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4 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2005 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Linda and Bert Vanderlaan celebrated their 50" Wedding Anniversary on Saturday surrounded by family and friends. The couple, who hail from the Netherlands came to Canada in 1955 and moved to Acton in 1972 . The couple has 3 children and 8 grandchildren. - Danielle Mclsaac photo Police/Fire Report MERCEDES BLAZE Acton firefighters responded to a report of a car fire on the Guelph Line last Wednesday, August 10 at 11:24p.m. Crews arrived to find a 2003 Mer- cedes fully ablaze. The fire was extinguished and damage is estimated at $40,000. Police are investigating. Kristin Mitchell & John Bailey Acton Legion Games Room PARK AVE. ALARM Firefighters responded to a report of an unknown alarm ringing at 9 Park Ave. in Acton on Friday, August 12 at 5:49p. m. A check of the building found no evidence of any problem inside the home. 7pm -lam ---- Door Prizes! Please contact Kelly for tickets 905-876-5773 ~ Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door f Summer Wedding Band Event It's not too late to find fabulous wedding bands. Modern and traditional styles in 10K, 14K, 18K and titanium. We also can do custom bands. 310 Guelph Street, Georgetown, Ontario (905) 873-4405 e LOST, FOUND Lose anything at the Leathertown Fes- tival on Sunday, August 7? If you did, you may be able to retrieve it by phoning BIA/Festival coordinater Josey Bonnette at 853-9555. Josey says several things have been found over the last few days, including a baby's sandal. BEACH SAFE The old beach on Fairy Lake has passed the bacteria test of August 9 and was once again declared safe for swimming by the Halton Health Dept. However, it would be wise to check Halton Region before using the beach as conditions change. Beach quality information is available 24-hours a day by calling 905- 825-6000 or toll free 1-866-442-5866. During regular business hours ask for beach information, after regular business hours press 2 for health information, then press 3 for current recorded beach information. s WNV IN BLUE JAY Another bird -- the eighth in Halton -- was confirmed positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) on Thursday, August 11. A blue jay tested positive for WNV in Halton which also found one mosquito pool with the virus. At this time Halton Health Dept. is concentrating on findings from mosquito trapping rather than dead birds but the department says bird data may still provide helpful supplemental information. TROTTIER COMING Inside Edge Pro Sports is looking for- ward to having Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier in the east end Acton Mar- ket Plaza store on Thursday, September 15. Trottier will be signing autographs and be available for photos at a time not yet detetmined. The talented NHLer was on six Stanley Cup teams, is the 12" lead- ing all-time scorer, and won the Calder, Hart, Art Ross and Conn Smythe trophies during his years in uniform. He was in- ducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. $70,000 RAISED Over $70,000 was raised at the chairman's Charity Golf Classic at the Blue Springs Golf Club in Acton, money which will be directed towards 25 different Halton agencies that support children and'youth. The event is host to Ve THOMPSON CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Dave de Melo D.C. Deanna Wilson B.Sc., D.Ch. Foot Specialist Naomi Bedell R.M.T. Registered Massage Therapy 25 Main Street North, Acton Across from Giant Tiger Plaza (519) 853-3460 Serving Acton, Georgetown, Rockwood & Guelph Serene Te EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE GRAPEVINE _ clinics in Acton and Georgetown is 382 144 golfers of different abilities. The annual classic has raised approximately $700,000 over the last 10 years. Halton Regional Chairman Joyce Savoline said it well: "The Charity Golf Classic truly demonstrates the generosity of Halton's businesses. Not only does this event sell out every year, but the success in raising as much money as possible is largely due to generous sponsorship and the donation of prizes. I just want to express my thanks to everyone whose contributions help our local agencies help young people in need." POLICE AUCTION Halton Regional Police are holding a late summer auction at the indoor garage of police headquarters, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville on Saturday, August 27. There are over 137 bicycles to be sold as well as numerous other items. The auction begins at 9:30a.m. with viewing starting an hour earlier. Items may be purchased with cash or cheque with proper identification. JUMPSTART PROGRAM A local (Halton Hills) chapter of Jump- Start was formed this spring with partners from the Town, the Region, Herbal Magic, Acton and the Georgetown Bread Basket and the Optimist Club along with Georgetown Canadian Tire's Foundation for Families. Customers at Canadian Tire will be asked to contribure $2 to Jump- Start through September and they will receive a red tennis ball branded with the JumpStart logo. The local chapter has been able to as- sist a number of children to access local programs such as soccer, baseball and kung-fu. Financial support was allocated to approximately 22 children for the spring/summer season. The fall/winter season will bring an additional opportu- nity to apply. Deadline for applications from a child's school is August 30. BLOOD CLINIC Don't forget, Canadian Blood Services is holding a second blood donor clinic at Acton Legion, 15 Wright Ave., today (Thursday) from 4 to 8 p.m. Goals for units of blood. Everyone who visits a clinic this sum- mer can enter a contest to win a trip for four to Orlando, Florida or one of 35 DVD prize packs. J hiro / Foot Specialist DEANNA WILSON 6.Se.,0.Ch. Thompson Wellness Centre 15 Main Street North Acton, Ontario L7J 1V9 519-853-3460 - Foot/Nall Care + Sports Injuries + Pediatrics + Diabetic /Arthritic Foot Conditioning Custom Orthotios and Footwear + Home visits