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whats inside Sales Service Leasing Parts T HE NEW www.georgetownchrysler.ca 336 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-877-0149 email: cwiddess@georgetownchrysler.ca TO ITS WORTH THE DRIVE ACTON MOTORS 8531280 2001 Century ......................Low Kms! Whats this sustainability thing all about? Mayor wants to freeze salaries To debate motion on January 19 Fire Report Sustainability means different things to differ- ent communities so one of the jobs facing local politicians is deciding exactly what sustainabil- ity means to Halton Hills. Town councillors approved a sustainability work plan and endorsed creation of an internal staff sustainability team last week decisions that are expected to receive full Council ap- proval on Monday. Damian Szybalski, the Towns sustainabil- ity coordinator said sustainability essentially means integrating the environmental, economic, cultural and social interests and benefits of a community to make sure all those aspects of the community are healthy and growing in a positive way. It is a holistic approach and one that doesnt just look at the bottom line the cost when determining if a project or policy should be ap- proved. The new approach is called the triple boom line meaning that along with financial considerations, the environmental and cultural and social aspects should also be weighed. In his report to Council, Szybalski said tran- sitioning to sustainability requires a significant change requiring a dedicated effort and genuine commitment and collaboration on sustainability by council, residents, businesses, institutions and other levels of government. In an interview Szybalski said the next step for the Town is to explore and define what sustain- ability means to Halton Hills. Continued on Page 3 By Frances Niblock Its not the amount of the wage freeze that counts but denying themselves a salary hike this year is a symbolic gesture that Mayor Rick Bonnette hopes will resonate with local taxpayers who may be feeling the pinch of tough economic times. The mayor filed a No- tice of Motion at last weeks Council meeting to cancel any salary increase for himself and Town councillors this year. The motion will be debated at the January 19 Council meeting. I think its imperative that we send a message that there are people in our community who wont be getting any increase let alone (those who are) trying to maintain their jobs, and its a very dif- ficult economic time Bonnette said, adding he hopes the motion will be supported by Council, Ward Two Councillor Continued on Page 2Continued on Page 2 ALMOST UNRECOGNIZABLE: Crossing guard Ronnie Lampkin was well pre- pared for Wednesdays deep dip in the temperature. She was so well bundled up the photgrapher didnt recognize her at her post at the corner of Mill St. W. and Cobblehill Rd. Residents said the mercury plummeted to -24 degrees Celsius. BRRRRRRRRRR it,s cold! T & A Automotive 108 Station St. 519-856-1531 Fat Cat Dog & Car Wash Rockwood Partners in preventative maintenance OIL CHANGE $36.99 CAR WASH Station St. Guelph #7 Main St .** Your Hometown Newspaper Volume 12 No. 02 Thursday, January 15, 2009 T?? NEW Newstand Price 40 + GST ????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????????????? ?????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ? ?????????????????? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ????????????????????? Insulation fire A blower motor overheat- ed at KP Building Products on Main Street North caus- ing insulation around an intake pipe to catch fire just after 9 on Sunday mor- ning. A supervisor had ex- tinguished the fire before Acton firefighters arrived on scene. The insulation was removed and firefight- ers remain at the plant until the motor cooled down. False alarm When a Division Street resident changed the battery in a smoke alarm at 10:38 on Sunday morning, it set off the alarm, prompting the alarm company to call the fire department. When Ac- ton firefighters arrived at the house, the homeowner told them it was a false alarm. Tanker return A tanker truck from Acton turned around and headed back to the Churchill Road station last Thursday at 2:31 p.m., when the crew was in- formed that the tanker assist Eden Mills author has released new book on worlds children. See Page 12 The Bowes family is now living in their straw bale home in Eden Mills. See Page 15 Career day at Acton High School showcased jobs for students See Page 4