Silent auction for ailing boy

George Kennedy Public School is hosting a scrap booking fund-raiser and silent auction at the school on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Pearson family whose son Zach has been battling leukemia for the past five months. During the event the public is invited to come and check out the Silent Auction and Raffle Tables. One of the auction items is a dinner for four with Mayor Rick Bonnette, and has been graciously donated by 77 Market St. There are over $4,000 in items generated from local businesses for the auction and draws. Just some of the silent auction items already donated include: gel nail set, Classic Nail Design; toy basket, Strandgaard Consulting; birthday party, Play Junction; one month fitness membership, Power Zone; family portrait sitting, Halton Camera Exchange; mirror and choice of art print, Art Effects; 3 in 1 jacket, Bank of Montreal, gold filled pen set, Bank of Montreal; cropper station, Cardinal Brands; Timex watch, Fuji; pottery berry bowl, Artisans Attic; gift certificates, Hot Rods, Milton; one session Pilates ­ 10 classes, Power Pilates; Creative Memories album, Tracey Park; sunglasses, case and cleaner, Dr. Caroline Teske; Build a Bear certificate. Stewart family; Pampered Chef BBQ set, Huckins family; Chocolate basket, Bank of Montreal; ScrapBoss, Struwing family; 5th Ave necklace and earring set, Kelly Hutchison. As well there is a good assortment of prizes at the Raffle Table including a kids raffle table, that they can enter to win at a lower cost. Although the scrap booking session goes until 9 p.m., the Silent Auction will end at 5 p.m., and raffles at 7 p.m. For information or to register for the remaining openings in scap booking part, call Anne Davidson, 905-702-9339.