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Joe NEW TANNER THURSDAY DECEMBEIS 2003 New Town Council sworn in on Monday BY FRANCES the sixth mayor of Halton NIBLOCK Hills, detailed his vision The New Tanner for the next three years. "We are facing chal- lenges, again, no different than any other commu- nity. We all campaigned against a 10 per cent hike in taxes. Now that we are elected, we must deliver. There may be cuts in service," Bonnette warned, adding that hard decisions will be made.- From stronger policies ~ Accountability, compe- tence and open dialogue will be the hallmarks of office Rick Bonnette will strive for in his tenure as mayor of Halton Hills. In his address to the new council at its inaugu- ral meeting on Monday at the John Elliott Theatre in Georgetown, Bonnette, OFFICIAL OATH: Mayor-elect Rick Bonnette (left) lis- vited guests. "We will have (devel- opment) activity along the 401/407 corridor. It is not enough to say we are 'Open for Business.' We must be ready for busi- ness," he said, adding the Town expects to issue over 1,050 building per- mits with a construction value of approximately $120-million. Bonnette said, as mayor he will work with coun- GEORGETOWN to preserve the Town's tens as Mr. Justice Kenneth Langdon reads him the oath _ cj] to ensure Halton Hills aces eeiee Bonnette saidthey would ~ Frances Niblock photo 905-873-1999 enhance and manage _ including a safe commu- Pate growth inside the existing nity, additional water and Levene urban boundaries, using parkland for Acton, anew z both an annual review of firehall in Georgetown, 1 The Cat inthe Hat pGjy the Town's strategic plan, Bonnette suggested how Daily 7:00pm - 9:00 pm and the Official Plan, _ it will all be paid for. Sat-Sun 2:00 p.m. which is under review. "This is where we will Sct ee tee After listing the initia- need strong industrial and Sat-Sun 2:00 p.m. tives he hopes to achieve, cCommerci al growth, Time Line PG Ses Dr. Tim Peloso i ROCKWOOD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Manual treatment for care and prevention ie nerve, ascle, bone & joint pain. Dec 10th, 11th, 2003 2pm-7pm It's A Wonderful Life Dec 17th-18th, 2003 Daily 2pm-7pm Lord of the Rings Dec 17th, 2003 118 Alma Street : (Highway 7 & Main St.) Rockwood © (519) 856-2624 Christmas Open House woigga oe emir or aaa Peet OB] " rhe Must be over I6years old Sample Lotions ' Food and Beverages Door Prizes (lotions, tanning packages, pedicures and more) Discounts on Tanning Packages & up to Selected Products Gift Certificates Available BRING IN A NEW CUSTOMER AND RECEIVE BONUS MINUTES AS A THANK YOU. 30 Mill Street East Suite 102, Acton (519) eee CINEMAS 4 natural assets and to pro- _ of office at the inaugural meeting of the new Town Coun- js a safe community to tect Halton farmland, cilon Monday at the John Elliott Theatre in Georgetown. start a business or raise a family with a quality of Bonnette told the crowd |ife "second to none." of approximately 250 in- He said Halton Hills OATH OF OFFICE: Mr. Justice Kenneth Langdon (left) gives the oath of office to rookie Acton Councillor Jon Hurst at the inaugural meeting of Halton Hills Council at the John Elliott Theatre in Georgetown on Monday. -- Frances Niblock photo CUSTOMER APPRECIATION 9:00 am -- 12 NOON SAVE YOURSELF TIME: Woinus for FRE dryingwith yourwedh ad ENOOY Christras Goodies SOLEMN OATH: Holding his grandmother's Bible, newly-elected Acton Council- lor Mike O'Leary took his oath of office during the inau- gural meeting of Halton Hills Council at the John Elliott Theatre in Georgetown on Monday. -- Frances Niblock photo would compete with other municipalities within the GTA to attract industry and commerce, and continue to make safety a priority. "We will not mislead the public with indeci- sions. We will face the issues head on," Bonnette said, promising an open ear and open door. There was an inten- 'tional Acton theme to the ceremony and reception-- the Reverend Gerald Rennie, a former Acton councillor, led the invo- cation and read the benediction, and Acton's Bev Boisvenue sang O Canada. Following greetings from Halton MPP Ted Chudleigh, and com-~ ments read by Carol Lawson for absent MP Julian Reed, Mr. Justice Langdon read the oath of office to each councillor -- including three new ones -- officially swearing them in for the next three years. The new council holds its first meeting on De- cember 15. Got a news tip? Call the Tanner 853-0051 - exciting new events in the future. SUZIEQ'S |payeiies Hi, my name is Suzie Q and my clothing store is located at 22 Mill St. East in Acton. I have great quality new clothing for women, men and children. I find the very best deals at wholesalers or the net and pass the savings on to you in a store with low overhead. Great place for Christmas shopping with all merchandise under $35 -- come and see our low, low prices and look forward for some Hope to see you soon. 22 MILL STREET EAST, ACTON _ (Entrance on Willow Street)