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2 THE NEW TANNER Seniors can ride Activan... Continued from page 1 Along with allowing se- niors and all disabled persons --not just those with mobility issues -to use an expanded ActiVan service, upgrading the equipment and hiring a transit co-ordinator, Town staff recommend that a taxi script system be implemented allowing registered users to a set monthly amount for taxi trips. During debate, Acton Councillor Jon Hurst ques- tioned if they were wasting money because of duplication as many different agencies offer bus services in North Halton. Ward 3/4 Regional Coun- cillor Jane Fogal said she wants more data -- like rider- ship numbers -- before the budget debates because she's convinced the low ridership -- 2,500 rides per year -- re- flects the fact that "service is really crummy." Fogal hopes councillors will support the dollars necessary to make the improvements happen during upcoming budget debates, and wants a report on what other transit services are available. and how they may be integrated with the Town. Acton Councillor Mike O' Leary said they don't have a handle on the use of the eight or 10 buses currently operating in North Halton. "T really don't think we've done enough research in this particular area to see whether of not we can make better use of the rolling stock that we already have," O'Leary said, noting there are buses being operated by the Red Cross, STRIDE and seniors. The current per trip cost ride with the ActiVan is $57.60,-but Drewlo could not say how much it would be with areplacement bus and new van. Funding for the transit improvements could come from a number of sourc- es including the Ministry of Transportation gas tax reserve, the transit and trans- portation reserve. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2005 FIGHTING HUNGER: Students at Acton High School donated more than 3,000 non- perishable food items ~ more than twice as much as last year -- during a two-week food drive that wrapped up on Friday when Student Council members boxed the food for pickup and delivery to Acton's FoodShare foodbank. -- Frances Niblock photo High School graduation... LEGEND OF ZORRO Day 6:45 -9:00em Sat-Sun 2:00P.M. DREAMER wee 510. 8 Daity 6:45 -9:00em a os Sat-SUN 2:00P.M. D> : ee 5 : == NORTH COUNRTY "Classic Panini & Deli Lunch Menu ae D ' Triple Decker Pasta dishes from ALY 9:00 . o == : Reuben Pizzas from Opens 12:08 ron ath 2003 Ham & Cheese Or stop in and choose from Tickets on sale now Pastrami on Rye our extended menu. 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It is about the rela- Acton Home Hardware tionships you have established and the work ethic _you have developed, and the means you have developed to deal with disappointment and frustra- tion," O'Hearn said, adding what is important is what the students do with the education they have received. In his introduction of class valedictorian Urooj Siddiqui, teacher Mark Kovich said the graduates are a class of questioners, and Urooji is a "consummate questioner" whose questions grew more probing and sophisticated over the years. Siddiqui, who earned nine LOOK FOR YOUR HOME HARDWARE FLYER IN TOPAY'S ISSUE! 519-853-1730 Hardwood Flooring Solid Beech Solid White Oak Cae Exotic Santos Mahogany Fe Ai Re LTA l eG eT Laminate Flooring 8mm Clic 99¢/ft' awards and scholarships, including the Governor-Gen- eral's Academic Award for having the highest Grade 12 average (96.6 per cent) reminded her fellow grads to thank their parents and teach- ers, And to pat themselves on the back. "I have many classmates here tonight who are aston- ishingly book smart...and many more who are superior athletes and even more with excellent logic, technical, conversational, artistic, musi- cal, and creative skills, sound reasoning astounding public awareness and ambitious drive," Siddiqui said, adding each of the graduates has per- severed, and that is no small achievement. "These graduates are more than successful. They are de- termined...they know where they are going, and have already begun to make their way there. There is greatness in each and everyone of the graduates here tonight and I am proud to know them," Siddiqui said, before saying goodbye. Siddiqui is on her way to becoming a doctor, studying health sciences at the Univer- sity of Western Ontario. Sq Chiropodist / Foot Specialist DEANNA WILSON B.Sc.,0.Ch. 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