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29| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,O ctober 4,2018 theifp.ca National Newspaper Week is upon us. What bet- ter time to provide readers with information on your local journalists, who are committed - and connect- ed - to the Halton and Hal- ton Hills communities. This special feature of- fers you - our readers - with a look at some of the faces behind the bylines of stories published in your community newspaper and online at www.theifp- .ca. For bios on the entire Halton division newsroom staff, visit the Georgetown Independent website. Veronica Appia is a re- porter/photographer with the Georgetown Indepen- dent and Free Press. She has been working in the journalism realm for five years, first as a theatre critic, online editor and digital content producer, prior to tackling the news in Halton Hills. She is also the regional education re- porter, covering the Hal- ton District School Board for the Burlington Post, Milton Canadian Champi- on and Oakville Beaver. Veronica is a sucker for cheesy romance novels and a good live musical. Alexandra Heck is a re- porter with the IFP in Georgetown covering town hall and regional politics, health, crime and general assignments. She has five years experience reporting as a freelancer for the Orangeville Ban- ner, as well as for Niagara This Week and the Fernie Free Press. Alex loves run- ning, watercolor painting and brewing kombucha. NEWS Alexandra HeckVeronica Appia THE FACES BEHIND THE BYLINES Holiday Closure haltonhills.ca HOLIDAY CLOSURE THAnkSgIvIng - OCTOBER 8, 2018 CIVIC CENTRE - 905-873-2600 Closed ACTIVAN ActiVan Service will be available on an after-hours basis. CANINE CONTROL - 905-877-6235 FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS - 905-877-1133 Administration is closed. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Public Works After-Hours Contact 905-873-2600 - press 2 to connect to Public Works and follow the prompts. PUBLIC LIBRARY 905-873-2681 Acton Branch: Closed Georgetown Branch: Closed RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT Gellert Community Centre Closed Monday October 8th Georgetown & Acton Indoor Pool Closed Monday October 8th Mold Masters SportsPlex & Acton Arena & Community Centre Closed Monday October 8th Hillsview Active Living Centre Georgetown & Acton Location Closed Monday October 8th Halton Hills Cultural Centre & Helson Gallery Closed Monday October 8th FOR EMERGENCIES - FIRE/POLICE/AMBULANCE: DIAL 911 111 Did you think incontinence was just a "woman's issue"? Learn how physiotherapy can help men with Pelvic Health, including incontinence and pain after prostate surgery. Incontinence can be dramatic following prostate surgery or radiation treatment. Men are alarmed by the immediate decrease in their quality of life that comes with being reliant on urinary pads throughout the day. Did you know? The scientific research clearly shows that men who receive physiotherapy BEFORE and AFTER prostate surgery gain control of their bladder quicker. 372 Queen Street, Acton • 519-853-9292 • 333 Mountainview Road South, Georgetown • 905-873-3103 www.eramosaphysio.com Join us for a paws-ta dinner and help the animals. UCHS Quinton Guignard Shelter 519.833.2287 Thrift Shop 905.702.8661 www.uppercredit.com info@uppercredit.com Charitable Registration #893738872RR0001 Date: Nov. 3, 2018 Time: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Location: Eagle Ridge Golf Club (RR#4 11742 Tenth Line, Georgetown) Tickets: $35/ea and are available at the Shelter and Thrift Shop The dinner menu features a choice of two pastas, choice of two vegetarian sauces, green salad, coffee, tea, soft drinks and dessert. A cash bar is available. The evening will include a silent auction, door prizes and giveaways and a 50/50 draw. WHEN Tuesday Nov. 20, 2018 COST $30 (taxes & gratuities included) TIME 12 p.m. -- 2 p.m. R.S.V.P. Melanie Frazer EMAIL: mfrazer@nhgcc.ca TEL: 905.877.5236 X: 400 WHERE 363 Maple Ave. West, Georgetown Enjoy a 3-course lunch and the latest in winter fashion at this exclusive fashion show by 猀渀漀椀栀猀愀昀 匀ᤠ䠀吀䔀䈀䄀娀䤀䰀䔀 DAYofFASHION