection Gourmet Vegan Grub Breakfast Lunch Dinner 1-time oFFer onLy www.nmtoakville.ca oFF WE MAKE CUSTOM FOOT ORTHOTICS! Chiropodist - Foot Specialist Call Today and book your `Complimentary'3D Foot Scan! Book online at: Schedulicity.com - Search `Atlantic Foot Care' or call (905) 483-2295. Book with Frank Keogh, D.CH. Oakville Injury & Pain Relief Center No Referral Necessary · 30 Years Experience 2460 Neyagawa Blvd, Oakville, Unit 9 All fees covered by most insurance plans. · Sport Orthotics · Golf · Diabetic · Dress Orthotics · Tennis · Orthopaedic Footwear · Hockey/Skate · Childrens · Compression Stockings Vegan · gluten Free · eatery Follow us: @vegebitez Contact: vbcareers@hotmail.com NOW HIRING 2169 SIXTH LINE, UNIT 2 (NORTH OF UPPER MIDDLE ROAD) (905) 483-2295 | www.oakvilleinjuryandpainrelief.com LaboUr Family owned and operated. We're committed to providing you with the highest level of service, so you'll always choose us for your maintenance and repair needs. FiRSt time cuStOmeR? 20%