MEDIA RELEASE September 19, 2013

Doors Open Halton Hills showcases local buildings HALTON HILLS, ON – Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Norval is the theme of this year’s Doors Open Halton Hills, which will be held on September 29. Thirteen unique and distinctive Norval buildings will be featured that are reminiscent of the Norval that Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famous author of Anne of Green Gables, would recognize during the time (1926 to 1935) in which she lived in the local hamlet. “Halton Hills is home to many buildings that feature some wonderful architectural features. This year we are focusing on the beautiful hamlet of Norval and some of the unique buildings in the surrounding area. This event provides the public with an opportunity to see first-hand some great buildings that have tremendous heritage value,” said Councillor Moya Johnson, who also chairs the Halton Hills Doors Open Committee. Crammond House, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Barraclough House, Lucy Maud Montgomery Museum at Crawford’s are just a few of the buildings participating in the event. A full list can be found below. Entry to Doors Open sites is free, thanks to the generosity of the event’s sponsors, specifically: gold sponsors – Johnson and Associates Real Estate and the Town of Halton Hills; silver – Downtown Georgetown, Reeve & Clarke Books, Georgetown Marketplace; site sponsors – Carter Farm Market, Arnie’s Collision, Norval Community Association, Nusha Mathieson of Johnson Associates Realtor, and Peter Zavitz of Johnson Associates Realtor. Doors Open Halton Hills is one of several Doors Open events that have been held throughout Ontario. The provincial theme for this year’s events is “Cultural Expressions.” To learn more about Doors Open Ontario visit www.doorsopenontario.on.ca. “We hope many of our local residents will come out to the event and that they also encourage family and friends to come and visit Halton Hills to see these wonderful buildings,” added Councillor Johnson.

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Doors Open Halton Hills runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in most sites; however several of the churches will not be open until 12:00 noon after their morning service.             

Crammond House St. Elias the Prophet St. Paul’s Anglican Church Barraclough House Lucy Maud Montgomery Museum at Crawford’s Willow Park Ecology Centre L.M. Montgomery Garden Queen of Peace Church Upper Canada College Education Centre Lilac Hill Norval Presbyterian Church Union Presbyterian Church Norval United Church House

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 401-407 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 the 2013 recipient of the National Municipal Environmental Award from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators and is ranked as one of the Top 5 small communities in Canada by a national magazine. - 30 -

For further information contact: Councillor Moya Johnson Town of Halton Hills 905- 877-3755 [email protected]

Councillor Ann Lawlor Town of Halton Hills 905-703-0505 [email protected]