Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Jun 2008, p. 21

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1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2600 Fax: 905-873-2347 SPEYSIDE ROYAL OAK PLAQUE UNVEILING Heritage Halton Hills invites the public to attend a plaque unveiling ceremony in honour of the Heritage Designation of the Speyside Royal Oak on Thursday, June 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the site of the former Speyside Public School at the corner of Regional Road 25 and 17 Side Road. A special invitation is extended to students of the school from that time and their descendants: Kevin Breen, Jessie Brims, Betty Britton, Ross Britton, George Burkholder, Isabel Burkholder, Mabel Burkholder, Molly Cutts, Jean Drake, Paul Drake, Douglas Frank, Jean Frank, Lorna Frank, Elda Fryer, Kenneth Marshall, Wilda McGlaughlin, Gladys McIsaac, Jimmie McIsaac, Gladys Mullin, Rachel Mullin, Eva Ritchie, James Robertson, Kathleen Robertson, Donald Ross, Eleanor Ross, Doreen Steel and Verna Webster. Their teacher was Mrs. Emily (Young) Wallace. The original planting took place at SS No. 8 Dublin, in 1927. Please note that the ceremony will take place out of doors and that the drive and grounds are very uneven. Refreshments will be served. You may want to bring a lawn chair. Further information is available from Ashley Mancuso at the Town of Halton Hills 905-877-2601, ext. 2356. 61 ___________________________________________ NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 1993-0177, A BY-LAW TO REGULATE NOISE WITHIN THE TOWN OF HALTON HILLS Council of the Town of Halton Hills will conduct a Public Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 to discuss and seek public input into proposed amendments to the Noise By-law with respect to broadening the exemption provisions in order to include special events held on both public and private property. For further information contact Debbie Edmonds, Acting Clerk, Manager of Standards and Licensing at 905-873-2601, ext. 2332. To appear as a delegation, please contact Leesa Emmerson, Council and Committee Clerk at 905-873-2601, ext. 2333. A copy of the related Report will be available on Friday, June 6, 2008 in the Clerks Department and on the Towns website at www.haltonhills.ca/calendars. 62 ___________________________________________ ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO EVENT Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, and Town of Halton Hills By-law 2003-0032 regarding the following temporary road closure for the purpose of the following community event: Outdoor Farmers Market (Georgetown) Each Saturday from June 14, 2008 to October 11, 2008 From 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Organized by the Georgetown BIA. Main Street South between Church Street and James Street (Mill Street open to traffic) If you require any additional information regarding the temporary road closure, please contact the Clerks Department at 905-873-2601 ext 2350. 63 Acton/Georgetown, Friday, June 6, 2008 21 Continued from pg. 19 Sunday, June 8 Bruce Trail hike: A scenic loop hike in the Hockley Valley. This is a hilly area with some fair- ly steep ups and downs. Depart at 9 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Leader: Maureen, 905-873- 9757, mosmith@cogeco.ca Join Every Hand: Earthquake/cyclone benefit concert for China and Myanmar (Burma) at St. Johns United Church, 7 p.m. Baritone Russell Braun, jazz and pop vocalist Adam Broughton, other pro- fessional artists, massed choirs and the Gaudeamus Childrens Choir. Tickets are $20 or pay-what-you-can at The Freckled Lion , 56 Main St. S., or week days at the church office, 11 Guelph St. Proceeds to church partners in Myanmar/China. Garden tour: Georgetown Horticultural Societys annual Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $10 per person. Advance tickets at Foodstuffs, 89 Main St. S. and at Hallmark Greetings in the Georgetown Market Place. On the day of the tour tickets will be sold at 23 Samuel Cres., Georgetown. Info: www.george- townhorticulturalsociety.com Music in the Park: every Sunday, 7 p.m. till dusk in Dominion Gardens Park. Bring your lawn chairs. Anyone interested in playing or singing, call Jim Dunham, 905-873-0310. Georgetown Runners: are a group of local runners who meet at the Atlantis Family Athletics (Guelph St. and Mountainview Rd.) 8 a.m. Sundays. All are welcome to join the runs and meet afterwards for coffee and treats at LaVita Cafe. Visit www.georgetownrunners.ca or call Jim Baidacoff, 905-702-1162. Parish Picnic/Outdoor Service: 10:30 a.m. at St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. The focus is on youth! Bring a lawn chair and salad or dessert to share. Registration for Vacation Bible School (Aug. 11- 15) will follow. Anyone (teens included) interest- ed in helping in August are asked to call the church at 905-877-8323. Monday, June 9 Looking for a job?: Get resume help at the Georgetown branch library. Learn how to develop an effective resume! Meet with a career informa- tion specialist from The Centre for Skills Development & Training for a free one-hour con- sultation. Call 905-702-7311 ext. 