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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2007 9THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 20078 Staying Alive Learning Series presents: Staying Healthy this Winter: Natural Cold and Flu Prevention Join Doctor of Nauropathic Medicine, Nicole Meier to learn how to avoid frequent or serious colds and influenza This workshop will teach you: How your daily lifestyle choices affect your immunity How to keep you children healthy this winter How to safely use herbs and vitamins for illness prevention Saturday, December 8th 10am - 11am Admission FREE! Please bring a donation for the food bank. Call to reserve your spot. (519)853-2650 Check Out Our Coming Events: Sat. Dec. 15 - Tragically Hip Tribute. PRACTICALLY HIP Sat. Dec. 22 - Stevie Ray Vaughn Tribute COULDNT STAND THE WEATHER Mon. Dec. 31 - A Rockin New Years Eve with ONE NIGHT STAND Call Leathertown Tavern or details: 519-853-9407 Live Music is Back! at Leathertown Tavern 28 Mill St ? ? ? ? ?? Halton Hills Public Library is offering free wireless Inter- net service at both its branches in Acton and Georgetown. Anyone is welcome to bring a laptop and use the facilities no password required. All one needs is a wireless ready laptop. If you are looking for a place to do some computer work outside of the house why not visit the library? asks Geoffrey Cannon, manager of public services, who worked hard to bring wireless ser- vices to Halton Hills Public Library. Not only does the library offer free Internet access, but there is also a wealth of information resources on site as well as friendly staff to help you find what you need, he says. Wireless is really just an extension of the Internet and word processing service the Library already provides to the public, Cannon says. It took awhile to build the ap- propriate security, but now anyone can bring in a laptop, find a comfortable chair and surf the net. A growing number of li- braries in Ontario are offering wireless Internet access. Libraries offering free wireless internet service LEGION NEWS By James Hayes P.R.O. BRANCH NO. 197 Comrades, There was a good crowd at the Branch last Saturday afternoon enjoying fellowship with friends and family. Now as we start into the Christmas holiday season with company Christmas parties and family get-togethers. May I submit my annual request to spare a thought for those we know who are shut-in and unable to enjoy the social life of our town? A phone call can mean so much, especially at this time of the year. Santas Visit: Santa Claus will be making his annual vis- it to the Branch this Sunday, Dec. 9. Entertainment starts at 1 p.m., with Santa scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. Sports: The sign-up sheets for inter-legion competition, have been posted on the sports board in the Branch; please check the deadline dates, and any pertinent rules. If in doubt, ask sports chairman Frank Single. Coming Events: Annual Christmas Tur- key Roll, Dec. 15 2-6 p.m. in the games room. Come on down, you know thats a good day. New Years Eve Party: The tickets are on sale now at the bar in the games room, $30 per person. Yours in comradeship, Jim Hayes, Branch 197 PRO. Sword wielding woman leaves trail of wounded, broken glass A female wielding a samurai sword on Sunday evening at about 8:45 p.m. at the corner of Steeles Ave and Martin St. in Milton was arrested and charged after leaving a trail of wounded men and shat- tered glass in her wake. Halton Police said the wom- an had become involved in a domestic argument with her boyfriend when at one point she took a samurai sword he had on display and struck him on his shoulder, arm and on the side of the head. The altercation drew the attention of his brother who told her to leave the apartment. Still in possession of the sword, the female crossed the street to the PetroCan ser- vice centre at Steeles Ave and Martin St. and broke one large window, police said, then smashed in two glass doors, turned randomly up to a car in the lot and smashed two windows in it. Then she entered the service centre store and began to approach the staff. When an off-duty firefighter intervened, he was slashed across his one arm. Employees finally got her under control. Police were alerted and soon on scene. First aid was rendered to the off-duty firefighter until paramedics arrived. The female was taken into custody. Due to injuries she sustained she was taken to Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for treatment. The off-duty firefighter, Steve Reynolds, 42, was taken by ambulance to Hamilton General Hospital and treated for severe lacerations. The fe- males boy friend was treated at Milton District Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. He has not been identified. Charged is Rachele D. MacDonald, 21, of Milton. She has been remanded in the custody of the Vanier Centre for Women in Milton. Investigation by police closed the service station on Monday. Police are ask- ing anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information relating, to call Detective Fishbein or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477). CRAFTY GENTS: Joe Snook and Don Weaver display their Christmas table centrepieces at Acton High Schools Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 24. The show had a variety of unique crafts. - Ted Tyler photo Christmas season has dangers The Towns Fire Protection and Prevention Services is reminding residents that al- though the Christmas season is a joyful time of year, it can be the worst when tragedy strikes in the form of fire or accidents. Injuries and deaths occur at an unusually high rate at this time of year, the Service notes, and most are prevent- able. Whether the result of careless cooking, driving under the influence or the unattended us of candles, they all make for a very danger- ous cocktail, a release from staff notes. Chief of Operations John Martin says, The accu- mulation of activities that surround the Christmas sea- son can make it difficult at times to keep focus on the more normal day-to-day ac- tivities. Todays lifestyles are such that concentration levels sometimes diminish and safety is compromised. Use common sense, slow down and keep our focus on safety as well as other activities going on, the Ser- vice advises. It also reminds everyone that residents in Ontario must have at least one working smoke alarm on each floor in the home, including the basement, and this time of year is ideal to practice an escape fire plan. LET US WELCOME YOU! Our Hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful information about your new community. Call Betty Ann 853-1944 Tanner ads work 519-853-0051