1O-The canadien Champion, Friday, February 21, 2003 Miltonians asked to help flood victims The Canadian Red Cross is appealing no ~iî ijadge The town of Badger experienced severe flood- ing Saturday, resutting n an evacuation of the entire town. Since then, the Red Crosn bas been working closely with municipal and provincial authorities ta provide relief assistance to the evacuated residents. "Initial assessment of the situation indicates that the relief efforts could last many days, and we are appealing to the public for help to meet the immuediate needs of the evacuees," naid Rbonda Kenney, regional director for Newfoundfand and Labrador Re.gion of nhe nhe ;ituaion'" sîid W K-nm,- Tbe. flu The people of Badgcr have been forced to leave their homes and helongings behind. Some have needed shelter, white others have required food and clothing. Our appeal will help provide for these basic necessities while they wait for thse flood waters to recede." The Canadian Red Cross bas been providing evacuated residents with food, ctottting, person- al care items and shelter since Saturday. In addi- tion, they have provided support to rescue work- ers. "There severe temperatures have complicated ing it very difficult to assess what may be required for support over the long-term. Therefore, we are limîing our appeal to $250,000, which we need fimnediately ta pro- vide essential relief. Once the waters have reced- ed, we will re-assens the situation in conjunction witts municipal and provincial authorities." To make a donation to thse Badger Food Appeal, caît 1-800-418-1111. You can also donate online at www.redcross.ca, or make a donation at the Milton branch of thse Canadian Red Cross at 42 Bronte St. South. to Canada9t othe lusesa nuge l8hsctiootFor Ontario St Te proeramis fra. For nu e noe ntbom , cal (90) 875- 3851. ' Mid Halton Sewage Treatment Plant ~ Citizen Advisory Commitee This is an opportunity to participate in the Environmental Assessment process for ons of Halton's most important infrastructure projects. The Committee wiIl comment on the Terms of Reference for phases 3 and 4 of the Environmentaî Assessment Process for the Mid Halton Sewage Treatment Plant. Committee members will leamn about sewage treatment technology and environmental standards, and discuss ideas for optimizing plant operations and minimizing impacts on the surrounding community. Participation from across Halton (Oakville, Burlington, Halton His, Milton) is encouraged. If you are interested in applying for a position on this Citizen Advisory Commitee, please submit an application form. Application forms are available: " For pick Up from the Clerk's Division, Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville " By calling 905-825-6000 ext. 7254 toit free: 1-866-442-5866) " On Halton Region's Mid Halton Plant web page: www.region.halton.on.ca (click on the Mid Halton icon) Alil applications must be received by4:30 pm on Friday, March le, 2003. For more information, please contact the Regional Clerk's Division at the numbers above, or by e-mail at regionalclerk@region .halton.on.ca. Regional Clerk Vacancy Greater Toronto Airports Authority Board of Directors Halton Region is seeking candidates interested in becoming a municipal *representative on the GreaterTorontoA rprtsAuthority (GTAA) Board of Directors. Information, indluding the qualifications for directors and a list of relevant expenienoe, is available on the Region's Web site at www.region.halton.on.ca under uGeneral lnterest" and may also be obtained by contacting Ms. Pat Cnimmins, Regional Deputy Clerk at 905-825-6000 ext. 7256, toîl free 1-866-442-5866 or by e- mail at cnmminsp@region.halton.on.-ca. A sub-committee of Haton Regional Council wiIl interview aIl qualifled candidates on Monday, March 3, 2003. Regional Council will recommend three (3) qualifled candidates to the GTAA Board of Directors. The Regions of Durham, Peel, York and the City of Toronto wili also each recommend 3 candidates. From these fiteen (15) candidates, the Board wilI select Up to two (2) members for a 3-year terrni to commnence on May 7, 2003. Please submit a letter of application, indluding your qualifications and other relevant information, by 4:30'p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2003 to Ms. Pat Crimmins, Regional Deputy Clerk, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M 3L 1. The ADVERTORIAL ~ The entre New Home Service Techician C£ntre Program ai Centre for Skils Sills Development & Training Development & Training The Centre for Skills Development & Training is proud f0 announce the launch ot an eocdting new carter training opportunity for womnen: 11» ew m vfeService Techaiu Proram. ibis new program, which represents the most receot in a stries of coltaborative partoerships formed by The Centre with both govemmeot and industry, will provide 20 women betweten the ages ot 16 and 30 with the oppor- tunity to train for rewarding service carters in the construction industry. With a start date ot March 10, 2003, the programn features 18 wteks in-class training, followtd by 12 wteks of 'hands-on, on-the job training" and 16 weeks paid work placement. The in-class portion of the programn will take place at Tht Centre, while the on-tht job training and work placement portions will he providtd through Mattamy Homes Ltd. and varions member companies of Tht Resideobal Construction Cooncil of Central Ontario (RESCON). Tht Goveroment of Ontario, through Tht Ontario Womeo's Directorate (OWD), will be proiding tuition spoosorship with Homan Resources Dtvtlopment Canada (HRDC) providiog income support to qualifitd candidates. n addition t0 tht training providtd, tht program also boasts a sigodficant post-program support teature. Mattamy Homes and RESCON will he providing opportuntits for permanent placement fo successtul graduates while Tht Centre will be providing access f0 on-going mentorship and carter dentlopment advice throogh dts Women in SkilledlTrades Support Network. 'Wth the increasing shortage of workers available to the skilled tcades and given is history as a tradiionally maie dominateif field, thetimoing of Iis pmogram couldn't be better. " - Rchard Lyall, Presdent The Residetl Consîcîon Councîî of Centmi OnWio For more information about Tht New Homo Service itchoician Program, about Tht Centre or about other Skitted Trades or rttated programs, pîtase catI (905) 33-3499, Ext. 121 Oarer Training Opportunlty Are you a woman 30 or under? Looking for more than just a job? Comdn ou Women in Skilled Trades lTs esciting nais prffm frais The Centre prepares o for a Sevce Carear in the Constction tndustry as a New Home Servie Technicu iteatufres: *18 iseelsisn-clans tranng ali 'gwber-fnenst>' wnirction *12 wemous hancis-on, on-te-tob training *16 reseks paid wrmiplacemnent Tuitio sponsorship and income support for quaite.d candidates! 'J Wmat t.know moue? c..n. out bo our next l.fonuatlon session: fleesday, Peênaasy 2" et 600 Pm.. eosgoeo I' To reserve a spot, pie««e oil 905-33-499,Ext. 121 or toil rme 1-888-315-5521 flsemo9reokm" eI10, 003! Eiwe6jOii6ihd0oanhgm, 2,x