Hornby Rate Payers Association to get updates on generating station, roads at AGM Hornby Rate Payers Association (HARP) holds its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m. at the Hornby Glen Golf Club. Following a report by HARP president, Ken Lawday, elections will be held for the 2010/2011 board (minimum of six members is required). The goal of the board is to make the voice of Hornby and area residents heard at the Town and Regional levels. Members of the Hornby community must step up to keep HARP a thriving organization-- anyone willing to join the board, call Lawday, 905-876-2527, so that your nomination can be announced at the meeting. This year the AGM will feature two presentations of high interest to Hornby: · TransCanada will give an update on the construction and upcoming commissioning of the Halton Hills Generating Station. · Halton Region will give a review of their plans for the major roads in and around Hornby-- Steeles Ave., Trafalgar Road and Five Sideroad in particular. Annual membership to support the work of H.A.R.P. is $10. Payment can be made at the AGM, or just pop the fee, along with your name and address, into an envelope and either hand deliver to HARP Treasurer, Kevin Mulcahy, 8307 Sixth Line North, Hornby. His mail address is 8307 Sixth Line, RR3, Georgetown, L7G 4S6. Also, don't forget to make a date for the annual Clean-Up Hornby Day on April 17. 39 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, March 18, 2010 Links2Care offers income tax clinics to low-income residents Trained volunteers will be available in March at the Acton and Georgetown Links2Care offices to complete tax returns for lower income individuals. Singles with income up to $25,000 and couples with income up to $35,000 are eligible for this free service. For appointments call Brenda at the Georgetown office, 905-873-6502 or Cathy at the Acton office, 519-853-3310. Winter Warmth If you've had difficulty paying your Union Gas bill or are concerned about making your next payment, Winter Warmth may be able to help. The Winter Warmth Program helps low income families and individuals who have exhausted all other sources of financial support. To qualify, low income households must have Union Gas bills that are in arrears or have recently received a disconnection notice. To learn more about applying for this assistance please call Cathy at 519-853-3310.