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2 Heritage Acton fundraiser The Absolutely Acton Speakers' Series, initiated, by the late Tracey Tyler ­ a proud Acton resident and member of Heritage Acton ­ will continue in her honour. The second season features guests lined up by Tyler before her recent death. Tyler was the Legal Affairs reporter for the Toronto Star, and like most of last season's guest speakers, there is a "justice" theme to the new line-up which begins Sunday, September 16, with a catered dinner and musical performance by Baldori and Migliazza, who have played piano and harmonica with performers, including Chuck Berry, since 1967. Ty l e r m e t " B o o g i e Bob" Baldoria, a New York entertainment lawyer, during a case, and she booked him when she learned of his musical talents and his show, Four Hands, Twenty Fingers and 100 Years of Boogie, which promises to rock the Town Hall Centre. THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY,AUGUST 16, 2012 Heritage Acton member Lloyd McIntyre said on Sunday that they wanted to honour Tyler who invented the Speakers' Series to help raise money for renovations at the Town Hall Centre, including an elevator. "We are going to try and make it (the Series) an annual event," he said, adding the other speakers include: · Canada's Dominatrix Terri-Jean Bedford and Osgoode Law Professor Law Professor Alan Young will talk about their on-going Supreme Court of Canada fight against prostitution on Sunday, November 25. Recently they succeeded at the Ontario Court of Appeal when several Criminal Code provisions dealing with prostitution were struck down. · On Sunday, January 20, Michelle Shephard, the Star's National Security writer will talk about global te rrorism an d her career as a foreign correspondent in very dangerous places, includ- RAINY DAY FUN: Visiting Acton on a rainy day, Sage Cameron, 6, and Harris Badley, 4, of Ottawa found some in-door fun with summer student Chelsea Benham, at the Acton library's Stop-In-Fun program, which offers crafts and games between 2 and 4 p.m. on Saturdays. ­ Ted Tyler photo ing Somalia and Yeman, and her extensive coverage ­ including a book ­ on conditions at the American prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The multiple-award-winning journalist, author and Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker will offer insights into the roots of terrorism. · Blood spatter ana lyst Herb MacDonnell ­ who was involved in investigations of the ashand with a lovely steak dinner and nice hamburgers and sausages and our great fried onions. Many thanks go out to all of the cooks. The meal was delicious. On behalf of the Branch we would like to thank all of the members that helped with the booth at the Leathertown Festival. It was a great success on Sunday and the weathsassinations of Senator Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King ­ is the guest speaker on Sunday, March 17. He will discuss crime scene investigations and his testimony on blood evier really held off. We just got a few showers. On August 18 we have live entertainment on the patio with Bruce Hare from 3 ­ 8 p.m. All are welcome. There is no better place than to sit on the patio by the lake. Just a reminder that the Legion will be open on August 19 from noon till 6 p.m. We would like to invite the community to our annual Gary Munday dence matters at the O.J. Simpson double murder trial. For ticket information about the Absolutely Acton Speakers' Series call 519-853-5302 or email infor@actontownhall.com fishing derby. It is a family fun day taking place on Sunday August 19, with a dunk tank, lots of games and also a gold fish race, so please bring the kids and help them fish. There are lots of prizes and a nice barbecue. The day starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. We hope to see you all at the Branch. And remember, everyone is welcome. This is always a great day. Comrades It is nice to see the rain that has fallen in the last while. All of the lawn and gardens around the Branch no. 197 Legion news By Sharon Graham P.R.O. Branch have all come back. You would never know that just a week ago, the lawns that looked like straw are now nice and green. It was a great day last Saturday with entertainment in the games room. It was to be on the patio, but with all of the rain, it was just as good inside. We also entertained the Lorne Scot's. The cooks were on DE MELO CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTRE Dr. Dave de Melo, Chiropractor Dr. Jim Giancoulas, Chiropractor Amy Spiers, Massage Therapist · SAFE, GENTLE CHIROPRACTIC CARE · COMPUTER GENERATED SPINAL ANALYSIS · EMERGENCIES & WORKERS COMP ACCEPTED · NEW PATIENTS WELCOME AUGUST BOOK SALE Buy 3 books - $10 *excluding new & collectible books* WHAT THE DICKENS BOOKS & CURIOS 145 Mill St. East 519-853-1225 Hours: Weds. to Sat. 10:00 - 5:00pm 25 Main Street North, Acton Across from Giant Tiger Plaza No Referral Necessary www.actonhead2toe.com (519) 853-3460 EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE