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14 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, April 14, 2011 Seatbelt campaign is now underway across Halton Region Halton Police will be making sure everyone's buckled up during the annual Spring Seatbelt Campaign that started yesterday (Wednesday) and runs through Saturday (April 23). Police will use a multifaceted approach-- assigning all three district response units, uniform patrol officers and volunteers to both educate and enforce the importance of the proper use of seatbelts, child car seats and child booster seats. Transport Canada survey results show that 96 per cent of all Ontarians buckle up. Since Ontario's seatbelt law first came into effect in 1976, the number of people killed and injured in collisions has steadily dropped and seatbelt use has contributed in the saving of countless lives. Vehicle collisions are still the leading cause of injury-related deaths among children and youth and it's mandatory for anyone who has children in their vehicle to ensure they are properly secured in an infant seat, child car seat, or booster seat. When installed correctly, child car seats can dramatically reduce the risk of death for infants under one, and children up to four. To learn how to install a child car seat correctly go to: www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/carseat/ choose.shtml. Swing is in the air; Sign up for Mayor's golf tourney Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette and the Heritage Foundation of Halton Hills invite golfers and sponsors to participate in the 11th-annual Mayor's Heritage Golf Tournament Thursday, May 26 at Blue Springs Golf Course in Acton. The tournament, which began in 2000, is spearheaded by The Heritage Foundation of Halton Hills whose primary objective is the promotion and preservation of local heritage situated in the Town of Halton Hills. The Heritage Foundation of Halton Hills has provided financial support for local heritage restoration projects and through fundraising events over the last 11 years, has been an ongoing funding agency for; · The Norval Community Association · Heritage Halton Hills · The Esquesing Historical Society · Heritage Acton · The Limehouse Kiln Society; and · The Friends of Devereaux House Since its inception, the mayor's tournament has raised in excess of $250,000. For more information contact: Danielle Edwards at 905-873-1600 ext.: 2345 or Steven Foster at 905-873-0204 or Eric Connolly at 905-877-0739 Rock talk At the recent sixth annual bonspiel organized for their youth groups by Georgetown Alliance Church and Georgetown Christian Fellowship Church, Christian Fellowship youth pastor Kevin McKee gave Laura Mazucca a few pointers before she threw her rock. Photo by Ted Brown Festival gets provincial grant Georgetown Central Business Improvement Area (BIA) has received $15,000 to help stage the Festival on Main in June. The Ministry of Tourism and Culture handed out the Celebrate Ontario grant for the annual festival which will be held over two days on Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19 in downtown Georgetown. SOLAR POWER OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 FOOD DRIVE 171 Guelph Street, Georgetown Sat. & Sun. April 16th & 17th 12 - 3 pm We are working in partnership with Halton Region Police so please bring in your non-perishables and help us fill a 54 HEWSON CRES., GEORGETOWN 10 AM - 4 PM Invest in your future Solar Direct Canada is pleased to host a solar power open house in Georgetown this Sunday. Come speak to the homeowner and our solar experts about a 14% return on your investment, guaranteed by the government's MicroFIT program for 20 years. Solar Direct Canada is locally owned and operated with dozens of systems installed in the Halton Hills region. POLICE VAN All food will be donated to the Georgetown Bread Basket and the Acton Food Bank. 1-866-559-1087 www.solardirectcanada.com