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10 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, July 1, 2010 Royal connection 2FCÏ0CEGML?J Oscar makes a stop here before heading to Ottawa www.halton.ca By TED BROWN Staff Writer After Queen Elizabeth took part in an unveiling ceremony in Ottawa yesterday, a little piece of Georgetown is now permanently on display, for all the world to see. A greater-than-life-sized bronze statue of the late Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson was unveiled in front of the National Art Centre, with Peterson's wife Kelly in attendance. Peterson died in December 2007. The statue was cast in Georgetown at Artcast, on Armstrong Ave. Kelly visited Artcast in mid-June to see the finished statue before it was shipped to Ottawa, to be installed at its permanent location. "It's a bit overwhelming to see him (Oscar) like this," said Kelly, "But it's so special to see the detail, and to know he'll be on display at the National Arts Centre." In addition to The Queen, Kelly said there will be an impressive array of guests at the unveiling, including Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen, as well as Governor General Michaëlle Jean and former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien Municipality of Halton Kelly Peterson, wife of the late jazz great Oscar Peterson, spends a quiet moment with the casting of Peterson which was cast at Artcast, on Armstrong Ave. The bronze statue was unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, yesterday (June 30) at the National Art Centre, in Ottawa. Photo by Ted Brown and his wife Aline. The Chretians were personal friends of the Petersons, so Kelly was quite pleased they could attend. "All I can think is how Oscar would have reacted to all this recognition," said Kelly. "He'd have been overwhelmed by it all-- The Queen, the Prime Minister, all those special people-- when The Queen is at an event, the world watches. I'm so pleased that he has been honoured this way." The statue was created by sculptor Ruth Abernathy who is famous for her sculptures of pianist Glenn Gould, Ian Miller with Big Ben, and pro golfer Arnold Palmer-- all of which were cast at Artcast. Mountainview Terrace owned & operated by the Summer family Only 19 Rooms Left! Air Quality Health Index. Protect Your Health. Know the Numbers. For your local reading, visit www.halton.ca/aqhi or www.airhealth.ca Remember to Drive SAFE this Canada Day Weekend With the Canada Day long weekend a few days away, we wanted to remind everyone to slow down and drive safe. With more Halton Region residents taking part in outdoor activities in the summer months, it is important that drivers observe the speed limit and share the road with pedestrians and cyclists. "PGTCÏ1$#Ï1?DCRWÏU?PCLCQQÏ$MPÏ#TCPWMLCÏGQÏ?ÏN?PRLCPQFGNÏ@CRUCCLÏ Halton Region and Halton Regional Police Service to promote road Q?DCRW Ï2MÏJC?PLÏKMPCÏ?@MSRÏRFCÏ"PGTCÏ1$#ÏNPMEP?KÏTGQGRÏ www.halton.ca/drivesafe. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule July 1 July 6 July 7 July 7 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Offices Closed for Canada Day Health & Social Services Committee Planning & Public Works Committee BKGLGQRP?RGMLÏÏ$GL?LACÏ!MKKGRRCC Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 60 apartment style suites for cognitive self-sufficient seniors. Gary Carr Regional Chair · 1 & 2 bedroom apartments 465 - 715 sq. ft. · Weekly housekeeping · Organized activities Opening · Exercise room & pool 2010 · Clubs & outings 222 Mountainview Rd. N., Georgetown 01/020710 Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 "G?JÏÏMPÏÌÌÏkÏ2MJJÏ$PCCÏÌÌÌÏkÏ227ÏÌÌÏkÏUUU F?JRML A? 905.877.1800 www.mountainviewterrace.ca Mountainview Residence - Favourite Seniors Residence -