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- Teacher wins tripBrown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 2 Mar 2007, p. 19 ...Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 2 Mar 2007, p. 19 ...Halton Hills Public Library
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Treading water in the budget poolIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 12 Jan 2007, p. 6 ...Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 12 Jan 2007, p. 6 ...Halton Hills Public Library
- Letters to the editor...POWER thanks newspaper for `balance'Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor I would like to thank your paper for its overall balance in reporting. All too often we are subjected to negative articles in the major media that represent an inaccurate impression of present circumstances and help create and uncomfortable vision of the future. It is our local press …Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor I would like to thank your paper for its overall balance in reporting. All too often we are subjected to negative articles in the major media that represent …Halton Hills Public Library
- Letters to the editor...Extraordin-hairy effort appreciated by food bankIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, Last July a kind man from Georgetown made a $400 donation to the Georgetown Bread Basket. Robert Millard raised this money by growing his hair and beard very long and on one warm day in July, had it shaved by Kate Carney. The merchants of Georgetown supported this …Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, Last July a kind man from Georgetown made a $400 donation to the Georgetown Bread Basket. Robert Millard raised this money by growing his hair and beard very …Halton Hills Public Library
- Letters to the editor...Georgetown strangers are `angels'Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, My husband was recently involved in a tragic motorcycle accident in our hometown of Chatham. His injuries were life-threatening and he was airlifted to London Hospital's trauma unit where my son and I took up residence at the hotel next to the hospital. We have never lived in …Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, My husband was recently involved in a tragic motorcycle accident in our hometown of Chatham. His injuries were life-threatening and he was airlifted to London Hospital's trauma unit …Halton Hills Public Library
- Family Storytime sessions begin this weekIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 12 Halton Hills Public Library invites you to Family Storytime. This is a fun drop-in program for adults and young children to enjoy together. The program is 30 minutes long, with stories, music and lots of fun. No registration required-- just drop in. At the Georgetown branch, Storytime is held on …Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 12 Halton Hills Public Library invites you to Family Storytime. This is a fun drop-in program for adults and young children to enjoy together. The program is 30 minutes long, with …Halton Hills Public Library
- Area fire leads to ventilator safety warningIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 4 A Halton Region area fire that caused injuries to two firefighters has lead to a national safety warning. Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) manufactured by Venmar Ventilation Inc. are suspected to be the source of a September fire in Burlington that caused $500,000 damage and left a family homeless. ...Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 4 A Halton Region area fire that caused injuries to two firefighters has lead to a national safety warning. Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) manufactured by Venmar Ventilation Inc. are suspected to …Halton Hills Public Library
- Letters to the editor...MPPs deserve `reward' of a pay hikeIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, I want to respond to all of the people who are complaining about the recent pay raise legislated for MPPs in Ontario, particularly Craig Gray of Georgetown. To be completely honest, I am not crazy about politicians. However, I have a great deal of respect for every single …Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, I want to respond to all of the people who are complaining about the recent pay raise legislated for MPPs in Ontario, particularly Craig Gray of Georgetown. To …Halton Hills Public Library
- Letters to the editor...`Right fit' for Glen plan lies with residentsIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, How many times have we heard the expression "you can't fight city hall" or "once a developer decides on a project there is nothing we can do to stop or modify it"? With reference to the Oct. 20 article, "Glen subdivision plan drawing plenty of interest", this shows …Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, How many times have we heard the expression "you can't fight city hall" or "once a developer decides on a project there is nothing we can do to …Halton Hills Public Library
- Habitat info sessions plannedIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 4 Low-income families interested in applying to partner with Habitat for Humanity and becoming homeowners are invited to attend an upcoming information session in Georgetown. Habitat for Humanity Halton (HFHH) is hosting two sessions at Georgetown Alliance Church, 290 Main St. S., on Thursday Jan. 11 ...Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 4 Low-income families interested in applying to partner with Habitat for Humanity and becoming homeowners are invited to attend an upcoming information session in Georgetown. Habitat for Humanity Halton (HFHH) is …Halton Hills Public Library
- Council ensures arena-goers won't be left in the coldIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 4 Spectators in Halton Hills' arenas should not have to shiver in the cold much longer as Town council directed arena staff to turn heaters on sooner. At a recent council meeting, Ward 3 Councillor Dave Kentner asked what the current guidelines were for spectator heating in arenas. Terry Alyman, the …Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 4 Spectators in Halton Hills' arenas should not have to shiver in the cold much longer as Town council directed arena staff to turn heaters on sooner. At a recent council …Halton Hills Public Library
