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Thursday, January 28, 2016 - The IFP - H alton H ills - w w w .theifp.ca Page 3 2011 Mazda 2 + HST/LIC • Auto/4 cyl • Certified & E-tested • A/C • Keyless Entry • Bucket Seats • Steering Wheel Controls • Cruise Control $9,800 2008 Nissan Versa S $6,900 + HST/LIC • Auto/4 cyl • Certified & E-Tested • A/C • Power Door Locks • Power Mirrors • Alloy Wheels • Cruise Control e-mail: hassellsauto@bellnet.ca www.hassellautomotive.com 2011 Hyundai Elantra • Auto/4 cyl • Certified & E-tested • A/C • Sunroof/Moonroof • Heated Seats • Power Windows • Cruise Control $11,500 + HST/LIC CALL 2005 Pontiac Sunfire • Auto/4 cyl • Certified & E-tested • Fog Lights • Power Steering • Split Rear Seat • AM/FM CD Player $5,200 + HST/LIC 45 Mountainview Road North Georgetown, Ontario 905.877.7958 NEWS Members of the Georgetown Hospital Foundation (GHF) dropped by the Lambert residence on Johnson Cres. to receive their annual donation resulting from the family's Christmas lights display. From left are: Heather Kaufman, a director on the GHF's board, Darryl, Ryan and Kathy Lambert, GHF volunteer Kim Zangrilli and chairman of the board Allan Kogon. Photo by Eamonn Maher Lamberts' light show continues to keep Hospital Foundation's coffers bright The Lambert family home on Johnson Cres. in Georgetown is a popular desti- nation during the Christmas season for viewing its elaborate light display, with visitors in turn making donations to ben- efit the Georgetown Hospital Founda- tion. This year, the Lamberts raised $11,304 for the foundation to bring their seven- year total to $64,735. Darryl Lambert said he adds some new fangles each year, such as leaping arches and fire sticks, with pixels gradu- ally replacing LEDs in the display, which runs off a 200-amp service in the home and is synchronized to music that can be tuned into on a vehicle's radio. By Eamonn Maher emaher@theifp.ca A group of local politicians converged on Queen's Park yesterday to push for help from the Province in addressing Halton Hills' truck traffic woes. Mayor Rick Bonnette, Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott and several other lo- cal representatives met with Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca to discuss solu- tions to truck traffic along Hwy. 7 throughout the municipality. And according the Arnott, the session was a "positive first step in the right direction." "Now we need the Minister to follow up on his commitment to ensure continued con- sultation with the Town, and to take up our partnership proposal with his staff and col- leagues," he said. Bonnette, who has long been vocal on the issue, shared similar sentiments. "I thank Minister Del Duca for listening to our concerns and I look forward to partnering with the Province in a solution," he said. "The impact of the truck traffic on our downtown areas has serious implications for the social fabric of the community. It's degrading the ability of residents to enjoy their downtown and the success of the business community." In November, Halton Hills Council passed a motion that asks Del Duca to prioritize a long-term solution for truck traffic impact- ing Halton Hills by placing it on the Southern Highways Program-- the ministry's five-year investment plan for highway construction. Arnott also tabled a Private Members' Reso- lution with the same request. "While the resolution will not be called for debate or a vote any time soon, I intend to use it to focus the government's attention on our transportation priorities," said Arnott. The council motion went on to urge the Province once again to partner with the Town by contributing financially to a study that investigates alternative ways to ad- dress truck traffic, including a review of the need for an Acton bypass. Council approved $100,000 for such a study in the 2016 budget and is continuing to seek a matching amount from the Province. (The Town applied to the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for the money last year, but it didn't make the cut.) Del Duca indicated he's going to consider the Town's requests, said Bonnette. "We continue to emphasize to provincial leaders that there needs to be a solution to the truck traffic along Hwy. 7 in Halton Hills," said the mayor. During yesterday's meeting, Bonnette and Arnott also stressed the importance of fol- lowing through on plans to address the long- standing issues with Hwy. 7 traffic through Norval-- an issue the Town has been work- ing on with the Province over many years. Arnott pointed out that the Ontario gov- ernment plans to spend $2.466 billion on provincial highway infrastructure this year and has committed to dish out $134 billion over the next decade. The new federal gov- ernment is also promising to spend billions on new infrastructure projects, he noted. "We in Wellington-Halton Hills insist on receiving our fair share of those infrastruc- ture investments," he said. In addition to Bonnette and Arnott, yes- terday's meeting was attended by Regional Chair Gary Carr, Halton MPP Indira Naidoo- Harris, Burlington MPP Eleanor McMahon, a representative for Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn and Town of Halton Hills staff. By Melanie Hennessey Special to The IFP Mayor, MPP positive after meeting with MTO minister on Hwy. 7 traffic woes