The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY. MAY 11, 2000 Seniors turn out to vet developer's BYMAGGIE PETRUSHEVSKY The New Tanner A large group of seniors turned out to discuss prefer- ences for inclusion in homes to be built in a proposed sen- iors' community in north Acton. Developer Fred Dawkins, builder Peter Zions and plan- ner Bruce Donaldson ex- plained the community is de- signed for 50- to 80-year-olds who are still active but wish to live in a smaller home. There will only be one public access to the site from. Wallace Street, but a second emergency access to that street will be provided, and bike and walking trails will go from the site to a neighbour- ing park to the south-east of the development. The greenspace around the site is Fe St. Joseph's CEMETERY MASS SATURDAY MAY 13, 2000 at 11am At St. Joseph's Cemetery on Dublin Road Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great mercy, he gave us new life by raising Jesus Christ from the dead. ROAD BUILDING EARTH MOVING RR. #1 Acton 853-0960 ie bead esti Mn Fast, friendly lunch! Come join us! Beside IGA Ph: 853-5531 Fax: 853-5366 YOURWAY Custom Pipe Bending Lic. Safety Inspection Stn. 17 Agnes St. Acton 853-0900 ae 853-2460 In the Royal Jug City Es PEfuTo PAINT AND RESTORATION Cars and Trucks of All Sizes ae For a Free Estimate Call: Peter Hargrave vr Hargr: 856-9356 4923 7th Line, Eramosa RR 4 Rockwood 1 Peter 1:3 (Good News rca Roman Catholic Church a dedicated to wetland and won't be changed, Donaldson said. The development is ex- pected to contain link houses or freehold street townhouses in the first phase, cluster condominum bunga- lows with or without a loft in phase two, and a four-storey, 64-unit condominium apart- ment in phase three. Although water is not a problem, sewage capacity is, Dawkins said. Until Halton Region expands the town's existing sewage treatment plant, possibly next year but maybe not until 2002, con- struction must wait. Zions assured the group the intent of the development is to provide for the need of Acton and area residents and urged le to keep in touch with them to ensure they get first chance when units goon sale. While the lower price could attract out-of-town resi- dents he won't market the development outside Acton unless it is necessary to fin- ish selling the units. Dawkins said while the in- tent is to have a seniors' de- velopment, there's no legal way to put age restrictions on CONSTABLE RIDDLE'S CORNER ; With Village Constable Bill Riddle Bracda Gg Henry BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Serving the Community for 4o Years 67 Mill Street East Acton 853-1160 by Karen Coleman Dangers in the home In light of the recent tragedy last Friday, when three young children died while playing an innocent game of hide and seek, this week's column is Dan C. Dolliver ONTARIO LAND SURVEYOR Legal & Topographic Surveys 54 Mill St. E. Tel. 853-2502 Fax 853-1504 aimed at providing some advice to parents with babies, tots and young children. . Look around your home for any containers large enough to fit a child. Check that they are either locked or have the hinges taken off. Store them in a locked room or, preferably, in the attic. If you have an old fridge, freezer, dishwasher or other household appliance, with which you have finished, do not leave it in your garage or basement. Have it taken away to be disposed of properly. There are around 250 toxic substances within a normal CUSTOM SIDEWALKS T.J. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION POOL DECKS DRIVEWAYS ALL REPAIRS FLOORS STEPS CALL LARRY (519) 853-0540 FOR FREE ESTIMATES occupants. Doing small units where space is limited tends to weed out families but the lower price could attract younger buyers. Residents told the devel- opers they want two-bed- room, open concept units around the 1,000 square foot size and no stairs. Laundry areas should be on the main floor, not the basement. They see a need for garages with storage space rather than for finishing, and want level or elder-friendly entries where steps are shallow and wide. All doorways should be at least 36 inches wide to accom- modate wheelchairs and case- ment windows are preferred plans for those with dexterity prob- lems. Lever door handles, sin- gle lever faucets, easy-open- ing cupboard doors with han- dies and power receptacles and switches at waist height are all important to seniors with arthritis or other mobil- ity difficulties. Roll curbs rather than the traditional boxy type are also better for seniors with mobility prob- lems. Dawkins said residents could purchase and rent out a unit if they aren't ready to move into it Sie The apartments may al rental units rather than individually owned. ACTON SENIORS' IRECREATION CENTRE By Dot Redekop We had a good turnout for the housing meeting on May 1. A lot of questions were asked and a lot answered. It is so to see so in- terested folks. If we stick to- gether maybe we will be heard. Don't forget our trip to St. Jacobs on Thursday, May 18. Coach leaves at 8:45 from the Centre. Maybe you could pick up a few goodies at the Market. On Friday, May 26 from 8 to 11 p.m. we are having our * Gala Evening. Come out and' listen or dance to Corey's One Man Band or join us in games such as euchre, bid euchre, shuffleboard, crokinole or board es. The tickets are $5 each and include prizes and refreshments. Dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. Games from 8:30 to 10:30p.m. Anyone out there inter- ested in learning to play bridge or canasta? If so, phone the Centre at 853-5951. Police wonder about chop shop Halton police wonder if there's a chop shop operat- ing in this area after a new crime analyst spotted a trend in thefts of older cars. The latest is a 1987 Buick Regal, black two-door, valued at $10,000, stolen from the owner's driveway on High- way 7 near Silvercreek, be- tween 10:30 Sunday night and early Monday morning. Po- lice said the car, which was in excellent condition, was locked and no keys were available. Po.LiceE BEAT Police said the rash of thefts of older vehicles in the past month is an "unusual shift" that is being investi- gated Wallet taken Halton police are repeating their warning about not leav- ing valuables in unlocked ve- hicles after a wallet was sto- len from a car owned by a Main Street North woman. = Happy Mother's Day from Dr. Tim & Daphne ROCKWOOD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Tim Peloso BSc(HK), DC Evening & Saturday appointments available. 118 Alma Street, Rockwood (519) 856-2624 Manual treatment for "| \ care and | prevention of / nerve, muscle, bone & joint pain. home. The best way to ensure that these do not harm your children is to make sure that all substances are kept in their original containers, and that they are stored in locked cupboards, well out of reach of children. Keep all hazardous items, such as pans, irons, knives, and heavy or sharp ornaments, out of children's reach. Do not leave water unattended in the bath, or other similar container. A child could easily climb in and drown. Fit lever door handles upside down to prevent children wandering into the garage, workshop or outside, while your back is turned. A number of items can be purchased from the stores specifically designed to make your home safer for children. BNR, @ 24 Hour Service ¢ Flatbed Service * Lockout Service * Boosting & Gas 853-5848 These include child proof locks for cupboards, closets, fridges, freezers, and toilets, electric socket guards, stove and fire guards, and stair gates. However, do not be complacent. As your child gets older he/she is able to reach things higher up and door handles, kitchen counters and windowsills suddenly become within reach. Periodically, go down to your child's level to see what he/she sees, and move anything within your reach to a higher level. If you can reach it -- they can reach it! Start at an early age to tell your child not.to touch hazardous and dangerous items, and periodically remind them of this. ILLAGE Rent-A-Car DAILY * WEEKLY MONTHLY 856-0000 286 Alma Street, Rockwood : < oi CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Thursday, May 18th Everyoue (2 Welcome to Join Us for Refresckmente 50% off Entire Stock, of Men's, Ladies' and Children's Clothing