Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 18 Aug 2006, p. 5

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As construction continues in the Habitat for Humanity project at 50 Dayfoot Drive in Georgetown, behind the scenes other aspects of the house are coming together as house owner Crystal Orvis (centre) was joined by her son and daughter Justin and Amanda Lockhart, as Yvonne Bergsma (right) of Bergsma's Paint and wallpaper, suggested some colours for the house, and Habitat for Humanity's Carolyn Williams (left) helped with the selection of paints to compliment the kitchen cupboards. Photo by Ted Brown A number of workers are required for the Town of Halton Hills to work in the 2006 Municipal Election, to be held on Monday, November 13, 2006. Deputy Returning Officers: Note: DRO Positions have now been filled. Revision Clerks: responsible for assisting voters with the completion of amendments and additions to the voters list, and assist the DRO with counting of ballots at the end of the night. Election Day Payment = $170.00 Information Clerks: responsible for assisting voters by using a laptop and electronically looking up voter information. Election Day Payment = $105.00 Successful Applicants: · must fill out an Election Official Application form which is located on the Town of Halton Hills Website (www.haltonhills.ca), can be emailed, or can be picked up at the Clerk's Department, and which must be returned to the Clerk's Department by August 31, 2006 · must provide their own transportation · must arrive at the voting place 30 minutes prior to the opening of the polls (10:00 a.m.) and remain at the voting place until the close of the polls at 8:00 p.m. and after to count ballots on Monday, Nov. 13, 2006 · must attend a training session Please return or email your Election Official Application forms to the attention of: Leese Emmerson Clerk's Department 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 905-873-2601, ext. 2333 Fax 905-873-1431 leesae@haltonhills.ca 116 ___________________________________________ Habitat for Humanity accepting applications for 2007 home projects Habitat for Humanity Halton is accepting applications from low-income working families for houses, which will be built in 2007. "Long before the hammers start, Habitat volunteers are busy working to prepare for our projects this year and next," said Kathrin Delutis, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Halton. "We are ahead of schedule for the home that is currently being built on Dayfoot Drive in Georgetown, and we are now accepting applications from families for houses targeted for 2007." Habitat for Humanity Halton (HfHH), one of 70 Habitat non-profit affiliates across Canada, whose mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and to promote homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Formed in 1999, HfHH has completed four houses in the region, not including the one currently going up in Georgetown. HfHH has purchased three building lots from the Town of Halton Hills and one in the City of Burlington. For more information on Habitat for Humanity Halton, to find out how you can get involved, or to make a donation of cash (Visa or MC) or building materials, call the office at 905-637-4446, or toll free at 1-866-314-4344. Donations are also accepted at www.HabitatHalton.ca Habitat for Humanity volunteers Rick Ferreira (left) and Charles Bett, worked on the roof trusses at the 50 Dayfoot Drive build, where the building is progressing. Volunteers are always needed and can apply by contacting the Habitat for Humanity website. Photo by Ted Brown

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