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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1998 THE NEW TANNER 3 SCARY CREW: Members of the downtown Acton Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of directors checked out the spooky decorations at 45 Mill St., East - a vacant store that will be transformed into a haunted hotuse on Saturday after- noon. Spine-tingling games and a costume contest are just part of the ghoulish fun. Getting into the Hallowe'en spirit are (left to right): BIA director John McNabb, BIA general manager Janis Fread, and BIA directors Gord Chapman, Brenda Watson and Norm Paulsen. - Frances Niblock Photo Province's tax plan hurts Regional Chairman Joyce Savoline reacted strongly to the Province's announce- ment at Queen's Park last week to set mandatory "caps" on property tax increases for commercial/industrial prop- erties in Ontario. "This change of policy is unbelievable!" "We are in the tenth month of our 1998 budget and a week away from the last tax installment due date and the Province has sent Regional Council back to the drawing board." The chairman noted that, for Halton the Provincial plan means that total busi- ness taxes will be $2 million measures to moderate the impact of CVA. Halton adopted a three year phase- in plan for residential home- owners and apartments, an enhanced tax deferral plan for low income seniors and low income disabled persons and a four-year rebate pro- gram for businesses. Savoline also said "Halton has been a leader in property tax reform since we imple- mented the first and only re- gion-wide reassessment in the Greater Toronto Area in 1996." Savoline indicated that she contacted Minister Eves twice to request that Halton be exempt from the new leg- islation. In her letters to the minister, the chairman noted that she had the support of the four Chambers of Com- merce in Halton. The four presidents were unanimous in expressing their concern about the provincial an- nouncement. Chairman Savoline con- cluded that she expected the Minister of Finance to re- spond to Halton's concerns and exempt the Region from this most recent policy. Well Make You Smile! higher thant++nder Halton's BIA Hallowe'en lots of fun Author Terry Boyle will be at the olde Book House signing his new book, Haunted Ontario, from 3 to 4 p.m. on Halllowe'en add- ing to the Acton BIA's Haunted House and Ghost Roast. There's "bone-chilling" fun for everyone on the date, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. for children up to age 10, accompanied by an adult, spine-tingling games and quizzes, a best Hallowe'en costume contest and when the children leave each will teceive a "top secret" Haunted Ghost route map which will lead them to spe- cial places in downtown Acton for some more Hallowe' en treats. For adults looking for a "frightfully good time" there's a chance to buy the Photo contest winner _ _ Winners of the Acton BIA photo contest were an- nounced this week by Janis Fread, BIA director. There were three categories in the contest which was sponsored by Acton Photo Shop, The New Tanner and Acton BIA. Winners are: Photo of the 1998 Leathertown Festival - Doug Fread of Acton. Photo of Downtown Acton - Jun Gee Lim of Acton. Photo of a seasonal na- ture - Cathy Waterhouse of Acton. The winning photos will be reproduced in The New Tanner over the next three weeks. 'which will lead them to spe- visiting Acton's own Haunted House at 45 Mill St. E. There'll be scary displays and all kinds of "horrors" as well as ghostly sound effects. Spooky story readings, face painting, cookies and drinks are all included in the fun. There'll also be some spine-tingling games and plan. Savoline went on, "The Provincial change means that the Halton's business rebates are null and void." "Minister Eves is mis- taken when he says that mu- nicipalities did not take ad- vantage of the tools provided by the Province," Savoline stated. She reported that the Regions of Halton, Hamil- ton-Wentworth and Ottawa- Carleton all implemented DENTURE SPECIALIST H. JUREVICIUS D.D. Construction & Fittings of New Dentures * Same Day Repairs & Relines e * Free Consultations * Seniors Discount * Specializing in Problem Lower Dentures ACTON DENTURE CLINIC (6] 16 Mill St. F., Acton 853-0079 quizzes, a best Hallowe'en costume contest and when the children leave each will receive a "top secret" Haunted Ghost route map cial places in downtown Acton for some more Hallowe'en treats. _ Merchants participating in the event include Blooms Away Flowers, Paintin' Friends, Sweet Dreams Café, Price Check Foods, as well as the olde Book House. Five years ago, Mike Glugosh was a hostage to his own fears. Constantly worried about his health and his own state of mind, he found himself wanting to avoid situations that made him feel anxious, such as being alone, going to work and socializing. In time Mike realized he was not alone in his suffer- ing. Anxiety disorder is the number one-emotional problem in our country today. Mike will share the story of his recovery and provide cop- ing skills at a seminar open to the public in your area. Symptoms for anxiety disor- der include heart palpitations, chest pains, dizziness, stom- ach problems, bewildered & spaced out feeling, confu- ANXIETY & PANIC SEMINAR FEATURING MIKE GLUGOSH : a sion, shortness of breath, scary thoughts, trembling or shaking, and nervous or pan- icky feelings. Many people with anxiety also experience mitral valve prolapse. General people fear what Mike calls "losing control," having a heart attack, embarrassing themselves, or losing their minds. The Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety, with whom Mike works, has done stress and anxiety seminars for com- panies such as Chrysler, AT&T, and McDonald's. They have also been featured on OPRAH, REGIS and KATHY LEE and many other well known pro- grams. lf you cannot attend, please call 1-800-318-7766 for infor- mation. The Midwest Center special- izes in programs for anxiety, panic and depression. See Mike Glugosh: Monday, November 2nd, 7:30-9:00 p.m. North Halton Golf and Country Club 363 Maple Avenue West GEORGETOWN bes x Come and Meet TERRY BOYLE author of Haunted Ontario : Ghosts in Ontario? Absolutely. And they might be just around the corner from where you live or holiday. This popular radio show host, intrepid explorer and authority on Ontario history offers an in-depth look. at local stories with a macabre twist. Terry traveléd- all over Ontario talking to the people who live and ~ work with the unexplained everyday. Ghostly inns, hotels and other eerie places you can visit. Hallowe'en: Saturday, Oct. 31st from 3:00-4:30p.m. BOOK SIGNING Mon.-Thurs. 10am-5pm_ Fri. - Sun. 10am - 6pm 44 Eastern Ave. Acton, Ont. (519)853-0092 (Across from the olde Hide House) i J U 7 DON'T FORGET YOUR