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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1998 THE NEW TANNER 3 GOOD DEED: Kyle Creasey (left) proudly displays his lettter from local busi- nessman Roy Martin, of MacMillans, and the new video game he bought with his money. - Angela Tyler photo MacMillan's rewards effort of young pumpkin planter By ANGELA TYLER The New Tanner Local business MacMillan's (Frozen Fruits and Vegetables) is trying to restore a young person's faith in the community. MacMillan's owner Roy Martin was reading the New Tanner in late August when he came across an article about Kyle Creasey's giant Atlantic Pumpkin being smashed by vandals. Mar- tin's first thought was "son of a gun". MacMillan's has been sponsoring the contest for the largest pumpkin/junior divi- sion in the Acton Fall Fair for approximately six years. At this year's Fall Fair, Creasey entered another pumpkin. However it was Vandals have Poiice Brat Police are unsure if it was deliberate or accidental but they believe a vehicle caused $2,000 damage to the rear doorframe of the Kentucky Fried Chicken store at 14 Main Street North overnight last Thursday. Vandals also did approxi- mately $300 damage by smaller than others entered and did not win. Martin noted that when he saw Kyle's smashed pumpkin, even though it was demol- ished, it was still 10 times the size of this year's winner. Last week, Kyle, a grade seven student at McKenzie- Smith Bennett Middle School, received a letter from Martin. He told Kyle how he tead the article and although he offered no explanation why these "cowards" would - do such a thing, he did want to reward him for his hard work, time and effort. Along with a heart felt congratula- tions and encouragement not to give up, MacMillan's awarded Creasey a cheque for $50. Kyle was surprised and excited when he received the active week breaking limbs from two trees at Holly Industry's East- ern Avenue property between Sept. 17 and 21. Traps taken Police are still searching for the person who stole three . live animal traps from be- hind the Acton IGA on Main Street North. The traps were to catch animals that gather behind the store. -Centrat Ontario Auctioneers Professional Au ction Services Estate & Industrial ° Certified Appraiser Consignment Welcome NORM WEBSTER (416) (905) 523-6645 (pager) 873-7633 (home) letter and cheque. With the money, he bought the Golden Eye 007 game for his Nintendo 64 that he has wanted since his birthday last March. "Tt's a shame it got busted : up, but things like this helps restore our faith in the com- munity." Kyle's father, Cliff said. "It certainly lifted our spirits." Kyle said he had been par- ticipating in the contest since he was in grade four. When asked if he would start an- other crop for next year's contest, Kyle replied with a little skepticism "maybe". Kyle's father is confident he will return. "He already has a plot of land at his Uncle ° Mike's farm." LET US WELCOME YOU! Veto Wign. SINCE 1930 Our Hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful information about your new community Call Betty Ann STOCK UP FOR 953-1944) Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4-10 In a matter of minutes, a home can be engulfed in flames. This is why it is im- portant to plan and practice an escape route. Starting Sunday, Oct. 4 until Oct. 10 it is Fire Prevention Week with this year's theme being "Fire Drills -- The Great Es- cape". The Halton Hills Fire De- partment in co-operation with the Halton Credit Un- ion and the Fire Marshal's Public Safety Council are in- viting residents to participate ina contest to encourage pre- planning fire safety. With the submission of a ~ Home Escape Plan and entry form, local residents have a chance to win smoke and car- bon monoxide alarms, T- shirts, computer software and Sparky the Fire Dog limited edition prints. The Halton Hills Fire Department will pick five or more entries to be submitted for the provin- cial draw for a chance to win a trip to Florida, grocery shopping sprees, a barbecue, wireless phones and more. Forms will be available at local elementary schools, Halton Hills Fire Department ~- (Maple Avenue, Georgetown) and Halton Credit Union (Acton and Georgetown). Completed forms are to be returned by October 14. Halton Hills Fire Preven- tion Officer, Brian Ellsworth said, "If a fire breaks out in your home, you and your family only have a few min- utes to escape safely. Home fire escape planning and practice ensure that everyone in the household will know how to use that small win- dow of opportunity effec- tively and get out alive". A great time to practice your family's fire drill would be on October 7. A North American wide Fire Drill will occur at 6 p.m. _ For further details contact Brian Ellsworth at (905) 877- 1133 or visit their booth at the Georgetown Market Place on Saturday, October 3. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Kicking off Fire Prevention Week are Credit Union staffers Harold Pottsma, Cathy Munday, Gail Charette, Tish Dodge and Halton Hills Fire Prevention Officer Brian Ellesworth. VA _THANKSGIVING DINNER Education Finance Plan Available From $125 per month For better grades this fall, better call Sylvan now. Sylvan Learning Centre® can help your child make the grades. In our positive, stress-free environment, children actually become excited about learning. You can see it on their faces -- and on their report cards. Sylvan® offers help in reading, writing, math, algebra, study skills, homework support and time management. To learn how Sylvan can benefit your child, call today. 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