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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2005 THE NEW TANNER 13 Save 25% on all Christmas merchandise & up to 65% OFF on selected toys Happy New Year & Thanks for your support in the past year. We look forward to seeing you in 2006. CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY Reopen regular hours Jan. 2nd Sale prices in effect from Dec. 29th to Jan. 8th 2006 with over 20 years of experience as an aesthetician and who looks forward to serving new and old clients with full service spa needs, specializing in Glitz and Glamour organic Nail System. New Years appointments available. 155 Main St. S. Rockwood 519-856-0803 Welcomes Julie Ash Council ChipsGuelph/ Eramosa by Rebecca Ring July: Council voted to temporarily impose Sunday closing for the Guelph Rod and Gun Club in response to a peti- tion presented by the residents steering committee. The Seaton Group Build- ing Corporation presented a cheque for $8007.88 to Habitat for Humanity for development charges for water and sewage treatment for the new homes in Rockwood. August: A summer drought forced level 2 restrictions on outside water use, prohibiting non-essential use. Rockwoods John Cripton and Linda Sword, of Great World Artists International, produced Chun Yi: The Legend of Kung Fu, a major theatrical production from China. September: A well-loved beaver was found dead near its pond in Rockwood. Cruelty was suspected. The Eden Mills Writers Festi- val was a huge success, despite the closed bridge. Acton author Judy Fong Bates read from her new novel, Midnight at the Dragon Cafset in Acton. Habitat for Humanity hand- ed over the keys to the two families moving into their new homes on Inkerman St. in Rockwood. October: Guelph/Eramosa council passed a by-law prohib- iting the discharge of firearms on Sundays. This ended the on-going dispute between the Guelph Rod and Gun Club and the Eden Mills Concerned Citi- zens Steering Committee. November: Rockwood held Remembrance Day ceremonies, and this newspaper honoured the Year of the Veteran with local war vets stories. A fire Jims Repair Shop forced the local business to temporarily move to the old fire hall on Alma St. The Eden Mills bridge was completed and opened to traf- fic. December: The Rockwood and District Lions Club formed a plan to purchase advanced blood testing equipment to help make the lives of area diabetics better. Rockwood welcomed Christmas with a tree light- ing ceremony, bonfire, carols, and food drive, organized by REBA, the Rockwood and Dis- trict Lions Club, EWAG and St. Johns Anglican Church. New by-law for election signs Guelph/Eramosa council voted to repeal the existing election sign by-law and re- place it with an updated one. Changes included providing definitions, assigning respon- sibility to the Manager of Public Works, and providing offences and penalties. Township faces 46% insurance rate hike Two insurance companies submitted proposals for 2006 coverage for Guelph/Eramo- sa. Council resolved to accept the lower bid of $150,217 plus taxes from Frank Cowan Company. Regarding the 46% cost increase compared to last year, Mayor Clint Martin asked, When will it stop? Chris White said, It is a big hit and asked CAO Janice Shepherd if there was something the township could do to decrease the cost. Shepherd answered that when the township is named in a road accident, costs go up. White said the Occupi- ers Liability Act states that if a party is found 1% liable that party can be forced to pay 100%. David McCrae asked if someone from the insurance company could come to discuss risk manage- ment. Gibson Smye asked if Shepherd could look into obtaining group insurance with other municipalities. Trapper allowed to trap raccoons on road allowances Council agreed to allow Paul Parkinson to trap rac- coons on road allowances in the township, after ensuring he will not interfere with John Winers trapping in water- ways, which was previously permitted. Theressa Gibson Smye opposed the motion, saying that she is concerned about the townships liability in case of an accident, which she said was not explored enough, especially in light of increased insurance rates. She has concerns about trap- ping wildlife in general. She said she understands the con- cerns with raccoons but does not think killing them is the solution. She is also worried about dogs walking on these road allowances and play- ing in the waterways getting killed accidentally. Correction Whoops! In last weeks report of the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in Rockwood names were mispelled and missed during the hectic work-week. The New Tanner apologizes to Margaret Iutzi of Fit To Be Tried Personal Training and Elizabeth Grin of Sunshine Design whose names were either mispelled or left out, in that order. Looking back over 2005... Continued from page 12 TICKLING THE IVORIES: Rockwood was treated to a piano recital at the Rockmosa Library. Students of Claire Bookbinder performed several masterpieces, including their own compositions. Pictured is Brendan Van Gool, one of many talented young musicians. Photo by Rebecca Ring