10 Victoria Day, Thursday, May 20, 2010 THIS IS YOUR NEWSPAPER ... EXCLUSIVELY SERVING THE READERS OF HALTON HILLS www.independentfreepress.com Recipe of the week: Canada Day cupcakes Page 19 50 cents (+GST) and drive this Holiday Weekend. Let us do the driving and arrive home safe. Serving Georgetown, Call Acton and Surrounding Areas of Halton Hills Best Rates · In & Out of Town · Airport Georgetown $45/Acton $65 · Parcel Service · Car Boost · School Runs · Hospital THE INDEPENDENT & FREE PRESS Lapointe in the hunt at Star Amateur Page 17 Friday, June 30, 2006 44 Pages Voted Ontario's best newspaper INSIDE Canada Day parties set for Glen, Acton The stores may be closed tomorrow (Saturday) but there is still going to be plenty to do as both Acton and Glen Williams communities host Canada Day parties. The day gets under way in Glen Williams at 8 a.m. with a Pancake Breakfast, followed by Fun Runs and the annual baseball game between the Townies and Councillors. Children's games start at 10 a.m. followed by the popular noon parade. Opening ceremonies start about 1 p.m. when the Glen Citizen of the Year and winner of the Best Decorated House are announced. Games, an eclectic music concert, pet show and the Duck Race round out the afternoon activities. Meanwhile the day kicks off in Acton's Prospect Park at 6 p.m. with Concert in the Park. This includes the Second Annual Acton Idol Contest and songs from headliner Alysha Brooke perALYSHA forming county and western tunes along BROOKE with Jamie Thorne. Yuk Yuks' Jeff McEnery will also provide stand-up comedy as well as be the Master of Ceremonies for the Acton Idol Contest. The Acton Fire Fighters Association provides the explosive finish to the day with a fireworks show, also in Prospect Park. The free event gets under way at dusk. The firefighters, who are promising their largest, loudest and brightest display ever, will be passing their helmets for donations to help pay for their annual birthday gift to the community. St. Alban's Church in the Glen will also be holding a fireworks display at dusk. It's also a free will offering. The Independent & Free Press office will be closed Monday, July 3 for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, July 4 at 8:30 a.m. 24 HR. SERVICE All Major Credit Cards Accepted Christ the King students tied up in project Page 4 905-702-7997 Chatten named senior of the year Page 9 Editorial 6 Ted Brown 7 Chris Borak 11 Calendar 12, 13 Sports 17, 18 Classifieds 22-24 WEDNESDAY... The Halton Jr. B Bulldogs will begin the Ontario Lacrosse Association playoffs Monday in Oakville. See Wednesday's edition for full game details. Hill on the hill Pitching against the team he grew up cheering for, Washington Nationals hurler Shawn Hill of Georgetown, dueled with Toronto Blue Jays' starter Ted Lilly Wednesday for four innings before Toronto broke out for four runs and eventually won 6-1. Hill was pulled after the fifth inning, but made the dozens of hometown supporters, who came to watch him pitch in person in the big leagues, proud. See story page 17. Photo by Eamonn Maher APPLE We handle all insurance work. GEORGETOWN CHRYSLER REFINANCING? PURCHASING? Auto Glass® ·Truck Accessories ·Upholstery ·Heavy Equipment Glass ·Window Tinting 354 Guelph Street, Georgetown Visit the Olde Hide House in Acton this Canada Day for unbeatable savings in Leather Fashions, Accessories and Fine Leather Furniture. Plus, this is the FINAL WEEKEND to save on selected leather floor models, cabinetry, discontinued styles and warehouse overstock Up to ACTON LOCATION OPEN SAT. JULY 1st Proud to be Canadian 5.25% 5 year fixed BOB WOODS Mortgage Specialist (905) 873-1655 70% Off msr ACTON ,1=Ykl]jf9n -)10-+%)(+) AlkOgjl`l`]<jan]lg9[lgf TORONTO Gh]f=n]jq\Yq)(%.$>ja\Yq)(%1 -**Caf_Kl&O]kl ooo&l`]gd\]`a\]`gmk]&[ge ,).*(+%/(() (905) 360 Guelph St., Georgetown *Rate subject to change 877-5211 The Independent & Free Press is your source for local news, regional news, upcoming events & sports. Delivered to every home every Tuesday and Thursday. A GOOD REASON TO SHOP LOCAL Shopping local saves the environment. We are all aware of CO2 emissions and our environmental impact. Local shops do not require long car & bus journeys to get to, help reduce our global footprint. So... shop smart, shop our local stores... stay healthy! For advertising information call Ph: 905 873.0301 Fax: 905 873.0398 SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS Great selection of locally grown flowers, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more! Open t u o h g throu ! d n e k e e w e h t Weekend Specials: Japanese Maples 1 gallon Shrubs 25 litre Topsoil $40.00 from $8.00 only $2.00/bag from Hwy. #25, 1 1/2 mile south of Acton 519-853-2480