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THE NEW TANNER2THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010 Ground breaking for replacement libraryTheChong told the crowd, urgent need for a In her opening remarks current branch, well be environmentally-friendly Arnott said, adding that newincluding Sydney Weav- Acton library was at the ceremony, Jane able to have more collec-geothermal heating/cool-even with federal and undeer whose dad carried her rscored on Friday Diamanti, the Director of tions in all formats, offer ing system.provincial money, the pro-whendownstairs to the crowd- dignitaries, library Library Services, noted more public computers, Mayor Rick Bonnette ject would not be going oed childrens library, fficials and school kids they loved the old library provide a greater variety called the ground breaking ahead without the vision wathat before there were ited in the rain as one for more than 40 years of reading, studying and a momentous occasion, and creativity of the local of paved roads and modern the invited guests, Ac-and detailed what the new conversation space. We and noted that the pro-council, staff and volun-infrastructure, there was tons Sydney Weaver, was $4.2-million library will will have a properly sized ject is possible because of teers.helped education and libraries from her wheel-mean to the community.room dedicated to chil-federal/provincial infra-Project manager Geoff chabecause the pioneers who ir and carried down First, we will have a drens programming and, structure stimulus grants Cannon, Manager of Pub-settled Wellington and the stairs so she could facility that will be ac-for the first time ever, we that will cover two-thirds lic Services, said that since paHalton understood the rticipate in the ground cessible to all, regardless will have a meeting room of the original cost.the project was not in the bvalue of learning.reaking ceremony on the of age or ability. Second, for community use, Dia-Bonnette said public li-budget until 2012 or 2013, This new library is front lawn of the River because it will be almost manti said, adding that the braries have never been staff is having a hard time Street facilitycarrying on in that trad-.three times the size of the building will also have an more relevant.believing it is finally hap-It continues to be a ition. This is an essential pening. He pointed to the place to seek knowledge, service (and) not just for many Believe It signs upgrade skills, share ideas enriching individuals like around the site and Be-and enjoy the best our cul-Sydney (Weaver) but also lieve It T-shirts on staff ture has to offerTheres for building the future and guests.no doubt that the new prosperity of tomorrow, Believe It no more Acton library will be a vi-Chong said, adding that watching customers brant community hub a without learning, the kind struggle to make it up or place to come as a family of modern economy that down the stairs. Believe to meet your neighbours Canada needs for the 21st It no more wondering if and catch up with friends, century wont be built. we can jam another book Bonnette said.In a press release, Wel-on the shelf. Believe It Wellington-Halton Hills lington-Halton Hills MPP there will be rooms for MP Michael Chong said Ted Arnott, the PC critic studying Cannon said, he was thrilled to be to the Minister of Culture adding the new library will at the ground breaking that is responsible for be a very green building because libraries and edu-libraries, said libraries in a beautiful setting.cation are two of the most serve a vital function.To receive the federal important essential servi-They are the centre and provincial grants, the ces that governments can of culture and informa-library must be complete provide.tion in our communities, by March 2011. Member of Consumer Protection Bureau www.crownpaving.comSPECIALLocaLLy owned and operatedSnow Tire Change Over - $10 per tiretoll FreeIncludes balance and new valve1-888-695-7293 (paVe)Quality/Service/Price with 24 years experienceQuality & ServiceTel: 519-853-8530 12865, Hwy 25 We use heavy-duty equipment for better compaction.www.besttiredeals.ca Acton, ON. All work undertaken carries a written warranty. References proudly available