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2 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 MILESTONE DONATIONS: There were several dutiful donors at the Canadian Blood Services Clinic last Thursday at the Acton Legion when Acton's Peter Hargrave (left) made his 125th donation, Margaret Barnstaple made her 100th donation, and Acton's Dalton Pinkerton made his 25th (at least) donation. - Submitted and Ted Tyler photos Town Digest Halton earns recycling honours Diverting more garbage from disposal using the three Rs, communicating the need to do so to ratepayers, and a hot drink paper cup recycling project earned Halton Region a combined Gold Ontario Waste Minimization Award from the Recycling Council of Ontario. Halton captured the awards for its aggressive recycling programs, which helped achieve a 60 per cent residential waste diversion rate. Halton was also honoured for with a Gold award in municipal communications for a waste management solid waste social media program, and also for a unique pilot project underway in Burlington, which will determine if hot beverage paper cups can be successfully recycled in Blue Boxes. Sustainability celebration The blueprint for a future of cultural vibrancy, economic prosperity and environmental health and social wellbeing ­ the Community Sustainability Strategy ­ will be released on November 22, at MoldMasters SportsPlex. All are invited to celebrate the milestone event in the Town's quest to be a sustainable community. The launch takes place at 221 Guelph Street, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP via jennifers@haltonhills. ca Night driving caution On November 4, when the clocks "fall back" an hour and darkness descends before the end of the typical work day, the commute home is more challenging, from glaring headlights on highway to unseen critters on country roads, reduced visibility at night means extra focus and extra care on the roads is needed. When you reset your clock, think about adjusting your speed and lights too as it is important to drive according to lighting and highway conditions since it can be more difficult to judge distances and monitor other cars on the road when it is dark. Here are more night driving tips: · Don't overdrive your headlights. Keep your speed to a level where the distance you can see ahead with your headlights is equal to, or greater than, the distance it takes to bring your vehicle to a complete stop. · D o n 't f o l l o w t o o closely. The general rule is the vehicle ahead should pass a road marker two seconds before you. In slippery conditions, it is recommended to double the amount of space between you and the vehicle in front. · Keep a flashlight and batteries in your vehicle in case of emergency, and always bring your cell phone with its charger. Walk, Run or Jog on "Our Turf" Instead of mall walking come try the softer turf in the building! Walk, Exercise & Socialize! Acton High School's 2012 Academic Awards Evening was held on Thursday, October 4, 2012. This evening is held to honour the academic achievements of our students for the previous school year. Since 1990, Acton High School students have benefited from the contributions of business owners and organizations in Halton Hills who sponsor our Academic Awards Evening. Again this year, their sponsorships totalled over $4,000. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the following for their generosity: Absolute Martial Arts Acton Agricultural Society Acton Auto Tech Acton Home Hardware Acton Medical Centre Acton Veterinary Clinic Alcot Plastics Ltd. Daniel Varanelli, CGA DeMelo Chiropractic & Wellness Centre Denny Bus Lines Ltd. Denny's Insurance Domino's Pizza Dr. Peter Lemiski Galvcast Manufacturing Inc. Georgetown Chrysler Jeep Dodge FIAT Ltd. Halton Hills Electrical Contracting Ltd. The Independent & Free Press Mrs. Jody Larsen Leathertown Lumber MacKenzie & Chapman, Law Office MacKinnon Family Funeral Home McNabb Graphics Milne's Plumbing Nellis Construction Ltd. New Tanner Publishing P & H Milling Group - Acton Proplastex Industries Inc. RALM Industrial Millwrights Inc. Reg Marsh & Associates Ronald Henry, Law Office Rotary Club of Acton Royal LePage - Royal City Realty Speyside Media Services Spriggs Insurance Brokers Ltd. Staff at Acton Sobey's Superior Glove Works Ltd. Tanner's Pub & Grill Restaurant Trendz Hair Studio Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am - Noon Starting Nov. 5 - $2 per session. Strollers, Wagons etc are welcome (Sorry, no pets) Come in and give it a try! Board Room is available for rent. The facility is available for many uses DUFFERIN RURAL HERITAGE COMMUNITY CENTRE c/o Acton Agricultural Society 30 Park Ave (Prospect Park) Acton ON Tel 519.853.9989 Fax 519.853.5560 email mgrdufferincentre@hotmail.com