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www.independentfreepress.com Ted Arnott ............... 7 Sports .................... 10 Calendar ............... 11 Directory ............... 12 Classified...... 13, 14 FIVE TELLERS A HIT GLT's latest effort has an `infectious appeal' PAGE 8 FAST TRACK TO SUCCESS Local Milton Speedskating Club members fare well at meet PAGE 10 Halton Hills' award-winning newspaper 24 Pages TUESDAY, February 16, 2010 50 Cents (+ GST) Circulation: 22,800 Local resident named Pan Am Games CEO By EAMONN MAHER Staff Writer The Georgetown man who has taken on the massive challenge of delivering success for the Toronto-based 2015 Pan American Games prefers to call it his "dream job". Ian Troop was hired as the chief executive officer last week to oversee the $2.4-billion project, with venues spread in 17 municipalities across the region, stretching from St. Catharines to Barrie to Oshawa. As well, Troop will oversee construction of the $1 billion athletes' village in the West Donlands that will house 8,500 athletes, coaches and officials. Parts of the village will be turned into affordable housing afterwards. "I've always been thinking of ways to marry my passion for business and love of sports and this is a unique opportunity to improve our sports infrastructure and develop amateur sports in Canada," said Troop, who served on the National Hockey League Players' Association advisory board from 2008 until Oct. 2009. "I thought this could be a dream job when I heard about it because of the sports-business combination and I find it incredibly motivating. I jumped at the chance. My first challenge is getting off to a fast start and I'll be meeting with the building team right away." In accepting the $350,000-ayear position, Troop will step down as operating adviser to the Ontario Municipal Employees' Retirement System (OMERS) private equity, a $42-billion pension fund. Troop also chaired the committee for the Field of Dreams project at Georgetown District High School, a $2.1-million undertaking that is set to open in September with an artificial turf sports field and all-weather rubberized track. It's the first such facility within the Halton District School Board, which loaned the committee $1.5 million to offset construction costs. "I found it very rewarding to partner with the Town and the (Halton District School Board) to accomplish what we have and really, that's a microcosm of what See TROOP, pg. 3 INCREASE YOUR HOME VALUE Mmmmm...it's pancake Tuesday! St John's Anglican Church in Stewarttown will once again be hosting its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. Ladies' Guild treasurer Joan Hayes (right) and Ladies' Guild president Barb Mansfield, decided to do a test run with some pancakes in preparation of the event, which has a Mardi Gras theme. Tickets are available at the door, at a price of $6 for adults, $4 for children and preschoolers can eat free. Photo by Ted Brown Vi s i t o u r s h o w r o o m For the best automotive selection, visit www.georgetownchev.com 2010 Chevrolet Equinox We now carry Buick, GMC brands! 2010 Buick LaCrosse · your window & door professionals · 341 Guelph St., Unit 3 Georgetown 905.873.0236 www.buy-wise.ca info@buy-wise.ca · awarded readers choice 10 times · 33 MOUNTAINVIEW RD. N., GEORGETOWN 905-877-6944 Renovations and Installations · Basements ·Kitchens · Bathrooms · Additions Great Rates and Quality Service Steve Collins 905-877-3493