The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Timelines for new arenas tight, but attainable, says Lewis loul-Blamey Construction, which has been By CYNTHIA GAMBLE active in Halton Hills, having completed Staff Writer the new Acton library and is working on The Town has announced the addition the Library/Cultural Centre expansion of two arenas-- costing $18.9 million-- at project. They were also the general conthe Mold-Masters SportsPlex is continu- tractor for the Acton Arena and the origiing in the planning stages, with construc- nal twinning of Mold-Masters SportsPlex. "Melloul-Blamey is extremely excited tion to begin this spring. to be chosen construction managers for "The addition of two ice surfaces... is the new arenas in Georgetown," said Steve progressing on schedule. It has been acknowledged that the timelines are tight, Hanley G.S.C. Vice President of Construcbut attainable," said Arena Steering Com- tion of Melloul-Blamey Construction. MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Archimittee (ASC) co-chair Bryan Lewis in a tects (MJMA) has been chosen as the arpress release. chitectural firm. While the timelines are "We believe our long experi"tight", the ultimate aim is to ence in arena and community have additional ice surfaces buildings will be put to good available in time for the 2013 use in developing these much fall ice season, he said. needed ice pads," said Robert "While nothing may seem Allen of MJMA. to be happening at the SportsIn February, Town council Plex, the public can be assured voted to go ahead with a threethat much is going on behind arena program costing $29.2 the scenes," said Lewis. BRYAN million-- the two pads at MoldUnfavourable weather this LEWIS Masters and another pad at the fall delayed the asphalt instalActon Arena ($10.3 million) by lation of the tennis courts at the Gellert Centre (the courts are being the fall of 2015. The financing will include moved from the SportsPlex to make room a three-year dedicated arena levy on hofor the new pads) causing the timeline for meowners' tax bills in 2013, 2014, 2015-- the groundbreaking to be revised. John $2.45, $12.40 and $12.40 on the average Archibald, facility supervisor, said it will home assessed at $350,000. Swaying the council votes was a comlikely be set after the next construction mitment made by the Halton Hills Arena meeting between the Town, architect and Users Group (HHAUG) to raise $5.86 milconstruction manager. The additional pad at the Acton Are- lion over the term of the 10-year debenna is also still a go, said Archibald, with ture. It includes user fee charges and onethe Town looking to break ground in the time registration charges worth about $3.9 million over the next 10 years. It also spring of 2014. Town staff will create a Project Prog- includes a commitment to a $2 million ress Board at each arena where up-to-date fundraising campaign. But this summer the group only had information will be posted. The ASC (five members of council, plus $9,000 in the kitty, so council voted to loan staff) has been meeting on a monthly ba- the group $10,000 to hire a fundraising sis to ensure that the additional rinks are campaign consultant. A consultant was being designed as per the mandate of the hired, and the Town is comfortable with Georgetown Arena Task Force and Town the progress made to date, said Lewis. staff. To address the shortage of ice time for As well, the construction manager, ar- local users, the Town has secured 231 chitect and Town staff are meeting every hours of ice at Teen Ranch in Caledon and two weeks to keep the project on schedule 138 hours in Milton for the season. Those and to deal with any issues that crop up. hours are in addition to what groups may Chosen as the construction firm is Mel- be renting independently. 3 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, November 17, 2011 R ss Ross Physiotherapy Soluons 318 Guelph St. Units 4 & 5 Georgetown (beside Georgetown Honda) www.rossphysio.com 905.873.7677 · Physiotherapy · Registered Massage Therapy · Back and Neck Pain Treatment · Sports Injury Rehab Golf Fitness and Injury Prevenon Course 905-877-3363 registraon closes April 22nd since 1992x 212 or marcbezair@hotmail.com. since 1997 since 2002 In Associaon with North Halton Golf and Country Club we are pleased to offer this seminar to show you how to: · Improve posture and decrease pain when playing. · Develop a simple and effecve fitness program to enhance your game. · Turn