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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 THE NEW TANNER 7 GRAPEVINE Income Tax Clinics Until the end of April, trained volunteers with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program are available at the Acton Links2Care office on Mill Street to complete income tax returns for lower income individuals and couples. Individuals with incomes up to $25,000, and couples with incomes up to $35,000, are eligible for this free service. Call Cathy at 519-853-3310 to book an appointment. Detail oriented Making a car ­ exterior and interior ­ look like new is not magic, but it does take a lot of hard work and skill, like those offered by Acton's Trent Toletzka at Clean Rides Inc., which recently opened on Main Street north, behind Yourway Auto. "I just finished detailing a custom Harley (Davidson), and a car I worked on placed third in a classic car show recently," Toletzka said, adding he's always wanted to own a business in his hometown. Along with washing, waxing and detailing, Toletzka offers headlight restoration and window tinting. The official grand opening of Clean Rides Inc., is April 27. Girls Night Out No boys are allowed on Friday, April 8 at the Acton Town Hall Centre for Girls Night Out, a fundraiser for the proposed Citizen's Hall, which is part of the proposed expansion of the facility to include an elevator. Local home-based businesses run by women will display some of their goods and services, including jewellery, health and wellness products, candles, food and beauty products, there will also be a penny table, and the $15 admission includes light snacks and a glass of wine. For details call 519-853-5302 or email info@actontownhall.com Fire Truck Pull Acton's Off The Wall youth centre and one in Georgetown will benefit from a unique fundraiser slated for May 7 in Acton. Teams of 20 ­ at least five must be youths ­ will compete to have the fastest time to pull a fire truck 50 feet on a course set up on Willow Street between Mill Street and St. Alban's Drive. Each team will be required to pledge at least $200 as an entry fee, and to raise more donations through pledges. The event is to help mark International Youth Week from May 1 to 7. For details, call Amanda at 519853-9825. Senior visits There are a lot of isolated seniors in Acton and Rockwood who would benefit from regular visits by a volunteer, willing to go for a cup of coffee, a drive or to a favourite activity. Acclaim Health is looking for volunteers who have several hours a month to donate to a senior to help improve their quality of life and their health. For information call Mary at 905-691-0367. CORRECTION: Tanners Restaurant is not for sale as reported in last week's issue. The tanning salon, South Beach Tanning, is one of the eight Acton businesses currently for sale. The New Tanner regrets the error. LADIES FINAL: Halton chair Gary Carr (a former NHL player) dropped the ceremonial puck at the championship game of the Eagles ­ the Acton ladies hockey league ­ on Friday night at Acton arena. Janet Garton (left) took the faceoff for Active Choice Sharks who blanked DNR Contracting Devils, with Carolyn Hills, 3-1. ­ Frances Niblock photo United Way thankful to Halton Hills To the Editor, Re: United Way Take a community of caring local businesses, passionate donors and dedicated volunteers and you have the ingredients for a successful campaign. The United Way of Halton Hills would like to announce we have not only reached, but surpassed, our 2010 goal and raised $329,000. We wouldn't have had such a successful year without the help of such a great and supportive community. Without people like you, goals such as these are only dreams waiting to come true. Thank you for making the dreams of those who use our services become reality. Your thoughtful donations will help our residents to not only strive for a better life, but make Halton Hills a better place to live. A special thank you goes out from Brian Clark, the President of the Board of Directors for United Way of Halton Hills: "We are very grateful to the community for the support we received this year in achieving our highest goal ever. This gives us tremendous momentum as we embark on our 25th year in Halton Hills. We would like to thank everyone in the community for allowing us to continue supporting 19 agencies, which are providing valuable programs and services to the people of Halton Hills," Clark said. Over the past 25 years, the United Way Halton Hills has given over $4-million in funding to local agencies providing programs and services to our residents. Make sure to keep an eye out this year for events celebrating our 25th anniversary. Here's to another great year of building our community. Janet Foster Executive Director United Way of Halton Hills. Red Cross driver Gerry Gelsing is a life saver To the Editor, I am writing to express my gratitude to Red Cross driver Gerry Gelsing and all of the staff who were there for me last Tuesday morning at Guelph Hospital. My story goes like this: I have been going out of Acton every Tuesday for a series of shots and an epidural. I have severe degenerative disks, so, I go for a series of nerve blocks to try to make life a little easier. Well, this Tuesday, something went seriously wrong. As I was leaving treatment, I was having trouble breathing. The doctor at that time just told me to take a deep breath and I was sent out the door. As we left the city, I got worse as my throat closed in on me, to the point where I could not even inhale, exhale or talk and my heart was pounding. My driver, Gerry Gelsing, took matters into his own hands. I was half-way between the hospital and my home in Acton and Gerry rushed me into the Guelph emergency department where I stayed until 2 p.m. The staff was great and I was immediately placed on a respirator and heart monitor. I was told that I was a very lucky girl, for if it wasn't for Gerry Gelsing and quick actions from Guelph Hospital emergency department staff, I wouldn't be here today. So, all I can say is that life is something you can never take for granted. My name is Barbara Maydaniuk, and I am 50 years old, and because of these people ­ Gerry Gelsing, Red Cross transportation co-ordinator Jackie Stokes, Guelph Hospital staff and partner Artie, I can see my 51st birthday. Thank you all so very much. Barbara Maydaniuk Acton, ON 373 Queen St. E - Unit 1, Acton, Ontario L7J2N2 519-853-0051 · Fax 519-853-0052 thenewtanner@on.aibn.com