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Oakville Beaver, 25 May 2012, p. 10

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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, May 25, 2012 · 10 Students did research to become more aware of cancer Continued from page 5 are working with Appleby dance teacher Kristina Udegbunam to create cheers and flash mobs. "We want to make Relay For Life even more special this year," said Chenmi. "We plan to dress as super heroes and we are putting together a choreographed performance. We already have 10 cheers." The Upper One Relay for Life leaders did research on cancer to help promote the fundraiser and generate awareness of the disease. Students made three separate films during their research. They "We want to make Relay For Life even more special this year. We plan to dress as superheroes and we are putting together a choreographed performance." Ella Chenmi, Upper One (Grade 9) student, Appleby College interviewed staff and volunteers at the Canadian Cancer Society, Margaret Anderson of Ian Anderson House and Dr. Nora Curran Blaney and Dr. Miles Kealey. Students learned many intangible things during this process including how a doctor tells someone they have cancer, to why volunteer drivers give their free time to drive patients to and from cancer treatments. Teams of families, colleagues and friends can ban together in the fight against cancer and participate in the Relay For Life. "Relay For Life is... to provide an opportunity to celebrate loved ones, remember those who've been touched by cancer and fight back by being active citizens." Andy Jelink, Director, Service Learning, Appleby College Relay For Life is not a race, but a non-competitive event for people of all ages and abilities. It's to provide an opportunity to celebrate loved ones, remember those who've been touched by cancer and fight back by being active citizens. To register or for more information, visit www.relayforlife.ca/ Oakville or e-mail Maggie Irving at mirving@ontario.cancer.ca. -- Submitted by Andy Jelinek, director of service learning Appleby College, on behalf of Relay for Life. The Regional NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation on Third Line Town of Oakville PR-2793 DUNDAS ST (R EG. RD. 5) Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Allan Street from MacDonald Road to Randall Street Town of Oakville PR-2821 Halton Region is proposing to replace the existing sanitary sewer including individual services to the property line within the limits of the contract. A Public Information Centre will be held to provide residents with an opportunity to review the project drawings and to discuss any potential construction disruptions that may result from the proposed works. Representatives from Halton Region will be in attendance to answer any questions. The Public Information Centre is scheduled for: THIRD LINE DATE: TIME: PLACE: Tuesday June 5, 2012 6:30 p.m. ­ 8:30 p.m. Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 304 Spruce Street Oakville, Ontario ) RD (REG. RD. 38 UPPER MIDDLE If you are unable to attend this Public Information Centre and wish to obtain more information or provide written comments, please address your concerns to: Mr. Mark Bajor, C.E.T. Project Manager Wastewater Services Halton Region E-mail: mark.bajor@halton.ca Halton Regional Meeting Schedule May 21 - 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Project Manager: Tara Gudgeon Construction season has begun: Building a Better Halton In 2012, we are investing more than $670 million to upgrade, maintain and build the Region's roads as well as water and wastewater infrastructure. While these improvements are good news for residents, some inconvenience during construction is unavoidable. Together with our contractors we are working to minimize these disruptions. To help inform residents of Regional construction activities and possible delays, residents can dial 311 or visit www.halton.ca/construction for information on Regional projects happening in your area. Together, we are making Halton Region a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire. Gary Carr Regional Chair Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 240512 Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting.

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