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Thoughtfulness and support means a lot to families continued from p.21 hospital to represent a hug to all the children who have a brain tumour. Maddie and Kayla's dad, Doug, also spoke to students and teachers in an address, and through tear-filled eyes, thanked them for helping make a difference in the lives of brain cancer patients. "I know Maddie is smiling down from heaven to see all the support," he said, his voice shaking. "You really don't know how much it means to Saundra, Kayla and I to get the support from the St. Joan of Arc School community -- the parents, the students, the teachers -- everyone who is involved...but I hope you do know , we, as a family , and all the other families, appreciate your generosity , your time, and just your thoughtfulness in picking up something blue, purple and green this morning to wear it to school." St. Joan of Arc principal Vince Monaco said he is proud of the students for rallying behind Kayla and her family in memory of Maddie. It comes at a time when the school is celebrating Catholic Education Week and is the perfect opportunity for the community to "live out their faith" and practise kindness and compassion, he noted. The cause is something that hits close to home, too, Monaco said, noting other families have children at SickKids. He said he hopes the students will embrace the cause and be inspired. Overwhelmed with emotion, Saundra said Meagan's Walk in Toronto, and the local school's 23 | Thursday, May 12, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com I know Maddie is smiling down from heaven to see all the support. You really don't know how much it means to Saundra, Kayla and I to get the support from the St. Joan of Arc School community -- the parents, the students, the teachers -- everyone who is involved... but I hope you do know, we, as a family, and all the other families appreciate your generosity, your time, and just youth thoughtfulness in picking up something blue, purple and green this morning to wear it to school. Doug Costantini Maddie's father "We've gone through the pain and suffering, that's not going to change, but we just want to make sure we can help as many families and children not have to go through what we did," said Doug, adding he wants to help other families in Maddie's memory. Saundra said all of the funds go 100 per cent towards funding brain tumour research and said she's seen first-hand that funding in action at SickKids. For more on Meagan's Walk, visit www. meaganswalk.com. NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE To identify the presence of mosquito larvae, the Halton Region Health Department monitors standing water and catch basins in urban areas on public lands in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Where mosquito larvae are found, the Health Department uses larvicide (applied by licensed applicators) to reduce the incidence of West Nile virus in Halton. version of it, help bring greater awareness about brain cancers and help raise funds that will directly support patients. "Everyone says brain tumours are rare, especially the one she (Maddie) had, but it's amazing since her being diagnosed how many children we have discovered have been affected by DIPG," she said. "It's not as rare as people think," Saundra said. Larviciding in standing water Where monitoring indicates that mosquito larvae are present, larviciding of standing water may occur any time from May 16 to October 31, 2016. The Halton Region Health Department will apply larvicide to standing water sites under the direction of the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Hamidah Meghani. The biological larvicide VectoBac 200G (PCP# 18158, granular) or VectoBac 1200L (PCP# 21062, liquid) will be placed in affected standing water on public lands in urban areas in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Signs will be posted at each location indicating when and where the larvicide is applied. 2016 | HAMILTON NEWS.COM | MAY WWW.FOREVERYOUNG thisMonth HALTON EDITION ForeverYoungInformation Larviciding in catch basins Where monitoring indicates that mosquito larvae are present, larviciding of catch basins may begin any time from May 16 to October 31, 2016. The Halton Region Health Department will apply larvicide to catch basins under the direction of the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Hamidah Meghani. The larvicide Altosid Pellets (PCP# 21809, pellet) or Altosid XR Briquets (PCP# 27694, ingot) will be placed into catch basins in urban areas on public lands in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. For the locations and dates of treatment, please visit our website at halton.ca/wnv. For more information about West Nile virus, please contact Halton Region by dialing 311. RMATI OUNG INFO FOREVER Y ON PickUp Your FREE Issue!! JaneFonda rises again in comical Netflixseries ie" "Graceand Frank Fonda Dav derground| rPetIQ |Quebec Un Lily Tomlin |TestYou TattoosExposed NING GRAND OPE guided tour. 18; Book your April 30 to May celebration! nd Luna, the gala May 19; Atte details. for registration Visit rbg.ca/rock cy Gordon id Braley & Nan Rock Garden RBG Centre West 680 Plains Road ington Hamilton/Burl 905-527-1158 On News Stands Now! Conserve water this spring: Rain barrel sales Halton Region is committed to providing safe, high-quality drinking water for Halton residents and visitors to enjoy and use. We also encourage people to ReThink Water by making water conservation and protection a part of their everyday lives. As part of water conservation efforts, starting May 7, the Region will be offering rain barrels for sale at events throughout Halton. For convenience, residents can also order rain barrels online at any time throughout the summer. Information about the rain barrel sales and online order form, as well as water conservation tips, can be found at halton.ca/outdoorwateruse. Meetings at Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Gary Carr Regional Chair For a pickup location near you, please call 289-293-0698 Visit: www.foreveryoungnews.com to see past issues. 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