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www.insideHALTON.com |OAKVILLE BEAVER |Thursday, April 6, 2017 |12 Nominations open for 2017 Oakville CommunitySpiritAwards The Town of Oakville is once again look ing to honour comm unity champions who make a difference in the lives of others. Nominations are now open for the 16 th annual Com m unity Spirit Awards, which recognizes outstanding individuals, groups and businesses in seven categories. following award categories: Access Award, sponsored by Access Abilities, Arts Award, sponsored by the Oakville Beaver, Group Volunteer Award, sponsored by the Town of Oakville, Heritage Award, sponsored by Genworth Financial Canada, Individual Volunteer Award, sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant, Senior Award, sponsored by Chartwell Waterford Retirement Residence and Youth Award, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank. The 2 0 1 7 Community Spirit Awards gala will be held Wednesday, June 7 at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cul tural Centre (Q EPC C C ). Her commissions are inspired by nature and animals, often showcased as recurring themes in her work. Online or in person Award designed by Soden This year' s awards will be designed by lo cal illustrator, designer and portrait artist Emily Soden, who works closely with oil, acrylic scratchboard and pencils, but she prefers watercolour and ink. Nomination forms can be completed on line or are available at all recreation facili ties, Town Hall and Oakville Public Library branches. For more information on the Community Spirit Awards, visit www.oakville.ca Deadline is Monday, April 10 Accepted until Monday, April 10 at 4 p.m ., people can nominate others in the G > I OAKVI LLE oakville.ca Open House- Recom m ended changes to John Street parking com ing sum m er 2017 Parking meters on the north side of John Street To promote fair access and regular turnover of the available parking spaces on the north side of John Street, between Kerr Street and Wilson Street, parking spaces will be controlled with parking meters. This is consistent with the approach taken along Kerr Street. Want to learn more? Please attend our Open House on April 27 Accessibility needs? Please let us know by April 24 by contacting Margaret Boswell at 905-845-6601, ext. 3350 (TTY: 905-338-4200), email margaret.boswell@oakville.ca, or by filling out the accessible feedback form on oakville.ca. T h u r s d a y , A p r il 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 6 :3 0 - 8 p .m . K e r r S t r e e t S e n io r s C e n t r e 262 K e rr S tre e t Recently, there's been a significant increase in both traffic and parking activity in the area of Kerr and John streets. Local businesses and residents have shared with us concerns around traffic safety and parking availability. A recent review by the town found sections of John Street to be too narrow to accommodate vehicle parking on both sides as well as maintain safe and adequate traffic flow through this busy section of John Street. As a result, the town is recommending the following changes to begin this summer: · No parking on the south side of John Street To improve traffic flow there will be no parking on the south side of John Street between Brant and Wilson Street. Time is running out to tell us about your favourite Community Champion. We're looking for Oakville's shining stars whose volunteer efforts are bringing us one step closer to becoming the most livable town in Canada! Thank you to everyone who has already submitted a nomination. Nominations wil be accepted in the following categories: · Access Award, sponsored by Access Abilities · Arts Award, sponsored by The Oakville Beaver · Group Volunteer Award, sponsored by the Town of Oakville The Town of Oakville intends to control weeds in medians and shrub beds along the following roadsides and parks: Lakeshore Road, Church Street, Robinson Street, Dunn Street, Reynolds Street, Navy Street, Thomas Street, Allan Street, Trafalgar Road, Kerr Street, Bronte Road, East Street, Nelson Street, Jones Street, Marine Drive, Upper Middle Road, Third Line, Dorval Drive, Neyagawa Blvd, Cornwall Road, Dundas Street, Bridge Road, · Heritage Award, sponsored by Genworth Financial Canada · Individual Volunteer Award, sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant · Senior Award, sponsored by Chartwell Waterford Retirement Residence · Youth Award, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank Nomination forms are available for pick-up at all town facilities and libraries, or online at oakville.ca. The nom ination deadline is Monday, April 10 at 4 p.m. For more information call 905-845-6601, ext. 3976 or email csa@oakville.ca. Rebecca Street, within the Town of Oakville using the pesticide Finalsan Pro Commercial Concentrate containing active ingredient Soap (ammonium salt of fatty acids) Registration No. 30012 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Commencing on April 13, 2017 weather permitting, and ending October 13, 2017. For further information contact SemceOakville at 905-845-6601 Collect calls will be accepted from individuals calling long distance.