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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010 4 Knox Presbyterian Church 44 Main St. N P.O. Box 342 Acton, Ontario L7J 2M4 (519)853-2360 HAPPENINGS AT KNOX Tuesday, February 16 - 7:00 p.m. A weekly bible study led by Dave Schliefer An invitation is extended to all wishing to join us. Saturday, February 20 - 5:30 p.m. Dinner, Cards, Games A FAMILY FUN NIGHT for all. $8 per person. We look forward to having you with us. If you plan to attend please call: 519-853-2360 or 519-853-0318 Wednesday, February 24 - 7:30 p.m. An EVENING WITH CAROL HYDE as she tells the story of her Life Altering experience at a Christian retreat on Iona Island in Scotland - All Welcome. MONDAY TO FRIDAY MARCH 15 to 19 - 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. SIGNS OF SPRING. Spring Break program for all elementary age children. $5.00 each for the week. Limited space. Register your child today by calling the church offi ce or Marjorie Britton at 519-853-1639. Fire Report Silo blaze Investigators are still trying to determine what caused an explosion and fire in a corn silo at Anthony Acres farm in Limehouse last Thurs- day night. Police said owner Fred Anthony heard a loud bag at approximately 9:30 p.m., and then saw flames coming from the top of a silo used to dry corn. The cone-shaped roof collapsed inside the galvanized steel silo at the Fifth Line farm, south of Highway 7. Firefighters emptied the silo, which continued to smolder for several days. No damage estimate has been released by fire of- ficials said it would be a serious loss. There were no injuries, and at the height of the blaze there was a pumper, aireal truck, three tankers and a rehab trailer at the scene. Power outage Approximately 2,558 Halton Hills Hydro cus- tomers were in the dark for up to 30 minutes on Saturday afternoon after a insulator on a hydro line failed and tripped the feeder, cutting power to one-tenth of Hydros customers. Crews quickly re- paired the equipment on a pole at Main and Mill Streets. Halton celebrates Heritage Day The Halton Region Museum is celebrating Heritage Day with an open house on Sunday, February 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. This year, visitors will be treated to two very special events: All Things Ford - the story from the people who worked at the Oakville Plant, and Telling Stories - an inspiring collection of sculptures by local artist Nancy Cuttle. I invite everyone to visit the Halton Region Museum on Heritage Day, said Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair. Whether you are a former employee of the Ford Oakville Assembly Plant, still work at Ford or are just interested in learning more about an important player in Haltons heritage, the All Things Ford event promises a fascinating inside glimpse into Fords past. From 2 to 4 p.m., All Things Ford will provide vis- itors with a chance to hear employees talk about what it was like to work at the plant from the early 60s right up to today. Former historical consultant for Ford Oak- ville, Sandy Notarianni, will provide an overview of the history of the Company. You can bring your own stor- ies and join in the fun of recalling some of those great moments in Ford history, said Nancy Field, Haltons Manager of Heritage Services. Then gather in the Vis- itor Centre at 4 p.m. for the opening of Nancy Cuttles exhibition Telling Stories. Nancy Cuttle has been communicating through her works of art, including painting, drawing and sculpt- ing for almost three decades. She has won numerous awards in premier juried exhibitions in the Greater Toronto Area. Following the Opening, meet the artist and enjoy a reception in the HaltonArt Gallery. Go Train closer to reality By Frances Niblock GO Transit has a green light to proceed with its long-range growth plans that includes extended train service to Guelph and Kitchener and a pos- sible resumption of GO Trains service to Acton - depending on government funding. The Environment Min- ister has given approval in principle to GOs long- range plans that include track improvements over the Credit River and exten- sion of GO Train service on the Georgetown Line to Kitchener-Waterloo. A c t o n c o m m u t e r s enjoyed GO Train service in the early 1990s, but it was cancelled in 1992 by the Bob Rae NDP gov- ernment because of low ridership. GOs strategic plan calls for extension of peak-period trains on the half-hour on the George- town line to Guelph during the next decade. Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette said the environment study esti- mated passenger volumes between 2,300 and 5,000 by 2011. If the government funding is made available it could mean service by 2011 with four trains run- ning in each direction, Bonnette said on Friday, adding it would be a major commitment. The Town of Acton has every right for train service, (just) as anybody else. I hope that there is money for it - I think that its needed as the price of fuel increases and people want to get out of their cars, Bonnette said. The New Tanner urges each and every reader to support the Heart & Stroke Foundation FAMILY FUN DAY Gabriela Leadbeat- er, 2, enjoyed her day out at the Ac- ton Band Hall for an early Family Day on Saturday. Kids aged newborn to six-years- old were invited to spend time together and have fun. Nancy McLelland photo