Congratulations Mark Rowe

Congratulations to fellow Scouter, local historian, and long term resident of Halton Hills, Mark Rowe on his victory in this past week’s election! Mark successfully campaigned against incumbent, Rosanna Palmieri for Halton Catholic School Board Trustee. http://www.insidehalton.com/news/elections/article/892784 Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.

Halton safest place to live

WOW! Having been resident in Halton Hills for 8yrs now, I’ve known it’s a great place, good people, community and we feel really safe here. But to actually know that per capita we’re one of the safest places in canada to live.. Well that’s pretty awesome! Hats off to everyone! Each and everyone of us [...]

A Civil House

Way-to-go! MP Michael Chong’s motion to aid in creating a more civil Question Period was passed this week by the House! It’s a long passed due idea, one that was sorely needed. There was a time, many years ago when Question Period in the House of Commons actually accomplished something. Granted the banter has always [...]

All Candidates Meeting for Catholic School Board Trustees

I am looking forward to this candidates meeting for the Catholic School Board Trustee. Although some great things have happened in our Board over the last few years, I think most of it was from plans long ago and not directly the result of Palmieri’s work. I am especially excited to hear from Mark Rowe, [...]

Stretching

Good article! This keeps coming up consistently every few years, but old habits die hard… Static stretching should only be done at the end of your workout, after you’ve warmed up your muscles. Read on for the details: http://www.google.com/gwt/x?wsc=yq&wsi=2e2406fd3b838a03&source=reader&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/print/CTVNews/20101001/stretching-exercise-101003/20101003/%3Fhub%3DTopStories%26subhub%3DPrintStory&ei=FA2pTJnBF4-cwgXkx7hg&ct=pg1&whp=30 Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.

BBC News – Charles Darwin’s ecological experiment on Ascension isle

Pretty cool article.. Another place to put on my list of places to visit.. BBC News – Charles Darwin’s ecological experiment on Ascension isle.

Cyclebetes 2010 – Mississauga Community Ride

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Shortly after 9am Sunday morning with the rain coming down light and steady the 7 of us headed out on our 50km adventure to help raise awareness and $ for Diabetes Research. Despite the rain, we all had a great ride, though Nancy at times felt left behind by the ‘pack’ =o) We really had [...]

InsideHalton Article – Local scouts are Chief Scouts

Alex Ecclestone and Sara Boyd of the 4th Georgetown Scout Troop stand proud after receiving the Chief Scout Award. InsideHalton Article%3A Local scouts are Chief Scouts.

Sara’s Can Crusher

Sara's Can Crusher

So at the cottage this weekend Sara had to complete her Can Crusher project (simple machines) for Science. She had the plans all thought out and Grandpa had the tools. So Grandpa and Sara worked together with him showing her how to use all the tools she needed. She did all the work with minimum [...]

Money Saving Canadian Mom – Insect Defend Patch giveaway

Insect Defend Patch

Check out the post and enter to win free patches!!! Money Saving Canadian Mom – Insect Defend Patch giveaway