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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 12 All parents can benefit from additional support. Parents, learn how to help your teen: take part in family decision making be respectful and considerate be involved in family activities and a healthy lifestyle be reliable and assertive What is Triple P? Positive Parenting Program supported by research and led by accredited practitioners Helps you learn adaptable skills to develop good communication and strong relationships with your children Raising Responsible Teens Triple P Seminar for Parents of Pre-Teens and Teens Where: Library, E. C. Drury High School 215 Ontario Street South, Milton When: Thursday, April 2, 2009, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Registration To register for this free Triple P seminar, or for more information, please contact Halton Region. In case of inclement weather please call Halton Region for program cancellations and rescheduling. Children and youth who grow up with positive parenting are more likely to feel good about themselves and develop to their full potential. Tanner March 27 09 The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca 26030 91151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 TTY 905-827-9833 www.halton.ca Carries a great denture cleaner ACTON MINOR BASEBALL REGISTRATION TEE-BALL & HARDBALL PROGRAMS PROGRAMS IN ACTON FOR 4-18 YEAR OLDS SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2009 11:00AM TO 3:30PM OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF ACTON, & SURROUNDING AREAS. For more information please call 853-4834 or go to www.actonminorball.com At 2004-2005 Blastball (T-Ball).................. $115 2002-2003 Grasshopper (Safetyball) .... $145 2000-2001 Rookie (Hardball) ................ $150 1998-1999 Mosquito (Hardball)............. $150 1996-1997 Peewee (Hardball)............... $160 1994-1995 Bantam (Hardball) ............... $160 1991-1993 Midget (Hardball)................. $170 HURRY!FEES INCREASE BY $25 AFTER MARCH 31! Acton Novice Chargers travelled to Jordan to play in a two day March Break tournament on Monday, March 16 and made it to the semi-finals. In Actons first game they would meet a tough competitor in the Kiwanis Starts. Kiwanis opened the scoring 4 minutes into the game, Acton would respond with 43 seconds remaining in the first with a goal from Jack Kennedy with the lone assist going to Kyle Spen- ce. In the 2nd, Kiwanis once again took the lead, only to have Jake Case respond Sharks, Lightning earn spot in Championship this Friday Last Friday night were the final games for Acton Ladies Hockey round robin playoffs. Both games were closely fought matches and both games ended in a 2 -2 tie. In the first game both goalies stymied their op- position ending the period scoreless. In the second period DL Greig scored for the Acton Optical Lightning from a face off from teammate Daina Mc- Kellar. The X Marks the Fitness Spot Sharks tied it up with a goal from Kari Cooper assisted by Karen Foster and Shelly Dodds. After that Daina McKellar scored for the Lightning on an unassisted goal. The Sharks fought back when Carrie Gallant scored on a break away, executing a nifty deek, assisted by An- Sharks, Lightning in championship Acton Ladies Hockey and Jane Tivendale on an unassisted goal late in the second period. Scoring for the Cougars was Leanne Monaghan unassisted and Mary Lou Dixon with as- sists going to Ute Cole and Pamela Ireland. This Friday has the last games of the season. The first game is the consolation game at 10pm with the DNR Contracting Novice Chargers in Semi 12 seconds later on a great passing play by Nicolas Jones. Going into the 3rd period tied at 2, Noah St. Denis gave the Chargers a lead that they never gave up, coming out on top 3-2. A great way to start a tournament, great game to watch, everyone played hard, Justin Percy played awesome in goal! said coach Case. Acton then faced the host Jordan Lions in what would be another close and hard fought game. Jordan opened the scoring 3 min- utes in, with Noah St. Denis responding just 15 seconds later with an unassisted goal. The Lions scored 2 goals in the 2nd period. Trailing 3-1 heading into the 3rd period, Jake Case would score an early short- handed goal with assists going to Liam Weir and Nicolas Jones. Thats close as Acton would get falling by a score of 3-2. On Tuesday the Chargers faced the Welland Tigers coming out strong with Jake Case scoring unassist- ed 5 minutes into the game. In the 2nd period, with ag- gressive fore-checking from Noah St. Denis, Noah stole nette Kroezen. In the second game the DNR Contracting Dev- ils had the game at 2 0 until half way through the second period when the Staying Alive Fitness Cougars scored and then scored again with less than two minutes to go in the game. Scoring for the Devils was Heather Monk assisted by Erin Donnelly Devils facing off against the Staying Alive Fitness Cougars. T h e C h a m p i o n s h i p game is at 11pm with the X Marks the Fitness Spot Sharks squaring off against the Acton Optical Light- ning. This should prove to be some great fast action hockey. Come and cheer your favourite team. We are having a special referee/of- ficial at both games. by Rick and Josey Bonnette Continued on Page 13 ????????? ????? ? ???? ??????????