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Credit Unions join operations Halton |Community (Halton) and Guelph & Wel- lington (G&W) Credit Un- ions jointly announced plans to combine business opera- tions through an amalgama- tion of the two organizations. The two credit unions have been holding exploratory dis- 'cussions since April. Each board of directors has agreed to proceed with the process and preparation of a business case to further evaluate benefits of amalga- mation. Gord Krantz, chair of Halton Community, com- menting on the proposed amalgamation says "Com- bining efforts with Guelph & Wellington, a highly re- spected and strong credit un- ion, is an exciting prospect. As we continue our joint ex- ploration of the opportunity, we remain confident of the many advantages this ven- ture will bring." A joint steering commit- tee, with equal representation THENEWTANNER | 'a ~ from the leadership of both - credit unions, has been estab- - lished to assess the potential _ forcombining business inter- MARATHON OF HOPE: Acton Legion representative Mike Mattocks (centre) prepares to cut the ribbon to officially begin the 18" annual Terry Fox run on Sunday at the Acton High school track Halton Hills Mayor Marilyn Serjeantson (to Mattock's right) and Acton Councillor Rick Bonnette were also on hand along with Miss Acton second runner-up Kelly Soutiere (left), Miss Acton Tanya Tonkovich (centre), and first runner-up BOYES PLUMBING _ ests of Halton and G&W. I Water Softener Se Steph McKay. -- Frances Niblock photo : Rentals THE syne , Water Pump : Service Te ML mL LLL Tb Ta Hometown news that people read! Terry Fox Run successful again Continued from Page 1 » cross-country run -- his Marathon of Hope-- spawned . the world-wide which have much as survivor rates have increased some people don't make it and the answer is more research, paid for my events like this," Serjeantson rible disease. My dad might not be saved but if we can save just one person it would be worth it," Piehl said. As he set up a display of died I joined a group of Acton people to organize this event and have been involved ever since," Hurst said, adding that he wanted to thank all saiced mailhiOnetercancerre: said before she started off. Fox photos and treasured of the volunteers, partici- use (Ce DENTURE SPECIALIST | - a carchi Reporter Ellen Piehl gath- memorabilia before the start _ pants and donors that helped LC) mC Mas Maril ered pledges and slowly of Sunday's run, Jon Hurst make Acton's event a suc- Ls H. 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