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•Th e IF P• H al to n H ill s • Th ur sd ay , N ov em be r 2 0, 2 01 4 16 Seasonal Designs & Inspirations Our experts will create the perfect look to complement your joyful Christmas theme. SheridanNurseries 12266 Tenth Line, Georgetown | Tel: 905-873-7547 Instant Outdoor Décor! $500 PLUS GET A HOLIDAY BONUS* BRING HOME BRING HOME QUALITY A DEAL * * * 2015 CIVIC DX WEEKLY LEASE FOR 60 MONTHSΩ.EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST.* 45 @2.99 $0 $0APR DOWNPAYMENT/OAC SECURITYDEPOSIT% 905-873-1818 316 Guelph Street, Georgetown HONDA www.georgetownhonda.ca 2015 CIVIC DX WEEKL $ *See dealer for details. LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDI. MODEL FB2E2FEX FROM 8.6 CITY / 6.6 HWY (L/100 KM)ˆ The Halton Learning Foundation announced recently that the Cana- dian Welding Association (CWA) had made a $150,000 commitment to support the welding education and pathways programs of the Halton District School Board. It's a five-year pledge that will in- clude a $75,000 cash infusion plus another $75,000 of in-kind services and support to establish the CWA Foundation Fund. "The CWA Foundation is thrilled to partner with Halton Learning Foundation in providing support to students interested in pursuing careers in welding," said Deborah Mates, executive director of the CWA Foundation. "We look forward to working to- gether in the development of a solid welding curriculum that will become a model for other school boards across the province and beyond." The funds will be used to upgrade the welding facilities in high schools throughout Halton Region and pro- vide training opportunities for stu- dents. The HDSB is in the process of standardizing its curriculum in or- der to better prepare students for en- try into the workforce. David Lewis, HDSB co-ordinator for technological education and pathways, said, "This gift will en- hance our program offerings, pro- vide new resources and equipment for the program, provide profes- sional development for teachers, and support the promotion of welding education at the primary and sec- ondary levels." Students can also apply to receive one of 25 scholarships made avail- able annually by the CWA. For more info, visit the website www.cwa-acs.org The Canadian Welding Association has committed $150,000 to the skills programs in the Halton District School Board over the next five years. Pictured from left at Georgetown District High School recently at the funding announcement are David Euale, HDSB director of education, HDSB co-ordinator technological education & pathways David Lewis, CWA Foundation executive director Deborah Mates, HDSB Trustees' chair Kelly Amos, Halton Learning Foundation board of directors' chair Karmel Sakran and its executive director, Lesley Mansfield. Photo by Eamonn Maher Welding Assoc. makes $150K grant to HDSB