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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1998 THE NEW TANNER a GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY: The Reception hall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Acton was crowded with well-wishers as Doris and Harold Townsley celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding Friday night, December 18. The couple was married Saturday, Dec. 18, 1948 at St. George's Anglican Church, Georgetown.The popular pair have lived on Cameron Street, Acton for most of their married life, raising a family and participating actively in community life. Holocaust Bill passes Legislature Bill 66, an Act to Pro- that we can ensure that this claim Holocaust Memorial will not happen again," he Day, Yom Ha-Shoah, in On- added. : tario, has been passed by the Bill 66 received all party support in the Ontario Leg- islature and is the first bill of its kind in any jurisdiction in North America. Ontario Legislature and will ir = receive Royal Assent earlyin { St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Chureh ) e¢ New Year. Halton North MPP Ted 64 Church St. E. Acton See Chudleigh sponsored the pri- Christmas Liturgies fA vate member's bill and shep- herded it through the legis- lative process. "Tam very pleased to have had a part in enacting Holo- Confessions Dec. 19 at 4-5p.m. Dec. 22 & 23 at 7:30 -8:30 p.m: Campus sold for nursing home Plans to develop a 32- acres parcel off the campus of E.C. Drury School for the ' Deaf in Milton are subject to approval by the Town of Milton. After being designated as surplus property, the large parcel was first offered for sale to the Town of Milton and Halton Region. Both de- clined to purchase it. After Halton and Milton officials declined to purchase the property it was posted for sale, and advertised for three weeks. Several offers to pur- chase were received but the Ontario Realty Corporation accepted an offer from Lei- sure World Inc., a nursing home operator. John Tamm of the Ontario Realty Corporation said he was not at liberty to reveal the (= ee JUST MOVED? Phone Call Betty Ann~ 853-1944 Information are the Key to Your New Community price as the final sale is de- pendent upon municipal ap- provals regarding the pro- posed seniors' development. He said the Town initially approved of the proposed de- velopment plans, adding the sale price is higher than the _ property's market value. Halton North MPP Ted Chudleigh, said the Town has known for years that this property would eventually be sold. : "The Town and Region both had the opportunity to buy it, and they still control zoning and site plans, just as they would for any other "piece of property." To Our Friends & Customers Thank you for your support over the last year. Look forward to serving you in the New Year Holiday Hours: Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day Open Sunday Dec. 27, Monday Dec. 28 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Regular hours Closed Friday New Years Day caust Memorial Day in On- tario," said Chudleigh. "It is important to understand that by commemorating perhaps the largest, most brutal state- sanctioned genocide in mod- ern times, we are trying to call attention to all geno- cide." "This happens over and over again. It happened in Cambodia, the Ukraine, Ar- menia, Africa, and in 1940 Europe," Chudleigh said. 'Beginning in 1933, Nazis systematically stripped Jews of their rights. They were unable to hold public office or public sector jobs. Then they were banned from movie theatres, vacation resorts, specific areas of cities, and public schools. Soon public indifference led to Jewish businesses being damaged and eventually to physical violence and imprisonment." It is through education COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION The Acton Parent-Child Resource Centre would like to take this opportunity to thank the businesses that made donatioans of items for the Breakfast With Santa. Thanks to Halton Flour Mill- ing Inc., Maple Lodge Farms, Acton IGA, and Loblaws in Georgetown. We would like to also thank all the people who supported the Centre by purchasing poin- settias and attending the Breakfast With Santa. h Feast of Mary, Mother of God Christmas Masses Dec. 24 at 7:00, 9:00 p.m. - & Midnight Dec. 25 at 10:00 a.m. Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. Jan 1 at 10:00 a.m. & A HAPPY NEW YEAR &MCNA ad TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS GRAPHICS 56 Mill St. E. ACTON All are welcome to join us celebrate the birth of Christ J BB Nasi Literally. = something for everyone on your list! SELECTED BOOKS | @ ' CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS now 20% off fae We oa Christmas Shopping Hours: Weekdays 10am-9pm Saturday, Sunday & Christmas Eve till 6pm -- 44 Eastern Avenue, Acton, Ontario (519) 853-0092 (across from the olde Hide House) isrornnnadasinuaacttoamavrets