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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 15, 2009 · 14 Mercedes-Benz off to the races The Mercedes-Benz 10k is the only race in Canada that offers a car as a grand prize -- to any finisher by random draw. Presented by title sponsor, Mercedes-Benz ­ and presenting sponsor New Balance -- the race is pacing to become one of the country's largest inaugural 10k races ever. Mercedes-Benz Oakville Autohaus is introducing the race to celebrate 50 years of DEREK WOOLLAM / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER business in Oakville and to supON YOUR MARK: Teams listen to sponsors from the new Mercedes-Benz 10k run set for April 26. port a heart healthy Oakville. Race day is Sunday, April 26. It will start and finish at Appleby College. There will be a 1k course at 8 a.m., the 10k run at 8:30 a.m. and a 10k power walk at 8:35 a.m. Registration for the 1k walk is free, but a donation to the United Way of Oakville is encouraged. "Our vision is to foster the opportunity to offer ownership of a unique, local road race for Oakville," said race director Mary Lynn Futers. Registration for the 10k run or 10k power walk is $45 or $50 on race day. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Oakville. While Canadian 10k races average just 300 participants in their first year, the inaugural Mercedes-Benz 10k had confirmed participation of more than 100 in just the first 12 days of registration. At a recent media conference at Mercedes-Benz Oakville Autohaus on South Service Road West, general manager Mark LeRoeye launched the inaugural Mercedes-Benz High School Challenge. Mercedes-Benz Oakville Autohaus will boost the top fundraising school's tally by $1,000 and the top individual fundraiser in the region will receive an all access music pass from program partner, Sympatico/MSN. Challenges have been sent to Oakville public, Catholic and private high schools. Cyclepath is the cycle valet and Bark & Fitz is the sponsor of the 1k family and doggyfriendly walk at the event. To register, visit swww.mercedes10k.com. The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Requirements of thePlaces to Grow Plan") The Regional Municipality of Halton has been undertaking a series of studies through a Sustainable Halton process to identify the preferred land use option and associated policies that will not only meet the requirements of the Provincial Places to Grow Plan but also DATE: TIME: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: LOCATION: Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (presentation at 7:00 pm) Milton Sports Centre, Banquet Room, 605 Santa Maria Blvd., Milton Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (presentation at 7:00 pm) Rotary Youth Centre, 560 Guelph Line, Burlington Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (presentation at 7:00 pm) Halton Regional Centre, Auditorium, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Thursday, April 30th, 2009 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (presentation at 7:00 pm) Mold-Masters Sportsplex & Park, The Hall, 221 Guelph Street (Hwy #7), Halton Hills The purpose of this Public Open House is to give the public an opportunity to review 16, 2009, as mandated by The Places to Grow Act, 2005. More information about Sustainable Ha www.halton.ca/sustainablehalton. There will be opportunities for you to provide e-mail to anita.fabac@halton.ca. Please note that the Public Open Houses are information sessions only and do not constitute Planning Act, for which there will be separate notice. Dated at the Town of Oakville April 3 2009. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 100409