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Georgetown Skating Club "Skate & Celebrate" TOP LEFT: Brittany Bates (left) gets some help from Lisette Logan and Jackie Gushue at the raffle table. MIDDLE LEFT: Claire Martin (left) of Esthetics by Claire helps Elise Bolton, Brooklyn Caschera and Jaidyn Mcfadden try out some sparkles. BOTTOM LEFT: Ben, Evelyn and Nicole Huber pick up some baked goods with the help of Amy McConaghy (far right) and Kirsten Childs (second from right). BELOW CENTRE: Santa gets a little help as he takes a spin around the ice. BELOW RIGHT: Jayme Ward and Sarah Richardson sign their names on a Georgetown Skating Club banner that will be sent to Vancouver for the OIympics. MIDDLE RIGHT: Hadyn Keeler, Lisa Hervatin and Joshua Hervatin are ready to hit the ice. TOP RIGHT: Catherine Carle, Alex Prong, Rachel Thomsen, Haley Lambert, Riley Oliver, Brianna Basha, Kyrsten Praught and Rachael Logan strike a pose during the free public skate. 13 In Focus, January, 2010 After the torch came through Georgetown, the fun continued at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex when the Georgetown Skating Club hosted "Skate & Celebrate." The public was invited to check out vendors, raffle tables, baked goods and silent auction items while the club's talented skaters had the chance to show off their favourite routines. The event also included a public skate with Santa and a Battle of the Blades. Photos by Andrea Lefebvre What Is Your Community Doing For You? Obviously a tremendous amount amount. By Paul C. Armstrong Residents are attracted to this community for what it offers. The number of families leaving this area to better themselves is minimal. Activities are abundant be it cultural, recreational, educational or serving in a service club or church. It's all here. The value and richness of any town come from its people. Younger and older people can share their talents and participate in all programmes offered. All it takes is interest and effort. The opportunities here are second to no other town. To keep what we have, it requires nurturing. To expand requires planning. Without good people, caring and concern diminishes and our town weakens. Let's prevent this from happening by being ever vigilant in what makes a community and keeps it strong. What can we each do to maintain the positiveness and viability of our community? How can we continue to build a safe and productive environment for our families and our children's children? Now is a good time to make a new year's resolution to participate, give and buy generously for a prosperous community. It will surely be good for all of us and keep our town the way we expect and want it to be. Be proud of your community. Buy locally, Buy from us. R YOU THE INSURANCE HOUSE PAUL C. ARMSTRONG INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 143 Mill St. T: 905.877.0133 Serving our community for Auto, Home, Condo, Tenant, Business and Recreation BUY A Very Happy and Safe New Year to Everyone!