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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, November 13, 2013 | 8 www.oakville.ca 2014 Budget Budget Open Houses Saturday, November 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive Wednesday, December 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. Woodside Library, 1274 Rebecca Street Tuesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. Public delegations Friday, December 6 at 9:30 a.m. Public delegations Thursday, December 12 at 1 p.m. Budget Committee deliberations Monday, December 16 at 7 p.m. Council approval of 2014 budget All submissions whether in person, writing, email or social media, will be considered as part of the Budget Committee deliberations. Those wishing to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate can register by emailing townclerk@oakville.ca or calling 905-815-6015. Can't make the Budget Committee meetings in person? Watch them live on towntv.ca or email your comments to budget@oakville.ca. Visit www.oakville.ca for details. Be informed. Be part of the Budget process. Or join us at our Budget Committee meetings Oakville is committed to striking a healthy balance between offering valued services and programs to residents, making strategic investments in community priorities, and keeping the overall tax increase in line with inflation. Please join Councillor Tom Adams, chair of the Budget Committee at this year's Budget Open Houses for an opportunity to learn how your tax dollars are spent. Come out, ask questions and have your say! All meetings are open to the public and held in Council Chamber at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Monday, November 18 at 9:30 a.m. Distribution of budget book and overview of 2014 budget Monday, November 18 at 7 p.m. 2014 rates and fees presented to Council for approval Thursday, November 21 at 1:30 p.m. Commission budget presentations Friday, November 22 at 9:30 a.m. Commission budget presentations (as required) Driveway Snow Windrow Clearing Program Registration October 15 to November 22 What is a windrow? A snow windrow is the pile of snow that accumulates at the end of driveways during road plowing, which can be difficult for seniors and individuals with health problems or disabilities to remove. The town has developed a program to assist these individuals with a windrow clearing program that runs from December 1 through to March 31. Register today in person at Town Hall, 1225 Tra Trafalgar Road between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eligible Oakville resi residents include: · Seniors 65 years of age or older. Proof of age will be required. · Persons with a p physical disability. A doctor's note required. is req equi uired. · Registrants will also need to sign a declaration stating that no able-bodied person under the age of 65 is living at their residence. Cost: There is a non-refundable user-fee of $96.05 ($85+HST). Cheque, money order or exact cash only. Credit or debit card service not available. Registration forms can be downloaded at oakville.ca or picked up at: · All Town of Oakville libraries · All Town of Oakville Community Centres · Town Hall · Sir John Colborne Seniors' Centre · Kerr Street Seniors' Centre Makes a great Thank-you or Christmas gift! For more information, contact ServiceOakville, 905-845-6601, serviceoakville@oakville.ca Fall loose leaf collection October 15 to November 29 Loose leaves from designated areas in Oakville will be collected as follows: Date Zone Date Zone October 15 to 18 4, 5, 6, 7 November 4 to 8 9, 6, 7 October 21 to 25 1, 3, 9, 10 November 11 to 15 1, 3, 10, A October 28 to November 1 4, 5 November 18 to 22 4, 5, 6, 7, B and C November 25 to 29 1, 3, 9, 10 Please ensure: · All loose leaves are placed on the boulevard or on the shoulder, not over catch basins or in the ditches in front of your house · Leaves are free of debris and other foreign matter · Leaves are put out no earlier than seven days before the first day of your pickup and no later than 7 a.m. on the first day of collection in your zone Please note: · Homeowners are responsible for removing contaminated piles of leaves or leaves that have been put out after the collection dates. · Halton Region continues to pick up bagged leaves and yard waste on the same day as your garbage pick-up. For more information, please refer to the loose-leaf collection web page at www.oakville.ca or contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or email serviceoakville@oakville.ca Do you know what to do if you fall into deep water? Family Swim to Survive lessons provide families (parents or caregivers and their children ages 5+) with the necessary skills required to survive an unexpected fall into deep water. Qualified staff will teach you how to do a front roll into the water, tread water for two minutes, and swim 50-metres (two lengths of the pool). Lessons take place at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre. The Family Swim to Survive program is offered as a pre-registered three-week parented course for $6 per participant. Each person must register. Spaces are limited. The Family Swim to Survive program is also offered as a parented drop-in program for families with children ages 5+. Cost is $2 per participant for a one-hour lesson. Spaces are limited and first-come, first-served. Visit oakville.ca for more information. Family Swim to Survive Program