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COMING EVENTS Brand new merchandise and local services too. Instant door prize for 1 in every 10 registered bidders. DEATHS SCHOFIELD, James Peacefully on Thursday March 24th, 2011 at Creekway Village in Burlington. Jim, in his 90th year. Loved husband of the late Joyce Schofield. Best friend of Muriel Heinz. Loving father of Roger and his wife Christine of Milton. Loving grandfather of Ian and his wife Melissa. Predeceased by his siblings Jean Adams and Kenneth Schofield. Friends were received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday March 29th, 2011 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com BENNETT, Florence Peacefully on Saturday March 26th, 2011 at Extendicare Halton Hills. Florence (nee Jones), formerly of Bell Island, in her 96th year, wife of the late Gordon Bennett. Loving mother of Gerald and his wife Betty, Loretta, Anna and her husband Kyran Kennedy, Madonna "Benny" and her husband Joe Crane and "adopted daughter" Venante Francis. Proud grandmother of David, Peter, Terry and Mark Bennett, Kelly Ann, Stephen and Cora Kennedy and Julie, Angela and Shelly Crane and great-grandmother of 7 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905-877-3631 on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church 14400 Argyll Road, Georgetown on Saturday April 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. In memory contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com LANIGAN, Florence Peacefully on Saturday March 26th, 2011 at the Georgetown Hospital. Florence, in her 59th year, loved wife of Paul Nichols. Dear sister of Edna (John White), Jimmy (Carolyn), John (Margo), Gerald, Lenny and the late Patrick. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905-877-3631 on Monday from 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church 14400 Argyll Road, Georgetown on Tuesday March 29th, at 12:00 pm. Cremation. In memory contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com KONIOR, Carol Joan Peacefully, on Friday March 25th, 2011 at the Georgetown Hospital. Joan, age 72, beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Stephen (deceased) and his wife Susan and Susan and her husband William Edwards. Loving grandmother to Lori, Kevin and William Jr. Dear sister to Gaye and her husband Archie McIntosh. Dear sister-in-law to Wanda and her husband Heath Halliday and Eugene and his wife Margaret Konior. Joan will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905-877-3631 on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral and committal service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday March 30th, 2011 at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow. In memory contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com LORUSSO, Michael Suddenly on Thursday March 24th, 2011 at Mountainview Residence, Georgetown. Mike, in his 85th year, loved husband of the late Barbara Dickenson. Loving father of Stan and his wife Joanne, Yvonne and her husband Henry Graham, the late Mary Rolston, Mike and his wife Marsha and Carman and his wife Ann. Proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 9 brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905-877-3631 on Tuesday from 1- 2 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2:00 pm. Cremation. In memory contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com IN MEMORIAM SMEATON, Marion (Kirkwood) December 28th, 1938 to March 18th, 2010 In loving memory of a truly inspiring mother, sister and friend. You always had a positive attitude despite the challenges faced in your lifetime. In our hearts forever. Love, Sherry and Dave (Lucy, Kramer), Cathy and Doug (Julia, Megan, William), Leah (Rachel) and everyone you touched in your life COMMUNITY AUCTION ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH 89 Mountainview Road, South Saturday April 2nd, 2011 Auction 9:00am to 12:00pm The auction will be held in the gymnasium. Follow the balloons. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Georgetown Food Bank. Cash and major credit cards accepted. Choral Society marks its 40th anniversary with Hallelujah! concert On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the Georgetown Choral Society (GCS) commissioned A. Dale Wood to compose a special work. Maestro Wood, who took a sabbatical last year after 35 years with the choir, used this time very creatively, and presented the choir with a complete Requiem in the best tradition of classical composers. "Dale did not disappoint us" said GCS President Alyson Arsenault. "It is a beautiful masterpiece and we are all looking forward to performing it under his direction. Georgetown is very fortunate to have such talent right here in town, and I expect other choirs will want to perform this original work." The Requiem includes a haunting new version of Pie Jesu, The Lord is my Shepherd and ends with In Paradisum (duet and chorus). The choir normally performs two concerts a year, but this year, being the 40th anniversary they are performing four concerts, the first of which will be Spring Concert (which includes the new Requiem) and is on 11 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 