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Stacking up for springEarth Hour returns SaturdayThe international Earth Hour issafety and essential services will not bethis Saturday, March 26 and oncecompromised.again people are urged to turn off theirHalton Region is committed tolights for one hour in the evening.doing what we can to reduce our eco-The event is designed to show it islogical footprint and make Haltonpossible to take positive action on cli-sustainable for generations to come,mate change, through turning off said Regional Chair Gary Carr, in abetween 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.press release. I encourage HaltonThe annual event was launched byresidents and businesses to take actionthe World Wildlife Fund in 2007 inand participate in Earth Hour.Sydney, Australia and has grown overThe Region will be joined in thisthe years to include participation fromendeavor by the Town of Oakville inmore than a billion people around theshutting down non-essential electricalwora sustainable agriculture project in a ld.equipment at its facilities.PHOTOS BY MICHELLE SIU / OAKVILLE BEAVERCuban village. The church is located at In Oakville, a number of publicThe towns doing its part for theAT MOUNTSBERG:The annual Flapjack Olympics is the unofficial start of participants are encouraging peop160 William St.le toearth and powering down thisMaple Syrup season at Mountsberg Conservation Area. Here, Ah-Yeong Na, 22,The local school boards have invit-do the same.Saturday, Mayor Rob Burton said in a(left) visiting from Korea, teams up with Stephanie Hetherington-Wilson ,8, forSed students to participate in the t. Judes Anglican Church invitespress release. the flapjack stacking contest. Then, they watch as their stack topples. event.residents to its fourth annual SongsWe feel its important to partici-On Friday, the Halton District and Prayers for the Earth Concert,pate and we hope that Oakville resi-which begSchool Board will turn off all non-es-ins at 8:15 p.m.dents will take up the challenge toThsential interior and exterior lights e concert will feature perfor-reduce power for an hour.mances before everyone leaves for the week-from Cawthra Park ChamberTown staff will work to reduceChoirend, celebrate Earth Hour in schools , the Brian Hayman jazz trio,energy consumption at town facilitiesand teach students about the environ-local tenor Mervyn Russell, pianistduring Earth Hour without compro-Don Giment, turn off as many electric devices llies, flautist Sue Caruelis,mising public safety or interferingsoprano Alex Francis-Gower and gui-and will set up a tally chart to encour-with town services.age family participation.tarist Stefan Laguna Guy.Measures will include turning off Halton Region is also participating In between the performances peo-lighting and marquee signage wherepthis year, saying that lights and non-le will also be able to listen to talks onpossible at Town Hall, central opera-bessential electrical equipment at io-diversity.tions, southeast depot, the greenhouse,The cost to attend is a $15 dona-Regional facilities will be turned off for community centres, libraries, theone hour. The Region says public tion, used to support the expansion of Oakville Centre, pools and arenas.<RXU<RXUInsurance rates to perk you upHOMECAR;Insurance premiums for your home and vehicle are on the rise. Dobson &Toncic deliversvalue getting you the most competitive rates and connecting you with the perfect insurance partners. Well further maintain your trust by making sure any claims are handled quickly, personally and easily. Connect withmore than trusted professionals, connect withfriends. Insurance and financial services theway you want them.Call today for an insurance review and askfor Christine Marshall at:905.829.2907Dobson & Toncic Insurance Brokers Ltd.2020 Winston Park Drive, Suite 101, Oakville, ON L6H 6X7www.dobson-toncic.com 905.829.29077 Thursday, March 24, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com