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Take part in Earth Hour Since 2008, our community has collaborated to make Earth Hour a success by participating in this worldwide event by recognizing the need to take action against global warming. Turn off any unnecessary lights and reduce your energy consumption on March 31, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. These practical actions will again demonstrate that it is possible to take meaningful local action against climate change. Building on our past successes, it is important that we take actions throughout the year to benefit the environment. I, once again, encourage the participation of our residents, businesses and community organizations. Participation in Earth Hour will help implement the Town's Green Plan and continue to move all of us towards a more prosperous future with an even higher quality of life. ··· Since we haven't received a lot of snow this year, it's easy to see all of the litter that has collected on our streets and in our neighbourhoods over the winter. Circle these dates on your calendar to help clean up our beautiful town. Friday, April 20-- 22 Minute Halton Hills Makeover Saturday, April 21-- Community Clean-Up Day Saturday, April 28-- Earth Day Celebration ··· After nearly 32 years on the job, Joy Thompson has retired from the Town in the position of the Town's Manager of Recreation Services. Everyone at the town and throughout the community will miss Joy's presence and we wish her all the best during her retirement. 7 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Rick Bonnette ··· Congratulations to the winners of the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce 2011 Business Achievement Awards: Entrepreneur of the Year: Valerie Leachman, The Way We Were Employee of the Year: Christina Kelman, TD Canada Trust Business of the Year: Herminia Henderson, Georgetown Market Place Green Award: Heritage Acton ··· Congratulations to Laurent Thibault who was named Georgetown's 2011 Citizen of the Year. Laurent has volunteered on countless projects and committees within the Town of Halton Hills. He is an inspiration to all of us! ··· The April residential CAS-hh campaign is their major source of income. For more information please visit www.cancerassistance.org or call 905-702-8886.Your donation goes a very long way! ··· Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by email at mayor@haltonhills.ca or read my blog at www.rickbonnette. blogspot.com or follow me on twitter at: @RickBonnette1 --Rick Bonnette is the mayor of Halton Hills 30% Save on all Sale ends March 31, 2012 211 Guelph Street, Georgetown Northview Centre (Beside Police Station) 905-873-4410 email: store@squirtstoys.com HOURS: Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 11 am - 4 pm WALKERS NEEDED - TO TAKE A MILLION STEPS..!! 1 Million Steps in an hour? Rotary Club of Burlington North & Breast Cancer Support Services bring you Featuring: SERVED THURSDAY & FRIDAY 11:30 am to 2:00 pm LUNCH BUFFET $ 1,000,000 Steps for Breast Cancer Awareness Register to walk and join the group that is attempting to take 1 million steps in an hour to raise awareness for this great community cause. Steps are counted with a pedometer and recorded at the end of the walk. -R Roast tB Beef f - Assorted Salads - Baked Ham - Dessert Table - Scalloped Potatoes - Tea & Coffee 11.50 HST INCLUDED All walkers must check in at the food court in the Burlington Mall by 8:30 am · Learn about your local breast cancer support services and the work that the Rotary Club of Burlington North does in our community as you walk the route · Power walk outside with Tread Powerfully or stay indoors and walk the Burlington Mall route · Start off the day with Laughing Yoga by Dr. Hanifa Menen - Centre for Optimum Health · All registered walkers with a minimum pledge of $20 will receive a pedometer on walk day Sunday, March 25th, 2012, 9am - 10am Private Catering Available Friday 9:30 pm - close ~ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ~ Top 40 Top 40 Saturday 9:30 pm - close Hit Parade Fat Desi Register and pledge online at http://www.breastcancersupport.org/ 79 Main Street South, Georgetown 905-877-3388 The Karen Paul Team www.karenpaul.com · Direct line 905-634-2334 www.accessprinting.ca