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CtK students knit for a cause A group of students at Christ the King Catholic Secondary School were busy needling away for the past few months on a large blanket that they've donated to Extendicare Halton Hills. Funding for the CtK Knits for Halton initiative came from the provincial government's Speak Up program (represented by Welliington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott, right) along with Georgetown Yarn & Crafts. Students in the photo (from left) are: Marianne Ples, Chloe Molly, Courtney Praturlon, Amanda Van Ravens and Emily Wilson. Photo by Eamonn Maher Summer is Here Air Condition - Now! REPLACE YOUR OLD AIR CONDITIONER WITH A 15 SEER HIGH EFFICIENCY 5 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, July 22, 2010 AIR CONDITIONER AS LOW AS WITH A 10 YEAR WARRANTY FOR $ 00 2,590 1967 (AFTER REBATE) INSTALLED* THIS WEEKEND ONLY FREE HEAVY DUTY COVER WITH PURCHASE! · 10 YEAR PARTS WARRANTY Town had $521,000 surplus in '09 By CYNTHIA GAMBLE Staff Writer After a practically non-existent budget surplus in 2008, the Town of Halton Hills posted a half-million dollar surplus in 2009. The $521,353 brings the Town's surplus back to 2006 levels. In 2008, the Town posted an $8,351 surplus and $3,241 in 2007-- the lowest since 1974. Harsh snowy winters in both '07 and '08 led to budget overspending-- one of the primary factors in the low surpluses. The years 2009 and 2006 were both mild winter years. Last year, the winter control budget was under-spent by $188,000. However, to avoid any future yearend surprises such as those experienced in the previous two years, Town council created a new Severe Weather Event Reserve, and began budgeting the winter control budget based on a five-year average dollar spent last year. Of the $521,000, the Town allocated $171,000 to the 2010 budget, $70,000 to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, $52,000 to the Repairs and Maintenance Reserve and $227,000 to the Capital Reserve. As well, the Technology Replacement Reserve got a huge boost due to a better return-- 4%-- on investments ($1.59 million compared to an expected $930,000). Interest income of $651,000 was transferred to the fund. The Town spent more than expected, $43,000, on legal fees, and collected more than expected on tax penalties, $183,000. However, supplementary taxes-- those collected from new residents were less than expected, $79,000. DON'T PAY `TIL FEB. 2011!! ** years 43 2010 *Limited Time Offer. Tax extra. **OAC Fireplace, Heating & Air Conditioning Sales & Service 118 Guelph St. Georgetown (at Maple) APPLEBY SYSTEMS 905-877-8990 FULL PARTS & SERVICE 6 YEARS IN A ROW Favourite Furnace & Air Conditioner Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5; Saturday 11-4; Appointments available after hours upon request www.applebysystems.ca Georgetown Alliance Church Sunday Worship* at 10:00 am *Nursery & Jr. Worship for children 290 Main St. (S. of Maple) 905-873-0249 www.togetheratgac.com KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH God's Word for Today's World. www.knoxgeorgetown.ca REV. DR. JAMES COOPER 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON 905-877-7585 Chair-lift access available. 'Sunday's Cool' youth ministry program for ages 4 & up. Service Dial-in: 905-702-1629 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 10:00 A.M. GEORGETOWN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 5' Pebble Top Natural Stone Step 18" deep, rock faced on 3 sides. Reg. $206.99 welcomes you! Lead Pastor: Rev. Gary vanLeeuwen Youth Pastor: Brian DeBoer Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm 11611 Trafalgar Road (north of Maple Avenue) www.gcrc.on.ca 905-877-4322 Sale Price $189.00 Expires August 5, 2010 While Supplies Last - Quantities Limited. · Oaks & Newtonbrook Interlock Pavers & Wall Systems · Wide selection of natural stone · Flagstone (random and square-cut) · Tools · Soils · Gravel & Screenings · Mulch · Decorative stone · Sod/grass seed · Landscape Accessories · Masonry Supplies Delivery Available St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown Trafalgar Road and 15th Sideroad The Friendly Little White Church on the Hill est. 1834 If taking on a project yourself is not in your plans, we have a list of qualified contractors that can do the work for you. CALL US TODAY. All are Welcome to Sunday Service: 10:00 am Interim Priest in Charge: Rev. Canon Terry DeForest Church Office: 905-873-0235 Open to the Public - Contractors Welcome 44 Armstrong Avenue, Georgetown SUNDAY SERVICES · Lord's Supper 10 A.M. · Ministry Meeting 11:00 A.M. · Fellowship Lunch 12:00 P.M. · Ministry Meeting 1:00 P.M. 905-873-8988x237 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK website: www.peellandscapedepot.com Meeting In: Georgetown Seniors Centre Address: 318 Guelph Street Phone: 905-873-1005 Website: www.haltonhillsbiblechapel.com