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12 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 Mayor's Corner By Rick Bonnette On Wednesday, August 29 at the Gellert Community Centre, the Town will be recognizing more than 150 youth volunteers from the Recreation and Parks Department who have given over 8,500 hours of volunteer service to c h i l d r e n 's p r o g r a m s , events and committees this past year. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m., and includes the presentation of special recognition volunteer awards, followed by a reception featuring local musicians and refreshments. We look forward to thanking the volunteers who continue to make a positive impact on thousands of children and the community as a whole. Visit www.haltonhills.ca/volunteer for more information about the Recreation and Parks volunteer program and opportunities. ***** The Rotary Club of Georgetown did an outstanding job in raising just over $142,000 for the Universal Accessible Children's Playground at Dominion Gardens. The playground is the first of its kind in Halton Hills. ***** Congratulations to Fred Helson and Jon Hurst for who were awarded Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals on June 25, in recognition of their community service. ***** Watch for the 2012/13 fall and winter Town Activity and Service Guide to be delivered Thursday, August 16. Guides will also be available at Town facilities and on the Town's website at www. haltonhills.ca. Recreation & Parks' fall and winter program registration starts August 29, kicking off what should prove to be an interesting and active season. ***** Mark the date of Sat- ACE ANGLERS: Acton sister and brother, Emma and Liam O'Hara- Hoke fished Fairy Lake at their favourite spot in Prospect Park on Tuesday. ­ Frances Learment photo urday, October 13 for the second Annual Mayor's Masquerade Ball, being held at the Acton Town Hall. Have fun playing Black Jack, be entertained by Acton's very own crooner, Monty Greig, or be wowed by magician Kyle Livingstone. For more information or to order tickets, please call Nancy Surette at 905873-2601 x 2340 or by email at: nancys@haltonhills.ca. This year all proceeds will be donated to the "Stay At Home And Play " campaign, supporting our local arenas. ***** If it's too hot outside, drop by the Civic Centre to cool off and while you're here, visit the Mayor's art wall, currently showcasing local artist Ann Hamilton. ***** I'd like to thank the following employees for their many years of dedicated service to the Town of Halton Hills: Jeannette Collier, Susan Wilson, Paul Stover, Jackie Kerr and Sue Page. ***** Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601 ext. 2342, or by email at mayor@haltonhills.ca or you can read my blog at www.rickbonnette.blogspot.com LEATHERTOWN FESTIVAL THE WAY IT WAS! Sun, August 12, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WE HAVE LOTS OF VENDORS ON MILL STREET TROY'S DINER - Troynado Fries, Turkey Legs, Pickle on a Stick and much more TOWN OF HALTON HILLS TOURISM - Information on tourist attractions in Halton Hills ACTON CURLING CLUB - Membership Drive and information booth HIDE HOUSE - Specializing in leather clothing and furniture BALANCED LIFE WELLNESS - Life Coach STUART CRAFT PHOTOGRAPHY - Photography ACTON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - Kiddies tractor pull & Fall Fair information SATCHMAN CONCESSIONS - candy apples, candy floss, sno-cones, popcorn BODY MOVEMENT THERAPEUTICS - Health & Wellness booth, gift raffles & smoothies MORTGAGE INTELLIGENCE/HALTON LENDING.ca - New Mortgage agent in downtown ROCKWOOD LIONS CLUB - Burgers, fries, coffee & cold drinks HY-GRADE ROOFING - Steel roofing systems Lots of fun food and entertainment for the whole family DEDICATED HOME CAT CARE CATS HAVE STAFF Pet Care For Cats In Home Serving North Halton & Milton phone: 289-971-0637 email: catstaff@rogers.com ...Just to name a few.... www.catshavestaff.ca