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31| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,F ebruary 8,2018 theifp.ca The Grade 5/6 class at the Halton Hills Christian School in Georgetown has been working very hard to plan a benefit concert in an effort to raise money to help bring an Eritrean ref- ugee to Canada. The Beyond Ourselves initiative is part of the school's project-based learning, which requires each class in the school to take on a large project and answer the question of how they, as difference makers, can help someone in need. The Christian Re- formed Church in George- town spearheaded the fundraising initiative af- ter the plight of an Eritre- an refugee was brought to the attention of one of their members, Linda De Boer, who is also the sec- retary at HHCS. Aaron (a moniker pro- vided due to privacy pur- poses), a young man from the war torn country of Eritrea, which is located in the Horn of Africa, is currently a migrant living in Israel but he is facing deportation. Thus, he is seeking asy- lum in Canada, and after a family member of De Boer's met Aaron and brought his story to their attention, a fundraising initiative was spearhead- ed by the church, and in turn, the students at the neighbouring school HHCS. "He has a brother named Dan who also hopes to come to Canada eventually, but sadly, they do not have enough money to even come, so that's where we come in," said Grade 5 student Ryka Abramson. "To help raise the $23,000 that is needed to sponsor Aaron, we are organizing a benefit con- cert." The entire class has been enlisted in the efforts to determine location and logistics, working as audi- tion organizers, advertis- ing the event, finding ven- dors and all of the other details that go into plan- ning such a large event. The auditions are being opened up to current stu- dents, alumni, as well as WHAT'S ON Halton Hills Christian School hosting benefit concert for Eritrean refugee DANIELLE MARR dmarr@caledonenterprise.com l See INITIATIVE, page 42 Our Trails are open all year round! Call us now and reserve a spot! 14097 Ninth Line Georgetown Anna & Gary Drummond info@fallbrooktrail.com www.fallbrooktrail.com 905-873-6588905-873-6588 Fallbrook Trail Ranch Valentine's Day Special Feb 14, 15,16,17,18 1 Hour Trail Ride on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment Homemade Hot Soup or Chili & Hot Chocolate Family Fun Day Special Feb, 19th • Time: 10:30-1:00 or 2:00-4:30 Enjoy a 1/2 Hour Trail Ride on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment Hay Ride, Hot dogs, Hot soup or Chili, Hot Chocolate & Crafts Western Riding Club Join us every Saturday and Sunday for our WRC and learn all about horses and horsemanship. Experience what it's like to own a horse! Come out and spend the day with us! $80 per person $60 per person $60 per person A NEW CEMETERY IN HALTON HILLS A new cemetery for the general public is taking shape for residents and their families in Halton Hills. Devereaux Cemetery is located in a quiet country setting on the 17th Side Road, just west of Trafalgar Road. Open to people of all cultural backgrounds, it is located beside the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In addition to traditional burial, Devereaux Cemetery now offers two new options for above-ground interment: private estate lawn crypts for casket entombment and a Tranquility Columbarium Garden for the entombment of cremation urns. Whether planning ahead or during a time of need, our capable and trusted team will work alongside you to choose the option that best suits you and your loved ones. For more information about our team and services, contact: Owned and operated by The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Hamilton 905-877-8500 | www.devereauxcemetery.ca www.leathertownlumber.ca LEATHERTOWN LUMBER VISIT LEATHERTOWN LUMBER FOR YOUR NEXT INTERIOR PAINT PROJECT. LIQUID INSPIRATION $49.99 WAS: $79.99 $14.99 WAS: $37.99 Type II Aluminum Work Platform Safety locking legs with non-skid feet; slip resistant standing surface. Lightweight, easy to carry, set up, fold and store. 225 lbs. load rating. 9924978 6-12-Ft. Fiberglass Extension Pole Fiberglass handle with aluminum tube. Metal universal threaded tip. Chuck locking device on handle. 0174409 HOT BUY LIMITED QUANTITIES. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. $3.99 WAS: $7.99 Utility Knife Heavy-duty, retractable high carbon steel blade. Die castaluminum handle. Includes 3 blades. 8547861 6-12-Ft. Fiberglass Extension Pole