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 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 1     The Rodda family on Norton Crescent in Georgetown decided they weren't going to take having a green Christmas sitting down, so dad Gary drove his pickup truck to Memorial Arena and brought back enough snow (from the ice resurfacing machine) to build their very own snowman on Christmas Eve. Rodda …

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 1     James Ringler and his daughter Gabrielle, 22 months old, took advantage of the unseasonably warm temperatures as they had a swing in Prospect Park. The mild weather is forecasted to remain for the balance of the week....

 Tallyn, Lisa; Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 3     She was supposed to be a Christmas baby but Alejandra Mena-Escorcia had no interest in making her arrival that day, perhaps knowing that if she stayed put just a little longer there was a good chance she could be the first baby born at Georgetown Hospital in 2007. And that …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 3     Georgetown's newest family practitioner has 15 years of experience as a doctor in India. Dr. Naresh Kumar has taken over the practice of Dr. Alex Ashenhurst and is currently accepting new patients. Kumar said the fact Georgetown is so close to his Mississauga home was a factor in his decision …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 4     Paula Stevens, aquatic co-coordinator with the Town of Halton Hills, has been recognized by the Lifesaving Society for her volunteer work in drowning prevention and lifesaving education. Stevens, of Brampton, was among 13 volunteers recognized by Ontario Lieutenant Governor James K. Bartleman, the ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 7     Students at a couple of Georgetown South Catholic elementary schools took part in recent workshops to become "bully-free" and all signed pledges to follow through with their promises. As part of National Anti-Bullying Week, St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Brigid pupils were introduced to ...

 Maher, Eammon, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 14     Nick Belvedere (3) of the Marketplace Dental Centre Blackhawks duels with Brendon Ward of the Sportvision TV Canadiens during preliminary round action in the Atom White division of the Georgetown Minor Hockey Association's Christmas House League Tournament at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex....

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 14     Justin Lochert (12) of the TriPlus Financial Blackhawks wires a shot past Dodge Caravan Kids Flyers' goalie Quinn Downtown in their match Friday....

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 10     Students at Holy Cross School decided to spread a little Christmas cheer to the various seniors' residences in town, creating more than 300 greeting cards which were distributed to various centres in town during the holidays. Grade 1 student Austin Fearon, 6, presented his card to Agnes Lucas of ...

 Tallyn, Lisa, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, 1, 5     Delia Martins, whose vision has been severely diminished as a result of detached retinas in both of her eyes, continues to cut and style hair at her salon in Georgetown Market Place. She is shown here styling the hair of her regular client Isabelle Farrimond. Martins cuts hair by feel …

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 3     Area residents will have a chance to take in a current movie at a reduced ticket price and give to three different cancer organizations at the same time through a unique fund-raiser organized by two local sisters to be held later this month. Heather and Karen MacKinnon, Grades 12 and …

 Maher, Eamonn, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 4     The 22nd-annual edition of the Paul Murr Memorial Golf Tournament held last May at the Blue Springs course in Acton generated a record $53,000 for the Acton branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, bringing the total amount raised in the history of the event to just short of $600,000. Accepting …

 Maher, Eamonn, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 15     For the first time in the organization's 10-year existence, the North Halton Twisters will have a representative in the International Silver Stick Finals after the Midget BBs took top spot at a regional qualifying tournament in Pembroke recently, allowing just three goals against in four games. The ...

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 1     Warm weather, dry streets and a break from school can only add up to one thing: street hockey. Rob Lang, 14, makes one of several great saves (even with a cap as a catching mitt and pillows for goalie pads) as a bunch of boys took part in a street …

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 1     Rachel Cawthorpe (right) receives some moral support from her boyfriend Markus Nilsson as they survey the damage to her Cavalier after it collided with a Chevy Blazer at the Sinclair Ave. and Armstrong Ave. intersection Friday afternoon. Nilsson was working nearby and walked over to consol ...

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 1     Elizabeth's Fashions and Bridal Boutique is located at 77 Main St. S. and has been a fixture in downtown Georgetown since 1972. The salon is owned and operated by Elizabeth McNeilly and her daughters Cheryl Donoghue and Heather Burke. For 25 years, the family at Elizabeth's have been helping brides …

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 3     Rachel Cameron, 4, wasn't about to let her size hinder her as she took part in a road hockey game on Forsyth Crescent last week. Samantha Kobayashi, 12, took her scooter to the sidewalk as she enjoyed the lack of snow in town. Melissa Lawr, 12, took her hula hoop …

 Tallyn, Lisa, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 4     A year ago Roya was often depressed and frustrated because she could not read a bedtime story to her son, do her banking, or pay her bills on her own, but today the local woman is able to do all of those things and more. Roya (who did not want …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 12     Just last month, mandatory retirement officially ended in Ontario. This means that now more than ever, people can retire from their careers at many different ages. Such a wide variety of ages can translate into a wide variety of interests. We at the Halton Hills Public Library can help you …

 Maher, Eamonn, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 16     The host Georgetown Raiders put a stop to first-place Oakville's 15-game winning streak with a 5-2 triumph Saturday over the Blades and have also made at least a couple of deals prior to the OHA Provincial Jr. A Hockey League's roster cutdown deadline, set for midnight tonight (Wednesday). Veteran ...