- Letters to the editor...Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, I would like to respond to Eileen Hutcheson's letter, "Politicians to blame for low voter turnout" in the Dec 15, edition of The Independent & Free Press. Politicians do, at times, make decisions that are stupid and undemocratic. However, there comes a point where the electorate is ...Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, I would like to respond to Eileen Hutcheson's letter, "Politicians to blame for low voter turnout" in the Dec 15, edition of The Independent & Free Press. Politicians …Halton Hills Public Library
- Letters to the editor...Reader wrong to call Harper a `traitor'Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, Edward Cachia in his letter published Dec. 13 should at least get some facts right. Just because you do not agree with Prime Minister Stephen Harper's stance on Quebec hardly gives you the right to call him a "traitor". Obviously you feel the need to show your ignorance. …Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 6 Dear editor, Edward Cachia in his letter published Dec. 13 should at least get some facts right. Just because you do not agree with Prime Minister Stephen Harper's stance on …Halton Hills Public Library
- Globe is holding rehearsals for Feb. War Show productionIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 13 Rehearsals are in full swing for Globe Musical Production's next show You'll Get Used to It!...The War Show which will be presented at St. Paul's Parish Hall in Norval on Feb. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10. The show will mix humour with a little slapstick and feature songs …Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 13 Rehearsals are in full swing for Globe Musical Production's next show You'll Get Used to It!...The War Show which will be presented at St. Paul's Parish Hall in Norval on …Halton Hills Public Library
- Century Theatre groups to hold auditions this weekend for upcomig showsIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 13 Auditions will be held this weekend at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh for both the professional and amateur theatre companies. The professional Summer Festival shows in July and August are Situation Comedy by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke, directed by John Snowdon, and Key For Two by John ...Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 13 Auditions will be held this weekend at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh for both the professional and amateur theatre companies. The professional Summer Festival shows in July and August are …Halton Hills Public Library
- Town considers 5.3 per cent tax hikeGamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, 1, 9 Town Work began last night (Tuesday) to reduce the proposed 5.3 per cent 2007 Town operating budget hike. Budget committee (all members of council) met to begin the three-week process to whittle down the staff-proposed $22.3 million operating budget, $14.2 million capital budget and $91 million ...Gamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, 1, 9 Town Work began last night (Tuesday) to reduce the proposed 5.3 per cent 2007 Town operating budget hike. Budget committee (all members of council) met to begin the three-week process …Halton Hills Public Library
- Town considers 5.3 per cent tax hikeGamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, 9, 1 Town Work began last night (Tuesday) to reduce the proposed 5.3 per cent 2007 Town operating budget hike. Budget committee (all members of council) met to begin the three-week process to whittle down the staff-proposed $22.3 million operating budget, $14.2 million capital budget and $91 million ...Gamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, 9, 1 Town Work began last night (Tuesday) to reduce the proposed 5.3 per cent 2007 Town operating budget hike. Budget committee (all members of council) met to begin the three-week process …Halton Hills Public Library
- Warm weather kind to Town's coffersGamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 3 Mother Nature was kind to the Public Works Department's budget in 2006. The mild weather over the last couple months, and early in 2006, has resulted in $177,000 savings to the snow-clearing budget. The surplus dollars will now go into tax stabilization, capital financing and repairs and ...Gamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 3 Mother Nature was kind to the Public Works Department's budget in 2006. The mild weather over the last couple months, and early in 2006, has resulted in $177,000 savings to …Halton Hills Public Library
- Chamber seeks nominations for business awardsIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 3 Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce is on the lookout for the local business and individuals that have been tops in their field over the past year. The Chamber is currently accepting nominations for its 2006 Business Achievement Awards, which are designed to publicly recognize the outstanding ...Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 3 Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce is on the lookout for the local business and individuals that have been tops in their field over the past year. The Chamber is currently …Halton Hills Public Library
- Old Beach was unsafe 38 per cent of summerIndependent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 4 Old Beach at Fairy Lake in Acton was considered unsafe for swimming for 38 per cent of the summer season in 2006. In 2005, the beach was considered unsafe for swimming for 58 per cent of the time, according to a Halton Region Health Department report. Boathouse Beach at Fairy …Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 4 Old Beach at Fairy Lake in Acton was considered unsafe for swimming for 38 per cent of the summer season in 2006. In 2005, the beach was considered unsafe for …Halton Hills Public Library