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Crime Prevention Begins at Home Are your premises as safe as they can be? When: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Topics: Leading-edge security technology Simple fixes to enhance your home security Protecting your business Identity Theft, Scams & Frauds How can you safeguard your identity? When: Thursday. November 6, 2008 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Topics: Gain new insights into identity theft, scams and frauds from members of the HPRS Regional Fraud Unit and its community partners Invest in Your Future: Prevent Crime Learn how to protect your identity, home and business. Attend a series of two FREE seminars at HRPS Headquarters (Auditorium) 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Halton Regional Police Service November 2 - 8, 2008 Crime Prevention Week Seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, contact Sergeant Peter Corner Halton Regional Police Service 905-825-4747 ext. 4901 Progress Through Participation 8 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Scaring up some downtown treats A large group of trick or treaters were attempting to win the best dressed prizes at the Acton Trick or Treat on Mill & Main Saturday. Aidan Waite, 3, (above) from Acton had a special Batman costume that, with a press of a button, saw his wings open up during Saturdays Trick or Treat on Mil l and Main in Acton. (Right) Cody Murray, 6, the blue Power Ranger and f ireman brother Devan, 4, of Acton chowed down on free pizza from Griller's Pizza & Wings in Acton. Photos by Calvin Dyke Crystal Zytaruk, 4, of Georgetown, dressed as a green dragon, was guided on the unicycle by pro- fessional enter tainer Darren Bedford from Toronto during the Downtown Georgetown Masquerade on Main. Stuart Fraser, from Guelph, jug- gled, and walked 10 feet above everyone in downtown George- town. Ellie Kotsos, 2, of Georgetown dressed as a kitten and met Sunny (dressed as a clown) outside the Silvercreek Coffee House in downtown Georgetown.