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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, F eb ru ar y 28 ,2 01 9 | 22 The Town of Halton Hills Bike It committee is gearing up to host its first Cycling Summit. The inaugural event is slated for Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at MoldMasters Sportsplex, Alcott Hall. The purpose of the summit is to bring together inter- ested residents to discuss a vision for cycling in Halton Hills and strategies for achieving the vision. "The Halton Hills Bike It com- mittee has been very successful over the past six years, offering a popular series of bike events to en- courage participation," said cy- cling advocate and committee chair Coun. Jane Fogal. "Now we want to take it to the next level, but we need more community input and support." Fogal noted that understand- ing the key issues and interests of the community is integral to ad- vancing the work of the commit- tee. "Anyone who enjoys cycling, whether for recreation or trans- portation, and sees the value in im- proving cycling infrastructure or who would like to see new pro- grams and initiatives in Halton Hills should attend." Since adopting its cycling mas- ter plan in 2010, Halton Hills has made annual investments to make cycling safer and more appealing. In 2019, the town is undertaking a new active transportation master plan study. Bike It Halton Hills was formed in 2012 to advance the cycling mas- ter plan through advocacy and by hosting a series of cycling events. The committee's ultimate goal is to have the municipality achieve the gold level in the Bicycle Friendly Community program. In 2014, Hal- ton Hills was awarded bronze level by the Share the Road Coalition in 2014. Since adopting the cycling mas- ter plan in December 2010, Halton Hills has added eight kilometres of bike lanes and 11.24 kilometres of multi-use paths and installed new cycling directional signage. The infrastructure has been well used; the last Halton Hills Bike Chal- lenge attracted over 2,000 partici- pants and new cycling events have been hosted each year. The Cycling Summit is free, but prior registration is requested to help with logistics. To register, seek clarification or send com- ments, email hhcycling@halton- hills.ca. Input can also be provided via the town's online engagement platform at letstalkhaltonhills.ca. Learn more about the summit and the 2019 cycling program at haltonhills.ca/cycling. PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST HALTON HILLS CYCLING SUMMIT Councillor Jane Fogal, who's also a cycling advocate and chair of the Halton Hills Bike It Committee, encourages local residents to attend the group's first Cycling Summit. Metroland/Photo NEWS PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED APPROACH FOR ALL YOUR DENTURE/IMPLANT NEEDS. Joshua Kelly DD Deans award 2008 VIEW VIDEO TESTIMONIALS WWW.HALTONHILLSDENTURES.CA KNOLcrEST cENTrE 360 GuELph ST. GEOrGETOWN LEATHERTOWN LUMBER Limited quantity on saLe items. WhiLe suppLies Last. HOT BUY! www. .ca 264 Main St. N., Acton 519-853-1970 416-601-1259 $99.99 WAS: $129.99 $89.99 WAS: $119.99 $119.99 WAS: $169.99 6-Cu. Ft. Wheelbarrow Heavy steel tray, steel handles with non slip grips, undercarriage with stabilizer and 16" 6991897 12-in. Combo Circular saw Blade pack Includes 12" 32-tooth and 12" 80-tooth circular saw blades. 2484350 24-in. x 48-in. Wheelbarrow Cart Heavy gauge steel construction with reinforced sides that fold down or can be removed. 30" pull handle with comfort grip. 13" x 6" pneumatic tires. 1200 lbs. load capacity. 8952004 steel handles with non slip grips, heavy duty ge with stabilizer and 16" flat free tire. WinteR pRoJeCts By Cory Soal R.H.A.D. . . . Lend MeYour Ears We care about your hearing! Professional Arts Building 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210, Georgetown 905-873-6642 Serving the community of Halton Hills and surrounding areas since 1992 The Georgetown Exposure to cigarette smoke may hasten hearing loss as you grow older. Monitoring more than 3,500 people between the ages 48 and 92 for 3 years, University of Wisconsin Medical School researchers found that smokers were almost twice as likely as non-smokers to have trouble hearing. Some scientists think cigarette smoke has a toxic effect on inner-ear cells, while others believe it may constrict blood flow to the inner ear. For more information on preserving your hearing please call… TWO MORE REASONS TO QUIT!