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Lots of environmental issues lo 1w iddrpççed gt Feo 1FeçfiývM Annual J-lton event set for April 3 Thse Halton Eco Festival is returning for its fourtls year at the Gien Abbey Recreation Centre in Oakville. 'Mse annual one-day environmen- tal fair seul be held Saturday, Apr. 3 from 10 a.m. Io 6 p.m. A full lmne-up of stage presenta- tions is set. Throughout the day, people witl be invited to leam about various environmental topics while sain- pling thse vegetarian and organic fare of the Eco-Café, aIl located in the gym, of the centre. Presentations include tips on how to "green your car," compost with worms, or -clean for health." Most presentations will be kid- friendly and some will be aimed directly at children. At 2 p.m., eco-troubadour Chris McKhool will give the one-hour musical 'Earth, Seas & Air' per- formance for children. Hour-long workshops will again be a significant part of the Halton Eco Festival. AIli workshops will be led by expert speakers and aliow for in-depth discussion of environ- mental issues. Variety of seminars Among the 10 workshops will be: land stewardship, rencwable energy, and green roofs and rain gardens. Workshops and stage presenta- tions will be free with adm-ission to thse festival, and no pre-registration is required. The arena of the centre will be filled with environmental booths of ail types. T'Me municipalities of Oakville, Burlmngton and Milton will be front and centre as sponsors -,Father Curtis now at G race this year. Non-profit organizations wilI represent a large portion of the exhibitors, helping visitors fmnd out more about thse various environ- mental problems facmng us and what they can do to, help. Environentally-friendly busi- nesses, anchored by sponsors Oakville Honda and Home Depot, will display products and services that can make our lives more green. An added attraction this year will be a silent auction of eco- friendly items. Admission costs $5 with a spe- cial $3 rate for students. Children aged 12 years and under will be admnitted free of charge. For more information about the Halton Eco Festival, visit the Web site at www.haltonecofest.ca or look for a festival newspaper in stores or libraries. The Canadian Chamninn Fndasv MRrrh PAPnAi If yousfe breaking new9q give 0LJr newsroom a ca/i at (905) 878-2341, ext. 234. Father Mark Curtis was recently appointed honorary assistant at Grace Anglican Church. The announicement was made earlier this month by the rector of Grace Anglican Church, Father Mark McDermont. Elccted to town counicil this past November, thse Ward 2 councillor was appointed by Hishop Ralph Spence, biash- op of the Diocese of Niagara. Father Curtis - affectionateiy known as Canada's Smrgmng Priest - will contin- ue bis music and speaking ministries. Father Mark Curtis Lots of bicycles at police auction The Hatton Regional Police Auction has over 130 bicycles to, be sold this year, as well as numerous other items ranging from golf clubs to clothing. The auction will be held Saturday, April 3 in the underground garage of police headquarters, located at 2-4 pmn, 1020 Freemnan Terrace Eva Gooding, Royal LePage, 905-878-8101 SNAY ACH2 2-4 pm, 1033 Yates Drive, $304,900 Amy Flowers, Royal LePage , -905- 878-8101 2-4 pmn, 1073 Buck Drive, $395,900 Darryl Flowers, Royal LePage 905-878-8101 2-4 pmn, PH1O, 100 Miliside Dr, $259,900 Kim Scott, Royal LePage 905-878-8101 2-4 pin, 550 Moorelands Cros. $379,900 Sandy Del Pa pa, Royal LePage 905-878-8101 2-4 pmn, 477 Ontario S. N, $169,900 Barbara Crowe, Royal LePage 905-878-8101 2-4 pmn, 639 Claver Park, $336,900 Debra Turk, Royal LePage 905-878-8101 2-4 pmn, 876 WiIIow Avenue Jean Snowden, Remax 905-878-7777 Improving your odds against Canada's #1 killer 0 HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION 0F ONTARIO 1151 Bronte Rd. Viewing and registration is from 8:30-9:30 s.m., fol- lowed by the auction. There are plenty of other items available - every- thing from Xbox gaines and tools to van seits. MILTON HYDRO DISTRIBUTION INC. Wç IMPORTANT NOTICE. RE: DECLARATION FOR MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PREMISES Beginning April 111, 2004, the fîrst 750 kilowatt hours (kWh) consumed in any month by residential, low-volume and designated consumers will be priced at 4.7 cents per kWh for the electricity commodity. Consumption above 750 kWh will be priced ai a higher rate of 5.5 cents per kWh. Pursuant ta the Regulation filed under s. 79.4 (1) (a) of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, where the account of a 10w-volume consumer or designated consumer relates 10: - a property as defined in the Condominium Act, 1998, - a residential complex as defined in the Tenant Protection Act, 1997, or - a property that is owned or leased by a co-operative as defined in the Co-operative Corporation Act, the conservation threshold for that consumer is determined based on the number of units within the property or complex. In other words, for a 100 unit apartment building, the firsi block at 750 kWh would be charged 4.7 cents 100 limes and with any remaining consumption charged at 5.5 cents. If you qualify, consumers must provide a signed declaration, by April 15. 2004, attesting to the number of units relating 10 each account. Your account will be adjusted upon receipt of the signed and completed Declaration Form. Please note, forms received after June 1, 2004 will be eligible for a higher conservation threshold only on subsequent bills, and not retroactively. Any delay in processing as a result of missing or inaccurate information on the form wiIl NOT result in adjustments to previous billings. To obtain a copy of the declaration form, please visit www.miltonhydro.com. Alternatively, you can cal our Customer Service Depariment ai (905) 876-4611 or visit our office Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm to request a form. MILTON HYDRO DISTRIBUTION INC. P.O. Box 189, 55 Thompson Rd. S., Milton ON L9T 4N9 Telephone (905) 876-4611 -Fax (905) 876-2044 Email: customerservice@amiltonhydro.com Website: www.miltonhydro.com