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TORY BUSINESS: Wellington-Halton Hills MP Mike Chong thanked his loyal Conservative supporters at the riding association's annual general meeting at Acton arena/community centre on Saturday. -- Frances Niblock "Beat the Eebruary Biahs" Valentine's Day @ontest @ome in & fill out your ballot to win Eantastic prizes from downtown merchants 'Contest Starts Tuesday, February -ist.& 'Ends»F-ebruary "11th Draw made Eebruary 11th dust in time for Valentine's Pay! 3 on | (S19) 853 B33 130 Mill Street East, Suite #102, Acton THE NEW TANNER TORY FAITHFUL: Approximately 45 Conservative supporters and party sienibers from across the recently newly redrawn federal riding of Wellington-Halton Hills took care of business at the riding association's annual general meeting on Saturday morning THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005 at the Acton arena/community centre. -- Frances Niblock photo Rollercoaster weather / in January colder, warmer than normal Yes, you were right. According to Environment Canada January was colder than normal in Ontario except for the extreme southwest of the province. January was a rollercoaster ride of daily record low tem- peratures, record highs, near blizzards, bitterly cold wind, Alberta clippers, freezing rain and even thunderstorms during the first month of 2005. The extremes included the warmest January day on record at Pearson Airport, a balmy 17.6C on January 13, and the coldest day when temperatures fell to-40.5C at Thunder Bay on January 16. Snowfall was variable over Ontario. Hardest hit was Wind- sor in the province's banana belt where 77 cm of snow fell, twice the usual 33 cm January total. At the other extreme, Kapuskasing in the heart of Ontario's frigid belt, had only 30 cm, about half the average snowfall and least since 1968. The month bowed out Monday balancing precariously between above and below zero. What's Your Beef? Put it in a letter to the Editor! 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Our Hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful information about your new community. "Veto Mig. SINCE 1930 Call Betty io 853-1944 THOMPSON ayer 2 - W.R. Tom Thompson D.C. ao Dave De Melo D.C. Serving Acton, Georgetown, Rockwood & Guelph New Patients Welcome Safe, Gentle chiropractic care Computer Generated Spinal Analysis Emergencies & Workers Comp Accepted 25 Main Street North, Acton - Across from Giant Tiger Plaza ACTON (519) 853-3460 GUELPH (519) 829-3553 5 EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE EWAG News Happy Valentine's Day from EWAG Special Valentine's Tot Time- Come out to the drop-in on Valentine's Day and celebrate with Valentine's crafts and special Valentine tea and treats. Monday, Feb- ruary 14, 2005 9:30-noon. Chocolate Making- Just in time for Valentine's Day, come out to the Eden Mills Presbyterian Church and make chocolate! Yum! Tues- day, February 8. Calling all Dads! Let's Do It Dad will be having a Valentine's Day theme on Saturday, February 5, 9:30- 11:30 am. Dads come out with your children and make a special Valentine for Mom. Kids in the Kitchen -- Did you know that cooking pro- motes literacy in children? Come out and see how, on Tuesday, February 15 & 22, 2005. Please note that all these programs require pre-reg- istration! Call Jane at 856-2113 to register or for more information. EWAG Volunteer Oppor- tunities -- EWAG is currently seeking volunteers to fill the following volunteer positions: We require a motivated, reli- able person willing to come in on Monday mornings from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for a shift at our thrift store the Encore Shop. This position requires the volunteer to serve customers in the shop, sort clothing and assist the staff'as needed. If you are a confident person, willing to work alone, please call Sue at 856-2113 for more information. We are also looking for someone to take a trip to the dump every few weeks and to assist us with some semi-heavy lift- ing approximately every 6-8 weeks. If you have a vehicle and would like to help us out please call Sue at 856-2113. February Stuff It Sale at Encore Shop: The Encore Shop's big sale for the month of February is the famous 'Stuff It' sale. Fill a grocery bag with items from the shop and pay only $6 (some items excluded). Sale begins Tues- day, February 1, 2005. Come in early for best selection. Location and Hours: EWAG Community Support Services is located at 106 Church Street and is open Monday -- Thursday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and the En- core Shop is also open Fridays and Saturdays from noon until 4 p.m. Remember we offer a variety of Government forms, free access to the Internet, laminating, copying and fax- ing services at a minimal cost and much more. PUMPS & WATER TREATMENT Formerly Boyes Plumbing 855 4232