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18 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, August 29, 2007 ENTERTAINMENT Local girl wins back-to-back North American dance titles It is back-to-back wins for a Georgetown dancer, Erinn Brown of The McGinley Academy. Erinn, 14, who is currently the Eastern Canadian champion, recently competed in the North American Junior Cup held in Delaware, United States. Erinn's competition was some of the best dancers in North America ranging in age from 14-17. The dancers in this competition qualified by winning a first place in a championship competition this calendar year, allowing them to take part in the North American Junior Cup. Erinn did not have any problem achieving this as she wins her age category quite often in many of the feisanna she competes in. Erinn was the first Canadian to win the North American Minor Cup in 2006 and now, with the Junior Cup win, is the first Canadian to win back-to-back titles. Erinn is now practising for the Great Britain Championships in October to be held in England and the Canadian Championships to be held in November. She has qualified for the World Championships of Irish Dance that will be held in Belfast in 2008 by medaling at the Worlds earlier this year. Erinn, and Maggie Mahon, also 14, of Glen Williams, her teammate in the McGinley Academy and one the top five Canadian dancers in her age group, were the only Canadians to medal in the U14 girls at the World Championships in 2007. Maggie also competed for the North American Junior Cup and placed in the top 15. The teachers of the McGinley Academy, Clair McGinley Faloona, a former Canadian champion and her sister Roisin McGinley McLafferty a former star with Lord of the Dance were delighted with Erinn's win. "Erinn works very hard and is a wonderfully talented dancer who is a pleasure to teach," they say. The McGinley Academy's studio is located at 78 Mill Street, COURTESY NOTICE The 2007 Georgetown Fall Fair will take place in the Georgetown Fairgrounds on September 7, 8 and 9. A park admission charge will be in effect: Parking $3.00, adults: weekend pass $15.00, Friday and Sunday $5.00, Saturday $8.00, children 7-12 years of age $3.00 and children 6 and under accompanied by an adult FREE. Please note that during the period from September 3 - 11, normal park operations will be suspended. Access to the Trafalgar Trail at Princess Anne Drive and Maple Avenue will be closed at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7 and reopen Monday, September 10. Please refrain from bringing backpacks and refreshments. Special Event Restrictions Prior to admittance, we reserve he right to: · Inspect all bags · Refuse entry to anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs · Remove alcohol, drugs, weapons or other items detrimental to public safety from those seeking admittance. During the event, please report any security issues to the Halton Police. Contact the Recreation and Parks Department at (905) 873-2601, ext. 2269 for more information. 93 Irish dancer Maggie Mahon (left) congratulates teammate Erinn Brown on her winning performance at the North American Junior Cup. Maggie also had a winning performance, placing in the top 15. Georgetown and is accepting new registrations for the fall. More information is available at 905-702-0209 or www.mcginleyacademy.com Happy Sweet 16th! To our dear Maegan, you will always be our little girl. Wishing you all the best (hope the tiara for your party fits!) Love, pride and smiles... Daddy, Tammy, TJ and even Tucker! xo 38 OAK STREET GEORGETOWN ONTARIO 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2600 Fax: 905-873-2347 By Cory Soal R.H.A.D. . . . Lend Me Your Ears LOSS OF HEARING DUE TO NON-AGING FACTORS Hearing loss due to aging can be compounded by other things. 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