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 appeared in Independent & Free Press, 12 Jan 1997, Classified, p. 10. Date of Event: 18 Dec 1996     Fraser -- Lois and Al welcome with love our special son Jonathan Ross, born June 21st 1995 in Arad, Romania. A sweet little brother for Katie, Alexander, Joanna and Victoria. Jonathan joined our family December 18th, 1996. Proud grandparents are Agnes Fraser and Norma Elliott....

 appeared in Independent & Free Press, 15 Jan 1997, Classified, p. 7. Date of Event: 18 Dec 1996     Fraser -- Lois and Al welcome with love our special son Jonathan Ross, born June 21st, 1995 in Arad Romania. A sweet little brother for Katie, Alexander, Joanna and Victoria. Jonathan joined our family December 18, 1996. Proud grandparents are Agnes Fraser and Morma Elliott....

 appeared in Independent & Free Press, 20 Aug 1999, Classified, p. 18. Date of Event: 9 Dec 1998     MARKS-WANDS -- Dean and Debbie are happy to announce the arrival of their chosen son Adam, born December 9, 1998 and officially adopted, in Russia July 27, 1999. Adam is welcomed with love by his grandparents Mary and Rob Wands and Madeline and Fred Marks. Deo Gratias ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Jan 2007, p. 6     While 2006 may well be remembered for its unusual, often turbulent weather, a gaze into the crystal ball indicates 2007 may bring more winds of change-- those of the political variety. Having just enjoyed (endured?) a year that featured two elections--a federal one last January and the municipal ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 5 Jan 2007, p. 6     Some thoughts on current events from the past week: Where's winter?: While the unusually mild winter has many "environmentalists" predicting the beginning of the end of civilization as we know it, we're more inclined to agree with Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips who suggests ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 17 Jan 2007, p. 6     Open a newspaper or tune in to a radio or television news program these days and you are likely to be exposed to a story about our deteriorating environment. With last year's release of former U.S. vice-president Al Gore's film, An Inconvenient Truth, global warming has become the "sexy" topic …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Jan 2007, p. 6     Halton Hills residents are not shy when it comes to offering their opinions about what this town needs. Readers regularly share their views with us, but often ignore how "the Town" will pay for the item on their wish list. This week's announcement by the Georgetown Slopitch League (GSL) that …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 26 Jan 2007, p. 6     "The squeaky wheel gets greased." "There is strength in numbers." Both of the above axioms apply to Halton Region's bid to get the provincial government to stand up and take notice of the Region's displeasure with the current GTA pooling formula. After sending previous letters and resolutions to ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 24 Jan 2007, p. 6     A report released last week from the American Cancer Society offered some encouraging news on the war-on-cancer front. In comparing the number of cancer-related deaths between 2004 and 2003, officials found a drop of more than 3,000 deaths in 2004 from the previous year. That marked the second year ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 2 Feb 2007, p. 6     So, when it was all said and done, the nitpicking concluded and the haggling completed by local councillors, you-- the Halton Hills homeowner-- will be paying roughly $50 more this year on your property tax bill for Town services. Surely, you didn't think you'd be paying less. We've said it …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 7 Feb 2007, p. 6     Recently the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 130 which made sweeping changes to the way municipalities operate by giving them new powers and responsibilities. It also gave the citizens of Ontario a power they've never had before; a method to challenge the legality of a closed-door council meeting. ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 9 Feb 2007, p. 6     "Cold enough for you?" We're sure Halton Hills residents (and most of those in Ontario) have been hearing that question a lot in the past couple weeks as we've suffered (enjoyed?) a spate of cold weather that would make an Antarctic penguin happy. While the frigid weather has certainly been …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 21 Feb 2007, p. 6     Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette, his mayoral counterparts in Oakville, Burlington and Milton, along with the Regional Chair Gary Carr, are hoping there is strength in numbers. They are also acutely aware an Ontario election campaign is only months away and nothing gets a politician's-- especially ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 9 Feb 2007, p. 23     The Peel/Halton Hills Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario has set a goal to raise over $175,000 during its door-to-door campaign, running now until February 28. "We are thrilled to launch Heart Month 2007in Halton Hills," said Heart and Stroke area manager Shawn Keba. "Whether ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 28 Mar 2007, p. 6     We wonder how many trustees at the Halton Catholic District School Board might consider taking back last June's decision not to participate in a four-partner, joint Halton Regional Campus. Today the Catholic school board finds itself in a struggle to replace outdated administrative buildings that ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 30 Mar 2007, p. 5     The Georgetown Fireflies Camping Club is inviting the public to join its non-profit organization. The Georgetown Fireflies, a chapter of the Canadian Family Camping Federation (CFCF), has been enjoying weekend camping in Ontario for over 35 years. Members camp in trailers, motor homes, fifth ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 30 Mar 2007, p. 6     Every day in Ontario millions of lottery tickets are purchased by customers with the clear understanding they are taking part in a game of chance and that the odds are stacked against them. However, those players also hand over their money with the belief the lotteries are being run fairly. …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 4 Apr 2007, p. 6     Failure to attain a quorum for a recent special meeting is the latest indication of a widening rift among trustees of the Halton Catholic District School Board. Director of Education Lou Piovesan said last week's failure to meet quorum marked the first time in his 25 years the board couldn't …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Apr 2007, p. 6     When it comes to discussion-- virtually any discussion-- involving Dufferin Aggregates there are usually dichotomous views on the local quarry operation. One opinion held is that the company is slowly, but surely, destroying the beauty and vitality of the Niagara Escarpment in the firm's bid to ...