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Schools highlight anti-bullying work this week Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week runs from November 13-19 and many schools within the Halton District School Board are highlighting their ongoing work to reinforce to students ways to make everyone feel welcome and part of the school community. Georgetown District High School's Gay-Straight Alliance will be making announcements addressing issues of bullying, and have created T-shirts and buttons that publicize students' pledge to change their vocabulary. The Halton District School Board believes every student has the right to learn in a safe, healthy and inclusive environment. This belief has guided the Board's implementation of the Safe Schools Act, the Code of Conduct, and the development of policies to ensure schools are safe, positive and supportive places to learn. To learn more about what the Board's bullying prevention focus and strategies, visit http:// www.hdsb.ca/ParentInfo/Pages/ BullyingAwarenessandPreventio n%E2%80%93InformationforPa rents.aspx "This is a week to highlight the work schools are doing on a daily basis to create a positive school climate," said Janice Hambrock, the Board's System Principal responsible for Safe Schools "Through Ministry of Education curriculum expectations, as well as school and classroom-based activities, positive relationships are being fostered in our schools every day." 7 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Tooth Chatter The staff at Alex Trenton's office have written a Christmas Carol and dedicated it to him! MERRY CHRISTMAS ALEX! Sung to the tune of SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN "ALEX TRENTON IS MAKING YOUR TEETH" You better open wide You better not chew You better not bite, I'm telling you who, Alex Trenton is making your teeth! He's taking the impression And then the bite block too He's gonna choose the colour Of teeth and find out how you chew Alex Trenton is making your teeth! He tries them in your mouth now, To see what's best for you He knows if you need big or small Or need one or twenty two! Oh you love your new teeth You weren't let down Cause everyone said "He's the best in Georgetown" Alex Trenton made you great teeth! Creating confident smiles since 1982. Legion gets a Dulux look Branch 120 (Georgetown) of the Royal Canadian Legion received a freshening up recently after being selected as the recipient of the Adding Colour to People's Lives project, a global initiative supported by Dulux Paints in Canada. It has been made possible thanks to a $1 million investment in paint by Dulux Paints in communities across Canada. The paint ­ which is being invested in neighbourhoods from coastto-coast­ is being used to beautify public structures, as well as the buildings of community, charitable and non-profit organizations. The current wood-panelled walls in the hallways, the kitchen, restrooms, bar areas and lounge all received a facelift. Among those volunteering to paint the kitchen were Branch 120 treasurer Nellie Scheringa (left) and Ladies Auxiliary secretary Debbie Smith. Photo by Ted Brown History encapsulated As part of the recent 50th anniversary celebration at Georgetown Hospital, it was announced that the hospital would be assembling a time capsule, with each department gathering up various items to be sealed in the container, which will be displayed in the new addition when completed. On hand to announce the time capsule were (from left) Halton Hills Ward 1 Councilllor and hospital board member Jon Hurst, Georgetown Hospital COO Cindy McConnell, Graeme Goebelle, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and John Oliver, President and CEO of Halton Healthcare Services. Photo by Ted Brown Alexander Trenton, DD, F.C.A.D. (A) Denturist Georgetown Denture Clinic, 18 Church Street, Georgetown, Ontario 905-877-2359 (Across from the Library and Cultural Centre) By Cory Soal R.H.A.D. . . . Lend Me Your Ears Region celebrates Halton Entrepreneurship Week In November 2010, more than 100 countries around the world celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week. The week is a global movement designed to introduce young people to the possibilities entrepreneurship. The current year has been recognized as the Year of the Entrepreneur in Canada. This designation coincides with the 15th anniversary of the Canadian Youth Business Foundation. Here in Halton, this third week of November, we are celebrating Halton Entrepreneurship Week. We have plenty of reasons to celebrate. For one, small and medium-sized businesses contribute to Halton's ongoing economic success. In fact, nine out of 10 Halton businesses have fewer than 10 employees. Small businesses power our economy. Are you ready to become an entrepreneur? Halton Region's Small Busi- LOSS OF HEARING DUE TO NON-AGING FACTORS Hearing loss due to aging can be compounded by other things. A few of these include noise exposure, disease, and ear infections. Hearing loss due to age and noise are cumulative. That is, hearing loss from noise exposure will be added on to hearing loss due to aging. Neither are not medically correctable. There is something to be said for protecting the hearing that we have left by wearing hearing protectors when exposed to noisy environments. Each of us reacts differently to hearing loss. We may totally or partially deny that a problem exists. Typical "denial" statements are "you're mumbling again", or "I was not paying attention", and can be a way of concealing hearing difficulties. Gary Carr ness Centre has teamed up with HalTech and RBC Royal Bank to run a series of seminars and events focused on all things entrepreneurial. The week of events provides learning experiences and networking opportunities that will inspire and educate entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs in the making. Seminar topics include communication, marketing and branding, perfecting your business pitch, mastering social media and Angel investing. The seminars are taking place at the Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning in Oakville. One of the goals of the Halton Region Small Business Centre is to empower small and medium-sized enterprises and give them the tools to achieve success. By supporting entrepreneurship, we are supporting the potential of increased employment opportunities in Georgetown and in communities across Halton. For its part, HalTech assists Halton's entrepreneurs and technology companies develop their ideas, commercialize their products and establish and expand their businesses. HalTech provides its clients with comprehensive business advisory services, access to capital, entrepreneurship training and networking opportunities. Learn more at www.haltonsmallbusiness.ca. Happy Entrepreneurship Week Halton! --Gary Carr is the chair of Halton Region We care about your hearing! Professional Arts Building 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210 Georgetown (905) 873-6642