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16 THE NEW TANNER Approximately 120 residents, businesses, community and regional organizations, Town and Halton politicians and staff made the recent community Sustainability Forum a resounding success that will help shape the future of Halton Hills. Filled with fantastic and BRUCE TRAIL CELEBRATES 50TH: Celenrating the 50th anniversary of theBruce Trail Conservancy bold ideas, valuable comand Toronto Bruce Trail Club, these hikers set off Sunday morning to explore the trail in the Acton area. The group included, from left: Heinz Rusche, Laurie Fountain, Nicole Burak and Lynn Jaing. Back: Wayne munity feedback on the draft Community Strategy Scott, Pat Mannell, Gloria Sargent, Don Sargent and leader Janet LeLieve. ­ Ted Tyler photo content and countless positive comments, the Forum developed community feedback, critical to ensuring Halton Hills continues to enjoy an outstanding quality of life, and that businesses and neighbourhoods thrive. Ultimately, it will also shape an innovative Community Sustainability Strategy, a strategy or "blueprint" for a more sustainable future. Mayor Rick Bonnette emphasized the need to plan well into the future by taking a long-term view, rather than short-term priorities. Participants' detailed feedROLE MODELS HONOURED: Acton McDonald's Restaurant employee Greg Bernacki of Rockwood back came through energetic (left) and Georgetown employee Alissa Burton each received $1,000 cheques to further their post-secondary small group discussions. educations from McDonald's owner/operator Tim O'Connor last Tuesday. ­ Ted Tyler photo Speaking about the SusIt's Worth The Call To... Passion, enthusiasm and positive energy fill Sustainability Forum THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012 Sales Representative Since 2004 Resident of Acton Since 2000 Helen McLean Drive Safe & Enjoy "Canada Day Weekend" Ltd. Brokerage 905-691-8934 www.iProRealty.com Recipient of the Platinum Award 2011 HomesByHelen@hotmail.com www.HomesByHelen.ca tainability Forum, "The energy at the Forum was extremely positive and the passion could be felt throughout the event," Mayor Bonnette said. "I am very pleased with the results and look forward to arriving at an innovative Community Sustainability Strategy that will lead us to an even greater quality of life." Damian Szybalski, Sustainability Coordinator, said it was very rewarding to have such a broad representation from across the community and beyond. "We will be sure to arrive at a practical and effective Community Sustainability Strategy that we can all be proud of, thanks to the dedication of the Town Sustainability Advisory Committee," Szybalski said, adding the forum is a key milestone in advancing the Strategy. A second community event will be held this fall to release the Community Sustainability Strategy. All interested residents, businesses and community stakeholders are encouraged to continue to provide their hopes and dreams for Halton Hills by speaking to members of the Town Sustainability Advisory Committee, contacting the Office of Sustainability within the Planning, Development and Sustainability Department, and by visiting the project team at various upcoming community events throughout this summer. Celebrate CANADA DAY in Acton