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THE NEW TANNER2THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010 Councillors swear faithful and true allegiance at inaugural meetingMembers of the 13th bilingual rendition of O had not received, or will the free trade battle with As mayor for the next like a good hockey Halton Hills Council Canada.not receive any payment the U.S.A. as an example, four years, I will continue team, you win when you solemnly swore their dec-Town Clerk Suzanne or reward or promise for because being a wimp is to be an advocate for our work as a team, not as in-larations of office at a Jones administered the the exercise of the office not my style.communityits about dividuals to describe ceremony Monday night oaths, asking the coun-in a biased, corrupt or any Bonnette listed some whats best for the Town his style of leadership.at the John Elliott Theatre cillors, grouped by their other improper manner. of the accomplishments of Halton Hills, Bon-The first business of in Georgetown.wards, to swear to truly, The oath also includes of the past term two nette said adding he hopes the new council was to Halton Hills Fire De-and faithfully and impar-swearing they will be new fire stations, two li-to improve relations with approve four resolu-partment Piper Nathaniel tially exercise the office faithful and bear true al-braries, development of a the Halton District School tions regarding bylaws Trotter added to the pomp to the best of their know-legiance to the Queen.deep volunteer base and Board which soured over governing the com-and circumstance as he led ledge and ability.In his inaugural address, said the ice shortfall issue the sale of surplus land at position of four Town the procession in and out Before a proud audi-Mayor Rick Bonnette is a priority for the new McKenzie-Smith Bennett committees. Bonnette of the theatre, and Acton ence of family, friends, the Towns sixth mayor council, along with a new School.also released his ap-High School Grade 12 stu-tireless campaign work- sounded optimistic and long-range financial plan The mayor praised the pointments to Town dent Kelsey Kirkpatrick ers and invited guests, confident he said he and improved communi-skills of his council and committees boards and offered a spine-tingling, the councillors swore they wouldnt be bullied, using cations with residents.used a sports analogy agencies.COUNCILLORS OATHS: Some members of the new Halton Hills Council raised their hands to swear their declarations of office at the John Elliott Theatre in Georgetown on Monday night, They include, from left: Coun-cillors Clark Somerville, Jon Hurst, Mike OLeary, Bryan Lewis and Joan Robson. Frances Niblock phototh 13Annual ACTON CITIZENS BANDIn Concertchristmas tree SaleA CelebrationActon SeniorsRun byAnnualAdvent, Christmas, Wintermen of heRitAge ActonFormerly KinsmenChristmas Lights Tour O Holy Night NOW OPEN!Wednesday, December 15th Country Christmas Picking up:Weeknights 6 pm - 9pm Winter Wonderland 6:30 pm - Elizabeth St. Apts. Weekends 10 am - 6pm Happy Holiday/White Christmas 6:40 pm - Birchway(Legion Apts)6:50 pm - Maria St. Apts.Location: North End of and all the favourites7:00 pm - Acton Seniors CentreHide House parking lot.Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 2:00pmReservations only - In person at front deskStudents can earn community Bethel Christian Reformed ChurchOr phone 519-853-5951hours by volunteering their All Seniors and Caregivers welcometime & help with this sale.Donations of Food or Funds for the Acton Food Bank greatly appreciatedIf you are interested in meeting new Refreshments to followfriends and serving your community, Christmas refreshments for all!Bus courtesy of Tyler Transport drop by and talk to one of the members and Acton Seniors Centeror contact Jason Ash at 519-853-1347