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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2005 BALTIC CRUISG (AMSTERDAM) ee ead BY ate agente ea ACCOMMODATION AND TRANS -* PLUS GOVERNMENT FEES INSIDE CABIN CAT. Il... OUTSIDE CABIN CAT, | aia ero cabin t occ not not valid in con) ALL Inc. For full terms and condi ith any other fer to Transat Holidays 2 519-853-1553 1-888-833-8953 FAX: 519-853-1559 379 Queen St., Acton ON L7J 2N2 "Best Price, Best Service Since 1972" As the weather warms up and the sun shines, residents want to get out and work off their stored up energy. That sometimes includes burn- ing up brush and fallen tree branches. But remember that recre- ational bonfires also require a Permit even if contained in a chimney or factory built fire pot, says the Town's Fire Protection & Prevention Ser- vices. They remind all residents, including farmers, of the need to obtain a Burn Permit prior to conducting any burns. 2004 Permits are now expired and residents are required to call the Fire Department for re- newal of their permit. Presently, there is no fee for A recent incident has Tom Robertson, Fire Safety Tech- nician with the Halton Hills Fire Protection & Prevention Services, reminding citizens to be vigilant when working in the kitchen. The incident resulted in only minimal damage be- cause the occupant returned to the kitchen when they did. Had they been a little longer, the damage would have been increased significantly. eae // Prosperity. é ¥, ONE ADMISSION IS FREE, however limited seating is available, _ fo reserve your place cath Sharen Arnold at 905-877-6026 Ext. 225 er Norm Paget, RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc, at 908-877-5211 the site inspection or the permit and residents are encouraged to call the Fire Department if they have any questions. Grass and brush fires usual- ly escalate with the coming of Spring, often causing extensive damage as well as threatening buildings and neighbouring properties. Some of.these fires can destroy a number of acres and bush before being brought under control by Fire Crews. Following the recom- mendations and requirements as outlined in the Permit can often save having fire crews respond to an emergency at your residence. Additional information about obtaining a Permit can be had by calling 905-877- $433: Kitchen fires caused by untended cooking Robertson says, "it is ex- tremely crucial to be present and alert when cooking in the kitchen," adding that "if you need to leave the kitchen to answer the phone or care for the children, shut the stove burners off until you return." Very often it is a simple distraction that takes your attention away from your activity and it only takes a minute or two for the fire to start, Robertson adds. First Time Home Buyers lileraclive Workshop GUEST SPEAKERS Norm Paget - Re/Max Sales Representative Richard Howitt - Legal Council + CMHC Representative Sharon Arnoid, Senior Financia! Services Officer, Prosperity One We will discuss such things as: + "Flex Down" - CMHC's program + Using your RASP or 5% down + How much money you need + What is comfortably affordabie + Closing casts WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT North Halton Golf & Country Club 243 Maple Avenve West, Georgetown Tues., April 12th, 2005 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Door Prixes Refreshments. & Light Snacks Open air burning J\WENi ea requires a permit [@Uyeitos By Rick Bonnette Everyone in the pool! To most of you this gives pleasant thoughts of summer and a warm day sipping a cold beverage, then going for a refreshing dip in the pool. To your Council, pooling has a whole new meaning, and it is not a pleasant one. When former Premier Mike Harris amalgamated the municipalities of Metro to become the City of To- ronto, he put in place pooling. Pooling is money collected by the Region to go directly to Toronto to offset their social costs. Halton Hills gives $4 mil- lion a year to Toronto. We have no choice! This was legislated by the Province. Can you imagine what your town could do with this money. If your home is assessed at $250,000, you will be paying approximately $175 to the City of Toronto for their social programs. I don't believe the hom- eowner should be paying to offset social programs in Toronto! These social pro- grams should not be put on the backs of the property tax- payer. Many municipalities are balking at this concept, including the Town of Halton Hills. We strongly believe that the Province should re- view their position. * * om * In the category of "you are never too old to play hockey," I take my hat off to all the participants of the Sports Unlimited Oldtimers Hockey Tournament. There were five divisions that in- cluded a team of 65 years and older. Yes, you read this right! One centreman was 75 years old, and skated like the wind. The tournament welcomed a team from St. John's Newfoundland. For- mer long time Treasurer and CAO of our town, Ray King, also played. * * * * On March 3, the Gordon Morton 9" annual Fun Day Bowling Tournament was held. Accolades to Gordon for organizing this event. I witnessed seniors from Acton, Georgetown, Milton, and Streetsville all enjoying themselves at the George- town Bowling Lanes. * * * * Kudos to the recently an- nounced 2004 Citizens of the Year - Tom Schenk in George- town, and Linda Dougherty in Acton. By all accounts, two worthy choices! ee ae The Mayor's Showcase is presently displaying the unique works of art of John Tatham. The display includes hand painted canoe paddles, and wood burned and hand painted pictures. Ass oe Ce Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by e-mail at mayor@haltonhills.ca aa BRONZE MEDAL: Acton's Rebecca Nelles and her partner Dylan Simpson from Kitchener- Waterloo won a Bronze medal in Juvenile dance at the 2005 Ontario Tril- lium Cup this weekend. This rounds out a very successful season for the pair who have only been skating together for a year. Rebecca represents the Guelph Figure Skat- ing Club and trains with her partner in Kitchener. - Submitted photo