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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2000 School yard proposal... Continued from Page 1 said, adding the sale would severely hamstring the Town. Acton Councillor Clark Somerville echoed Bonnette's concerns, adding he'd had a lot of people express "grief" about what they thought was a "bone-headed move" by the Board to consider selling the property. J School board chair Ethel Gardiner said. "it's sad and unfortunate" that the land might be sold, but "... the ing recreational facilities for kids, there's no question of that," Gardiner said, describ- ing the strategic plan, which still needs Board approval, as "comprehensive and aggres- sive." McKenzie-Smith Bennett ered council chair Susan Vaan, said the last time there was talk about selling the land, a group of parents protested the move and they would do So again. Board is looking for dollars anywhere they can find them to help them afford to build new schools." "It's a shame to lose that property in terms of provid- _4ay. "I don't like the plan to sell it. I think they should keep it intact for the safety of the children and the sports fields," De Vaan said on Tues- ROCKWOOD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Tim Peloso BSc(HK), DC New Manual . treatment fo Patients & ene anes Emergencies ' prevention of oFERY nerve, muscle, Welcome S£AG NL bone & joint pain Evening & Saturday appointments available. 118 Alma Street (Highway 7 & Main St.) Rockwood (519) 856-2624 BNE) © 24 Hour Service * Flatbed Service * Lockout Service Town Council will write to the Board, the Minister of Education and Halton MPP Ted Chudleigh, indicating it has made a significant invest- ment in the development and maintenance of the property and has many serious con- cerns regarding the sever- ance proposal. The Board's strategic plan also outlines enrolment pro- jections for a minimum of 15 years, new school construc- tion, additions to existing schools and proposes school closures. The plan calls for Junior Kindergarten to be re- established at McKenzie- Smith Bennett and a purchase ofa portable for the school in 2008. --s Correction A sports story in last week's New Tanner about girls' high school hockey said Krista Kearns scored a hat trick and indicated she was the daughter of former Ed- monton Oiler Don Kearns. It should have said Edmonton Eskimos, not Oilers. A photo caption on Page 4 showing the dog, Kodi romping in the snow indicated he was a Siberian Husky. Wrong breed. He's a Malamute, sometimes called an Alaskan Malamute. > MoLenie Monday - Friday 9-9 Saturday 9 - 6 - Sunday Closed 853-2220 Call The New Tanne with your news tips! 853-0051 g Continued from Page 1 adding they are working to- wards a March 17 deadline for a report to the province on the EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE: Joy Thompson (left) the Town's manager of recreation services, 1 gratefully accepted a plaque after being named the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Year. Last year's winner, Betty-Ann Bryne, made the presentation at the Chamber's business achievement awards dinner last Thursday at Blue Springs Golf Club. -- Frances Niblock photo Cops are Tops School, Churchill Road North on the west side from Queen Street to Peel Street, the east * Boosting & Gas 853-5848 Dan C. Dolliver re ONTARIO LAND SURVEYOR Se ee Legal & Topographic Surveys 54 Mill St. E. Tel. 853-2502 Fax 853-1504 N EARTH MOVING R.R. #1 Acton 853-0960 E'S PET AUTO PAINT AN, RESTORATION Cars and Trucks of All Sizes For a Free Estimate Call: Peter Hargrave Proprietor 856-9356 4923 7th Line, Eramosa RR 4 Rockwood Braida 5 Henry BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Serving the Community for 40 Years 67 Mill Street East Acton 853-1160 With Village Constable Bill Riddle issue. side of Churchill from Peel to It will be safer and easier Cedar Road and the south for students to walk to two side of School Lane from Main Acton schools after heavy Street to Robert Little School. snowfalls now that a Town The Town clears seven-kilo- committee had added just _ metres of sidewalks in Acton under a kilometre of local _ at a cost of $900 per kilome- sidewalks to the list that is tre. Town staff is also investi- WHE: cleared and sanded by the gating a suggestion by Acton TT Town. Councillor Clark Somerville Bathing + Clipping « Styling In Acton, the new routes __ that the sidewalk on the south : "Bogie Daycare tobeclearedincludethenorth -- side of Churchill Road, east- SFreb HO Cece Visit side of Cedar Road from erly to the Home Hardware + Non-sedated Grooming Churchill Road to Acton High store, be added to the list. Valerie F. Stevens When you leave Take the keys A RECENT incident in the United States where a driver parked B.Sc, BA, D.S.Hom.Med Classical Homeopathy and Natural Medicine (INFORMATION MEETING Wettness Centre, 22 Main St. Acton Weonesoay, Marca 22 -- 7pm ain ay H att or eee 853-2460 In the Glenlea Plaza We now have a fax machine for your convenience 22 Main Street, Acton, Ontario L7J 1X1 (519) 856-4519 a vehicle with a child left inside and the keys also left in the vehicle, the vehicle stolen and the child pushed out of the backseat only to be dragged to his death by the thief, has led to this column. Many times vehicles are left running or with the keys in them in our small town, with the excuse "well, I was only going to be a minute." That's what the lady whose car was stolen thought. Even if the vehicle is not stolen, when left running, some cars can still be put in gear by a child left in the vehicle, and tragedy can occur. I will be enforcing the Town bylaw which reads: No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle, shall allow such motor vehicle to stand unat- tended unless it is locked in such a manner as to prevent its operation by any person not author- YOURWAY The Wellness Centre CHIROPRACTIC: Dr. Tom Thompson D.C. e Chiropractors correct vertebral subluxations which produce nerve interference. When subluxations are cor- rected, the nervous system is allowed to operate prop- erly and the body is able to adapt to its environment and be self-regulating and self-healing which is its innate Custom Pipe Bending : : function. Lic. 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Please, no tragedies are needed in Acton. Beside IGA + Plantar warts - Ingrown nails - Sports injuries : 853-5531 Fax: 853-5366 NUTRITIONAL COUNCILLING: foe Nancy DesJardins, .R.N.C.P Your body may be trying to tell you something by the J eTLi NK presentation of multiple symptoms and sicknesses. A Door to Door comprehensive evaluation of your nutritional situation Ai "4 FH will be conducted and recommendations made to help irp th : you with your personal Nutritional Education Pro- we Ea gramme. The programme is not just a diet but a very practical guide to a healthier lifestyle based on natural teachings. Tyler Transport Ltd. For consultation /appointment, 379 Queen St.E. call The Wellness Centre 853-1550 (519) 8 3460