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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY ™ TYLER TRAVEL SERVICE wn. "Best Price, Best Service 3 DAY aa Since 1972" Nia Sunny, some clouds High 0 / Low -8 Sunshine and clouds High -1 / Low -9 Sunny and colder High -2 / Low -12 853-1553 379 Queen St., Acton Going south? - Book early Tough decisions ahead for Halton Board -- Gardiner By MAGGIE PETRUSHEVSKY The New Tanner The drop in the dollar has not stopped area residents from taking that traditional winter break, area travel depress a lot of people so that they're not letting the dollar stop them. Either they're staying with relatives and don't have accomodation costs to worry them or they haven't had a holiday for so long they're desparate to get -- just get me out of here," says Laurie Henson of Tyler Travel. Ski enthusiasts are giving Whistler, Banff and Lake Louise a good year while sun lovers are heading to warmer climes as usual says Ruth Burnett, manager of Bruce Hood Travel's Milton outlet. Cruises are always popu- lar and the all-inclusive packages are an especially good value right now because of the currency situation. "Tf you pay here, you pay in Canadian dollars," Burnett explains. "That's a lot better than waiting till you get there and getting only 50 cents on the dollar because of the exchange rate. Most of the islands use American dollars and you wind up pay- ing a lot more for meals and so on if you do it that way. Pre-booking here means you' re a lot better off with the = 5 aoe low dollar." a Bn, Me aa She says the Caribbean Youre Looking Younger! || ana ties are une popstar eae ees pt tral ee spots this year although Cuba | is always popular and an ex- cellent value. agents agree. "The weather seems to *h- Hy neces tobe & cans of 'anywhere and everywhere Happy Belated 50th | Birthday Phil Love Mom & Dad yo HALTON HILLS COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION (combining the resources of ASSIC, Georgetown Meals on Wheels and Open Door Youth Centre) The Chair of the Nominating Committee is accepting applications for membership on the inaugural BOARD OF DIRECTORS of Halton Hills Community Support and Information. Applications will be re- viewed by the Nominating Committee. Prospective candidates will be notified and interviews will be conducted during the month of March. A slate will be presented for election at the Annual General Meeting to be held June 10, 1998. The organization was created in 1998 by combining the resources of Acton Support Services and Information Centre (ASSIC), Georgetown Meals on Wheels and Open Door Youth Centre. Collectively, these organizations have provided high quality services to the citizens of Georgetown and Acton for over 50 years. Halton Hills Community Support and Information is a multi-service organization supporting people of all ages in the development of a caring and responsive community. The Board of Directors are responsible for: * planning the future directions of the organization * ensuring the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the organization and its relevance to community needs * representing the organization and its goals in the community * selecting, defining the role of and evaluating the Executive Director Community residents who are interested in supporting the organization by serving on its Board of Directors, are encouraged to call (519) 853-3310 or (905) 873-6502 for an application and information package. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FEBRUARY 23, 1998 By MAGGIE tough decisions in the com- school, Centennial in PETRUSHEVSKY ing three years. The old Georgetown and Dick in The New Tanner Halton Board of Education Milton. These won't be re- oo shadbeendownsizingadmin- stricted to councils for those _Trustees for the Halton jctrative staff for 10 years so _ schools or even to town resi- District School Board still A ' : there will be no obvious dents. have no idea what the finan- _jaces for further cuts. "T hope rural residents cial picture will be when they "Gardiner is thankful the _will avail themselves of the tackle their 1998 budget, says new district board is just a chance to attend wherever is board chair Ethel Gardiner. reshaping of the old board closest to them so they can It'shard to say where we with a reduction of trustees _ find out what's going on too," are because we still has oe to 10 from the former 18. _ she says. "I can't get to sepa- ee our funding mo Challenges in Halton willbe rate meetings with all 13 of -- : eeThe lat net big enough without facing my school councils so this explains. The latest rumour the ones many new boards _ seemed the best alternative. isthat we'll get that informa- myst tackle where funding And if they can't get to their soy the end of this issues arecomplicated by the --_ local meeting, I hope people Trustees know they will receive six or seven different need to shrink administra- tion, reshuffle transportation will feel free to come to one of the others." and perhaps even set up com- In Acton those meetings types eae _ a ete new heaccnaeer while are scheduled for Feb. 17, Se, h = aie fine earning about totally new March 23, April 27, May 25, constituent concerns. June 22 and Sept. 21. Since grants will be worth. Nor "The demand for pro- the schedule is still tentative does it ae anne Prov; gtams and services have she suggests checking with funds will be Malizine Of ~ neyerbecn ;" she says. the school principal to be Not Halton heal Given all these uncertain- _ sure about potential changes. __ Not that Halton is alone ties Gardener'sees commu- --_The public is also invited. se Sead rt 3 oe of the nication with constituents as to attend board meetings. ms ae Oe ey, Ug major priority for trustees. | which have been changed to ew erie funds People ace yapelly uopertre Wednesdays by the new will ei re x board ifthey understand the 's board. The first two Wednes- and the government will ra- tionalize that it has given each board enough money in the province's opinion to run reasoning she says. 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