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Sept. 22 may soon become William Halton Day The man for whom Halton Region was named, Major William Halton, may soon have a day set aside to celebrate his achievements. Halton MPP Ted Chudleigh's Private Member's Bill 142, an act to proclaim Major William Halton Day, passed second reading as all three parties in the Legislature voted to support its passage into law Feb. 20. Members from the three Caucuses praised Chudleigh's initiative in bringing forward his bill that would establish Sept. 22 as Major William Halton Day every year in Ontario. The day would celebrate the life and service of William Halton to the Province of Upper Canada, which led to Halton County, the forerunner of Halton Region, named after him in 1816. During his remarks in the House, Chudleigh related the highlights of Halton's life and achievements, emphasizing his dedication to public service in the settlement of Upper Canada and his humanitarian concern for the welfare of the veterans of the War of 1812 and their families. "Halton deserves this recognition from the Province for his hard work as private secretary of Lieutenant Governor Sir Francis Gore," Chudleigh said. "He went beyond the call of duty in serving the early settlers and communities of what was to become the Province of Ontario. "Thanks to Halton's broad vision and inclusive perspectives, Halton County was founded on the principles he embodied, which are the very principles that we hold dear as Ontarians and Canadians. He truly is Halton Region's Founding Father." Bill 142 has now been referred to the Legislature's Social Policy Committee before being sent back to the Legislature for third and final reading. If approved it would allow the Region to begin preparations to celebrate Halton's founder on the 200th anniversary of the naming of the region after him. 11 | Friday, February 28, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com JOIN US MARCH BREAK CAMPS for our Robbery suspect sought by police continued from p.1 A few hours later, a man turned himself in at the Oakville police station. Adil Benhommane, 21, of Milton faces two counts of aggravated assault, robbery with a firearm, dangerous driving and two counts of assault with a weapon. A suspect who allegedly carried out the robbery is still being sought. Police describe the suspect as a black male, over 6-foot with a slim build. He was wearing a dark, hooded winter jacket and had his face partially covered.. Anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Mark Underwood of the Halton police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-825-4747, ext. 2218. Police remind the public to report illegal activity to Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), through the web at www. haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting `Tip201' with your message to 274637(crimes). For more information, follow police on Twitter @ HRPSOakville or visit www.haltonpolice.ca. AT HSC, I AM ENCOURAGED TO DREAM. My dreams and aspirations began here. HSC's safe and caring community allowed me to develop an understanding of who I am. - HSC Graduate Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for Montessori Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten students to Grade 12. Visit us at www.hsc.on.ca. Now accepting applications for September 2014. Call Scott Barton 905-389-1367 BRING ON SPRING VOCAL TECHNIQUE MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE CHOREOGRAPHY STAGE PRESENCE MAKE UP AND PHOTO SHOOT! BUILD YOUR SINGING, DANCING AND POP STAR SKILLS UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PROFESSIONAL VOCALIST JOSEPHINE BIUNDO ON MARCH BREAK! THIS EDUCATIONAL AND FUN CAMP WILL GUIDE YOUNG MUSICIANS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF PRACTICING, PERFORMING AND PERFECTING THEIR SKILLS. MARCH 10-14TH 2014 REGISTER WITH FRONT DESK AS SPACE IS LIMITED! ale S 30%OFF Monday - Wednesday 10:00-5:30 Thursday - Friday 10:00-9:00 Saturday 10:00-5:30 Sunday 12:00-5:00 event on now everything storewide A sale worth leaving home for! Burlington 4047 Fairview St. 905.634.3439 @IDHStyle www.oakvilleacademy.com 1011 upper Middle Road E. & Eighth Line 905.844.ARTS (2787) Oakville 500 Speers Rd. 905.339.3439 www.interiordesignhouse.com