back the negave influence of aging on golf performance. Gerry Ross Tricia Hayton Kristy Millard Date: April 30, 2011 Contact Marc Bezair, North Halton proshop to register, Registered Physiotherapist Registered Physiotherapist Registered Physiotherapist · Early morning and · Early morning and evening appointments evening appointments · No referral required · No referral required · D.V.A. approved · D.V.A. approved 2012 HONDA CIVIC LX · · · · Power windows & heated power side mirrors AC with air-filtration system Keyless entry Bluetooth® wireless mobile phone interface · And much more! $ 22356 $ 0 DOWN Limited time lease offer on any new 2012 Honda Civic Sedan or Civic Coupe (except Civic Hybrid), through Honda Financial Services Inc., on approved credit. Representative lease example: 2012 Honda Civic LX Sedan with Manual Transmission (Model FB2E4CEX) on a 24 month term at 0.99% lease APR, the monthly payment is $309.58 [includes $1,395 freight and PDI, EHF tires ($29), EHF filters ($1), A/C tax ($100), and OMVIC fee ($5)] with $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $7,429.92. 48,000-kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Receive 0.99% purchase financing on any new 2012 Honda Civic Sedan or Civic Coupe (except Civic Hybrid) for a maximum of 24 months available through Honda Financial Services Inc., on approved credit. Example: based on a 2012 Honda Civic LX Sedan (Model FB2E4CEX) on a 24 month term at 0.99% APR and complete price of $19,020 [includes $1,395 freight and PDI, EHF tires ($29), EHF filters ($1), A/C tax ($100), and OMVIC fee ($5). Excludes other taxes, license, and insurance], the monthly payment is $800.70. Cost of borrowing is $196.80 for a total finance obligation of $19,216.80. Down payment or equivalent trade-in on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Honda Financial Services Inc. §$1,000 Holiday Bonus offer applies only to retail customer purchase, lease or finance agreements for new 2012 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe models (except Civic Hybrid) concluded between November 1, 2011 and November 30, 2011 at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. ^Includes Freight, PDI, Levies and OMVIC fee. Excludes License and HST. *Limited time lease offer on any new 2012 Honda Civic LX Sedan with Manual Transmission (Model FB2E4CEX) available through Honda Financial Services Inc., on approved credit. Representative lease example: 2012 Honda Civic LX Sedan with Manual Transmission (Model FB2E4CEX) on a 48 month term at 1.99% lease APR, the monthly payment is $177.98 [includes $1,395 freight and PDI, EHF tires ($29), EHF filters ($1), A/C tax ($100), and OMVIC fee ($5)] with $2,240 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $8,543. 96,000-kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **Receive 1.99% purchase financing on a new 2012 Honda Civic LX Sedan (Model FB2E4CEX) for a maximum of 60 months available through Honda Financial Services Inc., on approved credit. Bi-weekly Finance example: based on a 2012 Honda Civic LX Sedan (Model FB2E4CEX) on a 60 month term at 1.99% APR, 130 bi-weekly payments of $153.83, and complete price of $19,020 [includes $1,395 freight and PDI, EHF tires ($29), EHF filters ($1), A/C tax ($100), and OMVIC fee ($5). Excludes other taxes, license and insurance]. Cost of borrowing is $977.40 for a total finance obligation of $19,997.40. Down payment or equivalent trade-in on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Honda Financial Services Inc. For all offers: license, insurance, PPSA, and other taxes (including HST and tax for fuel conservation, if applicable) are extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for il ustration purposes only. Offers subject to change without notice . See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details. Based on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between October 1997 and August 2010. Based on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1973 and August 2011. georgetownhonda.ca 316 Guelph Street, Georgetown 905-873-1818 905-874-3021 HONDA Due to overwhelming demand, we are now open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.! 4 5 M O U N TA I N V I E W R D. N . , G E O R G E TO W N nua h An ual Our Ann 12th Our 12t R E P U S , It s Back! As our thank-you to all of our great customers, regulars and new, please accept from us: To book an Appointment, please call: 905-877-7958 or www.hassellautomotive.com