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Grand opening2he RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.ca3Rs of Plastic BagsReduce & ReuseRecycleBring Your Own BagTake It Back! Halton'magine the positive 2ake plastic shopping bagsimpact if everyone usedback to local retailers to bereusable bags and avoided recycled. Look for a bin at theplastic bags altogether!front of the store, or ask at the customer service desk. Reduce your wasteusereusable shopping bags2ake't Back! Halton partners easily recycle plastic or bins when visiting the grocery store shopping bags into more bags or into plastic lumberbecause the bags dont have to be sorted and are notor mall.contaminated from other materials.The following stores demonstrate their commitment to the environmentby providing residents with the opportunity to recycle plastic bags:Burlington Milton$ood Basics, 5353 Lakeshore Road Metro, 1050 Kennedy CircleNUTSO FOR NUTSO:On hand for the recent grand opening of Pita Nutso, 150 Lakeshore Rd.$ood Basics, 15 5 Guelph LineHome Depot, 1013 Maple Avenue$ortinos, 1 5 Plains Road#astReal Canadian Superstore, 20 Main Street#ast E., are (back row, l-r) Ward 1 Councillor Alan Johnston, Pita Nutso owner Anita Potluru, Pita Nutso$ortinos, 5111,ew Street Walmart, 12 0 Steeles Avenue #astPresident Rick Taddeo, Indira Nuthakki, Riccardo Taddeo, Ward 4 Councillor Keith Bird and Beng$ortinos, 5 Guelph Line Zellers, Milton Mall, 55 Ontario Street SouthPakis. Holding the ribbon in the front are (l-r) Ryan and Rishona Vemulapalli.Home Depot, 3050 Davidson CourtOakvilleLongos, 2900 Walkers Line$ood Basics, 530 Kerr Street Longos, 1225 $airview Street $ortinos, 1 3 Lakeshore Road West MetroSpecial education award nominations sought, 2010 Appleby LineHome Depot, 2555 Bristol Circle Metro, 3365$airview Street You have a chance to recognize an indi-contribute understanding, compassion andHome Depot, 99 Cross Avenue Sobeys, 1250 Brant Street vidual who has made a valuable service orstrength in the area of special education.Home Depot, 3300 South Service Road West 2he Bay, Burlington Mall, Guelph Line contribution in the area of special educa- The other is the OutstandingLongos, 33 Dundas Street#ast 2he Bay, Mapleview Centre, 900 Maple Avenue Metro, 1A 0,orth Service Road West tion.Achievement Award to recognize a studentWalmart, 515 Dundas Street WestMetro, Dundas Street West Thats because the Special Educationwith an exceptionality who has demon-8ellers, Burlington Mall, Guelph LineMetro, 1521 Rebecca Street Zellers, Millcroft Centre, 2000 Appleby LineAdvisory Committee (SEAC) of the Haltonstrated achievement through hard work andMetro, 1011 Upper Middle Road District School Board has established twodetermination to reach their potential andHalton HillsReal Canadian Superstore, 201 Oak Park awards to recognize people for such work,beyond.$ood Basics. 235 Guelph Street, Georgetown Boulevard and it wants the public to nominate possibleNominations close on Friday, April 29.Metro, 100 Sinclair Avenue, Georgetown Sobeys, 511 Maple Grove Drive winners.Nomination forms are available at the boardMetro, 36 Mountainview Road, Georgetown 2he Bay, Oakville Place, 2 0 Leighland Avenue There are two awards:website, www.hdsb.ca.Sobeys, 3 2/ueen Street#ast, Acton Walmart, 23 Hays Boulevard Walmart, 300 Guelph Street, Georgetown Whole$oods Market, 301 Cornwall Road One is the Support for Special EducationClick on the Boardroom and Trustees tabZellers, 300 Guelph Street, Georgetown Zellers, Hopedale PlaXa, 1 55 Rebecca StreetAward, which can include teachers, parents,and then click on the SEAC Awards Processeducational assistants and volunteers whoto find the link.No plastic bags in the Blue BoxDont put plastic shopping bags in the Blue Box. Plastic bags get caught in the sorting facilitys machinery and conveyor belts, or they get static-clung to glass leading tocontamination. Dont put Blue Box material in clear or blue plastic bags because it only createsadditional waste the bag is ripped open and the bag goes to landl . Only putrecyclable materials at the curb in a Blue Box. Recyclable materials in plastic bags will not be collected. Visit www.halton.ca/waste for a list of locations where you can get additional Blue Boxes.Your mouth says a lot and not just in the words you say.7our teeth and gums can say a lot about your overall health.'n fact, tender or bleedinggums could be a sign of something more serious, such as gum disease; and poor oral health has been linked to chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease.April is Oral Health month and the Health Department wants to remind you about the importance of good oral hygiene. Brush at least twice daily,ss once daily, avoid tobaccouse, eat healthy foods, and visit an oral health professional regularly.Gary Carr$or more information about oral health, or to d out aboutancial assistance programs Regional Chairif you cant afford to see an oral health professional, visitwww.halton.ca/oralhealth.Halton Regional Meeting ScheduleApril 12 9:30 a.m.Health & Social Services CteMeetings can be viewed atApril 13 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Ctewww.halton.caApril 13 1:30 p.m. dministration &$inance CteApril 20 9:30 a.m. Regional Council MeetingPlease let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting.1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 "ial 311 or 5 5 k 2oll $ree 166 66 k 227 5 33 k www.halton.cawww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 8, 2011 1607/080411