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- Eye full: Art Salon 2006 opens at Williams Mill
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 7 Jun 2006, p. 16 In a swap of show styles, the Williams Mill Gallery in Glen Williams is holding an eclectic, wall-to-wall and floor to ceiling show of original art, reminiscent of the Parisian salons of the 1930s. An "eye full" of 2D art in every size, style, and price by established and emerging …
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 7 Jun 2006, p. 16 In a swap of show styles, the Williams Mill Gallery in Glen Williams is holding an eclectic, wall-to-wall and floor to ceiling show of original art, reminiscent of the Parisian …
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- Get a Taste of Acton on Saturday
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 14 Jun 2006, p. 13 This Saturday, downtown Acton will be a hub of activity for the annual A Taste Of Acton, 12-4 p.m. The first two blocks of Mill Street will be closed to traffic but there will be lots of off street parking available. There will be a classic car show from 12-4 …
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 14 Jun 2006, p. 13 This Saturday, downtown Acton will be a hub of activity for the annual A Taste Of Acton, 12-4 p.m. The first two blocks of Mill Street will be closed to …
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- Acton Sports Park committee meets fundraising commitment
Tallyn, Lisa, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 21 Jun 2006, p. 3 The Acton Sports Action Park (ASAP) Committee turned over a cheque for $100,000 to the Town of Halton Hills last week. The money was raised by the committee over the past eight months for the 3 Musketears Skateboard Park to be built in Acton later this year. "The support came …
Tallyn, Lisa, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 21 Jun 2006, p. 3 The Acton Sports Action Park (ASAP) Committee turned over a cheque for $100,000 to the Town of Halton Hills last week. The money was raised by the committee over the …
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- OPINION: Last-minute gift ideas
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 21 Dec 2006, p. 6 Dear Santa, With the hours ticking down to Christmas Day we thought we'd send you a last-minute wish list for some newsmakers from the past year. Some have been naughty; some have been nice. We'll leave it to you to decide which is which. A drawing board for Prime Minister …
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 21 Dec 2006, p. 6 Dear Santa, With the hours ticking down to Christmas Day we thought we'd send you a last-minute wish list for some newsmakers from the past year. Some have been naughty; …
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- Year of change ahead?
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), 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 …
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- Winter whines
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), 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 …
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- Steve Nease
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 25 Oct 2006, p. 6 They'r demanding an apology, sir... Women? Liberals? Dogs....
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 25 Oct 2006, p. 6 They'r demanding an apology, sir... Women? Liberals? Dogs....
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- Climate complacency?
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), 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 …
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- Opinion...Funding is a team game
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), 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 …
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- Steve Nease
steve nease, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 28 Jul 2006, p. 6 "Don't forget the sunblock! Stay hydrated! Don't breathe the smog! Watch for e-coli warnings! Do you have your cell?" Playing outside ain't what it used to be..."...
steve nease, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 28 Jul 2006, p. 6 "Don't forget the sunblock! Stay hydrated! Don't breathe the smog! Watch for e-coli warnings! Do you have your cell?" Playing outside ain't what it used to be..."...
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- Sending a message
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), 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 …
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- Editorial: No butts about it
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), 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 …
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- Library contest: research online and win a computer
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 27 Oct 2006, p. 5 From October 2-31, your local public or school library will give you a chance to win by entering a Virtual Treasure Hunt contest. Answers to the three questions on the contest ballot can be found in some of the many information-rich resources available at your library. The contest has been …
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 27 Oct 2006, p. 5 From October 2-31, your local public or school library will give you a chance to win by entering a Virtual Treasure Hunt contest. Answers to the three questions on the …
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- Grade 8 students invited to GDHS info night
Burrows, Sarah, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 11 Jan 2006, p. 18 Winter is barely a month old and already we are thinking about this fall and the arrival of our future class of those students currently in Grade 8! For the past several weeks, staff, students and parent council members have been preparing for a special Grade 8 Open House to …
Burrows, Sarah, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 11 Jan 2006, p. 18 Winter is barely a month old and already we are thinking about this fall and the arrival of our future class of those students currently in Grade 8! For the …
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- Cash from province slashes town tax hike-- by $4
Gamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 8 Feb 2006, p. 3 A last-minute windfall from the provincial government has dropped the 2006 tax hike from 5.1 per cent to 4.7 per cent. Halton Hills council approved the 2006 operating and capital budget and capital forecast at Monday's meeting. Late last week, the Town received word from the provincial government, ...
Gamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 8 Feb 2006, p. 3 A last-minute windfall from the provincial government has dropped the 2006 tax hike from 5.1 per cent to 4.7 per cent. Halton Hills council approved the 2006 operating and capital …
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- Cash from province slashes town tax hike-- by $4
Gamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 8 Feb 2006, p. 3 A last-minute windfall from the provincial government has dropped the 2006 tax hike from 5.1 per cent to 4.7 per cent. Halton Hills council approved the 2006 operating and capital budget and capital forecast at Monday's meeting. Late last week, the Town received word from the provincial government, ...
Gamble, Cynthia, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 8 Feb 2006, p. 3 A last-minute windfall from the provincial government has dropped the 2006 tax hike from 5.1 per cent to 4.7 per cent. Halton Hills council approved the 2006 operating and capital …
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- Editorial: Home improvement
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Mar 2006, p. 6 There is much to be said about keeping government out of an individual's personal affairs and also about the lack of respect many have for history. But, there is also a valid argument to the point that an individual's right to raise a fist stops at another person's nose. Consider …
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Mar 2006, p. 6 There is much to be said about keeping government out of an individual's personal affairs and also about the lack of respect many have for history. But, there is also …
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- Town budget a taxing time
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), 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 …
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