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8 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Pets on Parade!! 5TH ANNUAL JULY 13TH BIGGEST EVER ! Photos must be in by July 6th, 2007 e-mail: features@independentfreepress.com or Call Amy for details 905 873 0301 M C K E E , MARYANN CONGRATS JOHN... 2.000x40 Congratulations COL=BW John 4812430th year on your with Bell Canada. Love Mom & Aunt Betty Town opens cooling centres Less than a week into the official summer season, Halton Region has issued a heat alert and the Town of Halton Hills has opened its cooling centres. As a result of soaring temperatures, a humidex advisory was issued by Environment Canada Monday and is expected to continue today (Wednesday). This advisory is due to the combination of high heat, high humidity (greater than 40C) and/or other weather conditions that can be hazardous to your health. Even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems. When a humidex advisory has been issued by Environment Canada, Halton Region's Health Department issues a heat alert. Those especially at risk during heat and smog-related weather conditions include older adults (over 65 years), infants and young children, and those with chronic heart or lung disease, including asthma. Parents, coaches and others supervising children should be aware of the health risks during a heat alert. During a heat alert, the Town of Halton Hills reminds residents that some facilities are designated as "cooling centres", and are open to provide relief. In Georgetown, those include the Gellert Community Centre, Mold-Masters SportsPlex, Halton Hills Public Library and the Civic Centre and in Acton, the Acton Arena & Community Centre and the Halton Hills Public Library. For recreational swimming schedules call the pool of your choice: Acton Indoor Pool, 519-853-3140 or Gellert Community Centre, 905-877-4244. The Gellert Park Splash Pad is open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. "We want our residents to know that they have cool, safe places to go to escape from the heat," said Mayor Rick Bonnette. If you experience symptoms of heat-induced illness, such as rapid breathing, weakness or fainting, headache, or confusion, seek medical attention right away. You can avoid heat-related illness by staying out of the sun or heat, and going to air-conditioned sites (i.e. malls, community centres). You should also avoid strenuous outdoor activity and, if possible, reschedule sports practices and jogging times. Drink lots of water and natural fruit juices (avoid alcohol, coffee, cola). Call or visit friends and neighbours who may also be at risk. For information on heat and smog, please visit Halton Region's website at www.halton.ca, or call 905-825-6000, toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-4425866), TTY 905-827-9833. THANK YOU, DAVID BURLAND The board of directors, staff, volunteers and clients of Links2Care (formerly Halton Hills Community Suppor t and Infor mation and Halton Helping Hands) wish to express their appreciation to David Burland for service to the agency. He has unfailingly shown his outstanding dedication, vision and passion over the past five years serving on the respective boards of directors, most recently as Chair of the Links2Care board. David is now redirecting his community activities elsewhere, and we wish David all the best. S A R G E N TNORTON, JODY 2.000x40 COL=BW 48120 Please join the Sargent Family in celebrating Josie's 85th Birthday. Saturday, June 30, 2 - 4 pm 12098 Eighth Line, Glen Williams CORVETTE SHOW & SHINE COMPETITION Saturday July 14th GEORGETOWN CHEVROLET 33 MOUNTAINVIEW, GEORGETOWN (JUST NORTH OF HWY. #7 ON MOUNTAINVIEW) 905-877-6944 BBQ JUDGING PRIZES Of all the reasons to switch to TD Canada Trust, this one is the most entertaining. Switch your main personal or small business chequing account and get a free iPod. Now, for a limited time, you can get an iPod shuffle by using EasySwitch to transfer your main personal or small business chequing account to TD Canada Trust. You can also upgrade to a 2GB iPod nano or a 30GB iPod. Visit your branch or call 1-888-814-4753 for details or visit tdswitch.com/easy Offer ends August 3, 2007. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple is not a sponsor of, nor a partner in, this promotional offer. EasySwitch is a trade-mark of The Canada Trust Company.