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H om e La w n an d G ar de n T hu rs da y, J U N 1 2, 2 01 4 2 Halton residents only (must provide proof of Halton Region residency) New this year: optional online pre-payment and home delivery service available directly through the supplier. Formore information, visitHalton.ca/rainbarrels. Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 311Halton.ca 12 06 14 Date Location Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Halton Regional Centre, (enter offNorth Service Road) 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Saturday, May 31, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Saturday, June 7, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Milton GOTrain Station Parking Lot 780Main Street East (Main, west ofThompson), Milton Saturday, June 14, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MapleviewMall, (lower parking lot by the Bay) 900Maple Avenue, Burlington 2014 Rain Barrel Truckload Sales Events Part of Halton's water efficiency program $39.95 (cash only) � � � DEKER eLectric ltd. SALES SErVicE iNStALLAtiONS ESA #7 003 060 905-702-0515 www.dekerelectric.ca ltd. Get a scary estimate on electrical work? Deker only does the work required, and we always explain our quotes. www.MacLeodwindows.com For FREE In-Home Consultation Halton Hills: 905-703-4704 Cell: 416•347•5536 windo High Efficiency Windows & Doors Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Eavestrough Professional Installation Fully Insured Fast, Friendly Service Spring Special! Call Today! Spring Special! Call Today! The Best Price on QualityWindows and Doors When the mercury rises, so do electric- ity bills in many homes. There are ways, however, to stay cool this summer and still save on energy costs. Dave Walton, the director of home ideas for Direct En- ergy, offers these suggestions to beat the heat and lower your energy bills: • Use ceiling fans to circulate cool air. Fan blades should operate in a counter- clockwise direction to move the cool air down and maximize air circulation, eas- ing the burden on the air conditioner. • Close curtains or blinds on windows that receive direct sunlight to keep heat out of the house. • Close vents in unused rooms and shut the doors. Don't lose money cooling rooms that aren't in use. • Have a qualified professional per- form maintenance on your air condi- tioner before the hot weather arrives to ensure it is operating efficiently. • Install a programmable or learn- ing thermostat and set the schedule to only cool down the house when you're at home. Consider setting the air condi- tioner to turn off while you're sleeping to save even more. More energy saving tips are available at www.davescorner.ca. www.newscanada.com Tips to beat the extreme heat Lynda Moffatt of Glen Williams was the lucky winner of a Napoleon Barbecue on June 3. Moffatt, a 14-year resident of the Glen, is looking forward to a summer of sizzling steaks and burgers on the $1,500 appliance. The draw was sponsored by Halton Hills' Deker Electric to promote their Generac line of emergency backup generators. Photo by Kevin Powell Deker presents barbecue to winner