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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012 THE NEW TANNER 3 Maria Street Bridge re-opens From a one-lane bridge with a wooden walkway to a modern, yet also heritage-looking structure, the Maria Street bridge ­ reopened last Thursday afternoon ­ has come a long way since it first linked residents of The Crescent neighborhood with Acton. Built in 1956, the bridge over a railway spur line into the Beardmore Tannery had reached the end of its life and ranked "quite high" on the Town's must-do infrastructure list. Because of the original construction, the entire MARIA STREET BRIDGE CEREMONY: The official re-opening of the Maria Street Bridge last Thursday drew a small crowd of politicians, Town staff, contractors and a neighbour. On hand were, back, left: Town manager John Kwast, Councillor Jon Hurst, Town manager Kevin Chalmers, contractor Joe Frankfort and contractor Guy Esposito. Front: Councillors Clark Somerville, Mike O'Leary, resident Gloria Wilson and Mayor Rick Bonnette. ­ Iain Brennan photos bridge had to be replaced, a somewhat unique project for the Town which budgeted $820,000 for the work ­ an estimated $755,000 has been spent so far ­ according to Town officials who staged the official reopening ceremony. The temporary road access has been returned to its original condition as requested by the owners, who allowed the traffic and pedestrian detour route on their property. The Esposito Brothers Construction Ltd. crew will finish the cleanup work before the holidays. SANTA TRACKS: Santa parked his sleigh in favour of a refurbished street car at the Halton County Radial Railway on Saturday as happy crowds enjoyed carol singing, hot cider and snacks. ­ Ted Tyler photo WINTER YOGA PROGRAMS Deepen your awareness and build on your practice through mindful movement 7:15pm - Gentle/Intermediate Yoga Mondays ~ Jan 7 - Mar 4 Carries a great denture cleaner Tuesdays ~ Jan 8 - Mar 5 Strengthen your core, optimize joint stability, correct muscular imbalances and restore structural integrity 9:30am - Restorative Yoga Advertise your Christmas Bargains in The New Tanner Call Marie at: 519-853-0051 Thursdays ~ Jan 10 - Mar 7 Fun class with a 20 min energetic warm up, a 20 min high intensiy work out and a 20 min yin yoga cool down 7:15pm - Yoga Bootcamp Saturdays ~ Jan 12 - Mar 9 A unique, energetic and free flowing power fusion vinyasa class. Great for all levels 10:00am - Yoga Flow 519-853-2650 11 Main St. N., Acton Check out our website: www.stayingalivefitness.com