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6 Acton welcomed Santa and Mrs. Claus with style The competition was tough this year and the judges had to work hard to come up with their favourites. The top over-all winner received $300, and the other winners each received $100. ­ Ted Tyler photos THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012 THE NEW TANNER 7 BEST SCHOOL: The environmentally-themed float entered by Robert Little School - featuring Dr. Seuss the Lorax ­ earned the best school prize. SERVICE WINNER: The First Acton Scouts and their tractor-driven hay wagon earned the best service group category. BEST SPORTS: The Acton Aqua Ducks, which also won the category two years ago, was judged the best sports entry. BEST OTHER: The Whoville Hydro float entered by Halton Hills Community Energy Corporation was chosen as the top "Other" entry in the parade. BEST COMMERCIAL: Acton's Pet Valu earned the best commercial prize. The Santa Grinch Doug Pattenden with Nooka, his daughter Krystal and Linda Styles with Gizmo enjoyed the crowds that lined the parade route. CHURCH WINNER: For the sixth year in a row, the float entered by Bethel Christian Reformed Church ­ Dr. Seuss figures on exercise equipment ­ won the best church entry. MANY THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS!! OVER-ALL WINNER: The Grinch set the scene on the float entered by St. Joseph Catholic School which was judged the top over-all entry. FROM THE 197 ACTON TYPHOON AIR CADET SQUADRON For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, Christmas can be one of the most difficult times of the year. You, your family and friends are invited to join us for a multi-denominational CHURCHILL COMMUNITY CHURCH PRESENTS: CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL SERVICE OF HOPE Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:00 p.m. Nails For You SPECIALS CONTINUE St. Alban-the-Martyr Anglican Church 19 St. Alban's Drive Acton followed by refreshments This service is being conducted under the auspices of the Acton Ministerial Association If you would like to attend but need transportation please call Margaret and Bob MacKinnon MacKinnon Family Funeral Home 55 Mill Street East, Acton Blue Springs Funeral Home 12 Church Street East, Acton GRAND OPENING! Formerly Acton Nails & Spa AN ENGLISH CHRISTMAS TEA Saturday, December 1, 2012 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Our traditional Tea features sandwiches, desserts, cranberry scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam and a choice of special teas or coffee. ~ Rockwood Vet Clinic Sweet Molly's Rockwood Optometrist Guelph Cosmo Prof Shags to Riches - Rockwood Rockwood Home Hardware Everyday Style - Guelph Foodland Rockwood Double Happiness Madeira Farms - Rockwood Coldwell Banker Realty - Paulette Miller Herbal Magic Ontario Cremation Services Greenscape Nursery - Rockwood 197 Typhoon Squadron Committee D.J.'s Donuts Whistle Stop - Rockwood Acton Houseleague Hockey Blue Springs Golf Course Walmart - Guelph Bambi Beaini Rockwood Esso New Orleans Pizza - Rockwood Curwins - Rockwood Staying Alive Fitness All in a Basket - Rockwood Tri El Industries Pampered Chef Leathertown Lumber Zehrs - Guelph Guelph Airport - Bruce Palour Tim Hortons McDonalds Swanston Farm Equipment Saunders Bakery - Rockwood Royal LePage - Joy Nolan, Wendy Moore, Kati Nuttall Evelyn Joyce Hilda Wilson Crha Family Dey Family Page Family The 197 Branch of the Acton Legion for the donation of the Hall & crew of Bartenders who provided our refreshments for the evening. A big thanks to Cosmic Warehouse Band for providing the amazing music for the event The 197 Parents Sponsoring Committee would like to extend a very big thank you to the following people who provided the much needed help that made this event a success. The 197 President of Ladies Auxiliary Peggy Harris and her assistance with the space required to make our buffet. To the Cadets of 197 that dedicated their Saturday afternoon to help the sponsoring committee decorate the hall for the Halloween Dance. Thanks to all for making our dance a success, we raised $2100 which will go towards our goal of providing extra activities for our cadets. I would like to thank all of the volunteers for their continued support and hope to see you all next year, so start working on your Halloween costumes! Cost: $10.00 per person There will be a bake table, penny sale,raffle, Christmas shopping with 5th Avenue Jewellry, Tupperware, Epicure, Scentsy, Avon, Knitting, Children's Corner, and more! 14406 Churchill Road North at Erin-Halton Town Line East of Hwy. 125 (at Third Line) Ian Pasmore · Free Personal Box · Free Hot Stone Massage · Receive a SURPRISE on your 11th visit 374 Queen St. East Acton Tel: (519)853-9538 Man: (416)854-1443 Monday - Closed Tues-Fri 10:00 - 8:00pm Sat 10:00 - 6:00pm Sun 12:00 - 5:00pm walk-ins welcome 519-853-0350 519-853-2399 EVERYONE WELCOME!