8 ·The IFP· Halton Hills ·Thursday, September 6, 2012 Swimmer and rower commended Congratulations to Town of Halton Hills lifeguard Amanda Kelessi on her heroic attempt to cross Lake Ontario. Amanda dreamt high and worked hard in preparation for the swim. Due to a health risk, her dream ended after three hours. We are proud of Amanda who rose more than $10,000 towards the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Her determination, strength and passion should be commended. ··· Speaking of proud, Halton Hills is very proud of Georgetown's Cristy Nurse and the Canadian women's 8s rowing team winning the silver medal at the Olympics. Even though Cristy had to sit by the sidelines with an injured back, her team spirit and Canadian pride shone through. ··· I am delighted to participate in "Council for a Cure", part of Princess Margaret's annual Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer event at Ontario Place. Our team, "The Mayors" is comprised of GTA mayors. Council for a Cure is designed to symbolize what is possible when people work together. The second annual dawn to dusk marathon is on September 29. Please visit their website for more information: www.councilforacure.ca/ ··· The Walk for Georgetown Hospital takes place on Sunday, Sept. 30. Be sure to invite your friends and family. All funds raised will go towards the new expansion for our hospital. Riley McAneney Store Manager 348 GUELPH STREET, GEORGETOWN Kevin McCafferty Outside Sales Manager Rick Bonnette ··· Bike It! to the Farmers Market in Downtown Georgetown! Ride your bicycle with family and friends to the Georgetown Farmer's Market on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 8 a.m. to noon. Free pancake breakfast in the Main Street parking lot for all cyclists courtesy of the Georgetown Rotary Club. After breakfast, explore the best farmers' market in the area open until 12:30 p.m. ··· Be sure to come by our local fairs in September! Georgetown Fall Fair is the weekend of September 7-9. Acton Fall Fair is the weekend of September 14-16. ··· Congratulations to: Scorpios Peace & Polish-- grand opening in Georgetown ··· Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by email at mayor@haltonhills.ca or you can read my blog at www.rickbonnette. blogspot.com. --Rick Bonnette is the mayor of Halton Hills ATTENTION ALL CONTRACTORS!!!! 348 GUELPH STREET, GEORGETOWN Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 am - 8:00 pm, Sat. 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Hwy. 7 Georgetown RONA Apple Auto Glass FASHION September 8, 2012 12:00pm · Centre Court Fa l l P r e v i e w SHOW Join us for our spectacular Fall Preview Fashion Show, introducing this year's trends handpicked by the fashion retailers at Georgetown Market Place, presented to you by City TV's Lisa Rogers. LISA ROGERS AS SEEN ON CITY TV'S CITYLINE Currently one of the most familiar faces of fashion on City TV's CityLine, Lisa makes regular guest appearances as a consultant for Fashion and Image, Health and Wellness and Interior Design. CELEBRITY HOST WIN PRIZES 500 GIFT CARD $ from participating merchants!* *Ballots available day of show. Winners must be in attendance to claim prize. ...and LOTS of other 280 Guelph Street, Highway #7 & Mountainview 905-873-8918 · GeorgetownMarketPlace.com