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Annie opens Friday at Milton Centre for the Arts Rehearsals are in full swing as cast members in Georgetown Globe's Youth Company production of Annie which opens Friday for three days only. The cast gathers at the Old Armoury several nights a week. The three leads (centre, in back by the microphone), Ryan Jeffery (Daddy Warbucks), Mari MacDonald (Annie) and Thomas Morly (Bert Healy) and Topaz, (who plays Sandy the dog) were surrounded by chorus members during a rehearsal. Annie features youth, ages 8-20, at the Milton Centre for the Arts, 1010 Main St. E., Milton. This musical tells the story of an orphan (Annie) who is searching for a family to call her own. Suitable for ages 5 and up. Performances May 11-12, 8 p.m. and May 12-13, 2 p.m. Tickets, call 905-878-6000 or go online at www.miltoncentrefor thearts.ca or www.globeproductions.ca under the What's Playing tab. Photo by Ted Brown 25 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Thursday, May 10, 2012 The Regional Municipality of Halton Media Relations and Opportunities: Take away the basics of working with the media ­ writing a news release, preparing for a media interview and building a relationship with the media. 5CB Ï+?WÏ Halton Regional Centre ÏN K ÏlÏÏN K NCPQML www.halton.ca Notice of Halton Region's 2012 Comprehensive Employment Survey The Regional Municipality of Halton will be conducting its annual Comprehensive Employment Survey. The information collected is vital for monitoring the Region's economic health, as well as aiding in policy and decision-making. It is essential background data for forecasting and planning the Region's infrastructure and services for Halton residents and businesses. 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