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2 THE NEW TANNER Medical centre rezoning for a home improvement building centre Someone wants to open a retail store/ building construction/ home improvement store on the site of the former Acton Medical Centre, and has filed an application with the Town's Committee of Adjustment to make it happen. The site at the corner of Mill and Fredrick Streets is zoned for a long list of commercial uses, and the leasee wants build a small addition to the existing building for storage, and "tweak" the definition of a retail store to allow for the sale of building construction supplies, without outdoor display or sales. That would require relief from the Town's Zoning Bylaw to reduce the required loading space and put it in an exterior side yard, to reduce setbacks from neighbouring properties, and to allow sales of construction/home improvement materials. RE/MAX realtor Bill McKeon, who acts for building owner Sylvain Carle, said the application was "pretty exciting," but he has limited knowledge about the applicant. "I don't know who's actually made the application, to tell you the truth," McKeon said on Sunday, adding, "I provided a lease for them and now they're working through to get it rezoned to suit their purposes." The Committee of Adjustment meeting on the minor variance application is Monday, November 7 at 7 p.m., at the Civic Centre. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2012 `MEDICAL DISTRESS': Emergency crews removed a disabled girl from a Tyler Transport school bus that drifted off the road on the Sixth Line, north of Highway 7, last Wednesday afternoon after the middle-aged female driver was in what police called "medical distress." The driver remains in hospital. The passenger was not injured but was taken to hospital for observation. ­ Frances Learment photo What's Your Beef? Deadline is Tuesday at noon. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Halton members of Halton Violence Prevention Council to mark the beginning of Woman Abuse Prevention Month on Monday November 5, at the Halton Region, Rotunda in Oakville. The public and media are welcome to attend as Halton Violence Prevention Council hangs it's "Act Against Violence" banners throughout the Region for the month of November. The Council's mission is to end violence against women and their children in our community. It is a coordinating committee which works towards improving services for women and children experiencing abuse, in order to achieve a healthy Halton community. Council members include Halton Regional Police, the Halton Region, child welfare and counselling agencies, health services as well as school boards and legal services. This year the Council's work includes "Women helping women", an initiative to encourage women who have experienced abuse to get involved in the issue of violence against women. The initiative is an opportunity for women to speak up and speak out, to network and support each other and to share their ideas about services in our community. What do they think is helpful, what should be different and what do they really need after the abuse as they rebuilt their lives? The council continues to be engaged in the Neighbours, Friends and Families Campaign which is a provincial campaign to raise awareness of the signs of woman abuse so people who are close to an at-risk woman or a man who uses abusive behaviours can help. Contact Halton Violence Prevention Council, if you are interested in a "Neighbours, Friends and Families" presentation or if you want to engage in the "Women helping Women" initiative under 905-637-5256. Are you currently involved in an abusive relationship? You and your family can get help. Call the 24-hour crisis line of Halton Women's Place (south 905-332-7892, north 905-878-8555) or the Assaulted Women's Helpline (toll free: 1-866863-0511). Put it in a letter to the Editor! It's better than just chewing your cud! Walk, Run or Jog on "Our Turf" Instead of mall walking come try the softer turf in the building! Walk, Exercise & Socialize! Regional Chairman Gary Carr and Halton Regional Police Chief Stephen Tanner and will join 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! The New Tanner Office will be closed Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 1 p.m. Police Beat Naked runner A witness tailed a tall, white, naked man who ran from Mill Street to Willow Street at 7 Saturday morning, before losing sight of him in an alley. The suspect, long gone when police arrived, is 6'2" and short-haired. 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 519-853-0051