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6 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 THE NEW TANNER 7 PHOTO CHAMPS: Cameras always at the ready, Acton's Pat Politi (right) and Susan Gearing accepted their prizes ­ BIA dollars ­ in the second annual Acton BIA Winter Carnival photography contest. Gearing earned third place, Politi second and Valarie Wood captured first. Their work is on display at Roxy Coffee. ­ Frances Learment photo HEAT & SWEET: There was chili for every palate in the second annual chili-cook-off at the Acton BIA's Winter Carnival on Sunday. Five distinct dishes were entered by, from left: Mary Ellen Stanley, Michael Parsons, Linda LaRose, Madeleine Attrell, Andrea Clark, Josey Bonnette, Jaime Hills with Ben Rowsell and Angela Tremblay. The judges gave Tanners Pub and Grill's chili first place and the People's Choice award went to Angela Tremblay of Angie's Kitchen. ­ Frances Learment photo GO, SOOKIE: Tyler Hansen, 3, prepared for a cart ride around Prospect Park with handler Wanda Jean and Sookie, the cart/sled dog. ­ Ted Tyler photo WAGON HO: Patient, pretty and powerful, these horses from Tara Oaks Stable pulled hundreds of people around Prospect Park during the carnival. ­ Submitted photo WONDER WALL: Armed with bottles of washable, biodegradable craft paint, Taylor and brother Michael Glazin of Georgetown decorated frozen blocks to help build a wall in Prospect Park. - Ted Tyler photo An evening of Tasty Treats from local Restauranteurs Sponsored by: Join us for a chance to win two $100 gift certificates! Courtesy of Downtown Georgetown BIA and Georgetown Market Place OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! PLENTY OF PANCAKES: Acton's Jennifer Allen, and kids Victoria, 7, and Benjamin, 6, were among the 132 people who enjoyed a pancake breakfast hosted by parents of Acton Air Cadets on Sunday at the Acton Town Hall Centre as part of the BIA's Winter Carnival. The large hungry crowd kept Rick Cargill (left) and Ross Rolfe very busy. ­ Frances Learment photo CALL OUT GEAR AND CAPE: Miss Acton Kailey Donaldson and First Runner-up Emily Loewen ­ like a lot of happy kids ­ checked out the hardware and manpower of the fire department at the Winter Carnival. ­ Submitted photo VALENTINE'S DAY FEBRUARY 14 Close To Home...Far From Ordinary 13448 Dublin Line, Acton www.haltonhillschamber.on.ca Tickets: 905-877-7119 or Tuesday Feb. 5 6pm - 8pm Cost: $15 310 GUELPH ST., GEORGETOWN 905-873-4405 Matthew & Laura Meakings nee Barens and big brother Caleb are thrilled to announce the birth of Cameron Paul, born in Orangeville on Sept 13, 2012, weighing 7lbs 4oz and 191/2 inches long. Cameron is welcomed by Grandparents Gary and Michelle Barens of Acton and Tim & Sylvia Meaking of Bracebridge