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WEDNESDAY. APRIL 19, 2000 THE NEW TANNER 3 JUST SAY NO: Area residents are wearing buttons voicing their opposition to the sale of the McKenzie-Smith Bennett land. Left to right, Bill Sanford, Karsten Paulsen, Norm Paulsen, Clark Somerville, Val Manes, Roz Edwards, Kathy Verbeek, Arlene Bruce, Rick Bonnette and Kathy Sanford. The but- tons are available at Acton Home Hardware. -- Ted Tyler photo Fate of MSB land on tap tonight By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner Wearing protest buttons and armed with a "remark- able" 2,650-name petition and a fair dose of righteous indig- nation, a bus full of Acton residents will try to stop the areas, including Georgetown south and north Oakville and Burlington. Three acres of heavily used playground and sports fields fronting on Churchill Road at McKenzie-Smith Bennett School could be sold as surplus property and the pool entrance parking lot at MSBat 6:45 p.m. Both Bonnette and former Halton Board chair Arlene Bruce of Acton, will appeal to trustees not to approve the land sale cash grab. Close schools in south first Halton MPP Ted Chudleigh recently told Halton District School Board officials that they need to ad- dress school closure issues in the southern part of Halton Region before making changes or selling any prop- erty in less populated areas in the north. Funding for new schools is contingent on the need for new pupil places. The Halton District School Board is op- erating several schools well below student capacity. By narrow margins, trustees have voted against closing any schools. "There is a perception that the need for cash, brought about by the trustees' refusal to close schools, is fueling a proposal to sell property in Acton," Mr. Chudleigh said. "People believe the school board needs the money and is willing to get it, at the ex- panse of Acton residents rather than residents of Burl- ington or Oakville. I think they should leave Acton alone until they fix the larger problems in the south." "The lack of new public schools in the growth areas of Halton stems from an in- ability of several public school board trustees to face their responsibilities," said Mr. Chudleigh. "The sugges- tion that these irresponsible trustees want to hide their mistake by selling land in Acton before taking care of accommodation issues in the CMM LL a south is reprehensible." "These issues need to be addressed across Halton." agreed Mr. Chudleigh, "how- ever there is a much greater flexibility to deal with these problems in the south and a greater urgency in that area given the mass influx of popu- lation." VLA LL DENTURE SPECIALIST E. JUREVICIUS D.D. onstruction & Fittings of New Dentures 5 * Same Day Repairs & Relines +» Free Consultations » Seniors Discount * Specializing in Problem Lower Dentures ACTON DENTURE CLINIC 16 Mill St. E., Acton 853-0079 TOWN OF Tan a1 | ry HALTON BIDEN Wo aD NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 300 (1) of the Municipal Act, being Chapter sale of surplus school landat suggestion has sparked a a Halton District School Board --_ ground swell of protest that meeting tonight (Wednes- surprised even veteran day) in Burlington. Acton politician, Councillor The Board is poised to Rick Bonnette. deal with its strategic plan and accommodation report "I can't remember an issue that recommends selling sur- _ that has provoked the anger plus land and closing under- of so many people from utilized schools to be eligible for provincial to build new schools in high growth Acton," Bonnette said, add- BIA Post Box The Acton BIA is interested in what you have to say! The BIA Post Box, located next to the Bank of Montreal, is the place to "post" your thoughts and ideas about what's happening downtown. Each letter is reviewed by the Board of Managers at the BIA monthly meeting. We are continuing to request information about what downtown Acton was like in 1960, to assist in the planning of the pedestrian market on June 24. Your comments and reminiscences are welcome! The BIA Post Box is also the place to drop off your nominations for Community Champion, the recognition program run by the Acton Concerns Group. These nominations are delivered, in confidence, directly to the Acton Concerns Group. Spring is coming! Forty-three hanging baskets have been ordered by the Acton BIA and this year the floral colour scheme will be red and white, in celebration of the Acton High School Reunion weekend. Many thanks are extended