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THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011 THE NEW TANNER Nassagaweya church celebrates 175 years Before there was even a dedicated building, the early residents who formed a congregation for Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church gathered at Hutcheon's Hill or Knowles schoolhouse, with travelling student or supply ministers to cater to their Christian needs. The earliest record for a service, dated May 17, 1839, noted that the sermon was conducted in Gaelic and English for 41 attendees, was held over four days, and may have been to consecrate the new frame building. The current stone church with its deep windows, balcony, and tinted glass windows was erected in 1861 on the same site, and has been welcoming its parishioners and visitors since that time. Sunday School/meeting space was added in 1908, along with numerous upgrades throughout the following century. Nassagaweya Presbyterian was recognized as a heritage building in 2004. To celebrate NPC's 175th anniversary several exciting events will take place, beginning with an evening concert featuring Glen Soderholm on Friday, May 27 at 8 p.m. Glen is a Guelph resident who served NPC as pastor and then as senior pastor from 1991 to 2004. His extraordinary singing and songwriting offers introspective views on life and spirituality. Several celebrations continue in June: On Saturday the 4th, the annual community chicken barbecue runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The menu includes fresh barbequed chicken, vegetables, roll, beverage and pie. The next morning is the muchanticipated 175th Anniversary Service at 10 a.m., with guest speaker Rev. Harold Percy, an accomplished author, speaker, and pastor who is now at Wycliffe College. A light lunch will follow the service. For further information visit www. nassagaweya.com, email info@nassagaweya.com or call 905-854-1055. Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church is located at 3097 15 Sideroad, RR#1, Campbellville. 15 Nassagaseya Presbyterian Church The Regional Municipality of Halton Halton's Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy We want to hear from you! Drop by one of the following open houses to learn more about Halton Region's Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy, and offer feedback on the proposed waste diversion initiatives: www.halton.ca Rain 2011 $42 each (cash only) NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRES SALES Date Saturday, May 7, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. · · · · Halton Region will be hosting four rain barrel sales events to promote wise outdoor water use. Halton residents can purchase a rain barrel for $42, cash only, at any of the remaining truckload sales. Diverting water from a downspout into a rain barrel allows you to capture rain water and store it for future use to water gardens, shrubs and potted plants. Date & Time Saturday, May 28, 2011 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location Glen Abbey Community Centre 1415 Third Line, Oakville Milton Sports Centre 605 Santa Maria Boulevard, Milton Gellert Community Centre 10241 Eighth Line, Georgetown Burlington Seniors' Centre 2285 New Street, Burlington Location Mapleview Mall, 900 Maple Avenue, Burlington (lower parking lot) Oakville Place Mall, 240 Leighland Avenue, Oakville (lower parking lot) Milton GO Station Parking Lot 780 Main Street East (Main & Thompson), Milton Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Halton residents have always been enthusiastic about practicing the 3Rs--reduce, reuse, recycle. Residents are now diverting 60 per cent of residential waste away from the landfill, increasing its life from 2023 to 2032! The landfill is a valuable resource for Halton Region and is an investment worth protecting. Building upon the success of its Blue Box and GreenCart programs, Halton Region is exploring ways to further increase residential waste diversion to 65 and even 70 per cent! In consultation with the Joint Municipal Regional Waste Management Committee--a citizen's advisory committee--Halton Region has developed a Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy. The Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy identifies potential initiatives that could be implemented to achieve these higher waste diversion goals. You can learn more about the Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy including potential cost implications, by reading the Regional Council approved Report PW-19-11 at www.halton.ca/wastestrategy or by attending an open house. Limit of one per purchase, per household Must provide proof of Halton Region residency (i.e. Driver's License) 208 litre (55 gallon) capacity Minor assembly required For more information visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation. Learn more at www.halton.ca/wastestrategy. 190511 Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 · Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 · Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 · TTY 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca