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 Tallyn, Lisa, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 15     Acton residents are encouraged to pick up a few extra groceries this week for the Acton Foodshare Annual Food Drive on Saturday (April 22). Scouts, Guides and Calvinist Cadets will be going door to door throughout Acton sometime after 9 a.m. to pick up the food. Residents are asked to …

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 16     Joanna Scott was joined by Halton Hills Councillors Mike O'Leary (left) and Clark Somerville (right) and Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette as they cut the ribbon to officially open her new business, Wall to Wall, at 352 Queen St. in Acton. The business offers photo finishing, mural painting and ...

 Maher, Eamonn, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, 21, 22     Georgetown native Deron Cousens traveled west to play his Jr. A hockey this past year and his hopes of coming home for the 2006 Royal Bank Cup were dashed with a heartbreaking season-ending overtime loss on Monday night in Burnaby. The 19-year-old Cousens and his Penticton Valley First Vees had …

 Maher, Eamonn, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 22     Sarah Chapin (33) and Nicole Bond of the Centennial Middle School Chargers from Georgetown try to stop Stewarttown's Carly Thomas in last week's North Halton Tier 1 elementary school girls' basketball championship game at Georgetown District High School. Centennial trailed the Stingers in the third ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 22     At the recent Ontario Volleyball Association under-17 girls' championship tournament in Kitchener, the Georgetown Impact under-16s placed fifth out of 12 teams and are confident heading into this weekend's under-16 provincials in Newmarket. The OVA presents an award of excellence to a team member ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 23     At Literacy North Halton's Grate GroanUp Spelling Bee this year audience members will have an opportunity to bid on an experience that will leave them smiling for days. Aside from the hilarious antics of adults vying for spelling supremacy in the adult spelling bee, there will be a live auction …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 28     Kilting Two Birds with One Scone 2006 will be held at Glencairn Golf Club in Halton Hills Friday, April 28. The evening will be hosted by Halton Regional Police Service Pipes and Drum band along with Crime Stoppers of Halton. The event will feature a silent and live auction with …

 Desjarsins, Yves, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 28     D & D Asian Restaurant (formerly The Royal Cafe) at 10 Mill Street East held its grand opening recently. Cutting the ribbon were from left, Mayor Rick Bonnette, owner Don Chen, Jong Wong who was the owner of the Royal Cafe for the past 50 years, Eva Cooper of Acton, …

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 29     With cottage season fast approaching, you may be looking to stock up on some new books and board games. You can find all those best sellers you've been waiting for or some fresh games to pass the time and support local students at the same time. For 35 years the …

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 30     It's not too late to register for a preschool program at Halton Hills Public Library's branches in Acton or Georgetown. There are still a few openings in some of the library's programs. Programs will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. To find out which programs have openings, please call …

 Tallyn, Lisa, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, 3, 1     A Georgetown man received an 18-month conditional sentence Tuesday for his role in the off-roading tragedy last August that claimed the life of his friend Adam Holton. Nickolas McLaughlin did not receive any jail time, but instead will serve the 18 months in the community-- six months of which he …

 Byrnes, Sabrina, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, 3, 1     The seventh annual re-enactment of Christ's walk to Calvary was held Good Friday in downtown Georgetown. The procession was organized by Maple Avenue Baptist Church and Georgetown Alliance Church and drew hundreds of spectators. Jesus Christ, portrayed by Jack Harlow, is "beaten" by soldiers during ...

 Tallyn, Lisa, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 26 Apr 2006, 1, 13     The future location of a new Georgetown South elementary school and proposed renovations to Georgetown District High School (GDHS) were the hot topics at a meeting hosted by Halton District School Board Thursday night. Approximately 40 area residents attended the meeting at GDHS on the second ...

 Tallyn, Lisa, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 26 Apr 2006, 13, 1     The future location of a new Georgetown South elementary school and proposed renovations to Georgetown District High School (GDHS) were the hot topics at a meeting hosted by Halton District School Board Thursday night. Approximately 40 area residents attended the meeting at GDHS on the second ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 34     SUTTON, Violet 'Vi' Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday April 12th, 2006 at her home in Georgetown. Violet, 'Vi' (nee Martin) formerly of Bell Island, Newfoundland, in her 83rd year, wife of the late Richard Sutton. Loving mother of Beverly Lee (Frank) of St. John's, ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Apr 2006, p. 34     GLAUDE, Clifford It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Cliff on April 12th, 2006 at Georgetown Hospital. Loving husband of Sylvia (Lucier) in their 58th year of marriage. Wonderful father of Gary (Brenda), Christine, Marty (Dixie), Anne, Ken and Matt. Lovingly remembered by ...

 Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 7 Jun 2006, p. 31     Johannink, George Gustaaf Peacefully on June 6, 2006 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Roelfina. Dear father of Christine (Gary), Patricia (Robert), Joanne (Matt), Louise (Herb), Margaret (Brian), Michael (Sandy), and David (Melanie). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Karen, ...

 Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 7 Jun 2006, p. 1     Acton High School Grade 12 student Angela Henderson displays her 2006 Canadian Skills Competition silver medal and her provincial gold medal after she returned from representing Ontario at the two-day, 12-hour event in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Henderson competed in the CADD (Computer Assisted Design ...

 Gamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 7 Jun 2006, 4, 1     A funding announcement Friday by the Ontario government means both Acton and Georgetown residents will finally see long-awaited improvements to two roads. The Town of Halton Hills is the recipient of $765,000 from the Ontario government's Connecting Link program, which contributes to improvements ...

 Byrnes, Sabrina, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 14 Jun 2006, 1, 10     Pinky Williams, a cancer survivor, holds her great grandson Jorden on her lap as they take part in the Survivor's Victory Lap at Georgetown's first Relay For Life held at Christ the King School Friday. Jorden was representing Williams' great grandson Taylor who passed away at the age of 7 …