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10 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Terry Fox's unbreakable spirit will be present at Acton Run By JON HURST In the spring and summer months of 1980, Terry Fox ran his Marathon of Hope. Through snow, rain, blowing wind and blazing sun, he completed an average of 26 miles a day, a marathon a day, for 143 days. His purpose was to raise $1 for every Ca- nadian for cancer research, and to hi-light the importance of finding a cure for cancer. How could a person, with only one leg, endure the physical and emotional hard- ships for such an enormous undertaking? The answer is very simple. Terry possessed an unbreakable spirit. A spirit and determination so strong, that only the return of cancer Tyler Property & Management Ltd. could alter his course. Terry said "Even if I don't finish, we need others to con- tinue. It's got to keep going without-me." On Sunday, September 14, we all have the opportunity to celebrate Terry's unbreak- able spirit by attending the 23" annual Terry Fox Run, which takes place at the Ac- ton High School track. With hundreds of thousands of par- ticipants attending run sites across Canada and around the world, this event has become the largest single-day fundraising event for cancer research in the world. It should be emphasized that the Terry Fox Run is not an actual race, but a non- competitive, family oriented, RadioShack. DEALER & Sale ends September 21,2003} 373 Queen Street East Acton, ON. 519-853-0558 (across from IGA Plaza) fun event, with the object being to raise as much money as possible for cancer re- search. It was Terry's wish that all proceeds from the run should be dedicated specifi- cally to innovative cancer research: The Acton run's official opening is at 8am, rain or shine, but participants can arrive any time between 8am and 3pm to run, jog, walk or cycle some or all of the 25 -laps around the track. Terry Fox T-shirts, sweatshirts, but- tons and books will be on sale and a food booth will be on site, serving the now famous Wally-whopper, sausage-on- a-bun, pop, coffee and donuts, with all products do- nated by local businesses, and all proceeds going di- rectly to the run. A dedication board will be set up again, where partici- pants and supporters can pay tribute to loved ones who have won, lost, or are cur- rently waging their own personal battle against can- cer. Pledge forms are available at all banks, variety stores, liquor store, Credit Union, Acton Home Hard- ware and other locations around town. For information, please call Jon at 853-2015, or log on to the Terry Fox web-site at www.terryfoxrun.org. Par- ticipants can also use on-line pledging to enhance their fundraising capabilities. Acton has participated in the Terry Fox Run since its inception in 1981, and all former participants should be extremely proud of their ef- forts in raising over $467,000 for cancer research. If you would like to become part of this local fundraising effort, please join us on Sunday, September 14, as together we honour the memory of Terry Fox and continue his dream, that cancer can and will be beaten. Rural Garbage Collection Survey * Are you interested in receiving roadside garbage collection services from Halton Region? Halton Region and the Town of Halton Hills will be surveying rural residents this month to find out if they want roadside collection services. You will receive your survey in your mailbox sometime in the next two weeks. Please fill it out and return it by September 26. All residents will receive a postage paid, pre- addressed envelope that can be used to return the survey to the Region. You can also visit one of two open houses being held in September to have your questions answered. Tuesday, Septe _ Halton Hills Civic Cer 1 Halton Hills Dri Town of Halton Hills at 905-873-2600. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON 16M 3L1 905-825-4000 Toll free: 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866) TTY 905-827-9833 Cease e tn aeaa Ae i elemirelSenetel nite.) CAN'T WAIT: Acton's Jennifer Dunn, holding 10-week-old Leah, will be in their new Honeyfield home in the New Year. They visited the subdivision's two model homes that opened on Saturday with friends Maria and Brad Rushlow, holding Benjamin, 2, from Mississauga, who are seriously considering relocat- ing to Acton. -- Frances Niblock photo Acton model home opens draws crowd to Honeyfield BY FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner Hundreds of buyers and prospective buyers streamed through Honeyfield's two newly opened model homes, on the corner of Bonnette Street and Tanners Drive, on the weekend, seeing first hand what their dream home may look like. The 227-single-family- home development on the north side of Queen Street, east of Churchill Road, is 78 per cent sold, and Monmar Homes hopes to begin con- struction within weeks. On Saturday, Greenore Crescent resident. Jennifer Dunn debated open and closed stairways and deco- rating ideas in the model homes with her friends, Maria and Brad Rushlow of Mississauga Dunn's Honeyfield house will be ready in the New Year, and Brad Rushlow said he and his wife are "seri- ously considering" buying a home in the subdivision. Brampton resident Shawn _ McNichol joined the throng of people checking out the model homes, excited to see for the first time what the houses will actually look like, inside and out. McNichol said his family is moving to Acton because it's still a small town. Monmar Home president Alfio Manarin, whose father bought the land in the late 1960s, said people like the small town atmosphere within an easy drive of large centres. He said buyers are also attracted to Honeyfield's "dominant porches, trim de- tails, colour packages, architectural controls, peaked gables, shutters and pillars." Manarin said under- ground hydro and gas utilities will be installed within weeks, the subdivi- sion will be registered and construction will begin in September, with the earliest occupancy date at the end of this year. Manarin said Honeyfield has "caught on" with peo- ple who want to live in a "very unique community in a nice town." BRANCH No. 4 197 LEGION NEws By Jim Hayes P.R.O. Comrades: Next Monday, Septem- ber 8 is the General Meeting of the Branch in the auditorium at 8p.m. This is your opportunity to contribute to the running of the Legion, and learn of plans for the coming win- ter season. You will have noticed the parking lot has been resurfaced, and if you have any questions about it or any other improvements A e Call or make an appointment for a free Consultation to discuss what a BPS Denture is. So) ats 4 ee) Tragy Mitchell D.D. Not all dentures are created equal... In my denture clinic I take pride In knowing and practising the latest Technologies in complete and partial Denture fabrication. (519) 853-0079 VISA | 130 Mill Street East, #103 Acton ic that are planned, the gen- eral meeting is the place to be on Monday next. I again remind you of the free membership draw that takes place amongst the non-executive members who are present. It would be nice to see some of our more recent members in attendance. I mentioned the coming winter season, and I re- mind you the Men's Industrial Dart League will be starting on Tuesday, September 16. Sign-up sheets are posted on the sports bulletin board. Ladies' darts will be starting on Wednesday, September 10 at 7p.m. Sign up now if you forgot yesterday. Ladies Auxiliary meet- ing is tonight at 7:30 p.m. Yours in comradeship, Jim Hayes. Call The New Tanner with your news tips! 853-0051