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Holmes has no tools to help daughter with Crohn'sThe 23rd annual M&M Meat Shops Charityand hot dogs to meet the events fundraising goal From humble beginnings, M&M Meat ShopsBBQ Day benefitting the Crohns and Colitisof $1.6 million.Charity BBQ Day has grown into CCFCs largestFoundation of Canada (CCFC) will be Saturday,Supporters will receive a hamburger or hot annual fundraising activity by any single sup-May 7.dog, a drink and a bag of chips for a minimum porter. This years event is being supported bydonation of $2.50. Over the past 22 years, M&M Meat Shops hasAmanda Holmes, daughter of Canada's MikeAll food and time is donated directly to the raised more than $20 million for medicalHolmes (Holmes on Homes)who makes hisCCFC for its research programs. research dedicated to finding a cure for IBD.home in Oakville.For an additional $2, supporters can cool The money raised through events such as"My dad is an expert at home renovation anddown by purchasing a delicious M&M Meat Charity BBQ Day has allowed CCFC to fundconstruction, but when I was diagnosed withShops Strawberry Shortcake Bar and proceeds more than $65 million in medical research proj-Crohn's disease even he didn't have the tools towill be donated to CCFC.ects.fix me. At this point, nobody does and that's whyIn Oakville, there are M&M Meat Shops loca-Charity BBQ Day began in 1989, when Macboth of us are proud to support the CCFC. M&Mtions at 2163 Sixth Line; 2524 Third Line; 635 Voisin, founder of M&M Meat Shops learned thatMeat Shops Charity BBQ is an important way toFourth Line and 2525 Prince Michael Dr.Canadians suffer from IBD at an unusually highraise funds and awareness for Crohn's diseaseCanada has among the highest incidence of rate. He quickly realized that he had the uniqueand ulcerative colitis," said Amanda who wasCrohns disease and ulcerative colitis in the opportunity to help raise awareness and fundsdiagnosed with Crohn's as a teenager. world, two similar yet distinct conditions also for a little known, and even less spoken-about"There are few things harder than seeingknown as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). condition and Canadian charity. your child in pain," said Mike. "I appreciate everyThe public profile of these taboo diseases, Charity BBQ Day was born and the CCFCdollar donated to the CCFC."however, continues to be low. There are more gained both a corporate sponsor and a publicSUBMITTED PHOTOOn May 7, visit any M&M Meat Shops loca-than 200,000 Canadians suffering from IBD. It is voice. A HELPING HAND: Mike Holmes and his tion between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and youll finda painful and unpredictable disorder. There is no Over the past 22 years, Charity BBQ Day hasdaughter Amanda are supporting the M&M M&M Meat Shops franchisees, staff and volun-known cause or cure and the number of cases grown rapidly. Last year, $1.6 million was raisedMeat Shops Charity BBQ Day.teers from coast-to-coast grilling hamburgerscontinues to grow.and this year the goal is also set at $1.6 million.The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.caPUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE2011Installation of a new Watermain on Neyagawa Boulevard (Regional Road 4) from Dundas Street (Regional Road 5) to RainBurnhamthorpe Road and on Burnhamthorpe Road fromNeyagawa Boulevard to Trafalgar Road Town of Oakville, each PR-2462, PR-2630 and PR-2631(cash only)Halton Region is proposing to install a new watermain along the following roads:SALESk,eyagawa oulevard from "undas1treet to urnhamthorpe RoadHalton Region will be hosting four rain barrel sales events to promote wise outdoork urnhamthorpe Road from ,eyagawa oulevard to Trafalgar Road water use. Halton residents can purchase a rain barrel for , cash only, at any of A Public Information Centre will be held to provide residents with an opportunity tothe four truckload sales. "iverting water from a downspout into a rain barrel allows review the project drawings and to discuss any potential construction disruptionsyou to capture rain water and store it for future use to water gardens, shrubs and that may result from the proposed works. Representatives from Halton Regionpotted plants.will be in attendance to answer any questions. The Public Information Centre isDateLocationscheduled for:1aturday, May , Mapleview Mall, Maple Avenue, Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011 : a.m. to : p.m.Burlington (lower parking lot) Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.1aturday, May , -akville Place Mall, *eighland Place: Sixteen Mile Sports Complex at North Park, : a.m. to : p.m.Avenue, Oakville (lower parking lot) 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard, Oakville Community Room #2Milton %O 1tation Parking *ot1aturday, May , Main 1treet #ast : a.m. to : p.m.If you are unable to attend this Public Information Centre and wish to obtain more (Main & Thompson), Miltoninformation or provide written comments, please address your concerns to:1aturday,(une , Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, Brenda Kingsmill : a.m. to : p.m. Trafalgar Road,%eorgetownProject Manager, 5astewater 1erviceskLimit of one per purchase, per householdHalton RegionMaking Halton a better placekMust provide proof of Halton Region residency (i.e. "riverhs License)Telephone: , #Vt. to live, work and retirek litre ( gallon) capacity$acsimile: Gary Carr kMinor assembly required Regional Chair#ail: Brenda.Kingsmill halton.ca$or more information visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation.Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. ronte Road -akville -ntario * M * k "ial or k Toll $ree k TT7 k www.halton.cawww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 29, 2011 2628/290411