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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 10 For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, Christmas can be one of the most difficult times of the year. You, your family and friends are invited to join us for a multi-denominational Community Christmas Service of Hope Friday, December 12th, 2008 7:30 p.m. St. Alban-the-Martyr Anglican Church 19 St. Albans Drive, Acton followed by refreshments This service is being conducted under the auspices of the Acton Ministerial Association If you would like to attend this service but need transportation please call Margaret & Bob MacKinnon MacKinnon Family Funeral Home 55 Mill St. East, Acton 519-853-0350 Ian Pasmore Blue Springs Funeral Home 12 Church St. East, Acton 519-853-2399 Foot/Nail Care Diabetic Footcare Custom Orthotics Home visits 65 Mill St. E. Acton, ON L7J 1H4 519-853-8557 Deanna Wilson BSc. DCh. Chiropodist Foot Specialist Treatment for: Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain Stress Headaches ...and much more. Naomi Bedell Registered Massage Therapy 65 Mill St. E., Acton, ON 519-853-8557 The congregation of Trinity United Church is hosting The Christ Church Chime Choir from south Missis- sauga this Sunday, Dec. 7 at the 10am service. They appeared with their English hand bells last year and are bringing something new this year in the form of their chime choir. Christ Church has had English hand bells at their church for the past 15 years. About nine years ago they added a three octave set of chimes to enhance their learning curve with ringing. The chimes are made of a metal alloy which means that the ringer doesnt need to wear gloves to protect the ringing surface. The choir consists of 11 ringers, ranging in abilities from non-music readers to accomplished musicians under the conductorship of Joan Cobbold. Thousands of patients whose doctors work at the Acton Medical Centre no longer have access to a lo- cal lab to have their blood testing done. The private lab that oper- ated in the basement of the Mill Street Medical Centre closed last week, and will remain closed until further notice, because it doesnt have a lab technician. Chime Choir to appear at Trinity Private local lab was closed Staff at the medical cen- tre would not comment on the situation, except to say it was a private matter with the lab technician who recently left her job. A sign on the Medical Centre door, and an ad in this weeks The New Tanner asks for mature, ambitious lab technicians to submit their resumes. Prior to the closure, only patients of Doctors Alshakarji, Jayalath, Minc and nurse practitioner Roger Firsoff were able to use the lab - a sign on the door says the lab was not legally allowed to do lab work for outside patients. Patients needing blood work are being told to go to public labs. There are two in Georgetown, one on Princess Anne Drive beside the hospital, four in Guelph and two in Milton. Youd Better Watch Out this season for all the great deals at our local businesses! BEST LITTLE, BIG PRODUCTION: Globe Productions presented its rendition of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas at Georgetowns John Elliot Theatre. The Theatre was full to capacity for each showing of the play which ran for two consecutive weeks. The play received great reviews from all who attended. Traci Gardner Photo