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«© Ny s 8 B € 3 3 2 = ig $ @ z td 2 = i = e . 2 2 = theifp.ca — ADVERTORIAL — Everything ater at iconic Hide oe Featuring Canada’s best selection of qual- store opened 41 years ago in November ity leather, suede and shearling fashion and 1980 in a historic building that originated leather accessories including gloves, hand- in 1899 as a warehouse for Beardmore & bags, wallets, sheepskin slippers, belts, Co. It was the largest tannery in the Brit- briefcases ish Empire at the leather furniture, re turn of the century. Hide House continues Raw hides arrived to make it “worth the drive to Acton”. “Our customers choose our store for superior leather prod- ucts, for the huge se- lection of men’s and women’s apparel and vi Trunk Railway to be transported by horse-drawn wag- on to the tannery. Processed leather was stored there IBNEWS CATHOLIC TRUSTEES MEETING RIDDLED WITH FRICTION KATHY YANCHUS. kyanchus@metroland.com It wasn't long before trustees of the Halton Catholic District School Board found a contentious issue as their Nov. 2 meet- ings got underway. ie agenda item, 'Ap- proval of minutes from the Oct. board meeting’ brought a brief halt to pro- lington with what happened," said OBri Burlington trustee Vin- cent Iantomasi defended tis s right to vote in opposi- a orantomasi and Oakville trustee Peter DeRosa also voted against approval of the agenda, as they did at the meeting of 0 along with Oakville trustee Helena Karabela. The remainder on the lengthy meeting prod some misguided, at anced baffling, trustees who vote in opposition to this mat "Unies you were not at the meeting, I can't see a good reason not to approve the minutes. All the min- utes are saying is that this happened; doesn't mean you agreed or disagreed onistic comments/ques- tions by some trustees. Tantomasi took excep- tion to a facility renewal projects report, calling it "generic," and directing his first comments to the pre- senting superintendent's boss, Director of Educa- tion, Pat Daly. it you've e: inedit ‘the report) and you you find th speaks to?" asked Iantoma- si. "Yes I do," replied Daly. "In the spirit of bringing reports that are readable and can be consumed, and are appropriate for gover- nance of the school board, we don't contain all the de- responded Superintendent of Facility nagement, Ryan Merrick. "If you want more detail on that I can provide it, but think thisis sufficient and what we've done in the past." See - page 9 Don’t get stuck without fresh coffee! ROASTED IN HAL VON HILL for the outstanding customer service and the beautiful century old building and architec- ture,” says store manager Violet Kolasa. The eclectic collection of luxury custom leather couches, love seats and chairs are designed to suit any taste and style from tra- ditional to modern. The wide range of leath- er and design options make this Canadian made furniture a fit for any home. Variety, quality and craftsmanship are also hallmarks of Hide House fashions, from jack- ets to handbags, gloves, hats and slippers. The Hide House promises premium quality brand products at the best price. The landmark HIDE HOUSE awaiting shipment to the firm’s customers all over the world. The building was sold in 1933 when a rail spur line direct to the tan- nery made it obsolete. From 1969 to 1980 Frank Heller and Co., a leather producer operated in the building before moving to larger premises. At that point, The (Olde) Hide House was found- by Don Dawkins, Ron Heller and Fred Dawkins as Canada’s Largest Leather Store. The Hide House has an ongoing tradition of providing a unique atmosphere, employing dedicated staff, and satisfying customers. 49 Eastern Ave., Acton 519-853-1031 7] Direct from the Roastery (7) Freshly. roasted-specialty coffee WABPI-\I\.-1a-te Mate lal aacxemZolelm@elete) aRDER ONLINE @ BLAC CREEKC FFEE. coM