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8 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2012 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 02 2012 THE NEW TANNER 9 CARNIVAL CHARACTERS: Although the mild weather meant a number of events had to be cancelled, a large crowd enjoyed the Winter Carnival. On hand for the opening ceremony in Prospect Park were, from left: Dr. Dana Selby, Heather Westlake, Nancy Wilkes, Josey Bonnette, two Pet Valu mascots, Mayor Rick Bonnette, Ookpik and Councillor Clark Somerville. ­ Ted Tyler photo FAMILY FUN: The Patton family of Acton ­ Dad David, son Jacob, Mom Valie and Simon and Glen in their stroller ­ enjoyed the festivities at the Acton BIA's Winter Carnival on Sunday at Prospect Park. ­ Ted Tyler photo MASCOTT & MAYOR: Winter Carnival volunteers Nicole Walker (left) joined Ookpik the mascot, Mayor Rick Bonnette and Alicia Brandy in Prospect Park for the BIA's Winter Carnival. ­ Ted Tyler photo S U N D A Y F U N D A Y RONALD RIBBON: Ronald McDonald helped celebrate the grand re-opening of the newly refurbished Acton McDonalds on Sunday afternoon. He was joined by Regional/Acton Councillor Clark Somerville (left) manager Jennifer Boysen, and owner/operators Casey and Tim O'Connor. ­ Ted Tyler photo FAMILY HELP: The Acton McDonalds raised $7,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charity and owner/ operators Tim and Casey O'Connor presented the donation to Ronald McDonald House rep. Kristy Daley ­ with help from Ronald McDonald ­ during the grand re-opening of the Acton restaurant on Sunday. ­ Ted Tyler photo UNDER THE "R": Ronald McDonald, in town for the grand re-opening of the Acton restaurant, joined in the Winter Carnival fun in Prospect Park on Sunday as he took a turn at calling numbers at the Bingo, hosted by the Acton Seniors Centre, at the Boathouse. ­ Submitted photo WINTER RIDE: A horse drawn wagon supplied rides through Prospect Park at part of the Carnival fun. ­ Ted Tyler photo FROZEN FUN: There was frozen curling and frozen golf for all who were game for fun on Sunday at the Acton BIA's Winter Carnival. ­ Submitted photo DINNER DANCE: Normally, there isn't a lot of dancing at the Acton McDonalds, but on Sunday for the grand re-opening, there was a dance contest which drew eager movers and shakers, including Ronald McDonald. ­ Ted Tyler photo RONALD ROCKS: Ronald McDonald helped Acton McDonalds owner/operators Casey a n d Ti m O ' C o n n o r celebrate at the grand McCafe opening on Sunday. ­ Ted Tyler photo MUSH ON: Acton's Cheryle Greenly and her dog Amak's Gizmo, an 18-month Alaskan Malamute, gave approximately 30 rides during Sunday's Winter Carnival at Prospect Park. ­ George Henderson photo 519-853-1688 Enjoy the food, Share the love. 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