3 | Friday, N ovem ber 2 5 , 2 0 1 6 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTO N.com Halton police civilian named Trainer of the Year by Tim Whitnell Metroland West Media Steve Van Dyk received the Trainer of the Year award from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Canada at its annual conference in Banff, Alta., Nov. 7-10. The award recognizes contributions instrumental in the excellence and success of a training program at a Public Safety Communications Agency. "The nominees in the category understand the importance of mentoring employees through leadership and display an ongoing commitment to their employees' success," stated APCO. The Hamilton resident has worked in 9-1-1 communications for more than 20 years, 14 of them with Halton police. "He is known for taking important topics and experiences to create real learning opportunities that are both fun and informative. Van Dyk is passionate about teaching other communicators of the important role they play in each and every call they take. He believes every communicator should understand what an honour and privilege it is to work every day taking calls that could save a person' s life," stated a Halton police press release. Van Dyk has been Halton police communications training co-ordinator for nine years, doing training for 65 communicators -- full-time, contract and supervisory staff. He was a recipient of the Queen' s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013. Van Dyk received the (Halton) Chief' s Commendation for Extraordinary Effort in May 2005. He has the Registered Public Safety Leader (RPL) designation from APCO International. APCO Canada, Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. Its 500plus members include 9-1-1, police, fire and emergency medical services as well as emergency management, disaster planning, and federal search and rescue personnel. Steve Van Dyk inside todays B e a v e r www.insideHALTON.com 6 23 S p o r ts C l a s s if ie d 25 28 Real Estate New Homes Holland Park Garden Oakville YMCA Hope & Peace Ed it o r ia l A rtscene *A ll flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington NEW SUBSCRiFTiONS call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com DETAILS MAKE THE MAN. THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS. OUR SELECTION OF SCARVES, GLOVES AN D HATS COMPLEMENT- OUR AND I ! LUXURIOUS · ;¥ < Sit'im S DIVERSE SELECTION OF WARM WINTER COATS. ADD THE RIGHT CASHMERE SWEATER AND SOME W O O L SOCKS, YOU'LL BE PERFECTLY DRESSED FOR ANYTHING. you grow · we m ow C a ll t h e S n o w B r o s t o d a y to b o o k y o u r s e a s o n a l WINTER AT BURROWS. Serving Oakville Weekly Lawn & Garden Maintenance _ © W ii Snow Removal Package Lets us do the heavy lifting! Call for a quote CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR FALL PROPERTY CLEAN UP" Marcus Baird B U R R O W F in e cloth in g since 1 9 7 6 Bl 9 0 5 .4 6 7 .1 5 0 7 Iawnbros905@gmail.com S E R V IN G O A K V IL L E 905.467.1507 Iawnbros905@gmail.com 4 years in a row Oakvi e Beaver Reader s Se ection Diamond Award Winner GIORGIO ARMANI · BRUNELLO CUCINELLI · HUGO BOSS · BELSTAFF · ETRO B Donm G om pj m m DriVeKj ' ra in in : D R IV E W IS G o o d d r i v e r s a r e n ' t b o r n , t h e y ' r e b u ilt U PCO M IN G C O U R S E S --------------------------December 27, 28, 29, 30 4 Days 9:30 am - 3:30 pm January 2,3,4,5 4 Days 9:30 am - 3:30 pm w w w .d r iv e w is e o a k v ille .c o m 9 0 5 - 8 4 5 - 7 2 0 0