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Helping youths through puppets, nutrition and scholarshipsContinued from page 15aims to educate young children about street safety,disburse $70,000 in funds back into much-neededof volunteerism in our community. We have a his-model of volunteerism and community service.bullying and other social issues. community projects.tory of addressing needs before they become popu-Managed by a volunteer board of directors, the And, from September to June, May Court is alsoFor more than 30 years, The May Court Club of lar causes by providing essential services and fund-clubs service commitments and fundraising in the schools with its Food For Hungry TummiesOakville has provided educational assistance to verying to meet the changing needs in Halton, saidendeavors are operated by its volunteer members.Nutrition Program, which provides nutritious,deserving students who need financial help withRiddell.We are extremely proud of the service we pro-non-perishable snacks to 47 elementary schools inpost secondary education. Not only does the club provide essential volun-vide our community, said Oakville May Court Halton.Its Scholarship Program this year will provideteer services, it has a proven track record of suc-Club President Charlotte Riddell.At 200 Kerr St., the May Court Nearly New$56,000 in educational awards, with more thancessful fundraising events. And that is much.Shop has been operating since 1957.$300,000 being awarded since its inception inThe biennial Mirror, Mirror Fashion Show is aOn Tuesdays, in Halton schools, youll find the Its a consignment shop for gently-used cloth-1994.much anticipated affair attracting more than 400May Court puppeteers performing in a show that ing and household items, that this year alone willThe May Court Club of Oakville is a true leaderSee The page 20The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.caGet Your Garden Growing!NOTICE OF HALTON REGIONS 2011 COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SURVEYSpring Compost Give AwayThe Regional Municipality of Halton will be conducting its Annual ComprehensiveMonday, May 9 to Employment Survey in 2011. The data collected is vital for monitoring the Regions economic health, as well as aiding in policy and decision making. It is essentialSaturday, May 14, 2011background information for forecasting and planning the Regions infrastructure and 8 00 a.m. to 0 p.m.services for the residents and businesses of Halton.Halton Waste Management Site5 00 Regional Road 25, MiltonBetween May and September 2011, a team of surveyors from the Regions PlanningServices Division will visit each and every business establishment in Haltonto gather information about the number of employees working at each location andthe type of employment that is taking place there. The surveyors will wear a Halton Thanks to the participation of Halton residents, approximately 32,000 tonnes of yard wasteRegion shirt and cap, each bearing the Halton Region Logo, as well as a visible photo was composted last year and turned into rich, garden-friendly compost.ID card that identis them as part of theiHalton Employment Survey Team 2011.jHAll data collected from the survey will be grouped together and only be released to alton residents are invited to come to the Compost Give Away and pick up some of this compost as a ithank youjfor diverting this usable material away from the landl, thereby the public as statistical highlights of economic and employment patterns and trends. extending its life!Individual business information will not be identible or published in the resultsof the Regions survey. It will be shared with our Local Municipalities and used forAll Halton households are welcome to planning and municipal related purposes. Our intent is to publish an Employmentcollect a maximum of seven bags (orSurvey Bulletin which will highlight overall employment patterns and trends in earlyequivalent) of compost.2012. Please bring your own bags/containers(garbage bags, yard waste bags, reusableThe success of this important survey depends upon the assistance and co-operation of containers) and shovel.the Regions business community. If you have any questions or comments regarding Residents are responsible for shovelling and the survey, please contact Planning Services at 905-825-6000 ext. 7206.HWMSbagging their own compost.5400 Regional Rd 25Non-perishable food items or cash donationswill be gratefully accepted on behalf of Rain Barrel Truckload Sales Halton area $ood Banks.7our donations make a difference!On May 7, 1 , 28, and (une Halton Region will be hosting fourHelpful Hint: When applying compost to your rain barrel sales events from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to promote wisegardens, ensure you blend it with topsoiloutdoor water use. Diverting water from a downspout into a rainor another gardeningl. Recommended barrel allows you to capture rain water and store it for future useapplication for best growing results is a to water gardenwers and shrubs. The rain barrels are 2, cashGary Carr60/ 0 split (60 per cent topsoil and 0 perRegional Chaironly, with a limit of one per purchase, per household. $or more cent compost).information and event locations dial 311 or visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation.Spring cleaning? We can help!Bring your old batteries, paint, compactorescent Halton Regional Meeting ScheduleMeetings can be viewed atwww.halton.calight bulbs, pesticides and cleaners to theHousehold Hazardous Waste Depot at the Halton May 11 9:30 a.m.Regional Council followed by May 25 10:00 a.m. Planning & Public Works CteWaste Management Site. Maximum 20 litres per Regional Council Special MtgMay 25 1:30 p.m.Administration&$inance May 23 Offices closed for Victoria Day Sinking $undvisit. No commercial loads can be accepted. $or May 24 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services CteMay 25 2:00 p.m.Administration&$inance Ctea list of acceptable materials and for additionalMay 25 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works May 25 3:00 p.m. Administration&$inance Auditinformation please visitwww.halton.ca/waste. Statutory ROPA #39Please 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 L1 k Dial 11 or 905-825-6000 k Toll $ree 1-866- 2-5866 k TT7 905-827-98 k www.halton.ca05/06051117 Friday, May 6, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com