THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 9THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 20188 Tarra Barrington: "I was made aware of it via my job and because she announced during that speech that there'd be funneling towards mental health resources." What did you think about the Ontario Throne Speech? WO R D O N T H E STREET With Alex Hilson Abel Mexa: "I didn't see it. I'm too caught up with the circus down south." MARCH BREAK: Dressed as "Peter", George McCowan--known as "big G"-- told a story to the kids at Knox Church's Vacation Bible School over March Break while warming his hands by the fire. All week kids from ages four to 11 sang songs, listened to stories, played games, enjoyed snacks, made crafts, with a puppet show each day. - Submitted photo QUICK WORK: A relatively easy winter has allowed for steady progress at the new industrial park in Acton. In this photo taken last week, metal siding was starting to go up on the building, a n d c re w s w e re get t ing ready to connect the rail spur to the main line. By Tuesday, the metal siding installation was nearly complete and the rail spur connection had been made. - Les Schmidt photo