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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, Ju ne 25 ,2 02 0 | 12 Leathertown Lumber COVID-19 Store Policy June 18, 2020 NOW OPEN Mon to Fri 8am-4pm Leathertown Lumber would like to thank all of our customers for their patience during the first phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. An increase in demand and new hurdles in the processing of orders has resulted in increased lead times which we know have been frustrating. Thanks again for your patience. At this point we are announcing the reopening of the store following the guidelines put forth by the government of Ontario. Strict physical distancing will be in effect, along with reduced store capacity. Please be patient and kind to our staff who have worked very hard to make the last three months work for you. WELCOME BACK! www.leathertownlumber.ca 519-853-1970 Fax: (519) 853-2542 | Toronto Line: (416) 601-1259 www.leathertownlumber.ca 264 MAIN ST. N., ACTON Happy Canada Day! Closed Wed July 1st WEHBAhonouredastopprovincialandnationalassociation The West End Home Builders' Associa- tion (WE HBA) received the Home Build- ers' Association of the Year Award at the Canadian Home Builders' Association Leadership Awards, which took place vir- tually June 12. The national award came after earning provincial honours earlier this year. A press release stated, "WE HBA mem- bers, board of directors and staff are hon- oured to receive this significant industry recognition, which is an acknowledge- ment of all the hard work, ground-break- ing changes and strategic initiatives put in place over the past year." The award recognizes overall excel- lence by an HBA for 2019, in delivering a strong and positive voice for the home building industry, and in supporting the business successes ofmembers and their ability to provide affordability, quality and choice in housing for consumers. In 2019, the West End Home Builders' Association finalized and approved a new strategic plan to guide the association from 2019 to 2022 anddeveloped a new formal operational plan.The rapid growth of the association called for organizational changes with a spe- cial focus on the maintenance of high quality of services. The development of membership strategies for 2019 and 2020 allowed the association to focus on bettering the mem- bership experience and increasing value for its members. With more than 15 per cent membership growth, WE HBA con- tinued and strengthened its long-stand- ing role as an advocate for both industry professionals and existing and future homeowners, the press release goes on to state. "We are both very honoured and humbled to receive this prestigious recognition. I am so blessed to be the president of the West End Home Build- ers' Association that is currently the top local HBA in both Ontario and in Canada. We've got an all-star staff, group ofmem- bers and board of directors," says Robert Molinaro,WE HBA president. In 2019, the association embarked on a rebranding initiative and approved a new name and logo that better reflects the changing needs and growth of both the association and the home building industry. WE HBA is also the first local Home Builders'Association to establish a "Women in Industry (WIN)" committee, to advance the level of support for women of all ages choosing to work in non-tradi- tional roles. WE HBA board members flank the association's new logo introduced in February. They are from left, Joseph Battaglia, Westpark Homes; Bianca Bruzzese, BDO; WE HBA president Robert Molinaro, Molinaro Group; Charles Wah, Gateway Group: Suzanne Mammel -WE HBA; John Anthony Losani, Losani Homes; Terri Johns, T. Johns Consulting Ltd.: Tina Molinaro, First Ontario Credit Union; Dani Gabriele, Marz Homes; Nick Carnicelli, Carriage Gate Homes Ltd.; Claudio Basso, Bell. It's that time of year when those juicy, fresh strawberries and raspber- ries are almost ready to en- joy. Here are five places in and around Halton where you can pick your own ber- ries, and details on each lo- cation's COVID-19 mea- sures: ANDREWS FARM MARKET & WINERY 9365 No. 10 Sideroad, Halton Hills: Strawberry picking resumes on June 19, with wagon rides to the field offered for those with mobility issues only, to en- sure social distancing. Oth- erwise, the strawberry fields are a half-kilometre walk from the farm store. Other types of berries will be available for picking in the coming months. Check andrewsscenicacres.com for updates. STONEHAVEN FARM MARKET 7388 Guelph Line, Mil- ton: Pick-your-own straw- berry season will kick off at the farm on June 22. To en- sure social distancing, visi- tors must pre-book their timed entry for picking at stonehavenfarms.com. UNCLE SCOTT'S FARM 6583 Walkers Line, Burlington: Strawberries will be ready a bit later this month for picking. The farm requires guests to wear a mask or face cover- ing at all times and refrain from eating berries in the fields. Call 905-319-3298 or visit Uncle Scott's Farm Facebook page for picking updates. DOWNEY'S STRAWBERRY AND APPLE FARM 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon: Strawber- ry picking will start around June 23, while raspberries will be ready to go around July 8. Masks are required, with a two-person limit per household, and no children under the age of 3. Further details can be found at dow- neysupickfarm.ca. HUTCHINSON FARM 6202 Walkers Line, Burlington: While straw- berries are picked by farm staff, pick-your-own rasp- berries are expected to be ready in early July. Picking will be by appointment on- ly, with further details to be released soon. Visit hutch- insonfarm.ca for more. WHAT'S ON FIVE PLACES TO PICK YOUR OWN BERRIES IN AND AROUND HALTON There are plenty of places to go berry picking in the region. Graham Paine/Torstar MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@ metroland.com