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6 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 1 2012 TENNIS, ANYONE? What a difference a week makes - no snow and balmy temperatures last week and more typical winter weather this week. ­ Eileen Dix photo Knox Presbyterian Church Join the action for: BUG ZONE!! Coming Soon to Acton.. 44 Main St. N, Acton March 12 to 16 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Exciting Bible Stories Crafts · Games · PUPPETS SKITS and Snacks . Bring your friends, YOUNG & OLD ALIKE AND JOIN US EACH DAY DURING MARCH BREAK or email knoxacton@hotmail.ca To register call: 519-853-2360 Tim Canedra, the only resident to speak at a public meeting last Tuesday about Town staff's proposal to scrap the farm tax deferral program asked Council to continue to allow him to pay his farm tax bill in September, after the harvest. With a 60 per cent return rate, a recent survey of 551 property owners who pay taxes on farmland found that just over Farm tax deferrral saved half ­ 52 per cent ­ want the Town to continue the program, began six years ago. Town staff said the program is inefficient and with a "lack of overwhelming support" should be discontinued. "This community was built on the farming community," Canedra said, repeating twice that farmers were "taking the brunt" of Town fiscal plans. Staff said the program costs the Town $4,000 to administer annually and its manual preparation is inefficient. Ward Two Councillor Bryan Lewis supported the program and asked councillors to "see a value in helping our farming community in some way, shape or form." Both Lewis and Regional/Acton Councillor Clark Somerville asked staff to help better explain the program to affected property owners to avoid problems. Georgetown Councillor Moya Johnson asked staff to investigate requests from property owners to pay the farm part of the tax bill quarterly, or to join the pre-authorized monthly payment program. Mayor Rick Bonnette, who authored the farm tax deferral plan in 2006, called for the status quo to continue to help the farm community. S R O F W E N ! G N I PR FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ROUGH PINE Great for Board & Batten 1X12 519-853-1970 Gift Certificates Available Value & Service You Can Build On FULL STOCK of quality PASTWAY pressure treated lumber & accessories ROUGH OAK FENCING 1x6x16' 99 ¢ lin. ft. 16" PLASTIC TOOLBOX SNOW SHOVELS PRESSURE TREATED ROUND POSTS Professional Computer Assisted Estimating Service Now Available FLOOR LITE LODGE POLE PINE PLANK PANELLING 50% OFF LEATHER TOOL POUCHES Many styles to choose from TOP QUALITY TARPS 30' x 50' Available up to Great for Home or Cottage HEAVY DUTY SAVE $10 reg. $49.99 $39.99 $ We Stock a Full Line of Choose from 4,000 colours The largest paint manufacturer in Canada. PAINTS and STAINS Reg. $94.99 LADDER $89.99 SAVE $5 Coverage 14 sq.ft. 6.99 bdl 6ft Fiberglass WE STOCK A FULL LINE OF PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Close to Home.. Far from Ordinary 310 GUELPH STREET GEORGETOWN (905)873-4405 FAX LINE: (519) 853-2542 · TORONTO LINE: (416) 601-1259 FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED Mon-Fri. 7am to 6pm · Sat. 8am to 4pm 264 MAIN ST. N ACTON 519-853-1970