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2 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,February 15, 2011 `Sweet lady' will be missed Geissler. "She was always conscientious, "She was a very independent lady and efficient and on time. She will be missed." "The most familiar sight in our area, vehemently wanted to be. She was a sweet was Donna trudging along with her waglady-- quite strong-willed and wanted to on, either full of newspapers be on her own," said Edmiston. to deliver, or on a Sunday, full He said she seldom missed a of groceries on her way back day of work. from shopping," said Reid's "The neat thing about her, longtime neighbour Marion her independence was so imVito. portant to her-- as much as you She called her a "doggedly wanted to help her, she wanted determined" single mother. to be someone who didn't need Vito said Reid moved into help." the Georgetown neighbourReid was "very popular" with hood in 1975. the other employees at Horizon "She was fiercely indepenPackaging and she was always DONNA dent, especially after her parhelpful to them, said EdmisREID ents passed away, one by one, ton. and she continued to live in He said counselors have been the family home with her chilat Horizon Packaging to help the workers cope with the loss. "People are still sort of dren," said Vito. She said the neighbourhood watched numb," said Edmiston. out for her. Edmiston said Reid has two grown " Neighbours often gave a hand cutting children-- Robert and Ruby. her lawn, snow blowing her driveway, doHer son Robert said "she was a mom-- ing chores around her property, giving her, a full-time mom," and that he was very ator the children, a ride when possible, trytached to her. ing to make her life a bit easier. Christmas "She loved rabbits, she loved animals-- dogs, cats, it didn't matter what," said brought many neighbours to her door with baking, small gifts or a card with money Robert. Reid also worked as a contract delivery enclosed, thanking her for faithfully deperson for The Independent & Free Press livering the paper over the past year," said Vito. since 1992. She said Reid will be missed. "She's almost like family because she's been here so long," said Independent & At press time, funeral arrangements Free Press distribution manager Nancy had not yet been made. Continued from pg. 1 THANK YOU / MERCI from the Georgetown Bread Basket (food bank) Last summer's 3 raffles for the Georgetown Bread Basket held at the Farmer's Market were a great success and we would like to thank the members of the great community of Haton Hills who purchased tickets for these events. Thanks to our generous donators: Sheridan Nurseries, Kelsey's Georgetown, Red Lemon Hair Salon, North Halton Energy Solution, Nails In Style, Mattina's Cuccina, LaVita Bakery Deli & Café, Norval Pancake Factory, Georgetown Thai Cuisine, Halton Hills Rad and Tire, Color Your World and Sholland Enterprises. Congratulations to our winners: June 19th - J. Kapahake, S. Griffiths, J. Giddings, T. Wilson, W. Stickley, M. Gribbon, S. Clews-Hunt, B. Brigden; July 24 - S. Langfield, D. Steel, E. Cunningham, J. Newcombe, C. Dalbec, E. Sheppard; September 11 - D. Cox, G. Gelok, S. Nadeau, P. Coe, P. Cawood, B. Shepherd, S. Olmstead, H. Koza. The GBB board of directors. 2011 GBA Registration NOW OPEN This year registration will take place online only at: www.georgetownbaseball.ca For further information contact the office 905-877-3748 INDIAN RIVER DIRECT CITRUS TRUCKLOAD SALE GEORGETOWN ACTON Wednesday, February 16th, 10 am - 12 noon Yoyo Japanese Restaurant 357 Guelph St., (beside Ford dealership) Wednesday, February 16th, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm The Hide House (Eastern & Mill) $ 20 LB. BOX OF FLORIDA Seedless Navel Oranges or Ruby Red Grapefruit SERVED THURSDAY & FRIDAY 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Featuring: -R Roast t Beef B f - Assorted Salads $ - Baked Ham - Beans & Wieners - Dessert Table - Tea & Coffee Private Catering Available LUNCH BUFFET PER BOX 23.00 11.50 HST INCLUDED A life without violence is the only life to live Halton Women's Place Healthy Relationships · Healthy Communities ~ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ~ Fri. & Sat. 9:30 pm - close Larry Melton 79 Main Street South, Georgetown 905-878-8555 905-332-7892 905-877-3388 Help Us Close The Door On Abuse www.haltonwomensplace.com