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10 THE NEW TANNER Local youth theatre troop earns medals The To Bed Determined Theatre Company's youth production program cast took Sault Saint Marie by storm last weekend as it toured their production of Mirror Game by Dennis Foon to the youth theatre festival, Soothfest21. These dedicated young actors (aged 13-19) started rehearsing in January, and have been touring and performing this play for local secondary and elementary schools, as well as public audiences since March. They were so excited about the prospect of touring and performing it at Soothfest21 that they ran two fundraisers and then drove nine hours to perform. The performance was the best they had ever done, and their hard work and commitment was rewarded at the award ceremony the next night with 10 nominations and two awards. Acton's Daniel Stubbington,13, won the "Great Potential" (as an actor) award ­ he was also the youngest actor in the festival ­ and Matisse ApSimmon and Mallory Holmes won the "Best chemistry as a duet onstage" award. These young actors made TBD Theatre's Artistic Director Alexandra Lent very proud, as they showed great maturity and respect to each other, Soothfest21 and their craft while touring. We cannot wait to do it again next year. For the TBD summer schedule, visit www. tbdtheatre.com THURSDAY, JUNE 07, 2012 ACE ACTORS: Several cast members of the To Be Determined youth theatre company earned medals for their performances of Mirror Game at the Smoothfest21 youth theatre festival in Sault Saint Marie on the weekend. The cast included, from left: Daniel Stubbington, Casey Romanin, Mallory Holmes, Matisse ApSimmon, Natashia Gushue and artistic director Alexandra Lent. ­ Submitted photo Branch no. 197 Legion news By Sharon Graham P.R.O. On behalf of the Branch we would like to thank the BBQ crew for cooking last Friday evening. It was too bad that the weather was just not nice, but we sure needed the rain. We were also entertained by the Par 3 Show Band and what a show they put on for us. The dance floor was very busy and the jokes and laughter were so much fun. Last Friday was our honours and awards ceremony for members getting their service pins They included M. Davis ­ 45 years, J. T. Hayes ­ 45 years, W. H. Douglas ­ 40 years, David C. Kilpatrick ­ 40 years, Malcolm D. Mackenzie ­ 40 years, R. K. Smith ­ 40 years, D. Lynn ­ 35 years, S. C. Mc- Knight ­ 35 years, Ross Britton ­ 30 years, Gail Doyle ­ 30 years, D. E. Jordan ­ 30 years, Robin Rivers ­ 30 years, William Rivers ­ 30 years, Colleen A. Tobin ­ 30 years, and Karen Smith ­ 25 years. Congratulations to you all. There were two special 70 years of women in the military pins given to Ron McKnight on behalf of his mother, Joan, and Phyllis Bunn who were both veterans. There was another gift given to Father Bob, our Padre who is leaving Acton on June 27 to go to St. Clements. We will truly miss you. Remember to mark your calendar for June 15 from 7 to 11 p.m., when the Brown's Garage band plays on the patio, or if it is raining it will be in the games room. On June 23 we will be hosting our District horse shoes. Why not come out and cheer on our team? There will also be entertainment again on the patio or in the games room with Cosmic Warehouse starting at 5, and going to 10 p.m. Many thanks to all who came out to plant the geraniums at the cemetery last Sunday. Ladies Auxiliary Notes This past Saturday several LA members met at Fairview Cemetery to help dig holes for Decora- tion Day. On Sunday, the LA members also met at the cemetery to plant geraniums in memory of our LA members and veterans. Thank you ladies for coming out and helping. Also thank you to Keith Andrews for getting our geraniums for us. Remember ladies tonight is the Pot Luck 6:15 p.m., followed by the General Meeting at 8 p.m. Come with your appetite as all the food is delicious. Yours in Comradeship Peggy Harris President Branch 197 Ladies Auxiliary Acton Branch is now LEED® Gold Certified The Acton branch of the Halton Hills Public Library is now a LEED® Gold Certified facility ­ LEED® stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is presented to qualifying buildings by the Canada Green Building Council to encourage and facilitate the development of more sustainable buildings. Mayor Rick Bonnette announced the news at the recent Imagine Halton Hills Sustainability Forum. "This is a true success story of what can happen when you put sustainability front and centre," Mayor Bonnette said, adding issues including water and energy conservation, reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality continue to be important. The Acton library was assessed in five environmental categories including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials, and resources, and indoor environmental quality. The category of Innovation and Design PROUD SON: On behalf of his late mother, Joan McKnight, Acton's Ron McKnight accepted a 70 year Ladies Military pin during a ceremony at Acton's Royal Canadian Legion on Friday. ­ Submitted photo Process was also included. The full score card for the Acton Branch can be reviewed on the library website at www.hhpl. on.ca. "Our Acton branch is truly a shining example of not only exceptional environmental design, but also comfort, innovation and efficiency," said Jane Diamanti, Director of Library Services. "We are honoured and excited to add this distinction to our new building." The Acton Branch officially opened its new and improved 9,000-squarefoot branch on February 26, 2011 to rave reviews. The new building is fully accessible and energy efficient. It maximizes natural light, uses a geothermal system to heat and cool the building, incorporates green construction materials and techniques and conserves water through low flow fixtures. The Canada Building Green Building Council will be presenting the Library with a plaque commemorating the achievement at a Council meeting later in June. www.actonhead2toe.com