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8 Among those taking part in the Independent & Free Press,Thursday, September 23, 2010 Acton Terry Fox Run were, from left, Miss Acton Fall Fair first runner-up Jennifer Stirtzinger, 17, newly-crowned Miss Acton Fall Fair Robin Dercatch, 18, second runner-up Janice Chapman, 16, and last year's Miss Acton Fall Fair Larissa Schausbreitner, 18, who were on hand at Acton High School to do the ribbon-cutting for this year's Run. Photo by Jon Borgstrom Fox Runs bring out young, old participants Continued from pg. 1 of children including a three-week old baby." Sue Raine of Alcoa, who organized the Georgetown event at the Gellert Community Centre with her co-workers, agreed. "It is unbelievable the number of people that were there and how considerate the people are. ... It was an enjoyable day for everyone, especially the dunk tank (operated by the GDHS football team) and Domino's Pizza supplying us with free pizza. Lots of fun for the family," she said. Christ the King teenager Moriah Kolenda, who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma-- the same cancer that Terry Fox had-- was on hand to pull the tickets for the raffle and the 50/50 draw. "Moriah also walked around the track with her very supportive family," said Raine. "We had a 81-year-old lady, who is a also a cancer survivor walk around the full track with her walker as well as other cancer survivors." One of those was 11-year-old Jacob Calvert of Georgetown, an amputee of both legs, who has always been inspired by Terry Fox. Although he has participated in school Runs through the years, he walked the 4.5 km in his first official Georgetown Terry Fox Run with his mom Sarah on Sunday. In Acton, the 30th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run was acknowledged with the presentation of 30-year participant plaques to three dedicated people, George Henderson, Doris Ella and Lloyd Smallwood. Acton Citizen of the Year Ivan Kilby cut the ribbon to open the event at the Acton High School, helped out by newly-crowned Miss Acton Fair Robin Dercatch with first runner-up Jennifer Stirtzinger and second runner-up Janice Chapman, who then took their turn around the track. There are still Terry Fox T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and commemorative shoe laces for sale; call Hurst, 519-853-2015. Prosperity One Credit Eight-year-old Julia Whittaker pedalled her heart out Union in Acton is also holding a raffle doing laps around the track at Acton High School's for a Terry Fox T-shirt signed by his track during this year's Acton Terry Fox Run. Photo by Jon Borgstrom parents, Rolly and Betty Fox. Mike Bullard Live! This Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 pm Enjoy a laughter-filled evening of stand up comedy with Mike Bullard and special guest Judy Croon Tickets $35 Available at the box office or call 905-877-3700 or on-line at www.haltonhills.ca/theatre If your fitness motivation sometimes gets lost, find CurvesSmart®. Only Curves has CurvesSmart®, a personal coaching system that gives you moment-to-moment feedback and detailed progress reports. All to keep you motivated like never before. Limited Time Offer! Join Now for $30 Offer based on first visit enrollment, minimum 12 mo. c.d./e.f.t program. New members only. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations through 10/31/10. CurvesSmart. Powered by MYTRAK. © 2010 Curves International, Inc. John Elliott Theatre at the curves.com 519-853-0502 370 Queen St Acton 905-702-0418 41 Main St S Georgetown