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Annual egg hunt benefits National Service Dogs It's time again to find the leash and head off to the park to stretch those searching skills as the annual Oakville Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs returns on Good Friday (March 29). The fundraising event benefits National Service Dogs (NSD), a non-profit charity that works to increase the quality of life and independence of children and families living with special needs. As an Oakville tradition, the day includes a hunt for treat-filled eggs and prize giveaways, as well NSD, its clients, volunteers and dogs will teach event-goers more about autism and the benefits of certified service dogs. One in 100 children are diagnosed with autism, a developmental disability typically appearing during the first two-three years of a child's life, according to an NSD press release. Individuals with autism have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, sensory behaviour and leisure or play activities. According to the NSD, trained and certified autism service dogs can: · Increase safety and alleviate the bolting behaviours common in children who have autism by acting as an anchor when tethered to the child · Improve a child's behaviour and socialization skills by acting as a constant companion and ambassador for the child · Create freedom for the child and family members to leave home and travel · Expand a child's capabilities to experience a better quality of life · Suppress behavioural outbursts in children, giving them an increased attention span and a greater aptitude for learning · Reduce stress and reliance on medications for family members The hunt will be held at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Dr. Registration for the event opens at 10 a.m., followed by the hunt at 11 a.m. -- cost to register is $25 per family. NSD receives no government funding and relies on the support from corporate sponsors, local community members, service clubs and annual fundraisers, such as the Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs. For more, visit www.nsd.on.ca. 17 | Friday, March 22, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com #1 in Patios & Driveways! J.M.C Concrete Interlocking Like us on LTD · Free Estimates · 24 hour service Become a Professional Chef · STAMPED CONCRETE · INTERLOCKING · EXPOSED AGGREGATE · FLAGSTONE · FRENCH CURBS · RETAINING WALLS · GARAGE FLOORS · FREE ESTIMATES for 905-878-8595 Ask John WWW.JMCCONCRETE.CA Enrolling for April 22 and May 27 start Hungry for more? Go to www.liaisoncollegeoakville.com and turn your passion for cooking to a profession! 905.842.4336 Notice of Public Information Centre Conservation Halton Shoreline Policy Review Wednesday, March 27, 2013, from 3 to 7 p.m. Conservation Halton is conducting a Shoreline Policy Review this spring, including community consultation, and will finalize the policy once the consultation is complete. Your comments are welcome on these Shoreline Policies which Conservation Halton will use when reviewing permit and planning applications it receives for the shoreline hazard portion of Conservation Halton's Regulation (Ontario Regulation 162/06). Feed your Passion SPONSOR Conservation Halton Shoreline Policy Review Public Information Centre Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 3 to 7 p.m. The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney APRIL 5 & 6, 2013 2 & 8 PM RBC THEATRE Galahad Theatre ProductÑns present Conservation Halton Administration Office 2596 Britannia Road West, Burlington, ON (office is located beside Lowville Golf Course, just west of Guelph Line) The proposed shoreline policies, staff report and compendium summary and a copy of Conservation Halton's current policy document (Policies and Guidelines for the Administration of Ontario Regulation 162/06 and Land Use Planning Policy Document, is available on our website www.conservationhalton.ca. Conservation Halton's regulation (Ontario Regulation 162/06) is intended to protect people and property from water-based natural hazards such as flooding and erosion. Comments may also be submitted in writing to: Jennifer Lawrence; Manager, Environmental Planning; 2596 Britannia Road West, Burlington, ON, L7P 0G3. Comments on the Shoreline Policy are to be submitted by Monday, April 15, 2013. For any inquiries, please contact Jennifer Lawrence, Manager, Environmental Planning Phone: 905-336-1158 ex. 266 E-mail: jlawrence@hrca.on.ca Website: www.conservationhalton.ca This notice first published on March 7 , 2013.