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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, D ec em be r 21 ,2 01 7 | 14 periences, and Gysel was happy to write. "It took 15 years of writ- ing until I ran out of some- thing to say," she laughed. The stories also reflect on the past 20 years of their lives, Gysel said, where they opened up to the com- munity everything that was happening to them personally. "If you look back at the columns and the recipes over the years, it follows the journey of our lives," she said. "There are times when there's lots of low- calorie stuff because I would be on a diet. Or we would be cutting out carbs because we're on the no- carb kick. Or my son be- comes a vegetarian, then he becomes a vegan. Or you got yourself a new crockpot. "If you look back, you'll really be able to see the journey of our lives." Earlier this year, the recipe went from being a weekly submission to a monthly submission, and the pair found they had a hard time keeping track. So after 20 years, the team decided it was time to end this chapter of their lives. "We would not have been doing it if it were not for (our readers)," Gysel said. "The letters we got, the comments, when you bump into someone on the street (asking for culinary help), all of that care and interest and love is why we kept on writing." "It inspires you to want to do it," Kentner added. "We live in the greatest town, and we have the greatest people who live here," Gysel said. Now, the two are looking forward to the holi- day season, and wish ev- eryone a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and to keep on cookin'. NEWS Writers' columns filled a lot of bellies After 20 years, the Independent and Free Press' What's Cookin' writers, Gerry Kentner and Lori Gysel, have decided to close the oven door on their recipe column. Metroland file photo l Continued from page 13 34 Years aND COUNTING! Merry Christmas to all of our awesome customers and the rest of Georgetown who have yet to find, what we feel is the number 1 all around auto sales and repair shop in town with the best licensed technicians. We constantly up-date diagnostic equipment and maintain the highest level of integrity. There isn't anything we can't do. Our one year free warranty on purchased vehicles over $5,000 is unmatched by any other dealer! I have dedicated 34 years to a business I believe in, by hiring only the best and those with both skill and heart who best reflect my own ideals. I'm incredibly proud of my staff and equally thrilled to have met so many special people. 45 Mountainview Road North, Georgetown, Ontario 905.877.7958 e-mail: hassellsauto@bellnet.ca • www.hassellautomotive.comSALES & SERVICE