Well folks, this will be my last column until after the Municipal Election on October 25th. I would like to thank this newspaper for allowing me to communicate with you. I hope you found my columns informative. It wouldn’t be fair to a rival candidate to have print space during this time. Make sure you vote on October 25, 2010 and select a candidate you feel will best serve the community.

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It has been over two years since Council approved a Strategic review for Halton Hills Hydro Inc. The review indicated that Halton Hills Hydro was a valuable community assets and that it should be retained. There was some pressure to sell our Hydro utility. Many neighboring communities sold there utility. I believe you don’t heat your home by burning your furniture.  In addition, beginning in January 2009 Halton Hills Community Energy Corporation created a holding company of Halton Hills Hydro to go along with SouthWestern Energy Inc, Hummingbird Wireless. The thrust is to have a community focus with viable subsidiaries. We have a dedicated Board of Directors that provide leadership and corporate governance to our group of companies. Our Board members are all local residents and that enables the community aspect to be delivered at our Board meetings. Our Board is comprised of myself as Chair, Anne Lawlor, Graeme Goebelle, Mark Burrows, Chris Cameron, Randy Hammell, Michael O’Sullivan, and Dennis Perlin.

In relation to Halton Hills Hydro we all know that electricity prices are increasing in a large part due to the increase in commodity prices as of May 1st and the inclusion of HST on your bills as of July 1, 2010. We have had a particularly hot summer and many residents have used their air conditioning more this summer. Your hydro bill will have all the consumption information with comparisons to last year. If you have questions call our customer care department at 519-837-3701. We encourage all customers to learn more about conservation initiatives at Halton Hills Hydro @www.haltonhillshydro.com.

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Congratulations to the Halton Hills Bulldogs for winning the Canadian Jr. B. Lacrosse title, the Founders Cup. This has brought great pride to our community.

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Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or you can read my blog at www.rickbonnette.blogspot.com .

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