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k ~a.I The arrivaI of fait brings with it counttess LIESA KORTMANN / METROLAND WEST MEIA OROUP PRACTICAL LESSON: Fiona Addison demonstrates water rolling through a makeshîft water- shed - explaining how everything f lows into the water - to Grade 3 Hawthorne Village School stu- dents durîng last weeks Halton Childrens Water Festival at Kelso Conservation Area. The fourth annu- al event once again offered elementaty school students acrons the region unique insight into the j - e,î--nsrtinnS anri airtîvitieS. - Spectacular fai views at area parks i world's ~~ ~er mo- prcas eore aei n OÏh 1.,,* 1 Muicpa.t of Hionwýwhai, Halton RegiOn is seeking applicants to, fi vacancies on a new Regional Advisory Committee that will provide leadership in guiding sustainability and provide direction and advice on the development of a "Sustainability Lens" that will contribute to sustainable decision-makiflg in Halton Region. These positions are for a term that coincides with the current term of Regional Council, ending on November 30, 2010. Inter-Municipal Advisory Committee on Sustainability Purpose: To provide leadership in guiding sustainability, facilitate coordination of best practices, and identify emerging sustainability initiatives in Halton. The Committee's work is intended to advance the sustainability initiative in the Region. It will also support the mandates of Advisory and/or Sustainability Committees at the Local levels. Members Needed: Four (4) citizen representatives, each residing in a Local Municipality within Halton Region, with a suitable background in dealing with issues of sustainability, including: " Sustainable development or " Business background with respect to, sustainability or " Community sustainability Meetings: As required, at the caîl of the Chair Contact: Gena Ali, Senior Policy Advisor, 905-825-6000 ext. 7865 Regional Council wishes to ensure that its boards and committees reflect the diverse nature of its community and invites ail residents of Halton to consider these opportunities. An interview committee composed of Regional Counciltors will make recommendations to Regional Council regarding qualified candidates for these positions. To apply: Application forms are available on the Region's website www.halton. ca, by e-mail to regionalclerk@halton.ca, or f rom the Office of the Regional Clerk, Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, during business hours from 8:30 ar. to 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be received at the Office of the Regional Clerk no later than Friday. October 30, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Completed forms may be submitted on-line, by mail or by fax to 905-825-8838. RQET FOR7TE D0 R Sno Rmovl ervce an Wnte0 Gouns-ainennc for the Halton Community Housing Corporation Issue Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Closing Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Closing lime: 2:00 p.m. Oakville lime Services Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Road, Qakville, ON, L6M 3L1, duuing regular business hours of 8:30 arn. to 4:30 p.m. For enquiries telephone 905-825-6000, toîl free 1 -866-4HALTON (1 -866-442-5866), ext. 7011. The cost for bid documents is $26.88 (includes GSI), payable to Halton Region, which is non-refundable. Bld documents can be shipped to bidders for an additional non-refundable handling fee of $10.76 (includes GST). Bid Documents are also available to download from Halton's website at www.halton.calshop for a non-refundable fee of $10,76 (includes GSI). Halton Region relies on this advertisement to provide public notice of this business opportunity and is not obligated to notify any potential bidders in any other manner. For further information go to: www.halton.caIshop Presented by Conservation Halton and Halton Region Thank you to our partners and sponsors for making the 2009 Halton Children's Water Festival a success. In Partnership witir: Children'sWater Education Council Conservation Halton Foundation Haltun Catholic District Aird and terlis 11F American Standard Artfiurs luices torden. Ladeer, Gervais LU' City of Burlington Hicks Morley Ontario Concrete Pruducts Storage Solutions Thre Water Store Thomson, Rogers Town of Halton Huis Town of Milton Town of Dakville Halton District School Thre Haiton Childreno Water Festival is supported by a generOun Board multi-year grant from thre Ontario TriIlium Foundation. For more Informiationl visit wwwv.hcwf cl' Oct. 12 Offices closed for Thanksgiving Oct. 21 1:30 p..n. Administration & Finance Cte Oct. 20 9:30 arn. Health & social Services Cte Ott 28 9:30 arn. Regional Council Meeting Oct. 21 9:30 arn. Planning & Public Works Cte Meetings car be viewed at www.hitafl.ca opportunities 10 enjoy nature. Conservation Haltons (CH) six main parks are offering residents one more oppor- tunity to do juot that with its Faîl into Nature festival, which starts this weekend and cele- brates the spectacular landscapes and colours of the Niagara Escarpment. Visitors are invited to stop by Multons Mountsberg, Crawford Lake, Kelso and Rattiesnake Point conservation areas as wetl as the nearby Hilton Falts and Mount Nemo parks for the event, wbich wilt take place tomorrow, Sunday and Thanksgiving *Monday as well as October 17 and 18. Park visitors purchasing a one-day park entry during the festival witt receive a Fait into Nature passport valid for one fuît day's admission to ail six parks. * Show your passport on subsequent days and save on admission. Coltect stamps at each park to enter for a chance to win prizes. A free shuttie service will run between the parks (except Mount Nemo) each day, with dles in one of the primary parking areas at Kelso or Mcruntsberg. A vanecty of activitses for ail ages wutl take place, including hiking, canoeing, geo- caching, live music, barbecues and camping. Some additional fees apply There will be self-guided and interpreter- led tours through CHs many trails and land- scapes an every park, sncluding the pictur- esque trek from Rattiesnake Point to Crawford Lake. At Kelso, visitors will be able to take chairlift rides to the top of the escarp- ment for spectacular views. Crawford Lake and Mountsberg will fea- ture wagon rides through the parks. And of course, visitors wnll also, be able to take in the regular activities and programs at the parks, including the birds of prey demon- strations ut Mountsberg and the lroquoian village ut Crawford Lake. A detailed nehedule of events for each day i.s avoulable ut www.fallintonature.ca. Or vbsit www.conservationhalton.ca. 1~~' k 0 Ïonal Clerk :)USan ýLaLa", ýM