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Tons of trash collected during Makeover, cleanup By LISA TALLYN Staff Writer Halton Hills is looking cleaner and greener following this year's Earth Week and Earth Day events. "Our community once again demonstrated its commitment and interest in environmental matters," said Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette. Area residents, business people and Town staff took to the schoolyards, parks, rural areas, open spaces, ditches, ravines and any place they could find to pick up litter during the 22 Minute Makeover (April 22) and Community Wide Clean Up Day (April 17). More than seven tonnes of garbage, two tandem truck loads of tires, one tandem truck load of metal and another tandem truck load of wood and other objects that were later picked up by the Town. Town staff alone collected about 70 bags of garbage during the 22 Minute Makeover. "We are grateful for the hundreds of stalwart volunteers who braved the elements this year to improve our local environment," said Councillor Jane Fogal, chair of the Litter Free Halton Hills Committee. 11 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, May 6, 2010 HOT TUB TRUCKLOAD SALE Christ the King Grade 11 students (from left) Kristen Harquail, Becky Santo and Mario D'Onofrio were among the hundreds of kids who took time to pick up some garbage around the school during the 22 Minute Makeover. Photo by Ted Brown The 40th anniversary of Earth Day (April 24) was well attended. "This year, our residents enjoyed additional opportunities to celebrate Earth Day. From the successful tree sale at the Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, to the popular green building tours at the Devereaux House to the many activities that took place at Georgetown Market Place, Earth Day was well-celebrated in Halton Hills," said Bonnette. Approximately 900 people came out See EARTH , pg. 12 May 13-1 10am-8pm 4 10am-6pm 10 am - 5 May 15 May 16 pm day only 4s 318 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-873-8835 mark@yourhottubparadise.com www.yourhottubparadise.com GIVE MOM THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING A formal hedge... A privacy hedge... Boxwood 1 Gal. Emerald Cedars 5-6' in Height 5 for Rose Tree 3 Gal. Grafted Fruit Trees 5 Gal. Ass't Apples, Pear, Plum, Cherry, Peach First flowers of spring... PJM $ 33 0531 REG. $11.99 each 50 00 $ 10 for $ Rhododendrons 33 7418 33 7050 199 99 $ 33 5713 Or 24.99 each 39 99 $ 33 6420X REG. $49.99 35 00 $ REG. $39.99 19 99 REG. $34.99 CANADIAN TIRE 315 Guelph Street, Georgetown We reserve the right to limit quantities. ITEMS MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS SHOWN. SALE PRICES IN EFFECT FRIDAY MAY 7 - SUNDAY MAY 9TH