MEDIA RELEASE July 8, 2015

Halton Hills Lifeguard Club shines at provincial competition HALTON HILLS, ON – On the weekend of June 20-21, 19 members of the Halton Hills

Lifeguard Club travelled to Owen Sound to compete in the 2015 Ontario Junior Lifeguard Games. Club members competed in seven different lifesaving sport events, and placed an impressive fourth overall out of 13 teams. The weekend saw many amazing performances, with local athletes hauling in provincial podium finishes and shattering their personal best times. Jordan Stott and Dominic Vulpoi each won recognition as the top athlete in their respective age groups, while Daniel Stott, Noah Farragos and Danielle Taran each took third place overall in their categories. Elise Malicki, Ben Holcomb and Lucas Farragos, among others, all contributed to the team’s strong overall finish by swimming to personal best times. The club also turned in strong relay performances, with the girls’ team finishing first in the 200m medley relay and the boys finishing second in the 100m medley relay and third in the 200m medley relay. “The Halton Hills Lifeguard Club is an exciting way for youth to stay active, learn a new sport and be part of a team. I congratulate all these young athletes and their families on representing our community so well on the provincial level,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. To learn more about lifesaving sport and the Halton Hills Lifeguard Club, see page 16 of the Fall & Winter, Community Activity and Service Guide, which will be delivered with the newspaper on the week of August 17, or call 905-873-2601 ext 2701.

Daniel Stott swims with a 10lb weight during object carry

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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. For further information contact: Jaclyn Neill Community and Corporate Services 905-873-2601, ext. 2701 Email: [email protected]