For, 1 R -edWat Tii Urban Yard Waste is collected every other week on the same day as your Blue Box from April until December. For exact dates check your Curb Appeal Calendar. ALcceptable itemna iLzcludLe: *yard and garden trimmings, pumpkins, fallen fruit from trees and tree trimmings. Uziacceptable itema ziclude: a grass clippings, tree stumps, sod, soul and rocks. Ilere are mome tipa for oettirtg out your yard wagte: " Use open, reuseable, rigid containers such as a bushel basket or a garbage can (tip - drill holes in the bottom of 4 your garbage can for drainage). " Place a yard waste sticker on your open, reuseable container to identify that it is yard waste. Labels are available at no charge by calling Halton Region at 905-825-6000, Toîl Free: 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). " Use paper yard waste bags to handle the overflow during high volume times. Brush must be tied in bundles no larger than 1.2 m (4 ft) long by 0.6 m (2 ft) wide, with branches a maximum of 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter. % b Note. Yard waste placed out in plastic bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected. Yard waste placed out in decorative plastic Halloween bags Swill not be collected. Halton Raon - Em.rpncy Exerols. A Succes On Thursday, October l4th, Halton Region officiais aiong with the City of Burlington, the Towns of Oakville, Milton and Halton His, the Halton Regional Police Service, the Halton School Boards, local hospitals, Laidlaw Bus Lines, Oakville/Mississauga CAER Group, Mississauga CACC, the Burlington Chemical Association, the Red Cross and St. John Ambulance participated in a .mock emergency exercise in Burlington. The exercise engaged more than 400 people atl10sites. il was a great success thanks to ail the people who donated their time and expertise to the project. We would also like to thank any residents who may have been inconvenienced by the exercise. October 26th October 27th October 27th November 3rd 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. -Heaith & Social Services Committee -Planning & Public Works Committee -Administration & Finance Committee -Regional Council Ane yo. Iookng t.o expand your mnakets? semînar is an excellent way to find out about marketing your products and services to countries lîke China, Thaîland and Mexico. Professionals from the Ontario Association of Trading Houses (OATH) wîll be at Halton Region to discuss their recent series of trade missions to these markets, where they identified opportunities for Canadian companies. The event will also feature industry experts from these growing markets. Please join us for an informative session that could help to expand your business. Frlday, November 19, 2004 Halton Reglonal Centre Auditorium 1151 Bront. Road, OakvIls, ON L.BM 301 8:30 &.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $30 par person To register, contact the Halton Region Business Development Centre ai 905- 825-6000, toli free 1-866-4HALTON, busdev@region.halton.on.ca or go to www.region.halton.on.ca. Presented by the Halton Region Business Development Centre in co-operation with the Ontario Association of Trading Houses, ITCan and the Ministr,' of Economnic Development and Trade, The Canadian Technology Network and RBC Royal Bank. RE S FOR TENDE Bld documents for the services lîsted below, addressed to the Manager of Purchasing, 1151 BRONTE ROAD, OAKVILLE, ON L6M 3Ll will be received until 2:00 p.m. Oakville lime on the specified closing date. Bld documents can be seen or obtained through the Purchasing Division of the Corporate Services Department, same address as above, telephone 905-825-6000, extension 7011. If long distance charges apply, dial toîl free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). Documents will be available for pick up on and after Tuesday, October 26, 2004. There is a non-refundable deposit of $26.75 (includes GST). Bidders who request documents to be shipped from the Purchasing Department must include a handling fee of $1 0.70 (includes GST) for this service. Please be advised that this particular bld document is also available for purchase and download from the Region website at www.region.halton.on.ca/bids. Bids will be opened in public ai 2:15 p.m. on the closing date specifled in the Nelson Room at the above address. Those submitting bids are invited 10 attend. Under no circumstances will facsimile or laie bids be accepted or considered. Lowest or any bld not necessarily accepted. Halton Region relies on this advertisement 10 provide public notice of this business opportunity and is not obligated to notify any potential bidders in any other manner. T-05-04 SJPPLY ANDDEUIVERY 0F NUTRITION SERVICES CLEANINO CHEMCALS AND ALI RELATED SERVICES - CLOSMNG TUESOAY, NOVEMBRS, 200 A.Urbanski A. Mîndenhal, CPPO, Commissioner of Manager of Purchasing Services Social & Community Services wwwreaion.halton.on.ca/bids izes and points for irrier Club. ait 905-878-5947 34- -7- Earn extra money, pr joining our Ci Call Sandy or Andrew BrÏar Crescent Woodward Ave Childs Dr New Areas: Beaver Court Court St. North Trafalgar Court Bennett Blvd Clarke Blvd Joyce Blvd Nelson Court Ferguson Drive __qjp Thompson Rd Bell St Lorne Scots Dr Hamilton Cres Hutchinson Ave John St Armstrong Blvd ier Ave Robert St