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DEATHS DEPTA, Sharon (nee Bloom) During a terrifying battle with cancer, Sharon Depta of Rockwood, Ontario succumbed to complications of chemotherapy on Sunday, February 6th, 2011 at the age of 65 years. Sharon is survived and celebrated by her husband of almost 49 years, Norbert Depta and her children Denise (predeceased), Debby (Colin Mullen), and Norm (Janet), her sister and friend Heather St. Peter and brother Louis Bloom. Dedicated and proud Mama to Jessica, Alex, Dana, Caden, Camryn and Ivy. She will also be missed by her much loved best friend, Kathy Lewis. With special thanks to Stephanie and all the wonderful CCU nurses at Guelph General Hospital. Special hugs to Chris, Ashley, Sally and Dr. Shende for your respect and compassion. Words cannot express. Family and friends were received at the Brampton Memorial Chapel and Visitation Centre, 10061 Chinguacousy Road, Brampton (905-4609155), on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Celebration of Sharon's Life was held at the Brampton memorial Chapel, on her Birthday Thursday, February 10th, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Interment followed at the Brampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery. She is off again - her final boarding call ... DEATHS WHITNEY, Grace E. Served 4 years with ATS in British Army Entered into rest at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Monday February 7th, 2011 at the age of 85. Grace Davies was the beloved wife of Albert Whitney. Loving mother of Linda Frail of Nova Scotia and Andrew Tyler of England. Remembered by her grandchildren. Stepmother of John Whitney and his sister Katherine O'Grady. In keeping with Grace's wishes cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Norval at a later time. If desired memorial donations to Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, and may be made through Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street Lindsay or online at www.mackeys.ca Continued from pg. 31 39 Tuesday, Feb. 15 ASMP-Georgetown: A six-week Arthritis SelfManagement Program (ASMP) will begin Saturday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community room of the Georgetown police station 211 Guelph St., Georgetown. Please register before Feb. 16: http://arthritis.akaraisin.com/e/ asmp.aspx or call Arthritis Connexx at 1-800321-1433. West African Drum group: If you are interested in this kind of drumming there is a group that meets at St. Andrew's United Church at the corner of Mountainview and Sinclair in Georgetown on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: Bev Whatmough, 905 877-9053. Acton Bible Study: All are welcome to the continuing Bible Study, that is inspired by Dave Schiefler, held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Acton every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Light refreshments. Calling all gardeners! Come join us when Lorraine Roberts from Plant Paradise Country Gardens in Caledon talks about "Plants that attract Beneficial Insects" at the Acton Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton. Info: Ruth 519-853-0009. Cabin Fever Busters: break the winter blues at this free drop-in play group for kids from birth to five years old every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church, 271 Mountainview Rd S. Kids will have plenty of space to run & play while parents/caregivers can connect with other adults. Snacks and refreshments are provided. No registration required, just come on in! Info: Emily, 905-877-1374 or Emily_Allen@can.salvationarmy.org Euchre: Georgetown Seniors Centre hosts euchre first and third Tuesday and bid euchre second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the centre on Guelph St. Admission $2. TOPS-Georgetown: meets Tuesdays at St. Andrew's United Church, 89 Mountainview Rd. S. Weigh-in: 6:30 p.m. Meetings follow at 7:30 p.m. Community Calendar Thursday, Feb.17 Open Devotions: Prayers, scripture readings, music, refreshments, 7:30 p.m. at 20 Donaghedy Drive, Georgetown. All are welcome. Info: 905873-0661. Sponsored by the Baha'is of Halton Hills. Ballinafad Hall Board euchre: at the Ballinafad Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per player. Light lunch, coffee and tea. Looking for work? Links2Care Employment Resource Centre, 45 Mill Street East, Acton offers free job search support. Come at 1 p.m. to hear about the hands-on Skilled Trades Training Programs available through The Centre For Skills Training & Development. Info: 519-853-5014. Free Business Advice: A professional Business Consultant from the Halton Region Business Development Centre will be available at Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch to help you start or expand your existing small business. Register for a free onehour consultation at 1-866-4HALTON or busdev@halton.ca Bereavement Share and Support Night: Bereaved Families of Ontario-Halton/Peel is offering a general share and support night open to all adults who have lost a loved one, 7-8:30 p.m. at Norval United Church at the house next door, 486 Guelph St., Norval. Info/to register: Bereaved Families, 905848-4337. Bingo: hosted by Georgetown Optimist Club, 13439 Hwy. 7, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Cash prizes. Fundraiser for youth activities. Info: Clay, 905873-1709. Beer & Bible: is held 7:30-9 p.m., year round on Thursdays at the Copper Kettle Pub on Main St. in Glen Williams. The evening, hosted by St. Alban's in the Glen is casual. Join whatever nights you can for an informal Bible discussion. Everyone is welcome. Bring your Bible and purchase a beverage. Prenatal care: Is there a baby in your future? Halton Region Health Department Healthiest Babies Possible prenatal program is accepting