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Thank a local war veteran Remembrance Day is fast approaching and there will be ceremonies held at cenotaphs across our great nation. As Canadians, we must never take for granted our current way of life; such as our freedom to express ourselves and to participate in cultural and political event. There is no free in freedom. This is a time to pay tribute to those Canadian soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. It is also a time to reflect upon our grandparents, our parents, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters who have served, or are presently serving, our country. Remember, if you know a veteran, say thank you! ··· This year the United Way of Halton Hills celebrates its 25th anniversary in Halton Hills. The goal this year is to raise $340,000, the highest ever. The United Way will be funding 20 agencies this year, up three from last year. These agencies provide programs which assist children, youth, seniors and individuals in crisis situations. If you work outside of the Town of Halton Hills and want to donate, you can have your donation go to the area in which you live. ··· Vote for the Bay of Fundy! You may or may not know that there is a global competition going on right now to identify the New Seven Wonders of Nature! Canada's only finalist in the competition is The Bay of Fundy, known for having the highest tidal range in the world. Located between New Bruns140 Guelph St., Georgetown (beside the Fruit Market) 7 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Rick Bonnette wick and Nova Scotia, the Bay of Fundy is competing against 27 other finalists including heavyweights like the Grand Canyon, Kilimanjaro and the Great Barrier Reef-- all hoping to become one of the new wonders. The worldwide competition will be determined by popular vote, with the final 7 being announced on November 11, 2011. Vote by visiting their website at http://www.new7wonders.com/ ··· Thank you to everyone who supported the Georgetown Hospital by attending the first annual Mayor's Masquerade Ball. We raised more than $26,200 for the hospital expansion! ··· Congratulations to: · Grand re-opening-- Get the Scoop, Georgetown * Grand opening-- Premiere Mortgage Centre, Georgetown ··· Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by email at mayor@haltonhills.ca or read my blog at www.rickbonnette. blogspot.com or follow me on twitter at: RickBonnette1 --Rick Bonnette is the mayor of Halton Hills 905-877-9541 WE MATCH PRICES! · · · · Experienced Staff Set Up & Delivery Home Consultation Service Calls We're your local full service home electronics dealer Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10-6, Thurs 10-7, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Speakers SALE YOUR HIGH QUALITY HOME DESERVES HIGH QUALITY SOUND · In Walls · In Ceilings · On Walls · Towers · Bookshelves · 5.1 Packages · Outdoor and Subs OPEN SUNDAYS Serving you in Halton Hills Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott schedules meetings with constituents in Georgetown on a regular basis at Mold Masters Sportsplex (Arena) Rink B Boardroom, 221 Guelph Street. To arrange a meeting, please call the Wellington Halton-Hills Provincial Riding Office at 1-800-265-2366. For more information: www.tedarnottmpp.com Anti-violence banners mark month Halton Violence Prevention Council will be hanging its "Act Against Violence" banners throughout Halton today (Tuesday), to mark the beginning of Woman Abuse Prevention Month. The event will be marked by a ceremony at 10 a.m. today (Tuesday) in the Halton Region Rotunda, 1151 Bronte Rd. On hand will be Regional Chairman Gary Carr and Halton Regional Police Chief Gary Crowell and members of the Halton Violence Prevention Council. The Council's mission is to end violence against women and their children in the community. It's a co-ordinating committee that works toward improving services for women and children experiencing abuse, in order to achieve a healthy Halton community. Members of the council include Halton Regional Police, Halton Region, child welfare and counseling agencies, health services as well as school boards and legal services. This year the Council's work includes "Women Helping Women" an initiative to encourage women who have experienced abuse to get involved in the issue of violence against women. The initiative is an opportunity for women to speak up and speak out, to network and support each other and to share the ideas about services in the community-what they think is helpful, what should be different and what they really need after the abuse as they rebuild their lives. The council continues to be engaged in the Neighbours, Friends and Families campaign which is a provincial campaign to raise awareness of the signs of woman abuse so people who are close to an at-risk woman or a man who uses abusive behaviours can help. Anyone interested in a Neighbours, Friends and Families presentation or who would like to take part in the Women Helping Women initiative is asked to call 905-637-5256. Anyone involved in an abusive relationship can call the 24-hour crisis line of Halton Women's Place (905878-8555) or the Assaulted Women's Helpline (toll free at 1-866-863-0511). LIONS CLUB OF GEORGETOWN 80th Annual Santa Claus Parade NIGHT PARADE STARTS AT 5:00 PM Date: Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Theme: "SILENT LIGHT HOLY LIGHT" Name of Group: _____________________________________________________ Contact Person: _____________________Email Address: __________________ Street Address: ___________________________ City: _____________________ Postal Code: __________________ Telephone: ___________________________ Float Design (Brief Description): ______________________________________ ____________________________________________ Music: yes____ no____ ENTRY FORM Number of Marchers/Walkers: ________________________________________ Overall Length including Marchers/Walkers: ___________________________ Special Requests: ____________________________________________________ ENTRY FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY NOVEMBER 12th, 2011 (POLICE REQUIREMENT) Mail to: LIONS SANTA CLAUS PARADE Box 73, Georgetown, ON. L7G 4T1 AL WATT 905-877-9896 LOUIE VIOLO 905-877-6660 WHILE THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE, A CONTRIBUTION WOULD BE APPRECIATED TO OFFSET THE RISING COSTS. PARADE ROUTE Guelph St. from Sinclair to Mill St. and Charles St. to the Fairgrounds "No Political or Protest Groups, Please!"