chamLiipion Cou ntr y The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - Al Children's water festival making a big splash Kelso to host event in September LIESA KORTMANN ISPtCIAL TO THt CHAMPtON KICK OFF: From Ieft, Halton Regtonal Chatr Joyce Savoltne, Planning and Public Works Chatr Jantce Wrtght and Conservation HaIton Chair Brian Penman announce plans for the Halton Chtldren's Water Festival. n talMilton Community Resource Centre rsn.. Smoke 0 i AIarms nlii It's The Law.e 3rd. 20016 Victoria Park Square F . . (Behtnd Town Hall) 9:00 arn to 4:00 pmn Fun, Games, Prizes, Crafts Demnonstrations and BBQ Cail for info 905-876-1244 GoId Sponsors: i The Ontario Fire Code requires that every home have working smoke alarms. Instali them in your homneor cottage today! GoodLife Silver Sponsors: T Mattamy Homes. North End Nissan, Discount Car & Truck Rentai l Bronze Sponsors: Acadetny of Music. Ferguson Chemnicals, Milton Park Dental Care. E~ Milton Famtly Chriopracrtc Centre, Friend of the Centre, Halton Regional Police Association. L Wallace Pontiac Butck Cadillac Ltd. MCRC By Melanie Hennessey CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF Local politiciarts made a splash recently to officially launch the first Halton Childrens Water Festival. Regional Chatrenan Joyce Savoltne and waser festival honorary co-chairs Brian Penman - a Milton councillor and Conservation Halton board chair - and Oakville Councillor Janice Wright came together at the festival site, Kelso Conservation Area, to try out an interactive water display and kick off the n-vent that'îl be held tn September. "This tnitiative is a wonderful way to educate our youth as to the impor- tance of conserving water," satd Regional Chairman Joyce Savoline. "By teachtng our children now about our natural resources we can ensure that this next generation safeguards our environiment in the years to come." She noted that the kids who take part will also encourage their parents and relatives to conserve water as well. 'Kids do have influence," she said. "We shouldn't underestimate the kind of influence they can have on adults." Halton Region and Conservation Halton will co-host the event, which will run from September 26 to 28, in partnership with the Halton Catholic and district school boards and the Town of Oakville. The festival wtll tnclude over 40 interacttve activity centres that incor- porate five central water-related themes: water conservation, health and safety, protection, science and technol- ogy and stewardship. Itîl he open to over 3,000 students in grades 3 to 5. "Each display wîll he thought pro- voking," said Penan. "Through our dedicated partnership with Halton Region, we hope to offer an education- al experience that: will instill a strong conservation ethic and encourage chil- dren to be good stewards of natural areas and water resources." Peoman noted that water is often taken for granted and, "Making chil- dren not take it for granted is really important.'" Volunteers are needed for the event. High school students who offer their time will receive the community volun- Ssee FESTIVAL on page Ai12 Yswvew m oomo soiM b. dèà FREE SALT (5-SOLI BACS) FREE INSTALL (A $213.00 VALUE) OA&40-Ml 623 Main Street Est7Milion. Ontarto 905-878-2474 »ibon rooe . S4nat c«n »qnçii qp 40nwo itff 601t .n"es ffies. neoseg X*our.emonsy skwpn yonssees sehst, hM tcnnin f.- tépenence rhe 0505 n oscçàn moei . t