to Pat and Dobbie Frizzell, who have been hanging up these baskets on our behalf for many years. The Acton Horticultural Society will be out later this spring, to fill all our downtown sidewalk planters with a colourful array of plants, keeping to the red and white theme. This dedicated group of volunteers assist the BIA every spring, by planting the concrete street planters with plants selected for their hardiness (and replacing any plants that have Geet i c a Xe) P.O. Box 21, Acton L7J 2M2 853-1031 ext. 274 DOWNTOWN ACTON ing there are still seats on the bus, scheduled to leave the inadvertently been pulled out over the summer). wetion AUCTION SALE 'ow ALL NEW FURNITURE AND Ry DESIGNER ACCESSORIES INVENTORY BLOW OUT To be held at the Optimist Club 311 Commercial St., ton (off Main) Friday April 2l, |Oam - Preview 9am This ene large auction consists of brand new excellent quality furniture from several major manu- facturers. These items will be sold to the highest bidder. An excellent opportunity for those hoping to refurnish a room or redecorate an entire home. Living Room Furniture: (15) 3 piece sofa sets. A variety of colours and styles from traditional to country, Art Deco, Contemporary and French Provincial. Accent chairs, wing chairs, recliners, glider rockers, odd sofas and loveseats. Sofa beds, futon mats and frames, coffee and end tables, and adjustable big screen entertainment units. Wide selection of decorator colours and finishes in cherry, oak, pine and mahogany. Lamps and plant stands. Tremendous solid pine handcrafted Mexican bar. 36" round bar table and stools in oak finish and black and chrome. Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture: 5 pc and 7 pc dinette sets in solid pine, oak and cherry wood finishes. 8 pc Mexican rustic pine suite, table, 6 chairs and china cabinet. One 1950s reproduction 5 pc kitchen set. Stunning 9 pc oak finish dining table with 6 padded chairs, buffet and hutch. Fabulous double pedestal dining table, solid wood, with 6 highback catkin chairs. Baker's rack, breakfast nooks, large and small microwave stands, wine racks, bar stools, utility carts and more. Bedroom Furniture: 7 pc distressed pine look from Bassett, includes, headboard, footboard, dresser with mirror, wardrobe and two nightstands. 7 pc pine suite. A number of top quality box spring and mattresses, from single to queen, firm mp to pillow top. Three hand carved solid Mexican wardrobes, 5 drawer dressers, computer desks, bunkbeds and more. Accessories: 54" rolltop, computer compatible desk in oak. Selection of designer prints, paintings, lamps, foliage, trees and centrepieces. Mexican bar, microwaves, bread makers, beautiful clocks and statues, Indonesian, hand carved wooden ducks, cats, chickens, roosters, etc. Giraffe lamps, tribal art and masks. Mexican hall bench and trunks. Coke memorabilia, 5 x 8 Egyptian area rugs, candleholders, giftware, beanbag chairs, CD holders and mirrors. Wrought iron birdcage, your "knight in shining armour'. Telephone benches, centrepieces, knick knacks, and intriguing home accent pieces. Plus many other items you won't find anywhere else. Special Feature: A few signed, numbered, museum mounted and framed 'original' prints by such artists as "Bateman', 'Parker' and "Solberg". Subject to Additions & Deletions Plan to attend. This is an excellent sale!! Fabulous quality from start to finish Auctioneer: Norm Webster (905) 873-7633 For more information (519) 821-9331 Payment accepted by Visa, Mastercard, Debit Card or cheque with proper ID. Delivery service available. M. 45 of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990, that the Council of the Twon of Halton Hills, at its meeting to be held in the Civic Centre at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 23rd and Monday, May 29th 2000, will consider passing a by-law for the reconstruction of the 4th Line from Lot 20 to Lot 23. Plans detailing this project and the proposed _by-law.are available for viewing during normal business hours at the Engineering Department office. Any inquiries should be directed to Mr. R. A. Goddard, C.E.T., Supervisor of Capital Works at 873-2601, extension 2310. The Council will hear, in person, or by their counsel, any person who claims that their lands will be prejudicially affected by the said by-law and who applies to be heard. Persons wishing to be heard should notify the Clerk's Depart- ment prior to the meeting dates. ior' : | % - | Snag a | i Sj 3! i i & j | rr sie Roa amare L-- u 853-1960