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THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 THE NEW TANNER FOWL FEEDERS: As soon as the bread ran out, the geese and ducks began to desert Acton's Natasha Bloemendal (left) and Kim Becker, who were enjoying a sunny day in Prospect Park on Tuesday. ­ Frances Learment photo Halton politicians want next year's tax increase to be at or below, the rate of inflation ­ recently reduced to two per cent from an earlier projected 2.5 per cent from the Bank of Canada. Council recently approved the tax hike target, along with "prudent and conservative" guidelines for both the rate and the tax supported budgets, to make sure that growth in Halton pays for itself. Halton anticipates $126.9-million in revenues next year for its tax Tax hike tied to inflation 3 supported budget, 20 per cent in provincial funding, but that figure is subject to change. The rate supported budget for water and sewers is expected to jump by 5.3 per cent, taking into account a 2.8 per cent operating budget item, and a 2.5 per cent increase for an infrastructure upkeep program. Over the coming months staff will prepare the 2013 budget and business plan, which councillors will get in November, leading to a budget review committee meeting in December. Professional Nail Care for Ladies & Gentlemen Free personal box Free hotstone massage with Pedicure 374 Queen St. East Acton Tel: (519)853-9538 Acton Nails & Spa Completely Renovated! STAG & DOE Friday August 1 0 th @ 8 pm A c ton Legion AUGUST BOOK SALE Buy 3 books - $10 *excluding new & collectible books* WHAT THE DICKENS BOOKS & CURIOS 145 Mill St. East 519-853-1225 Hours: Wed & Thurs 10 - 5pm · Tuesday - Seniors 20% OFF · Wednesday - Men 20% OFF Erika & Josh $10 in Advance $15 at the Door or Halton FRIES ON THE FLY safest of NEWFIE FRIES, Burgers, Dogs, Sausages, Steak on a Bun, its size HotChicken Fingers, Onion Rings Of all Canadian municipalities over 100,000 people, Halton ranks as the safest in the recently released Statistic Canada's 2012 Crime Severity Index (CSI). Compared to 49 other regions with populations over 100,000, Halton has the lowest CSI ranking of 33.6, down from 37 in 2010. At 35.7, Halton also has the lowest non-violent CSI (down from40 in 2011), and the secondlowest VCS at 28.2, down from 28 in 2010. The drop in crime rates seen in Halton's four communities is consistent across Canada with the VSI at a 40-year low. Halton police said there is always room for improvement, including traffic safety issues, youth crime, consumer fraud and domestic violence. DURING SUNDAY'S FESTIVAL - BUY ANY 2 COMBOS & GET THE 2ND DRINK FREE!! Mon-Fri 10:00 - 7:30pm Sat 9:30 - 6:00pm Sun 12:00 - 5:00pm walk-ins welcome For Tickets See: · Garette Williams · Vikki Rolfe · Neil Armstrong GOOD PRIZES TO BE WON At the lights on Hwy 25 and 15 Sideroad (Speyside) NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 11am - 7pm Friday & Saturday 11am - 8pm Rehabilitation Centre ·Chiropractic ·Rehabilitation ·Acupuncture ·Kinesiology ·CustomOrthotics Looking to hire a local Registered Massage Therapist effective immediately for full time 19 Mill St. E. Acton, ON L7J 1G8 www.activechoice.ca dr.dselby@gmail.com 519-853-2244