CARDS OF THANKS PEDERSEN, Jean We wish to thank family, friends and neighbors for the many thoughtful expressions of sympathy at the time of Jean's passing. Your cards, donations, flowers and food were very much appreciated. Our gratitude also to Rev. Susan Wilson for her comforting words, Butchers Funeral Home for their kind and professional guidance, and to the Congregation & High Hopes of All Saints Anglican Church for the lovely lunch. Jakob Pedersen, Karen, Niels, Kristina, Erik and families DEATHS DREOSTO, Michael Angelo Passed suddenly, but peacefully, at Georgetown Hospital Saturday, March 26th, 2011, at the age of 47. Michael Angelo leaves behind his loving wife Lorrie of 23 years of marriage his loving son, Andrew, 20, his parents, Rosemary and Luigi Dreosto, his other parents, Grace and Ralph Carter, his brother-in-law, Steven Carter, brother Roy and wife Lydia, sister Laura and husband Terry, niece and Godchild Kayla Dreosto, niece and God-child Alexandra and Chris Fader. Also he leaves nephew Liam and twin niece and nephew Erika and Myles. Along with many loving and supporting friends and extended family. "Your spirit lives within my soul, Never will you be truly away, For your love has created a bond within me, that will carry me day by day. "Until I see your Sweet Smile again, my Love, Until then I live in your honour." L.A Dreosto Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905-8773631 on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday March 31st, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga. In memory contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com ADULT NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Home Delivery in Georgetown and Acton. This is for door to door delivery on specific routes in Georgetown and Acton. Must be available to deliver Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must have a reliable vehicle. A. DALE WOOD April 2, at 8 p.m. in Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Rd. in Georgetown. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from the website www.georgetownchoral.ca or from Bergsma's Paint & Wallpaper, and Pat's Prime Cuts & Deli or by calling 905-877-7795. The second spring show will be held on Saturday, May 28: 40 Years-- Feelin' Good. It's a fun, light cabaret at the Acton the Legion. For details go to www. georgetownchoral.ca. Call Karen (extension #242) 905-873-0301 Classified still your best bet for local exposure Fiddler returns to Georgetown Renowned Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and the Scott Woods Band are returning to Georgetown by popular demand as part of their crosscountry tour to deliver a live performance of an all new 2011 show called "All Aboard!" Scott Woods and his Band of incredibly talented performers will appear at Knox Church, 116 Main S. S., Georgetown, 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 10. This two-hour live variety show is energetic and uplifting and brings to life the old time music of years gone by. People of all ages will enjoy the upbeat, toe-tapping music which includes plenty of popular oldtime tunes, traditional country favourites, gospel songs, wholesome family humour, trick fiddling, and even some sensational Canadian step dancing. Woods hails from Fergus, and is a Canadian Open and Grand Masters Fiddle Champion plus winner of several other national and regional fiddling championships, including Canadian Fiddle Entertainer of the Year. Experience and showmanship are two qualities in which Woods is well versed, having spent seven years as musical director of "Memories of Don Messer's Jubilee", where he also played the role of Don Messer. Woods has helped to raise thousands of dollars for charities, churches and community service groups in benefit concerts across Canada. Tickets are $20 adults and $10 for kids 12 and under, and can be purchased at the church or call 905-877-7585. Fiddling champ Scott Woods will perform at Knox Church on April 10. KENNEDY, Braden 1987 - 2011 With unbearable sadness we mourn the passing of beloved son Braden Robert James Kennedy (23) of Caledon, originally from Georgetown. Braden, who suffered a head injury as a result of an automobile accident 13 years ago, bravely endured, despite being bedridden with round-the-clock nursing care, unable to speak, eat or move, and consigned to his bedroom with his favorite TV characters Will Smith and Jim Carry. A braver human being we've never known. We love you Braden. Your infectious laughter will never be forgotten. You taught us the meaning of unparalleled courage amid the most unbearable of circumstances. Our love and admiration for you is boundless. Braden is survived by sister Chelsea, stepmother Tosca, father Robert, stepsisters Rachel, Kiersten and Kelsey-Lynn, caring aunts, uncles and cousins and loving grandmother Joan. Friends will be received by J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown north of Maple Ave., 905-877-3631 on Tuesday, from 5 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Red Cross (Japan earthquake) would be appreciated and can be made online or by calling 1-800-418-1111. www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com CALL Kristie 905-873-0301