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Highland Games set for Saturday 5 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, June 9, 2011 YES - IT'S TIME! Rain, rain stay away By LISA TALLYN Staff Writer All things Scottish will be celebrated at the 36th annual Georgetown Highland Games and Scottish Festival Saturday. The festival will be held at Georgetown Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bill Miller, past president of the Halton Peel Highland Games Association, said they're expecting a large turnout. "We would like to thank all of our sponsors for supporting us this critical year," said Miller. "Hopefully there will be good weather and we can gain some momentum this year." The dismal weather last year resulted in a 44 per cent drop in income from the festival, said Miller. The Games go rain or shine and this year will feature the Lorne Scots Regiment Special Drumhead Service and Parade to celebrate its 145th anniversary. Marching in the parade will be up to 70 returning veterans from Afghanistan. Everyone is encouraged to come out and welcome them. The parade is set for noon. Miller said there will be 42 pipe bands, 340 Scottish dancers, 20 male heavyweight contestants and 7 female contestants. There will also be 37 different Scottish vendors and the Clan Village where people can look up their lineage. "There will be plenty of entertainment for the kids," said Miller. They include Pictish face painting, wall climbing, hands on pottery and the making of floral garlands. There will also be Scottish fare and drink at the eateries and Cheer Garden. Opening ceremonies start at 11:40 a.m., and the Massed Bands at 1 p.m. Draw prizes include two return tickets to the UK. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for seniors and students and free admission for students 12 and under. For more info visit georgetownhighlandgames.com. A/C Sales & Service Voted for Favourite BBQ and Favourite Furnace & Air Conditioner 905-877-8990 118 Guelph St, Georgetown (at Maple) www.applebysystems.ca ANNUAL MEETING Halton Healthcare Services Corporation 2010/11 Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Thursday, June 16, 2011 Oakville Conference Centre 2515 Wyecroft Road, Oakville Wine & Cheese Reception 6:00 7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony 7:00 p.m. The accomplishments of Long Service Staff and Physicians will be celebrated. Bylaw changes will be recommended. Audited financial statements will be available at the meeting or by calling 9058155114. www.haltonhealthcare.com Georgetown Hospital y OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital Georgetown Hospital y Milton District Hospital OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital www.haltonhealthcare.com Milton District Hospital