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19 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,July 18,2019 theifp.ca While school may have just let out for the summer, Links2Care is already work- ing hard to make sure local students in need go back in September with all the es- sentials. The organization recently kicked off its ninth annual backpack program and is turning to the community for donations of new backpacks and school supplies for Halton Hills children. According to Links2Care, the program not only helps lower-income students start off the school year on the right foot, but parents' financial and emotional stress is also alleviated as they avoid dipping into rent or food budgets to ensure their chil- dren have the tools they need to succeed. Last year, 185 local students benefitted from new backpacks filled with essential learning tools, thanks to the contributions from local residents, groups and business- es. In addition, 25 high school students vol- unteered 170 hours through the backpack program. Donations and applications for the pro- gram will be accepted until Aug. 9 in the centre court at the Georgetown Market Place, and also at both Links2Care loca- tions at 47 Mill St., Acton and 360 Guelph St., Georgetown. Applications are also available online at links2care.ca. For more information call 905-873-6502. COMMUNITY BACKPACK PROGRAM RETURNS TO HELP STUDENTS IN NEED Links2Care's Cathy Gerrow (left) and Deirdre Hogan are ready to take backpack and school supply donations at the big yellow buses located in the Georgetown Market Place centre court. Melanie Hennessey/Torstar MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@metroland.com A Christ the King Second- ary School graduate is ready to take the fashion world by storm, thanks to a gift from Halton Hills Sewing and Vacu- um. Kaden Tetarenko is the re- cipient of a $900 Baby Lock Ju- bilant sewing machine, which was donated by the manufac- turer. The 17-year-old plans to at- tend university for fashion de- sign and has already created his own line of T-shirts. For more than 15 years, Hal- ton Hills Sewing and Vacuum has given a graduating Christ the King fashion student a sewing machine to assist in their schooling and future ca- reer. LOCAL FASHION STUDENT HONOURED WITH SEWING MACHINE MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@ metroland.com (From left) Halton Hills Sewing and Vacuum owners Tony and Heike Ciufo present Christ the King graduate Kaden Tetarenko with a Baby Lock Jubilant sewing machine that he'll use at university for fashion design. CtK fashion course teacher Marianne Ples was also on hand for the presentation. Melanie Hennessey/Torstar *Regular retail price. Products must be taken on the day of the sale. Due to space restrictions, we are unable to hold orders. Gift cards and credit notes cannot be used at this sale. All sales are final. No product warranty or delivery. While supplies last. Summer Perennial Sale ONE LOCATIONONLY! 12266 Tenth Line − Georgetown Phone: 905-873-7547 | Email: info@sheridannurseries.com Just 2km North of Eagle Ridge Golf Club! ONE DAY ONLY - Saturday, July 27 th, 8am-5pm 85% SAVE UP TO OFF* perennial pots $6 for1 gallon PRICES STARTING FROM perennial pots $9 for2gallon *See store for details and restrictions. Bucket cost $4.29 (4544-390) Excludes Weber® products, YETI®, Broil King®, sale items and Gift cards. Limit 1 bucket per customer Limited to the first 250 people 333 Guelph St., Georgetown 12833 Hwy 50 S., Bolton 520 Bayfield St. N., Barrie