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•T he IFP• H alton H ills, Thursday, O ctober 17, 2013 23 Call (905) 877-0099 to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) GEORGETOWN 211 Guelph Street, Suite 1 (M&M Plaza, across from Winners) HEARING SCIENCES Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre NOISY WORKPLACE? If you have spent your working life in noisy areas, you may be eligible for full coverage. Even if you are now retired, you may apply for benefits if your hearing was damaged due to long term noise exposure in the workplace. We are authorized vendors for WSIB, DVA, ADP, ODSP and NIHB. We are experienced in the application process with a very high success rate. The first step to better hearing is a hearing test. If you've forgotten what fair, professional service feels like, call us and prepare to be amazed! SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! BRING THIS AD FOR A COMPLIMENTARY HEARING TEST ($60 VALUE. AGE 55+) The Regional Municipality of Halton Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Gary Carr Regional Chair Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Oct 23 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Nov 5 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. Nov 6 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cttee. Nov 6 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Cttee. Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca/meetings immunization clinics have started on October 28th through January 15th. workplaces and many pharmacies are also offering the vaccine. of age and older. Protect yourself and those around you. Visit Buy only what you need. Reduce waste by avoiding unnecessary purchases. Rent or borrow items that rarely get used. Choose products that can be reused, such as rechargeable batteries, cloth napkins and reusable drink bottles. Items such as these been used just once. Buy all-purpose household cleaner, instead of buying many different ones for each cleaning role. Or better yet, make your own cleaner using vinegar and water. Eat leftover food and make just enough. Use leftovers for lunch or dinner the Choose products with little packaging. That way, less packaging ends up in the Blue regularly, buy them in bulk instead of in smaller amounts. This will save you money as well as reduce waste. Reuse Pack a waste-free lunch. Use reusable containers for lunches and snacks, a thermos for water and juice, reusable cutlery and a cloth napkin so nothing gets thrown out! Bring your bags! Use reusable cloth bags when shopping. Lug a mug. Bring a reusable travel mug to the coffee shop. Many offer small discounts for using a reusable mug too. Start a GOOS bin. Collect paper in a GOOS (Good On One Side) bin for reuse. Donate! Support local charities by donating reusable clothing that is in good condition. Visit www.halton.ca/reuse for a list. Recycle Recycle in every room. In the bathroom, collect plastic shampoo and soap bottles for your GreenCart. Empty the basement. Old computers, TVs and stereos can be easily recycled at free collection sites across Ontario. For the location nearest you and electronic items accepted, visit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca. Think about recycling when shopping. while yogurt tubes go in the garbage. Paper egg cartons go in the GreenCart and clear plastic egg cartons go in the garbage. Across the country, Waste Reduction Week in Canada raises awareness about waste management issues and the importance of practicing the 3Rs--reduce, reuse, recycle. Visit www.wrwcanada.com for more information. In Halton, there are many things we can all do to practice the 3Rs. Reduce Waste Reduction Week in Canada October 21 to 27, 2013 Post, Beaver, Independent 01 Oct. 17/18, 2013 17 /1 81 01 3 Visit the FLU ends with The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Dial 311 17 10 13 Georgetown Seniors' Centre Wedding Anniversary5Oth edding edding edding The best wishes of cards and gifts we received is very much appreciated.A special ThankYou to Rhonda, Diane, Rob, Ray, Brad and Brittany for a cherished and memorable day. We would like to thank our family and friends that were able to join us in celebration of our Ron and Lois Ritchie