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Hometown paper brings the news back to Acton Hold on to this newspaper, it could be a valuable item in the years ahead. The very first edition of The Acton Tanner hitthestreets today, after months of careful planning and design work. This weekly newspaperwill be distributed free of charge to every borne in Acton and area for the next three weeks. Following this introductory period, subscriptions will be available from your paper carrier, by calling 853-5100, or visiting The Tanner's downtown Acton office at 7 Mill St. E. Paul Nolan, president of Wick-low Hills Publishing and publisher of The Acton Tanner, states that "we're not making any promises, just a commitment -- a commitment to quality, responsibility and credibility. We know there's a captive audience here in this town, and we know people want a quality product. "I'm excited about this new publication because we've got a great team working here and because the initial response has been overwhelming." Both Nolan and associate edi-torDia nne (Drysdale) Preston have lived most of their lives in Acton and have strong family and social ties to the town. m News editor Frances Niblock has lived in Acton for the past 13 years and has been active in community groups like the Red Cross, United Way and Neighbourhood Watch. Niblock is the former news director of a Burlington radio station and has worked in radio in Halton, Peel and Toronto. Staff reporter Leanne Okum is a recent graduate of the Journalism program at Conestoga College in Kitchener, while design and production manager Anne Klassen has extensive experience with a number of Toronto-based magazines. Wicklow Hills Publishing also publishes a national newspaper titled The Standardbred News, a bi-weekly journal for the harness horse racing and breeding industry, which has been operating for the past 21 years. Nolan purchased The Standardbred News four and a half years ago. "Wewereconsideringa number of projects in order to expand our business," Nolan explains. "We were looking at doing another national publication, but this idea just seemed to be a natural. It's a homecoming of sorts." As a student seven years ago, Nolan published a weekly newspaper titled The Acton Voice for a HSliR ATTENTION BOTTLED WATER DRINKERS! Glenlea Drug Mart NOW HAS PURE WATER Best Prices in Acton - Guaranteed! 1.5 ^ $ .49 (1 gal) 41 .89 (3 gal) 11/ 1.99 (5 gal) 18/ 2.99 (6 gal) 221 JVvShi___ 3.45 U riq« Much Healthier Refreshing ... thirst-quenching ...no aftertaste. Ideal for hot and cold beverages, baby formula, cooking, ice cubes, precious pets, etc. ilf". (urn inrJmVdi =>¦ a vailA 0LE 1 Glenlea Drug Mart 294 Queen St. 853-2220 Your Pure Water Fill-Up is ODUCTORY S FREE! Until June 6, 1992 This is a limited time offer. See us for details. mum period of nine months. "That was a great learning experience, and people really seemed to like that paper. The single reason we stopped doing The Voice was because I really wanted to finish my degree at school. There were three different groups interested in taking it over, but I couldn't get the agreement I wanted, so that was the end of it." Nolanstarted his Wicklow Hills Publishing Company while finishing his English Literature and Political Science degrees at the University of Western Ontario in London, and he purchased The Standardbred News upon graduating in 1988. "The past few weeks have been a lot of fun. There have been all kinds of familiar faces dropping by the office or calling to wish us luck. Our office is right here in the middle of downtown, and we want that regular contact with our readers. It's important to us." Preston explains, "It's no secret that a lot of people are tired of getting newspapers with no real news dumped on their doorstep. That's what people have told us, and that's the message we're getting across to our advertisers -- there has to be some credibility there, some substance." COOLERS BUY - RENT*- LEASE* Home or Office • Terrific Selection • Best Prices in ActOfi • Quality-Guaranteed • Complete Accessory Line Glenlea Drug Mart gives you up to 70 FREE fill-ups. Arson charges pending BY FRANCES NIBLOCK Charges are imminent in connection with an arson four months ago at an Acton home. Halton Police Detective Sergeant Mike Eacrett said on Friday that "the investigation is progressing in the right direction and I anticipate charges will be laid in the near future -- before the end of June." On Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. a passing motorist noticed smoke and flames coming from a ground floor window of the home at 3 Young St. and called in the alarm. Most of the estimated $ 120,000 damage was contained to a main floor den and stairs leading to the basement. "The perpetrator or perpetrators went to some trouble to set this fire. There appeared to have been a break and enter but nothing was missing. A pillow case with some hockey cards, coins and jewelry was found on the floor in the garage," Eacrett said. The house, which has remained empty since the arson, belongs to local real estate agent Ken Thomson. Thomson, his wife and two children were not at home when the fire was set and the family pets, a dog and two cats, had been left with friends and relatives for the weekend. Asked if the arson was the work of professionals, Eacrett offered only a curt "No comment." LETTERS Mayor offers his support for venture To the Editor: As Mayorof the Town of Halton Hills, I would like to take this opportunity to wish Paul Nolan much success in his endeavours with The Acton Tanner. It will be exciting for Acton to have a local paper that reports all the local news that is so important to people in a small community. I am sure that Paul and his staff will produce a quality product which will be enjoyed by the people of Ward 1, Acton. All the best of luck to yourstaff, and we look forward to a quality newspaper, the Acton Tanner. Yours sincerely, Russell T. Miller Mayor Easier parking than the Skydome, too To the Editor, Thel992ActonMinorSoftball season is now well underway. This year we have 16 teams with 230 enthusiastic players. The Acton Tanner's coverage of our games is greatly appreciated and I urge all coaches to ensure their games are covered in these pages. Parents and spectators are urged to attend each game to support and cheer on our kids. So come one, come all, and catch a glimpse of the kids in action. Sincerely, Cornelia Turpin President, and 230 major league hopefuls See us lor details. Acton Social Services And Information Centre A.S.S.I.C. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on Wed., June 3rd, 1992 St. Alban's Anglican Church Willow St. North, Acton 7:00 -- Meeting "JOY" -- Joining Old and Young Local Speakers Guest: Mel Shipman Kyerson Polytechnical Institute All are Welcome! THE ACTON TANNER TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1992