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Acton man to witness the last launch of NASA space shuttle By TED BROWN Staff Writer 7 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 then file reports on Twitter, which deSouza has been an avid participant for years. "We are encouraged to post everything When the final launch of the US Space we see-- this is a common thing with Shuttle Atlantis blasts into the sky July 8, NASA's program, and Twitterers follow an Acton resident will be standing in the the event closely," said deSouza. "I believe there is only one other Canadian taking media circle witnessing the historic event. Longtime Acton professional cartoonist/ part... There are some from Europe, and caricaturist Lar deSouza is one of 150 @ the bulk of them are from the U.S." While most of the TwitNASA Twitter followers to ter people will be posting participate in the Tweetup their personal comments, for the final Space Shuttle deSouza will be taking a Launch. Atlantis is targetunique approach. ed to launch on July 8 at "I'm going to sketch and around 11:40 a.m. EDT on draw caricatures of those mission STS-135 to the Intaking part'" said deSouza, ternational Space Station. "I hope to be able to as"As a science and scisemble a collection of my fi geek, this is a once in a sketches and perhaps put lifetime opportunity," said them into a comic book." LAR DESOUZA deSouza, "I have memories When the Space Shutof watching the moon landing in my parents' basement when I was tle mission is nothing more then a memory, only five, and some of the Apollo launches deSouza is pleased he's been offered the opin grade school, herded into the gym to portunity to take part. Although he's on a watch a small television because this was tight professional schedule that week, he's history being made. That wonder at the hu- re-scheduled his time to take part. "The only thing that can go wrong for man achievement has never left me." deSouza was one of more than 5,500 Twit- me would be to have the mission scrubbed," terers who applied to witness the launch, and said deSouza. "I'm hoping it goes off withwas selected through a lottery program. He out any problems-- it's my once in a lifeand the other 149 will receive a tour of the time chance to see it." You can follow deSouza's tweets at twitKennedy Space Center on Thursday, and be given access to interview and chat with NASA ter.com/lartist. More info on the NASA shuttle astronauts, technicians, engineers, Tweetup is www.nasa.gov/connect/tweetup/ managers and NASA's social media team, and index.html WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS MPP TED ARNOTT Web: www.tedarnottmpp.com Phone: 1-800-265-2366 Featuring: -R Roast tB Beef f - Baked Ham - Mac & Cheese SERVED THURSDAY & FRIDAY 11:30 am to 2:00 pm LUNCH BUFFET - Assorted Salads $ - Dessert Table - Tea & Coffee Private Catering Available 11.50 HST INCLUDED ~ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ~ Friday 9:30 pm - close Saturday 9:30 pm - close Plan B Rock n' Roll Neil Cotton Rock n' Roll 79 Main Street South, Georgetown 905-877-3388 Happy 10th Birthday Kira Love Mom, Dad, Jade & Blake WANTED Homes With Asphalt Shingles in Need of Replacement Ontario Shake N' Tile, Ontario's most trusted metal roofing specialist, is looking for homes in your area that need a new roof and never want to roof again. We offer the beauty and elegance of a natural wood shake roof with the durability and unmatched performance of metal. It comes with a lifetime transferable warranty against: winds, rain, snow, moss, hail and tree resin. This beautiful roof is being introduced to your local market now. If you participate in our Display Home Program, we will reduce our already competitive pricing and make it worth your while to investigate the many benefits of our roof. You must book your job within 10 days of this advertisement. Low payments, 100% financing available, O.A.C. When It's Time To Replace Your Garage Door CHOOSE A GARAGA Garaga Garage Doors The most energy efficient doors available Ask for a free estimate now! (905) 873-4848 1-888-836-5552 118 Guelph Street, Unit #6 Georgetown, ON L4G 4A3 www.bmgaragedoor.com < MARK BROUSSEAU bmgaragedoor@hotmail.com Call NOW for HUGE Savings! 1-888-271-7119 www.roofontario.com r Visit ou m o ro w o sh