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16 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, May 12, 2011 Georgetown Candlelight Tributes Candlelight Tributes honour and recognize the sacrifices and achievements of all those who served overseas and on the home front in the cause of Peace and Freedom. These ceremonies were held on May 5th 2011 marking Victory in Europe Day (VE-Day). The Georgetown Candlelight Tributes committee is an autonomous group of concerned citizens working independently from the Town of Halton Hills. The committee has a close association with the Royal Canadian Legion (Georgetown) Branch 120. The committee raises all funds for the project directly from the public. As well, all expenditures incurred are paid from the funds raised by the committee. Please join us, the committee members of the Georgetown Candlelight Tributes, Barry Timleck, Tom Schenk, Shell Lawr, Connie Van Goch, Lesley Bruce, Dick Scheeringa, Bob McNeilly, Alison Murray Brown, Julia Stuart, Nell Ramakers and Dianne Penrice in thanking all of the personal and business donors; community Service Clubs and Associations; volunteers and friends who so generously supported this worthwhile community project: Veterans Affairs Canada Royal Canadian Legion Branch 120 Elizabeth's Fashions & Bridal Boutique Michael Chong, M.P. Wellington/Halton Hills Julia Stuart ­ Johnson Associates Real Estate Young's Pharmacy & Homecare Amy Sykes ­ The Independent & Free Press William Kort, Barrister & Solicitor Paul C. Armstrong Insurance Brokers Ltd Georgetown Denture Clinic ­ Alex Trenton, DD Mike Francis, Agent ­ State Farm Insurance Quik Auto Repair ­ KROWN Rust Control Linda Armstrong, Ladies Auxiliary RCL Br 120 Gord Preston Fraser Direct Distribution Services Ltd Helson Kogan Ashbee Shaljo & Associates LLP CDH Design Limited ­ David Hadskis Hassell Automotive Sales & Service Prosperity ONE Credit Union Ltd The Toronto-Dominion Bank/Canada Trust Nellis Construction Limited Carquest Auto Parts Georgetown Market Place George E. Wagner, B.A., Chartered Accountant Town of Halton Hills Miller's Scottish Bakery Apple Auto Glass Optimist Club of Georgetown Bratin Auto North Star Cleaners Signworks ­ Carla Hassell C & S Printing The Independent & Free Press J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home Howell Pipe & Supply Rotary Club of Georgetown Nellis Construction Limited Brian Wood - Piper Nellie Scheeringa & Lyn Lafluer Gail Thompson ­ Bell Ringer Glen Williams Town Hall Inc The Gallery Bennett Village Kiwanis Club of Georgetown Ron Stiel ­Photographer Golden Fish & Chips Martin Boomsma Artcast Inc. BIA Georgetown Toastmasters opens new chapter in Acton The Acton Orators are the "new kids on the block" in the Toastmasters International organization. Started approximately two months ago by Judi Hopper, five-year fond exmember of the Halton Hills Toastmasters, the momentum of the Acton Orators has earned praise at the Toastmaster's District level. District 86 Lieutenant Governor, John MacDonald, says, "For a start-up club their response has been amazing; their club is a success story in the district!" About 15 Acton-area men and women are now working through the Toastmasters education program to increase their confidence and poise while they learn and practise the skills of communication and leadership-- and they're having fun doing it. Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, who founded the Toastmasters organization in 1924 said, "We learn best in moments of enjoyment," and that's why each weekly meeting includes an entertaining, interactive session called "table topics." With no more that one minute to prepare, table topics is designed to develop impromptu, seize the moment and think on your feet speaking skills, an ability that complements the more structured speaking ob- Acton Orators Secretary Kristy-Lynn Brosowski, Secretary (left) presents Janet Veldhuis, VP Education, with the ribbon for Best Table Topics. Photo by Judi Hopper jectives outlined in the 10 projects in the Competent Communications Manual. At a recent meeting, Kristy-Lynn Brosowski presented Janet Veldhuis with the "Best Table Topics" ribbon for her minispeech about her enthusiasm for the hot, sociable month of August. If you want to overcome your fears, enjoy more rewarding relationships or further your career through better communications and leadership skills, drop in to a weekly meeting of the Acton Orators on Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at the Knox Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton. Info: Judi Hopper, VP Public Relations, 905-6999777 or ActonTM@gmail.com The committee would also like to acknowledge the following for their support: Air Cadets, Army Cadets, the 1,450 students and their teachers representing 17 schools who participated during the day, the Ladies Auxiliary ­ RCL Branch 120 for the Veterans' Luncheon, the Halton Regional Police, The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment), all participants in the evening Silent Walk, RCL Branch 120 for the reception and especially "All Our Veterans" who richly deserve these Candlelight Tributes. "KEEPING THE MEMORY ALIVE" THE SECURITY I WANT Our policies and procedures were designed to create a secure yet welcoming atmosphere. Feel free to enjoy life without concern. 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