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14 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 Halton Hills Library & Cultural Centre marks its silver anniversary in 2006 with a nine-day celebration of the arts event Celebrat- ing Silver Going for Gold. Halton Hills Library & Cultural Centre has been the centre of cultural activ- ity in Town for the past 25 years, an ideal venue to host celebrations between Friday, October 13 and Sunday, October 22. The Anniversary Art Ex- hibition starts with The Beginning A Look Back on display in the community window at Youngs Phar- macy & Homecare, 47 Main Street South, Georgetown. Featured in the exhibit are enlarged photo materials from the construction of the Cultural Centre, the first art exhibition shows from well-known artists Frank Black, Marjorie Nazer, Robert Bateman, Ken Dan- by, Jack Reid, John Hall, Barbara Howard, Andreas Drenters and Tony Meers, and the inaugural Photo Art Show. Also on display is a costume from the George- town Globe Productions Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, programs and photographs from the Georgetown Little Theatre. Halton Hills, a communi- ty of several smaller towns, villages and rural settle- ments, has a distinctive and enviable identity whose foundation comes from the beauty and tranquility of its rural setting, rolling hills and valleys. Consistent with the rich and distinct surroundings, artists and artisans have been invited to enter one or two works for the themed art show The Many Faces of Halton Hills. Theme of the exhi- bition is Halton Hills, its people, settlements, land- scapes, valleys, its wildlife, historic buildings, road- ways and railways. Artists may submit their works on October 10 from 4 to 7p.m. at the Gallery of the Halton Hills Library and Cultural Centre to register their works. The exhibi- tion will run from October 13 to 30 in the Art Gallery and the public is welcome to visit the exhibition. All artwork will be for sale with the proceeds going directly to the artists. Arts in Motion will feature a group of Halton Hills artists and artisans live and in motion, working in their own medium. On October 21 between 10a. m. and 5p.m. the artists will demonstrate the skills associated with their art specialty and be available to provide information on how you can become more creatively involved within the community. An exciting line-up of music, theatre and artistic expression is planned that will peak the interest of residents and those in the surrounding communities. The Public is welcome to visit the 25th Anniver- sary Art Exhibition for free. Halton school trustees will more than double their current honorarium of $5,000 if they accept the recommendations from a Community Advisory Committee at a special Board meeting October 4. A change to the Education Act to modify the amount trustees get paid was made earlier this year, with the sup- porting regulation which sets out the process to be followed in determining trustee honoraria developed in July. The regulation stipulates each school board must establish a Citizens Advisory Committee to make the calculations based on the provincial formula, and then forward the recommendations to the Board for consideration. The Halton Boards Citizen Advisory Committee, com- prised of six community members, met and reviewed the regulation, the role of a trustee, and made recommenda- tions regarding what trustees should be paid. There are two components to the recommendations one dealing with trustee honoraria for those serving on the Board prior to November 30, 2006, and the second dealing with trustee honoraria for those elected to and serving the Board after December 1, 2006. For each group of trustees, the Committee looked at the base payment suggested in the regulations formula, plus payment based on student enrolment within the Halton Board. The Committee also decided whether allowances would be made for attending meeting and distances trav- elled. Recommendations include: For the period starting Sept. 1, 2006 and ending in November 2010 member would get a base amount of $5,900, an enrolment amount of $7,285.59 for a total of $13,158.59. The chair would receive $10,900 with enrolment of $9,575.35 for a total of $20,475.35 while the vice chairs total would be $16,830.47. Trustees presently serving on the Board will receive a retroactive pay increase of $8,153 in addition to their cur- rent $5,000 honoraria for a total of $13,153. This fall your preschooler can enjoy active playtime with Town Recreation & Parks programs. Preschoolers can enjoy a combination of active and water play in Gym & Swim at the Gellert Centre. Tot Learn to Skate at the Acton Community Centre introduces 3 to 5 year olds to the joys of skating with a 20 to 30 minute lesson followed by a free skate for both parent and tot. Popular Dash Sports has been split into a choice of multi-sports or new KIK Soccer. For the youngsters who cant keep their feet still, the Flamingo Dance Studios dance program offered in partnership with Recre- ation & Parks for ages 2 and up features Parent & Tot Creative Dance and the popular Hip Hop levels. Music appreciation, so- cial interaction with peers and parent networking all happen at Kindermusik Kindermusik Village for newborns to 1.5 years and Kindermusik Our Time for 1.5 to 3 years. Making friends for lit- tle ones becomes second nature at programs like Pre- school Playshop, Kinder Fun and Saturday Fun Club where social interaction is encouraged in a fun and safe environment, not to mention the lifelong love of reading that can start at the free Drop-in Family Story- time offered in partnership with the Acton Library Wednesdays at 2:00 pm. Three month olds to three year olds learn to enjoy the water in three levels of Parent and Tot swimming lessons, preparing them for more independent learning in the Swimmer levels, and developing a lifelong comfort in the water. For information on all fall and winter programs available for every age group and interest, please refer to the Town Com- munity Activity & Service Guide, the Town website above, or call the Program Hotline at 905-873-2601, ext 2275. School trustees set for raise in pay Nine day celebration of Arts in starts Oct. 13 For a line-up of artists, ticket and show informa- tion please visit the Town of Halton Hills website at www.haltonhills.ca. Tick- ets are on sale now through the John Elliott Theatre Box Office at (905) 877- 3700. Preschoolers can participate in Rec. & Parks programs