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BI 2 -The Canadian Champion, Friday, June 30, 2006 Group's commemorative quilt racking up awards GRAHAM PAINE CANADIAN CHAMPION PRIZE QUIIT Community Living North Halton staff and clients show their award-wînnîng 501h anniversary quîlt out front of their Main Street facility. From left are Joanne Thomson, Laura Leiich, Janîce Brawley and Jennîfer McGuire. 1 i\i , g 11i ih laiton hav e bec " blanketcd ss oth praise -- and awards -since their recent compleion ofl a comniemnora- tive quilt. Last month the project, designed to mark the organîza- tion's 5Oîh anniversar)y took lîrst place in the group quili caîegory ai the prestigious Ontanio Juried Quili Show ai the Waterloo Counîy and Area Quili Festival. First places were also taken ai [aIl [airs in Milton, Erin and Acion, as well as a third place ai the Georgetown Faîl Fair. "We were surprised when we started amassing a collec- tion of winning ribhons," said Janice Brawley of Community Living North Halton (CLNH), which supports people with developmental disabilities. The idea behind the quili was to celebrate the hegin- nhhngsalM ni i alt of LH a sdv-lntç n /~V e .S. Water Wise Halton Mlo I -lit? I)îc liv il (cpc viïllagc i epreciting the resi- ct sandc inieresis of people ,sulpSed hy the organizaion, Brawley'. on the qrîilt which was madýe.'ki5 enitueI- ly [rom donated faho S i a tree whose leaves are ti. a ai handprints of peop involved with CLNH. Alihough everyone thought the project turned oui well, it seems nobody quite anticipai- cd the success of the finished project, Brawley said. In fact, the quilt would neyer have heen entered in the juried show if iî weren'î for a quilter who suggesîed the idea, she said. The prize for îaking first place in the Waterloo competi- tion was $500, which'll he used to purchase a sewîng machine and supplies so Smiart WVatIering When to water? What number is your home? Halton Region's Water Use By-law (By-law 42-04) promotes water conservation by outlining aIl permitted usage of water for businesses and residents. If your address number ends in an odd number, your watering days are calendar days that also end in odd numbers. If your address number ends in an even number, your watering days are calendar days that also end in even numbers. Smart watering through the use of rain gauges With a rain gauge you can not only monitor the amount of water your lawn receives naturally each week, but you can also use this device to accurately water your lawn. SHow to use a rain gauge: 1 . Place your rain gauge in an open area away from buildings and trees. 2. Monitor the amount of water you receive on a daily basis throughout the week. 3. At the end of a one week period, add the additional amount of water to your lawn needed to make up the 2.5cm (Il inch) requirement. Remember 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water a week is aIl the water that is needed to ensure a healthy deep routed lawn. Contact Halton Region for your free of charge rain gauge and start watering smart todlay! Here are some more water efficient Did you know that tips to consider: your Iawn only " Limit the amount of water lost through evaporation by requires 2.5cm (1 inch) watering your lawn in the early morning. of water a week " Set your mower height to 6 - 8 cm (2 V1s - 3»). This wiîî including rainfall? provide shade to the root base and reduce the amount of moisture lost due to evaporation. " Try dressing your garden and flower beds with mulch. Mulch can work [o keep soil cool and shaded ihus limiting the amount of moisture losi due to, evaporation. " Position your sprinkler to only water desired areas. " Use Smart Timers with your sprinkler system to make sure you are not watering when it is raining. For additional ways ta make your home, office and garden water efficient, contact Halton Region for your copy of the Halton Region/Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Household Guide to Water Efficiency. Canada Day Holiday Waste Collection Notice Please Note Collection Day Changes July 2006 Monday, JuIy 3 moves to Tuesday, Juy 4 Tuesday, JuIy 4 moves to Wednesday, JuIy 5 Wednesday, Juy 5 moves to Thursday, Juy 6 Friday, JuIy 7 moves to Saturday, JuIy 8 Due to the Canada Day Holiday, waste collection services the week of July 3 will take place the day after your regular collection day. Please check your 2006 Waste Management Calendar for details in your area or the Region's Waste Management website at www.halton.ca. 4Halton Walc-ste (. Management Site Wii be closed on Saturday, JuIy 1 due to Canada Day Regular Operating Hours wiII resumne on Monday, JuIy 3 Open Monday to Saturday 8:00 arn. to 4:30 p.m. 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton For more information, please check your 2006 Waste Management Calendar or the Region's website at www.halton.ca 111Bot RaO kile nai *6 3e a 'el 90-85-00 *ol Free 1-6-H LO e £Y 95-8793 a...hl