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The Canadian Champion, Fniday, June 29, 2007 - B3 -ýConservation efforts could get kids on television to conserve, preser-ve or celebrate the envi- ronment? Thcn a local production company is lookîng to, put you on TV As Promised Productions, which îook top place in a recent contest, is using its prize money - $ 1,000 - to help fund an cnvi- roninental kids' television sertes cur-rently heing developed. "We're invitrng kids who lîve in Ontarios Greenhelt region to tog onto www.aspromisedproductions.com and tell us what they're doing to makc a difference tnusic teacher at E.C. Drury I ligh School and co-founder of As Proînised Productions. Based on suhmissîons, Di Giorgio and business partner Tonm Grates will visit select- cd kids on their faîl Greenhelr Tour, where the students will have a chance to show their work first hand and mayhe even be featured on the new TV series. As Promised Productions recently won the Greenbelt of Ontario Pnize for its cre- ation of Magic of the Mist, an eîght-minute dance piece celehrating the legendary icicle Ihec competîtion, sponsorect by CHUM TV and the Friends of the Greenhelt Foundation, was seeking works of art that celebrate the dîversîîy and beauty of Ontarios Greenhelt region. Hundreds of entries were received and narrowed dlown to the top 10, which were posted on the City TV websîte, where view- crs voted for their favounite. Magic of the Mist won wrth 48 per cent of the overaîl vote. As Promised Productions creates and pro- dtversity and uniqucness of Canada. "Winnîng the Greenhelt prize shows me that we are on the right track and reaching our goals as a company and that is truly sat- îslying," said Grates, who wrote, directed and co-choreographed the piece. If you're a school-aged child living in Ontarios Greenhelt region and you're doing something to benefit the environment, visit www.aspromisedproductions.com. .Hlo The'Reioa 'il RGIN uncialtyof,.to Canada Day Holiday 'WaVnste Collection Notice Please Note Collection Day Changes Due to Canada Day, waste woIlection services the week of July 2nd wîll take place the day after your regular collection day. Please place your waste at the curb by 7:00 arn. on your scheduled collection Clay. Please check your 2007 "Curb AppeaU" Waste Management Calendar for details in your area or the Region's Waste Management website at www.halton.calwaste. Halton uWa!ste Management Site wiII be closed on Monday, JuIy 2 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday 8:00 arn. to 4:30 p.m. 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton iRecycle because it makes a difference. Every item recycled is one less item ending up in Halton's landfill. This extends the life of the landfill, which benefits the whole comnmunity. - A*man Foerw A new service from Halton Region Have you ever wondered how to find information about services in the community when you or someone you know needs help? Now you can just dial 211 to get the information you need. TO FIND INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN HALTON DIAL COMMUNITY CONNECTION 211 is for non-emergency calis. Confidential service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days ayear. Free and easy to use - no phone menus. Service is available in more than 150 languages. 211 service is also available online at www.21 1 halton.ca 290607 Remember to Drive SAFE this summer Summer is here, the kids are out of school and people are outside being active and enjoying the weather. When driving, it is important that you observe the posted speed limit and share the road with pedestrians and cyclists. Drive SAFE (Safety Awareness For Everyone) is a partnership between Halton Region and Halton Regional Police Service to promote road safety. The main aim of Drive SAFE is to make speeding and aggressîve driving Iess socially acceptable, while reminding drivers to be aware when driving. Halton Region is proud to work with the Police on this innovative program to improve safety on Halton's roads. To leamn more about the Drive SAFE programn visit our website, www.halton.caldrivesafe. Have a safe and enjoyable summer. Gary Cari - Reqional Chair Ralton Regiona Meeting Sdiede July 2 Office Closure iuly 5 9:30 a.m. - Health & iuly 4 9:30 a.m. - Planning & Public Works Committee Social Services Committee 1:30 p.m. - Administration & Finance Committee AMI