Mayor's Message - October 2021

Be kind. Two little words with big meaning. I’m putting this message out as a reminder to residents for when they access our facilities, dine indoors, go to a movie or any place where they are asked to show proof of a double vaccination. This is the world we live in now. The Town and select businesses are all complying with Provincial legislation designed to support everyone’s health and safety.  Please remember that kindness costs nothing and that we are all doing what we have been asked.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Amy Robling, a student at Christ the King Secondary School, who attended Camp Molly.  Here is a glimpse into Amy’s experience.  “Camp Molly is a Leadership camp selected 30 young women 15-18 years old in the Halton region to experience the many careers in the fire services.  Camp Molly ran from September 23rd-26th at the Oakville Fire training facility. To attend this camp, we had to write a 250-word essay on why a career in the fire service interests us.  Five other women from the Halton Hills Region were also selected (Abigail Scott, Cassidy Warner, Sara Aresenault, Shayne Klimsiak, and Sophia Jesus.) I speak for all of the women that attended Camp Molly 2021 that it was an unforgettable experience. I made so many new friendships and learned about fire suppression, fire investigation, water rescue, auto extraction, and many more attributes of the fire service. I am so thankful I got to experience Camp Molly and I felt like I belonged right when I stepped foot in the Fire department.”   

Saturday, October 2 was the Henry Thomas Shepherd Park dedication. Mr. Shepherd was a Georgetown resident, a veteran of both WWI and WWII, the first black Chief of the Georgetown Fire Department, a founding member of the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 120, a member of the Lorne Scots and a well-respected member of our town. His legacy remains strong among the residents of Halton Hills and the surrounding communities. The Halton Hills community overwhelmingly supported the park being renamed to honour Mr. Shepherd.