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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2007 15 FREE LOCAL DELIVERY FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED 264 MAIN ST. N ACTON 519-853-1970 We stock a full line of Paints, Hardware, Electrical & Plumbing supplies WE HAVE COMPETITIVE PRICES FOR ALL YOUR RENOVATION PROJECTS. HOURS Mon-Fri. 7:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm FAX LINE: (519) 853-2542 TORONTO LINE: (416) 601-1259 Toll Free 1-866-919-9945 dghdoors.goldbook.ca We have developed a great special for the homeowners of Acton & surrounding areas THE GREAT GARAGA DOOR SALE The package includes your choice of any style of Canadian made Garaga garage door, including the North Hately or the new Eastman Estate, both will give your home that "unique country carriage look", as well as a 1/2hp LiftMaster electric garage door opener. Tune in to www.erinradio.ca, and when you order your complete package mention "garaga 101.5" and you will receive a free parking assist, no more guessing if your car is safely positioned in your garage. $35.00 value expires October 31/2007 DGH DOORS is excited to be joining CHES 101.5 Erin Radio your local on-line radio station Antique & Collectibles AUCTION Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 - 10am (Preview from 8:30am) Sherwood Humes Auction Hall 9313 Esquesing Line (4th Line), Milton, ON We are pleased to offer you this wonderful collection of antiques & collectibles from serveral Georgetown estates & many other interesting & unusual items from the turn of the century. PARTIAL LISTING ONLY: Oak curved glass china cabinet. Oak hall stand (2); 9pce walnut dining rom suite (professionally refinished); Mahogany corner china cabinet; Mahogany bubble glass china cabinet; Victorian Settee; Oak rocker; Phonola Co. of Kitchener gramophone; Ladies kneehole desk; Oak morris chair; Chest of drawers w/swivel mirror; Oak washstands; Victorian mahogany bedroom suite; Victorian marble top table; Primitive blue paint toolbpx/chest w/hand forged hardware; Oak claw foot table; Outstanding painted Victorian curio cabinet; Great selection of parlour tables (oak & mahogany); pine dining table (new); 6 pressback chairs; Victorian walnut server; Several dressers w/ mirror (oak & mahogany); Childs roll top desk; Krug oak bedroom suite; Tea wagon; Sherlock Manning piano; and much more... GLASS, CHINA &COLLECTIBLES: 40 pce set Royal Winton Chintz summertime pattern; Royal Doulton figurines; Childs Radio Flyer tricycle; Large chandelier; Antique cast iron Still banks; Old foghorn from NFLD dory; Old slag table lamp; Selection of Royal Haeger, Hull Pottery, Royal Dux & Carnical glass; Asst old side plates; Civil War framed lithographs; Gingerbread clock; Stoneware crocks; Vintage BB air rifle; Costume jewellery; Leaded stained glass lamps; Collection of over 20 oil paintings by Hillie Bakker (Dundas, ON); Railroad switch lantern; Framed art; Carpets; Unusual rustic carved panels; check out the website! Terms: Cash, Cheque w/ proper ID, Visa, Master Card, Interact - Normal 10% Buyers Premium in effect Auctioneers: Norm Webster 905-703-1107 Michel (Hoss) Bertrand (toll free) 877-776-6854 www.ontarioauctions.com ????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????? You will support the people who support your community, like sports teams, local fundraisers etc. Sponsored by the Acton BIA will speak about the sig- nificance of the Rockwood Cenotaph, which recognizes two family members: Thom- as Edwards, who served in World War I and J. Al- fred Edwards who served in World War II. The new flags are dedi- cated to those who have served Canada throughout history through war and peacekeeping efforts and to those whose lives have been touched by their con- tribution. Participants will assemble at the Cenotaph for a brief ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The Cenotaph is located at the corner of Main Street South (Highway 7) and Guelph Street in Rockwood, On- tario. For further Information, please contact Sam Alex- ander at (519) 856-9596 extension 125. Add flags... Continued from page 13 Major D.R. MacGregor, 46, is back home from his tour of Afghanistan. The Acton resident and owner of Classic Karate on Mill Street just returned from a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan. MacGregor, who was stationed in Kabul, Afghan- istans capital, was working for ISAF, (International Se- curity Assistance Force.) He worked in close ties to NATO and the Afghan Na- tional Police and Afghan National Army. His duties included passing information between NATO officials and the Afghan National Police, and vice-versa. We were like a storehouse of information for everything to do with The National Po- lice, says MacGregor. So if the higher up, joint task force command, which is a part of NATO, wanted to know something about the police in Afghanistan they would call me. This was MacGregors first deployment overseas since he joined the military in 1979. His tour was from April 5, 2007, until Septem- ber 21, 2007. Even though his job in Afghanistan was not a combat role, the dan- gers were still very real. If personnel were to leave the military compound in which they worked, they needed to carry all their field gear in- cluding body armour, a rifle, a pistol, helmet and ballistic glasses. Kabul is the suicide bombing capital of the coun- try, says MacGregor. The insurgents know that if they conduct a bombing in the capital, thats more likely to make the news than if they try the same bombing in another part of the coun- try, so they are quite media savvy. Unfortunately, says Mac- Gregor, the mainstream media usually only covers the dramatic instances that happen during the war. Most of the Canadian Forces in combat are at Kandahar Air Field, which is in the south of the country, far away from head quarters in Kabul. Donations and aid are sent to the country and include money, food, weapons and ammunition, just to name a few. The Tim Hortons at the Kandahar Air Field has do- nated over $23,000 to local charities. But personally, when its over 40 degrees, Im not thinking coffee, laughs MacGregor. According to the NATO and ISAF website, there have also been some ma- jor accomplishments in the country on a social level. In 2001, 8 per cent of Afghans had access to basic healthcare, says the website. In early 2007, the figure is up to 83 per cent. O the r a ch i evemen t s included schooling and edu- cation. In 2001, 1.2 million chil- dren attended school daily. Today, 7 million do, includ- ing 2 million girls. However, the reality of war is that there is violence and there is death, but coalition forces in Afghanistan are do- ing a great job at helping to rebuild the country and fight back against the Taliban, MacGregor says. The Afghan soldiers, the Afghan police, these guys are really brave and really tough, says MacGregor. It is actually a common occurrence for a policeman to tackle a suicide bomber, just incredible courage. Ordinary civilians will do whatever they can to help stop the insurgency. MacGregor shared a story about a civilian whom the soldiers nicknamed Rambo. Rambo witnessed someone who was getting ready to detonate a suicide car bomb. He ran up to the car, reached through the drivers side window, dragged out the driver and held him until police arrived. This kind of thing happens all the time, and is reported in the local news, but not by international news agencies, says Macgregor. He wants Acton soldier back from tour in Afghanistan people to know that with all the death and destruction you hear on the news everyday, there are good things hap- pening overseas. There are so many good things that are happening in that place that people here dont get to learn about un- less they know someone whos been over there, says MacGregor. I had a good time, I felt like we were con- tributing to that society and that the people there appreci- ate what we are doing. COMBAT GEAR: MacGregor in full 55 lb combat gear.