MEDIA RELEASE August 17, 2017

Mayor Thanks Recreation Volunteers HALTON HILLS, ON – “Volunteers are the lifeblood of this community”, said Mayor Bonnette as he, along with members of Council, thanked youth volunteers for their contributions. The Town of Halton Hills has more than 90 youth volunteers involved in Recreation and Parks summer camps and aquatics programs. Collectively, they have contributed over 6260 volunteer hours leaving a positive impact on thousands of children and the community. “The Town’s summer volunteers have been wonderful assets to the Town’s programs”, noted Mayor Bonnette “And in turn, I trust they have had a rewarding experience and gained skills, talents and strengths that will help them in their future endeavours; of course, it’s my hope that they will become lifelong volunteers and continue to give back to the community”, he added. A special thank you goes out to the major sponsor McDonald’s of Halton Hills, which donated items to recognize volunteers. Applications are now being accepted for fall programs. Visit www.haltonhills.ca/volunteer for more information about the Recreation and Parks volunteer program and opportunities. About the Town of Halton Hills The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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