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10 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,March 23, 2010 Georgetown Spend an hour for the Earth Earth Hour is fast approaching. On Saturday, March 27, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Earth Hour will be celebrated around the world. Earth Hour's objective is to increase public awareness of the need to conserve energy and to take action against climate change. Last year, the Town achieved a 13.5 per cent energy consumption reduction! Around the world, Earth Hour reached about one billion people. Two years in a row, our community collaborated to make Earth Hour a success. This year, we hope to do the same by demonstrating that it is possible to take meaningful and practical local action against climate change. The participation of our residents, businesses and community organizations is key to achieving our goal. This year, we are again asking the community to demonstrate its commitment to protecting the environment by participating in Earth Hour! Earth Hour participation is voluntary, fun and informative. To celebrate Earth Hour: Enter into a draw for valuable energy-efficiency prizes. To do so, first register for Earth Hour at www.EarthHourCanada.org. Next, e-mail a confirmation of your participation and a description of how you will celebrate Earth Hour to the Office of Sustainability at jennifers@haltonhills.ca ··· Congratulations to Ernie Bodnar on being named as this year's Citizen of the Year by the Georgetown Lions Club. Thank you Ernie for being a longtime community volunteer and for your contribution in many community projects, namely The Gallery at Bennett Village. ··· Kudos to Acton's Ivan Kilby for be- ROLLER HOCKEY League for more info: http://grhl.webs.com Rick Bonnette ing selected as Acton's 2010 Citizen of the year. Ivan has driven patients for the Cancer Society for over 20 years and more recently he has been driving for CAShh (Cancer Assistance Service of Halton Hills). Ivan is more than a driver; he takes a personal interest in everyone he drives. I know from my own family members who were touched by Ivan's kindness. Congratulations Ivan! ··· Congratulations to the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business Achievement Awards: · Entrepreneur of the Year, Brady Davies, The Cellar Restaurant · Employee of the Year, Kay Matthews, Georgetown BIA. · Business of the Year, Independent & Free Press · Green Award, Friends of Devereaux House ··· New businesses: · What the Dickens Books and Curios, Mill Street Acton ··· Keep it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by e-mail at mayor@haltonhills. ca. --Rick Bonnette is the mayor of Halton Hills 905.702.3082 Final Registration - Moldmasters SportsPlex March 27 & 28, 9 am -3 pm both days HEARING SCIENCES Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre "When you lose your vision, you lose contact with things. When you lose your hearing, you lose contact with people."Helen Keller Valid until Mar 31, 2010 Limit 1 box per person Age 55+ BRING THIS AD FOR A COMPLIMENTARY BOX OF BATTERIES Many people find they stop going to social events that were previously enjoyed due to an inability to hear well. Asking for repetition becomes annoying and frustrating for everyone ­ the speaker and the listener. Hearing technology has improved dramatically in the last 5 years. You may be amazed to know how well you can hear. Contact us for a complimentary assessment of your current hearing aids, if you are not satisfied with their performance. NEW GEORGETOWN 905-877-0099 211 Guelph St., Suite 1 (in the M&M plaza, across from Winners)