registration for its six-week program Thursdays at Ontario Early Years Centre-Georgetown, 96 Guelph St. To register: 1-866-442-5866. Info: www.halton.ca. Sexual assault counseling: One-to-one counselling for women and teen girls, now offered in Milton every Monday and Thursday. Free, confidential service for women and teen girls who have experienced relationship, sexual and/or family violence. No names, no judgement, just support! For more information or to book an appointment, please call Nicole at Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services, 905- 825-3622, or leave a message at 905- 691-8569. Independent & Free Press, Thursday, February 10, 2011 IN MEMORIAMS HANCOCK, Jim - In Memory of Jim Hancock, a loving Father, Husband and Grampy. Each year we struggle to find the perfect words to describe how we feel Yet we know you see our tears, hear our stories, feel our love We are so grateful for the imprint you left upon our lives, As always, we miss you yesterday, today and tomorrow. With love, Monica, Jodie, Julie, Kim and family DELIA August 7th, 1976 - February 14th, 2004 Your body may be gone, So I am going to carry you, In my head, my heart, and my soul. And maybe we'll get lucky, And both live again, I don't know, I can only hope so. Love always, Mom, Dad, Kevin, Sandi, Simon, Jacob and Ayden McLELLAN, Ethel Marjorie (nee Dodds) February 17th, 1906 - February 8th, 2011 Peacefully at Extendicare, Georgetown, ten days shy of her 105th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Herman, loving mother of Doris, Muriel, Wesley (Marilyn). Cherished grandmother of Judy, Jackie, Connie, Wendy, Steve, Gary, Mike, Debbie and Betty. Great-grandmother to 26 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandmother of 20. She was predeceased by 7 brothers and 1 sister. Special thanks to a special friend Janice Kent, Dr. VanBendegem and to the staff of Extendicare Halton Hills for their compassionate care. Ethel's family will receive friends at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Friday February 11th, from 3:00-5:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 -11:00 am. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday February 12th, 2011 at 11:00 am. Cremation has taken place. If you wish, you may make a donation to the Knox Presbyterian Church, Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills or a charity of your choice. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com look inside ...for these flyers in your area BEST BUY CAN TIRE CURRY'S ART STORE DESJARDINS PEARCE, Ernest F.N. "Ernie" Peacefully, on Wednesday February 9th, 2011 at the Milton District Hospital. Ernie, in his 99th year, husband of the late Amy (Nee Fendley) and Mabel (Nee Jennings). Loving father of Ernie and his wife Mari of Huntsville and Ed and his wife Debbie of Georgetown. Proud poppa of Ernie John (Jennifer), Tyler, Brandon and the late Andy. Great-grandfather of Spencer, Wyatt and Finley. Dear brother of Edna Pearce of Brampton. Predeceased by his brothers Reginald, Kenneth and Gord and by his sisters Marjorie and Eva. Ernie will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and Doreen, Audrey and Joe. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday February 14th, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment Brampton Cemetery. In memory contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com FOOD BASICS FRESHCO FUTURE SHOP HOME HARDWARE HOME OUTFITTERS LEONS LISTEN UP* METRO MICHAELS PET VALU RCSS SEARS SHOPPERS DRUG SOBEYS TOYS R US WALMART ZELLERS ZENLIA HOME STORE* * full distribution Wednesday, Feb. 16 Safeguarding the heart--Targeting the Ticker: seminar will be held 7 p.m. at Staying Alive Fitness, 11 Main St. N. in Acton. Marie Ramsey, Certified Kinesiologist, will provide participants with a better understanding of cardiovascular disease and approaches to improve the condition. Registration required, call Staying Alive Fitness, 519-853-2650. Free health seminar: Learn about Advances in Cardiac Care in our Community with Dr. Michael Heffernan, Cardiologist with Halton Healthcare at the Southside Community Church, 7480 Derry Road, Milton. Presented by Halton Healthcare services in part- nership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Info/to reserve seat: 905-878-2383 (4379) or healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. Georgetown Horticultural Society: welcomes all to its monthly meetings, 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Church on Guelph St. This month: Terry Kennedy on Orchids. Raffles and refreshments too. Info: www.geohort.com LANE, Gladys Clara (nee Packer) Peacefully, on Wednesday February 9th, 2011 at Extendicare Halton Hills. Gladys, in her 97th year, wife of the late Robert "Bob" Lane. Loving mother of Carole (Alex) of Yellowknife, N.W.T. and Terry of Toronto. Predeceased by her brothers Walter, Richard "Dick", Fred and Tom and by her sister Edith "Ede". Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Carole and Terry would like to extend their warmest thanks to the staff at Extendicare for their loving and compassionate care of their mother. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service will be held in the chapel at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, Georgetown 905-877-3631 in late April 2011. In memory, contributions to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com Friday, Feb. 18 Texas Hold'em is hosted by Optimist Club of Georgetown on the third Friday of every month, from Sept. to June. Registration is at 6:30 p.m.; game starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Optimist Hall, Hwy 7. Tickets $50. For tickets call John, 905-877-2931 or David, 905-702-0120. For Flyer Information, contact Nancy Geissler, 905-873-0301, Ext 228