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16 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 2000 NEW EXECUTIVE: The new P.O.W.E.R. Board looks forward to an exciting year as they launch their Ecological Restoration Project, TREES 2000. Seated front from left to right: Dee Rockley, secretary, Barbara Halsall, president, David Noble, treasurer. Back row from left: Joan Cornfield, Heather Lovegrove, George Perdue, Leslie Adams and Bill Gassner. Missing from the picture: Bill Champ, Chris Bumley, Jean Hilborn and Doris Treleaven. - Submitted photo Literacy tutor shares By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner A love of reading and time to offer led Susan Sark to an Acton woman with a strong desire to make a better life. The woman, in her 30s with a Grade 9 education but Grade 5 skills, knew the key to a better job was to upgrade her basic skills and asked the North Halton Literacy Guild for help. She was matched with Sark, a tutor, who wanted to make a difference to the one-in-four adults who are il- literate. "T know there are a lot of people here in Halton, that for whatever reason, need help with basic reading, writing and math," Sark said recently. "Reading is a marvelous thing and I enjoy itso much I just got to thinking about how people don't have that luxury and I wanted to help them." _After providing Sark with nine-hours of training, the Guild matched her with the student and helped develo op a study plan to work on rea ing, writing, math skills and computer skills to improve her job prospects. "It's really been quite nice," Sark said of their weekly one-on-one sessions at the Acton library. "T think she enjoys it too, and there's a bond that de- velops between the two of you and it's so great to see her progress because she feels a sense of accomplish- ment and she feels more self- assured," Sark said, adding she feels the same way. Sark also helps teach a class of developmentally handicapped adults at a weekly workshop in Acton. working on basic math and omputer skills. e Guild, which has ap- proximately 10 tutor-student pairs at any one time, is cur- rently looking for tutors who can make a minimum one-year commitment. Along with the training, the Guild provides on-going support and a resource li- brary. For details call 873- 2200. HIGH and LOW: Angie Ahearn, left, and partner Paul Kavanagh, won the house round in this year's Hi-Lo Doubles at the Acton Bowling Lanes on Jan. 16. They will bowl in Hamilton on Feb. 26. - Ellen Piehl photo (7-- Hello, my name is Rory Gibbons. | own Gibbons Painting and Decorating. | have been serving Halton Hills and surrounding areas with 11 years experience. | started painting 11 years ago in Toronto, but after starting a family we decided to come to a community-based town. We chose Acton. | have found Acton and area to be a friendly and warm environment to work in. | take great pride in my craft and customer satisfaction is guaranteed. | do interior and exterior in both oil and latex. | offer competitive rates and have references available upon request. | look forward to serving you. Book me now for indoor painting! (519) 853-2199 \ J Dowutoun Spa & Zelaration ee Georgetown's only "UNISEX" Aesthetic @t Fitness Spa Dance-Fit! Thursday evenings 8:30 - 9:30pm Benefit from al/2 hour of Fitness & Toning then enjoy a 1/2 hour of Dance Steps from Jazz & Latin 10 week program $50.00 + GST Enthusiastic, Friendly Instructors make Fitness Fun Dance for Fitness Dance for Fun Gentlemen's Deep Cleansing Revitalizing Facial This facial addresses the special needs of men's skin. Profile Peel Facial (Non-surgical facelift) Gold Card Pay $250 Receive $300 in Services Pay $500 Receive $600 in Services Unlimited Tanning for February $35.00 "New Arrivals" Romantic Lingerie $16.00 --- $35.00 SWEETHEART! ESCAPE HOT TUB SESSION 30 MINUTE ANTI-STRESS MASSAGE PEDICURE OR TIME SAVER FACIAL CHAMPAGNE DELIGHT