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33| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,M ay 17,2018 theifp.ca Join us on May 26 for Halton's Paramedic Day Gary Carr Regional Chair Meetings at Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. FromMay 14 to October 31, 2018, the Halton Region Health Department will be conducting a mosquito larviciding program under the direction of the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Hamidah Meghani, to reduce the incidence ofWest Nile virus (WNV) in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton and the Town of Oakville. Larviciding in standing water Where monitoring indicates that mosquito larvae are present, the biological larvicide VectoBac 200G (PCP# 18158, granular) or VectoBac 1200L (PCP# 21062, liquid) will be applied to affected standing water on public lands in urban areas. Signs will be posted at each location indicating when and where the larvicide is applied. Larviciding in catch basins Where monitoring indicates that mosquito larvae are present, the larvicide Altosid Pellets (PCP# 21809, pellet) or Altosid XR Briquets (PCP# 27694, ingot) will be placed by hand into catch basins. All larvicides will be applied by Ministry of Environment and Climate Change licensed applicators or technicians. For the locations and dates of treatment, visit halton.ca/wnv. For more information aboutWest Nile virus, call 311. NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE Halton's paramedics provide high quality care to residents and keep our community safe and healthy 365 days a year. On Saturday, May 26, we will celebrate their hard work and dedication at our second annual Paramedic Day! Join us atWoodlands Operations Centre (1179 Bronte Road in Oakville) and get a behind-the-scenes look at our Paramedic Services. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, with activities for the whole family. To learn more about the event, visit halton.ca/paramedicday. I look forward to seeing you there! May 23 9:30 a.m. Regional Council 05 17 18 SALES SERVICE INSTALLATIONSESA #7003060 DEKEReLeCTRIC ltd. 905-702-0515 www.dekerelectric.ca TIONS 2016SMALLBUSINESSOF THEYEAR If you drink, please don't drive or boat. You have the power to keep our roads and lakes safe this weekend. Come in and get your on!Summer Rentals For EVERY need! • Tools & Lawn Equipment • Skidsteers, Excavators &Trenchers • Light Construction Equipment SALES, SERVICE, RENTAL INC. 334 Guelph Street Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4B5 Tel: 905-877-0157 Fax: 905-877-0159 www.adamsequipment.ca Hours of operation: 7:30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday; 8 am to 5 pm Saturday; Closed on Sunday HOME & GARDEN Build your own backyard bar this summer Do you basically live on your patio during the summer? Then why not set up a bar area to have everything you need to prepare refreshing cocktails -- and tasty snacks -- close at hand? Tempted? Here are some things to consider. First off, determine how you'll be us- ing your bar. For instance, would you like to be able to enjoy it on rainy days or late in the season? You'll also need to think about how you'll shield the area from the sun, wind and rain (you could use an awning, for example). Further- more, to choose the right location for your bar, consider the logistical aspect of water and electrical hook-ups. Are you looking to build a tempo- rary setup (adding a counter during the summer, for example) or a permanent bar area that can weather the winter? In either case, choose materials that are re- sistant to weather damage and UV light. Wood (teck or cedar), braided resin, composite, stainless steel, stone and brick, are all good choices. Just make sure the materials you choose match the look of your home. Finally, don't neglect the safety as- pect. As you'll likely be using your bar during the evening, you'll need ade- quate lighting both for the area itself and the path leading up to it. For the rest, it's all a matter of taste: exotic or modern; chic or rustic; what does your dream backyard bar look like? *A common ingredient in cocktails, simple syrup is easy to prepare: mix 1 cup of water and 1 cup of white sugar in a small saucepan, then dissolve the sugar over low heat stirring continu- ously until the mixture thickens. For the cocktail: • Juice of 1 lime • 1 1/2 oz. simple syrup* • 1 1/2 oz. white rum or gin • 3 oz. grapefruit juice • Sparkling wine or champagne For the garnish: • 1 grapefruit, quartered • A few fresh mint leaves Directions Place a few ice cubes in a mason jar. Add the first four ingredients for the cocktail to the glass and top up with sparkling wine or champagne. Garnish with quartered grapefruit and fresh mint. Kick off barbecue season in style by raising a glass of this refreshing, summery cocktail. Sparkling grapefruit cocktail