109 for appointment. Blood donor clinic: Residents are encouraged to call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283), to book their appointment to donate blood at the Canadian Blood Services clinic at Maple Avenue Baptist Church, 177 Maple Ave., 2-8 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Looking for a fresh start? Have you lost control to addictions or compulsive habits? Many have experienced freedom through this Christ-centred 12-step recovery program at an open meeting at Georgetown Alliance Church, Mondays, 7 p.m. All welcome. Info: Doug, 905- 873-0249 or CR@togetheratgac.com or www.cel- ebraterecovery.com Bridge anyone?: Georgetown Bridge Club offers afternoon and evening games for players of all levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Info: Tom, 905-877-7486. TOPS-Acton: meets Mondays at St. Josephs Church, Church St. E. Weigh-in: 6-7 p.m. Meetings until 8 p.m. Info: Ena, 519-853-1526. Toastmasters: Does the thought of public speaking terrify you? Can you confidently express your thoughts and ideas? Halton Hills Toastmasters can help, Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Albans Parish hall, 537 Main St. in Glen Williams. Info: Ross Pechaluk, 905-877-2518 or www.haltonhillstm.org. Guests are welcome! Tuesday, June 10 Georgetown Agricultural Society: holds a planning meeting for the 162nd Georgetown Fall Fair, 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Fair- grounds. The public is encour- aged and welcome to attend. Info: call 905-873- 6157, e-mail agriculture@haltonhills.com, or www.georgetownfallfair.ca Seniors Month: The Georgetown and Acton Seniors Centres invite older adults to join them at the Gellert Centre for a day of fun, information, free programs and refreshments. Gardening: The Friends of the Old Seed House Garden have begun their regular mainte- nance of The Garden and would welcome new volunteers any Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. throughout the gardening season. No prior gardening experience is required. Info: Jane Fogal, 905-877-5806. Bid euchre: Georgetown Seniors Centre hosts bid euchre, 7 p.m. at the centre on Guelph St. Admission: $2. Calling New Parents: is a free program for parents and babies (six months and under). Each week, the group with a Public Health Nurse, will discuss parenting and infant care. Groups in Acton or Georgetown, Tuesday afternoons. Info: 1-866-442-5866 or www.halton.ca. TOPS-Georgetown: If you want to lose weight sensibly and keep it off, join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at St. Andrews United Church, Tuesdays; weigh-in 6:30 p.m. and get together, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 Esquesing Historical Society: Join the Society for its annual potluck supper and/or talk Churchill, A Vibrant Community and tour of the cemetery at the church at Churchill by local resi- dents Ray and Vern Denny. Supper, 6 p.m.; tour and talk only, 7 p.m. Churchill Community Church is located at Third Line (Churchill Road) and 32 Sideroad, north of Acton. Silver-Wood W.I.: Stewart Lyndon will be speaking on what is happening in the local 4-H at the Silver-Wood Womens Institute meeting at 7 pm in Limehouse Memorial Hall. Visitors are always welcomed. Info: Jackie, president, 905- 873-8154 or Annemarie, secretary, 905-873- 2519. Acton/Georgetown La Leche League: For mothers and babies who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed the Acton/Georgetown La Leche League Group offers information and support, 7:30 p.m. in the Early Explorers room at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Guelph St., Georgetown. For more information about the meeting or for breastfeeding support call Samantha: 905-702-0768. Seniors swim: Come for a free recreational swim for swimmers, 55+ yrs, 1-2 p.m. at Gellert Community Centre. Sponsored by Youngs Pharmacy and Homecare. Info: 905-877-4244. Thursday, June 12 Ballinafad euchre: Ballinafad Hall Board hosts euchre at the Ballinafad Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per player. Light lunch, coffee and tea served. Senior mentors: Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services invites women aged 55 and older, to become trained as Peer Mentors for the new Seniors Supporting Seniors Peer Mentoring Project. Orientation is June 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the SAVIS office. Call 905-825-3622 to register. Community Calendar On Friday, June 13, a lob- ster or steak dinner will be hosted by Huttonville United Church and Huttonville Lions Club at the Huttonville School, 5:30-8 p.m. For tickets call Bernice Whaley, 905-455- 8258; Brian Batsone, 905-877-8637 or Sho Teramoto, 905-455-8353. Proceeds to help put a new roof on Sunday School room at Huttonville United Church. Lobster dinner to help build Sunday School roof Georgetown Lions hosts a golf tournament to benefit Georgetown youth initiatives, on Monday, June 23 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club. The cost $130 includes golf, cart, dinner and prizes. Contact: Phil Peden, 905-877-1554 or Al Watt, 905-702- 2551. Lions to hold golf tournament June 23

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