2 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,August 31, 2010 Jones offers surprise resignation Acton trustee Ockenden takes over as board chair In a surprise move at Wednesday's to continue that direction." Ockenden was one of two trustees public school board meeting, Chair Bruce Jones stepped down and Acton's who expressed interest in the chairmanship. He was nominatGerry Ockenden was elected ed by Jones, while Jennifer to take his place. Hlusko of Burlington was Ockenden, a first-term nominated by Oakville trusttrustee, represents Halee Don Vrooman. Following a ton Hills Wards 1 and 2 at ballot vote, Ockenden ascendthe Halton District School ed the chair. Board. He will lead the Jones, who had served as board until the term ends on board chair in 2009 and this November 30. year, quit to focus on win"I'm excited by this leadning an Oakville regional ership opportunity and GERRY councillor position in the look forward to working OCKENDEN Oct. 25 election. with my colleagues in this Ockenden will be vying new capacity," says Ockwith Georgetown trustee for enden. "We have accomplished some incredible goals for stu- the lone Halton Hills trustee seat in dents within Halton, and it is my hope the Oct. 25 election. Suzanne Jones is new Town Clerk Town of Halton Hills has hired a new Town Clerk. Suzanne Jones, who began her new job on August 3, had been serving with the City of Burlington as its Manager of Council Services and Deputy City Clerk. She had been with Burlington for more than 20 years. Jones takes over the job vacated by William Roberts, who resigned less than a year after his hiring. --By Cynthia Gamble, staff writer Compliments of the ActonBIA Local Farms, Artisans & Retailers offering... Andrews Scenic Acres ...as Local and Green as it gets! Whole Circle Farms (Local Organic Produce & Meat) Escarpment Pottery Studio (Barbara VanSickle) Willow Lane Natural Foods Serving your health needs, naturally, since 1977 Bee By The Sea (Natural Ontario Bee Products) Angie's Kitchen (Home Cooked Meals & Desserts Fresh & Ready) Cody's Cows (Fresh Frozen Beef, Poultry & Pork) Farmers' Market Season every Thursday from June to October. ...many more to browse and shop from! Come support your local farmers and enjoy the live entertainment of "Lunar Solar" Get a Join us on Willow Street for Acton's first summer Jenny The Hotdog Lady (Serving up sausages, hotdogs & burgers) Limit one coupon per customer.Valid only on Sept 2, 2010. No cash value. Feast on the freshness from Bring this coupon to our Corn Roast on September 2nd, 2010 at the Farmers' Market and receive one cob of sweet, local and fresh corn, FREE! June 17th to October 3pm-7pm b o C E E R F Corn of Thursdays ACTON BIA Market will be open from 3pm to 7pm. www.downtownacton.ca While supplies last.