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HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ADVANCED REGISTRATION 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR FOR NEW STUDENTS NOT PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: JK TO GRADE 8: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 and Wednesday, August 27, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Junior Kindergarten registrants are required to be four (4) years of age by December 31, 2008. Catholic Baptismal Certifi cate required and necessary immunizations must be completed. FOR INFORMATION: Call your local Catholic elementary school CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 BUS ROUTES POSTED AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF EACH SCHOOL HALTON HILLS CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL: Monday, August 25, 2008 to Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FOR INFORMATION CALL: Christ the King Catholic Secondary School (905) 702-8838 161 Guelph Street, Georgetown CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 BUS ROUTES POSTED AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF EACH SCHOOL ADULT LEARNING CENTRE: HCDSB Serving Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills Registration for the Oakville and Burlington Campuses: Registrations begin the week of August 25th, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FOR INFORMATION CALL: Adult Learning Centre - (905) 849-7555 171 Speers Road, Oakville CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 Director of Education Chair of the Board GEORGETOWN 39 Main St. S. Downtown Georgetown 9057020418 ACTON 374 Queen St. Acton, ON 5198530502 We want to meet you and your fitness goals. 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But anyone who has high blood pressure, a heart condition or who has been advised to fol- low a low-sodium or sodium-restricted diet may want to discuss the findings with their doctor, said Halton Associate Medical Officer of Health Monir Taha. For the average person, 100 mg of sodium is not an issue, he said. But for some people, it may be adding more salt to their diet than they wish. Specifics as to why the sodium levels are ele- vated in Campbellville werent available. A letter on the issue was also sent to all physicians in Halton, since the Region doesnt know which doctors the Campbellville resi- dents may visit to discuss the findings, said Taha. The Regions public works department tests its municipal groundwater drinking systems four times a year for various elements, includ- ing sodium. Sodium levels that exceed 20 mg per litre are reported to the health department, as per the requirements of provincial drinking water legislation. Its then up to the medical officer of health to determine if the level is significant enough to warrant notifying residents and physicians. Taha noted that residents would only be able to taste salt in their water if the sodium levels were to reach 200 mg per litre. The letter distributed to Halton physicians notes that sodium levels in Acton, Georgetown and old Milton also exceed 20 mg per litre, with the averages for each of those areas being 28 mg/L, 43 mg/L and 37 mg/L respectively. Residents in Acton, Georgetown and Milton dont have to be concerned though, said Taha. He explained these numbers are considered small and wouldnt make a significant contri- bution to residents daily sodium intake. Its more important for everyone to focus on where the majority of salt in their diets is coming from salt shakers and processed food, he said. Taha also said those who use a water soften- er can dramatically increase the sodium con- centrations in their water, so its recommended to use a separate unsoftened water supply for cooking and drinking. Elevated levels of sodium in area water supply no need for concern, says Region health official MELANIE HENNESSEY Special to The IFP