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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, July 24, 2014 | 4 Alert: Your ash trees are at Youth pastor faces sex charges Accused set to appear in court Aug. 12 A 28-year-old former Oakville youth pastor has been charged in an alleged sexual assault of a teen. The Halton police Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit laid charges after receiving a report from the Meeting House, a 2700 Bristol Circle church, in early July that prompted an investigation into a male employee. An arrest was made on July 11. Halton police Sgt. Chantal Corner said the alleged victim is a 17-year-old girl. Corner would not comment on the details of when or where the alleged incident took place, but said the girl was associated with the church. Sandra Neufeld, communications director with The Meeting House, confirmed last Friday to the Oakville Beaver that the accused is no longer working at the church. This was also confirmed by Lead Pastor Matt Vincent. "Two weeks ago we became aware that a member of our staff was involved in (alleged) inappropriate conduct with a student. "Immediately upon hearing and verifying this information, we took immediate action including informing Halton Regional Police," he said in a news release. "We take the protection of our children and youth very seriously, and we continue in our commitment to ensure that the Meeting House is a safe place for children, youth and their families." The accused's entry on The Meeting House's `Who we are' web page has been removed from the church's website and videos of him in a related Facebook account have also been taken down. David Churchill, 28, of Oakville faces a charge of sexual assault and sexual exploitation. He is scheduled to appear in Milton court on Aug. 12. risk from the Emerald Ash Borer ® TruGreen, Canada's leading lawn and tree care company, has been contracted to treat ash trees on public lands in the Town of Oakville from June through August. Ash trees in the Oakville area are at risk from Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive pest that destroys ash trees if left untreated. Avoid the costs of removal and replacement by treating your ash trees today with help from TruGreen. Special pricing available for Oakville residents. Call or visit TruGreen online for details. 1-866-294-7962 TruGreen.ca Learn more about protecting your ash trees. Join the Oakville Canopy Club. For more information visit oakville.ca Correction: A story, Helping teens face the challenges of independent living, in the Friday, July 18, 2014 edition of the Oakville Beaver, contained incorrect information. The Independent Living Program (ILP) is supported by ErinoakKids in partnership with Able Living. The Oakville Beaver sincerely regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused. Voted the Best in Oakville We Invite you to find out why! Call today for your personal tour. We'd love to have you join us! Retirement Living 380 Sherin Drive, Oakville, Ontario (905) 847-1413 www.vistamere.ca At Its Best