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BusinessLink, Wednesday, October 22, 2008 11 Congratulations to the following persons/businesses celebrating special achievements: COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATES AND HALTON HILLS SPEECH CENTRE hosted a successful 2nd annual Gala Bowlathon for Haiti on October 4th at Georgetown Bowl. The two companies have supported and volunteered with the medical NGO, HEALING HANDS FOR HAITI, for the last three years. Eric Doubt and Karen McKenzie-Stepner are accompanying the 28 member Canadian medical team in November to deliver rehabilitation medicine to orphanages, clinics and schools all over Haiti. Eric and Karen would be pleased to speak to any community organization about their work and goals. Karen McKenzie-Stepner Eric Doubt 905.873.8400 Ext 105 905-702-9964 karen@haltonspeech.com eric@commassoc.ca DAN LAWRIE INSURANCE BROKERS LTD., in their continuing commitment to deliver to their valued clients the highest level of service and advice to help them protect everything they have worked so hard to achieve, is pleased to announce their new corporate website is now open to visitors! This leading-edge, informative and interactive website will greet visitors with a video message directly from DAN LAWRIE, President & CEO! website: www.danlawrie.com Hendrik Varju, owner of PASSION FOR WOOD, is pleased to announce the release of his second instructional woodworking DVD set, entitled "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety". This is a 5-DVD boxed set with a running length of nearly 10 hours that goes into extensive detail on the proper adjustments and safety rules for this workshop machine. To find out more, go to www.passionforwood.com and click on the DVDs webpage button. Congratulations to the following businesses celebrating anniversaries this year: Rob and Cathi Arsenault and girls, Owners / Operators of FRED'S TOWING are pleased to announce the celebration of 50 years of continuous operation in Halton Hills; first by founder Mr. Fred Tolton, recently deceased, who with his wife Marg and children Debbie and Brenda built this business, and then by the Arsenault family carrying on the same beliefs and commitment to service. Rob and Cathi thank all of their customers past, present and future for their continued trust in FREDS TOWING service. They also thank all the dedicated staff that makes FREDS TOWING excellent customer service possible. The following businesses are offering expanded services: ECONOMY FORMS OF CANADA (EFCO) started construction on August 5th of an over 40,000 sq. ft expansion to its plant on Todd Road. EFCO, who makes steel forms for concrete for the construction industry, has been located in Georgetown since the 1960s. There is more positive news for Halton Hills because the contractor who is building the expansion is McNally Ltd., another Halton Hills company that has operated in Georgetown since the 1950s. Bernie Poirier District Manager of EFCO stated We are pleased that our parent company has approved this expansion in Georgetown; it will allow our company to service our growing client list. Catharina C. van Es, Area Manager, BMO Peel/Halton North is pleased to announce that they have appointed Alan McEwen the new branch manager at the BMO in Georgetown. He can be contacted at (alan.mcewen@bmo.com) STRIDE is pleased to announce that Victoria Stevens has been hired as their new Employment Specialist, serving North Halton, effective September 2nd, 2008. Victoria joins the STRIDE Supported Employment program, which is a no fee employment service offering pre-screening, ongoing commitment & support to employers, and assistance in meeting long-term and short-term staffing requirements. STRIDE can be contacted at 905-693-4252 or at their website at www.stride.on.ca. On Oct. 21st Wendy Hue of PARTNERS IN PROGRESS delivered an eye opening presentation to business owners about the 4 generations in the workplace and how each sees things differently. If you want to know what to do about it Wendy will deliver this presentation again early in the New Year. All businesses are encouraged to become better informed concerning a situation that can cause stress and chaos in the workplace. For more information go to her Web Site at www.partnersinprogress.ca or call 905.877.2183. Other Announcements of Interest: Susan Coyne, Fundraising Co-ordinator for BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HALTON, is pleased to announce that they have just put out their first donor/sponsor newsletter. They plan on producing these about three times a year in order to give their supporters a chance to see their dollars at work and the outcomes of the events they participate in. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HALTON would like to get it to members that were involved with Bowling. Mayor Bonnette is confirmed for next year's challenge to take place on Sunday, March 8th at Georgetown Bowl. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HALTON (905) 339-2355 ext. 236. www.bbbshalton.ca WHATS NEWS October 2008 Family Owned & Operated Top to Bottom Energy Star Savings! Stay cool & Save BIG on GE Energy Star Refrigeration Sales Service Parts 55 Sinclair Ave., Unit 2 & 3, Georgetown 905.702.1182 APPLIANCES AT PRICES THAT WONT BITE! Many other ENERGY STAR Models and colours to choose from IN-HOME SERVICE AVAILABLE We have the product knowledge and the people to help you. COME IN NOW AND RECEIVE NO PST ON ANY ENERGY STAR APPLIANCE PURCHASES. 10 Years In Business!