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Three local organizations receive Trillium grants By CYNTHIA GAMBLE Staff Writer Three local groups have received Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grants totalling $386,400. The Acton Curling Club received $18,900 over one year to install a new brine header that will improve the ice surface and overall playing conditions at the community curling facility on Churchill Rd. N. St. Alban's Church (Acton) will get $150,000 over one year to complete its accessibility renovations, including the installation of a chairlift, addition of a ramp and accessible washroom and the modification of existing washroom and kitchen areas. This will increase the amount of accessible and inexpensive community meeting space in downtown Acton. Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre will get $217,500 over 30 months to build educational, financial, professional and community partnerships that will help it achieve its vision of being a centre of excellence for visual art and education and maintain the heritage aspects of the Glen Williams centre. "On behalf of members of council I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate all these volunteer-led groups on these funding proposals as they continue to enhance the services they provide to our community," said Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette, when he announced the awards at the April council meeting. "We should be proud that the Ontario Trillium Foundation is funding initiatives within our community and we look forward to working with these groups on their initiatives." Also receiving grants that will benefit local residents are regional groups: · Bereaved Families of Ontario Halton/Peel-- $188,000 over three years to enhance staffing, resource development and community partnerships that will strengthen and expand the delivery of support and services to bereaved individuals and families in the Halton Peel region. · Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS)-- $190,000 over three years to enhance and diversify the centre's recruitment, training and support of community volunteers thereby improving its volunteersupported program for the survivors of sexual abuse in Halton. Bearded The grants were ratified by the OTF Dragons board of directors in March. 5 BBQ HEADQUARTERS YOUR HALTON HILLS Independent & Free Press, Thursday, April 14, 2011 · FREE ASSEMBLY* · FREE LOCAL DELIVERY* · Special Pricing on Natural Gas Line Installation* *Limited Time Offer. See store for details. 905-877-8990 118 Guelph St, Georgetown (at Maple) Voted for Favourite BBQ and Favourite Furnace & Air Conditioner www.applebysystems.ca STRICTLY FISH & REPTILES 128 Guelph St., Georgetown PREPAID BOX LOTS CRICKETS 500 - $3000 ANY SIZE 1000 - $5500 Clean up your tank... we do local service calls! 905·877·3474 6 week group HALTON HILLS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Starting May 3rd Location: Norval United Church, 484 Guelph Street, Norval Are you or someone you know experiencing grief after the death of a loved one? This bereavement group will help you work through the stages of grief. The group is led by Rev. Paul Ivany. Sponsored by the Jones Funeral Home and Norval United Church. PLEASE PHONE THE FUNERAL HOME AT 905-877-3631 TO REGISTER AS SPACE IS LIMITED Integrity in Parliament Not Contempt Vote Green www.whhgreens.ca ULTIMATE DRIVERS "Driver Training That Makes a Difference" Sign up on Line ® www. ultimatedrivers .ca "Like us on Facebook" Defensive Driving Certificate Program EASTER SPECIALS 4 Day · 20 Hours in Classroom * Condensed · 10 Hours of FLEXIBLE Drive Online Home Assignment Programs · 10 Hours of In-Car Training April 22, Valid on Certificate · Each In-Car Session is 60 Minutes 23, 24, 25 Driving Program Only · One-on-One In-Car Training · Minimizes Road Test Time & Qualifies for Maximum Insurance Discount VOTED BRAMPTON'S BEST 4 YEARS IN A ROW! · Evenings, Weekends, Express & 4 Day Condensed Programs available · Our Success Rate is 98% · FREE Pick-up from home, work or school We Are Licensed By MTO · Fleet of new model cars EASY PAYMENT PLAN "GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE" SAVE $50.00 20 10 Reader's Cho i ce Now in Georgetown! PayPal 10 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! 0 Mou M ounta ntai t invi inview iew Road, R ad Ro d Sui S uite it 20 205 5 10 Mountainview Suite (at Guelph Street) 905.877.6800