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Elder abuse is topic of one-day forum The Halton Regional Police Service, in partnership with the Elder Abuse Prevention Committee of Halton, will host The First Annual Elder Abuse Awareness Day tomorrow (Thursday) at Central Library in Burlington from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The day's aim is to raise awareness of the abuse and neglect of older adults throughout the world. Admission is free. For more information visit the Burlington Public Library website at www.bpl.on.ca/ whatsnew/elderabuseawareness.htm or by contacting Const. Jackie Brennan at 905-878-5511 ext. 5064 or Lauren Arkell, co-ordinator, Marketing & Communications at Burlington Public Library, 905-6393611, ext. 146. Dufferin, Scouts honoured with conservation award The North Halton Area Scouts and Dufferin Aggregates were both recipients for their active involvement in tree planting at the recent Conservation Halton awards night. The 2006 Conservation Awards of Excellence ceremony, held at Conservation Halton's (CH) administration centre in Burlington, was an expanded version in recognition of the environmental agency's 50th anniversary. Awards were presented in numerous categories to more than 40 recipients. "Conservation Halton needs the help of all our partners and citizens who really make a difference," said Allan Elgar, Oakville councillor and CH's chair of resource planning, who presented the Stewardship Conservation awards. The scouts hold an annual tree planting at Dufferin's Milton and Acton quarries, where up to 5,000 trees are planted in one day. Dufferin has worked with Scouts Canada since 1990 to plant these trees. "Our vision at Dufferin is to keep turning our lands into something very beautiful," said Sarah Lowe, Dufferin's property and resource manager. The Town of Halton Hills was applauded for its irrigation monitoring program installed by the parks department to conserve water. Watering takes place only when and where it's necessary. "In Halton Hills, we're on a well and stream-based system, so it's important to monitor our water use," said Councillor Clark Somerville. With wonder & relief and heart felt pride we congratulate Katie on graduating from the Office Administration Executive Program at Sheridan College. Way to go Girl. Love Mom, Dad, Kristin & Perry KATIE CUNNINGHAM Happy 21st Birthday 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The family of JOHN & HETTY VANDERMEER would like to invite you to an $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT $33,200 MSRP OPEN HOUSE to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. This will be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2006 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church 365 Queen Street East, Acton Best Wishes Only!