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BIRTHS DEATHS RAPIEN, Beate Elisabeth Passed away suddenly, but peacefully on Tuesday August 23, 2011 at her home in Georgetown at the age of 55. Beloved wife of Douglas and loving and dedicated mother of Teresa. Survived by her brothers Wilhelm and Edgar and by her step-mother Brunhilde Glasstetter all of Germany. Predeceased by her parents Lothar and Cacilia Glasstetter. Beate will be sadly missed by Doug's family, her extended family and many friends. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Rd., north of Maple Ave., Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Friday from 6-9 p.m. and on Saturday August 27th, from 1pm until time of Funeral service at 2:00 pm held at the St. Andrew's United Church (89 Mountainview Rd., S., Georgetown). Cremation to follow. Reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotary Club of Georgetown (memo playground) would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com BRENNAN, Edward Thomas Passed away peacefully in his 73rd year Friday August 19th, 2011 surrounded by members of his family. He will be greatly missed by his wife Naomi (Bain). Loved father of Ray & Connie, Iain & Jeanne, Philip & Linda, Vivien & Steve. Beloved Poppa of Erin, Katie, Colin, Alex and Neilan. Loving brother of Kenneth (predeceased) & Gladys, Pearl & Bobbie. Friends will be received at a Celebration of Life service held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main Street, Georgetown on Tuesday August 30th at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church, Georgetown or the charitable organization of your choice. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com (905-877-3631) Laidlaw tourney aids Jumpstart At the 8th Annual Bill Laidlaw Memorial Golf Tournament to raise funds for the youth in the church and in the community Brad Fraser, from the Norval United Church, presents Anne McClenaghan with a cheque for $1,000 for the Halton Hills Canadian Tire Jumpstart Chapter. Bill Laidlaw was a leader in the Halton Hills community who had a passion for helping others and with this money Canadian Tire Jumpstart will help more children and youth learn new skills and stay active. 23 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, August 25, 2011 Autumn Sofia Bell Born at Georgetown Hospital June 26, 2011 at 9:50 a.m. weight 4 lbs 2 ounces. Proud parents Liz deJong and Ben Bell. Big brother Alex Bell. Grandparents Oliver & Margaret Klomp, Tim + Deb Bell and Rudy + Noella deJong. Great Grandma Jacoba deJong DEATHS MACKAY, Shirley At the Milton District Hospital on Monday August 22, 2011, Shirley Mackay of Limehouse. Beloved wife of the late Norman Mackay. Loving mother of Kristen (Chris) Fox and Don (Susan) Mackay. Shirley will be missed by her grandchildren, Sophie, Lorelei and Duncan. Dear sister of David (Louise) Bushell. Shirley was a registered nurse working in Toronto and the Halton Region for many years. As per Shirley's wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home 114 Main St. Milton 905-878-4452. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family - in hopes of finding a cure for ovarian cancer. Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersiekocher.ca Register online for fall library programs Halton Hills Public Library has a great roster of free programs for young children at both branches. Beginning September 6 you can register online at www.hhpl. on.ca for Baby Tales (6 to 23 months), Tales for Twos (24 to 35 months) and Library Lion Tales (3 to 5 years). Programs begin in October. All you need is a Family PIN and personal identification numbers for each child. If you have not previously registered for library or recreation and parks' programs, you can fill out a PIN application form online at www.haltonhills. ca/recandparks. Forms are also available at the library or Town facilities. For more information, call 905-873-2681 ext. 2511, 519853-0301 or www.hhpl.on.ca IN MEMORIAM In memory of Violet Ring If roses grow in Heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother's arms And tell her they're from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it everyday, But there is an ache within my heart That will never go away. We miss you and love you mom. You are always in our hearts. Janice, Mark, Jeff and family In loving memory of Elmer McEachern loving husband, father and grandfather who left us August 26, 1992. Time can never take away The memories we hold dear. Wife Ethel, Bill, Bruce & Bob and their families Robert HOLMES In loving memory of our Dad who passed away August 26, 1996 We miss your smile and your laugh We love and miss you Dad Judy, Terry, Rick & families Top cadet soars Cadet Amit Mehta (centre) from 197 Typhoon Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Acton, receives the Lieutenant-Colonel J.M. Donnelly Trophy for Top Cadet on the Advanced Aviation Course from his course officer Captain Kristen Richards (left), and Major Doug Irish, Officer Commanding of the Aviation Wing at Trenton Air Cadet Summer Training Centre (TACSTC). Cadet Mehta is one of 41 cadets from across Ontario who recently completed a threeweek advanced course which focuses on teaching cadets advanced principles of aviation. This course is preceded by a basic introductory course usually completed the summer before taking the Advanced Aviation Course. Approximately 1,500 course cadets will attend the Summer Training Centre over the course of the summer. Photo courtesy Department National Defense ARNOLD, Marjorie May (nee Harlow) Peacefully on Saturday August 20th, 2011 at Extendicare Halton Hills. Marjorie, in her 84th year, wife of the late Chuck Laws and Herb Arnold. Loving mother of Pat and her husband Dave Bridge and Reg and his wife Audrey Laws. Predeceased by her sisters Dorothy, Florence and Jean and by her brothers Les, Ray, Tom, Jack and Herb and their spouses. Dear sister-in-law of Elma Harlow. Marjorie will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and the Arnold extended family. The family would like to send a special thanks to the nursing and support staff at Extendicare Halton Hills and also Dr. Jack. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Rd., north of Maple Ave., Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Thursday from 7-9 p.m and on Friday from 1:00-2:00 p.m.. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday August 26th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown. In memory contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com WEATHERALL, Gail Peacefully after a courageous battle on Monday August 22, 2011 at the Georgetown Hospital, surrounded by her family. Gail, in her 67th year, wife of Lindsay Weatherall. Loving mother of Tammy and her husband Ken Lockwood and Ted Weatherall and his wife Tracy. Proud grandmother of David, Adam, Eric, Courtney, Megan and Brendan. Dear daughter of Estella Scarlett and the late Edward. Sister of Jim (Sue) Scarlett and Ron (Rosalie) Scarlett. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and many friends. A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown on Friday August 26, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. In memory contributions to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com CARDS OF THANKS BRANDER The family of the late Mae Brander would like to sincerely thank all friends, neighbours and relatives for all the flowers, cards, donations and all the support during this difficult time. Special thanks to Rev. Paul Ivany of Norval United Church and Bruce Cunnington for the music. Thanks also to J.S.Jones and Sons Funeral Home. May her strength and dedication to her family carry us through as we cherish all the memories. Shirley, Harry & Judy, Bob & Betty and families. HURREN We would like to give sincere thanks to family & friends for making our 60th anniversary a wonderful day & many great memories. your cards & best wishes were greatly appreciated. Don & Eleanor Hurren AD Webdesign is Business of the Month Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month is AD Webdesign, at www. adwebdesign.ca. On hand for the presentation were (from left) Donna Beckstead of the Chamber, Andrea Dubravsky of AD Webdesign and Lana Walsma of the Chamber. Photo by Ted Brown