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whats inside TO ITS WORTH THE DRIVE ACTON MOTORS 8531280 2002 Elantra ........ LOADED! Sales Service Leasing Parts T HE NEW www.georgetownchrysler.ca 336 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-877-0149 email: cwiddess@georgetownchrysler.ca 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. 08 Thursday, February 26, 2009 T?? NEW Newstand Price 40 + GST Giant Tiger in generous charity project Actons Giant Tiger is one of seven of the re- tail stores participating in a pilot project to help charities. Were just testing a promotion. We want to give something back to the community where were located. explained Alec Boyd, owner/manager of the Acton store, known for its willingness to sup- port the community. Until March 29, people can give their Giant Tiger sales receipts to their charity of choice. The recipi- ent charity can them turn them in to Giant Tiger by April 3 and receive $10 gift certificates for every $100 worth of sales receipts. I think its really going to be good for a lot of charities with the current economy, its perfect timing and will definitely help people out, Boyd said, adding hes expecting an overwhelming re- sponse after speaking with several local charities. They see it as a huge way of raising funds, es- pecially for the food bank. We do a lot of business with FoodShare and they can make good use of gift cards, along with the Salvation Army, Boyd said. Boyd said local schools and churches could also be involved, as long as they have a charitable tax receipt number and are in the Giant Tiger trading market. Acton student athletes among those honoured by the Town Jennifer Gerrard among elite By Frances Niblock An academic inspiration and several teams of ace athletes were honoured by the Town on Monday night for the recognition that their achievements have brought to Halton Hills. For more than 30 years the Town has bestowed Mu- nicipal Awards on worthy citizens who have achieved greatness in educational, artistic, cultural, sporting and recreational pursuits. In welcoming the crowd to the ceremony in the council chambers, Mayor Rick Bonnette thanked the coaches, athletes, students, teachers and their families for their ongoing dedica- tion and support within our town. Your commitment is commendable and the representation of our com- munity is truly admirable, Bonnette said. Actons Jennifer Gerrard was honoured for earning the 2008 Halton Proficiency Continued on Page 2 PANCAKE FEAST: Brothers Tommy (4 1/2), and Charlie (1 1/2), with their mother Mary enjoy the feast of pancakes and sausages at St. Albans Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday past. The annual event fed approximately 200 people pancakes, sausages, and desserts all for a free will offering upon entrance. MMMM Good! - Marie Shadbolt photo Back off Board and let kids play Children at McKenzie- Smith Bennett Public School deserve to keep their entire playground, says Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott. Today Mr. Arnott also said so in the Ontario Legisla- ture: Mr. Speaker, this mor- ning I had the opportunity to speak in this House about the extreme eco- nomic challenge were Continued on Page 2 Actons Ron McKnight is profiled on Page 9 OLeary says the May- o r s Yo u t h A c t i o n Committee rocks. See Page 7 Rebecca, one of our own, was honoured by Rock- wood Lions. Page 12