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THE NEW TANNER TUESDAY DECEMBER 30, 2008 10 WINTER CELEBRATION SKI-DOO TH ANNIVERSARY Visit your local dealer for all details or go to ski-doo.com 2008 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. All rights reserved. , TM Trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products or its affiliates. *Offers valid in Canada at participating Ski-Doo dealers on eligible models of new and unused 2006 to 2009 Ski-Doo snowmobile (excluding 50th anniversary models and racing units) purchased, delivered and registered between 12/15/2008 to 01/31/2009. Customers who buy an eligible sled can get: Up to $2,100 rebate (rebate amount depends on the Ski-Doo model purchased) Up to 2 years coverage: 1 year BRP limited warranty plus up to 1 year BRP Extended Service Term (B.E.S.T) engine coverage only. B.E.S.T. is subject to a $50 deductible per repair. Summit models can receive up to 2 years of BRP limited warranty. A financing offer available through Laurentian Bank of Canada: as low as 7.69% APR. Subject to credit approval. Depending on the qualification criteria and terms and conditions in force at Laurentian Bank of Canada, a down payment may be required in certain cases. Any financing information contained herein is provided by Laurentian Bank of Canada and BRP is not responsible for any errors or upcoming changes. Promotions are subject to termination or change at any time without notice. See your participating Ski-Doo dealer for all details. Offer may not be assigned, traded, sold or combined with any other offer unless expressly stated herein. Offer void where restricted or otherwise prohibited by law. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring any obligation. Always consult your snowmobile dealer when selecting a snowmobile for your particular needs and carefully read and pay special attention to your Operators Guide, Safety Video, Safety Handbook and to the safety labelling on your snowmobile. Always ride responsibly and safely. Always wear appropriate clothing, including a helmet. Always observe applicable local laws and regulations. Dont drink and drive. 1106067 DEALER AREA HURRY THIS PROMOTION ENDS JANUARY 31, 2009 ITS TIME TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SKI-DOO AND THE ARRIVAL OF WINTER WITH OUR WINTER CELEBRATION PROMOTION. BUY ANY ELIGIBLE* SKI-DOO SNOWMOBILE AND YOU CAN GET UP TO $2,100 CASH REBATE GREAT FINANCING OPTIONS EXTENDED ENGINE COVERAGECOVTE OPTI HPBW_CA_East_3.indd 1 17/12/08 09:02:56 61 Guelph Street (Hwy 7) Georgetown ON. Tel: 905-877-0314 www.outdoorpower.ca OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 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Guelph/Eramosa Town- ship threw a retirement party for one of its longtime pub- lic works employees, Bob Jestin, at Rockmosa Com- munity Centre. About 150 well-wishers attended the celebration. February Rob Johnson, Tree Nurs- ery Manager for Wellington Countys Green Legacy Pro- gram was the guest speaker at Rockwood and District Lions Club Community Appreciation Night. He de- scribed the benefits of living fences, or tree-lined fields, for farmers, roadways, and the environment. Guelph/Eramosa held its First Annual Pond Hockey Challenge at Lloyd Dyer Park in Rockwood on Hock- ey Day in Canada. The 2008 Township budget was adopted with a two per cent tax increase and new services such as cross- ing guards and winter night snow patrol. March Parking and drop-off zones were changed at Rockwood Centennial Public School. A family of four on Er- amosa Fourth Line escaped from a house fire unharmed thanks to working smoke de- tectors. Guelph/Eramos Township, residents and businesses joined the world in turn- ing out the lights for Earth Hour. April The trial of a youth who pleaded not guilty to be- longing to a terrorist group revealed that the group al- legedly set up an Al Qaeda style training camp in Rock- wood Conservation Area in May 2006. May The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington hon- oured Darryl Nichol with a County of Wellington Volun- teer Appreciation Award for his many contributions to the community. The Upper Grand District got the first carbon neutral school bus thanks to driver Darryl Nichol, Green Leg- acy and several high school students who planted 1000 trees to offset carbon emis- sions from the bus. June The old Harris barn, built in the 1800s, on Harris St. was demolished by current property owner, Charleston Homes. July Crystal Boarder was con- victed of criminal negligence causing death and sentenced to serve an 18-month condi- tional sentence for her part in the hanging death of her husband, Tony Boarder, who died the previous Sep- tember. The Rockwood Knights of Columbus honoured an unidentified woman with a memorial stone and service at the rest stop where her re- mains were found in 2005. Guelph/Eramosa opened its new, very popular, splash pad at Rockmosa Park. August Guelph/Eramosa partici- pated in Voluntary Blackout Day to commemorate the anniversary of the massive blackout of 2003. The GRCA held a public meeting to ask for public input on plans for the up- per dam at the Rockwood Conservation Area on the Eramosa River. September Despite pouring rain, the Eden Mills 20th Annual Writers Festival was well at- tended as people gathered to hear authors read from their latest works. The sun did come out later in the day. Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. submitted a site plan amendment appli- cation to build an electrical substation at the south end of Rockwood on the east side of Main St. S. October Eden Mills Writers Fes- tival founder and Canadian literary icon Connie Rooke passed away after battling ovarian cancer. Another straw bale house is built in Eden Mills. The school board ap- proves plans to build a straw bale eco-class at Rockwood Centennial. November Plans for a state-of-the-art medical facility in Rockwood were put into motion as the Township agreed that Cold- point Holdings will build a 12,035 square foot building that will house the East Wel- lington Family Health Team and health related business- es. Rockwood he ld i t s Remembrance service, fea- turing letters from M Cpl Michael Woolley, who is currently serving in Afghan- istan. Rockwood Centennial Public School held its first service at the cenotaph on Nov. 11. December Wellington County agreed to indefinitely continue rural waste pick-up in Guelph/Er- amosa, even though the pilot project ended. Jims Repair Shop placed the winning bid for a Christ- mas Tree, raising $1150 for St. Josephs Health Care Foundation.