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10 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2003 Saturday November 0, 2003 Highway 7 and Churchill Rd. Actoss from tiome Hardware. Stay for hot lunch Soup Buns Croquettes ANNUAL BAZAAR To the Editor, Since the North Halton Cultural Awareness Coun- cil was formed in 1993,we have had the pleasure of From # am to 00 pm Baking, Crafts, Books, White Elephant Table, Grab Barrel 3 working closely with the Acton Bethel Christian Halton District School Reformed Church Board and would like to commend the board's ad- ministration, trustees and school staffs for the fol- lowing: ¢ Collaboration on many visionary projects, ik Led ad tk bag such as "Traveling through Commends Board for Penis 'difference' Diversity," "Faces of Islam -- Breaking down Stere- otypes," "Taking Action Against Hate," and Citi- zenship Ceremonies. These are initiatives that promote acceptance and respect, which in turn help create safer and more in- clusive school environments; * Accessibility of the board's Director of Educa- tion and administrative staff; . eC TN d to » be an "All ¢ Canadian" Company ok Specializing in Complete Water Treatment - Water Softeners + Reverse Osmosis + Ultra Violet (UV) -lrouFites - Problem Water Solvers __ ~ (Rust ~ Stains ~ Odour) ° Hiring of a Diver- sity Consultant to support staff and students on all is- sues of diversity; * Creation of pro- grams that promote respect for differences, promoting anti-bullying strategies, establishing student diver- sity councils in high schools, and so on; ¢ Fostering a collabo- rative approach by trustees who have worked well to- gether for all Halton students. Staff and students at HDSB have continued to rise to meet new chal- lenges and opportunities during the past three years ~and we hope that the new board of trustees is given the chance to continue working to improve educa- tion for all students. This is even more important now given the changing face of Halton's popula- tion. Each of our municipalities is experi- encing rapid growth, and this will bring even more diversity to our schools. Judy Scannell, Board of Directors, North Halton Cultural Awareness Council re a Pree Holley 919- 853-4947 Woy Ti} a Bde Water! Batt Crete reek eon Ak de sede heieoh detec deckete te dekh Ee popeortee LIBRARY WINNER: Vicki Gec, back left, won a gift basket from the Acton Branch of the Halton Hills library. recently. The draw was to promote Ontario Public Libray Week. Presenting the basket to Vicki and her sons, Peter and Warren, was branch manager Debra Burton. -- Danielle MclIsaac photo. ELECT RICK BONNETTE Proven Leadership E xperienced | 0] ecisive E ffective Responsive |For MAYOR Keeping It Real! www.rickformayor.ca L oyal team player Accountable : RICK BONNETTE has represented Acton and area for the past 21 years. Here are some of the highlights of his career: 2003- urged council to buy downtown Acton property providing 52 parking spaces and relieve parking and traffic congestion. 2001- Seconded motion to acquire nurse practitioner. Provincial funding now inplace. 2001- As Chair of Planning and Public Works, expedited the repair of Lakeview water line problems with epoxy liners, avoiding delay of project. 2000- Fought successfully, along with other citizens, against the sale of McKenzie Smith Bennett School Lands. 1999- Voted against the demolition of old Acton Arena, Majority of Council would not support Acton councillor's motion to defer: 1998- proudly oversaw the completion on the new Acton Arena Community Centre as member of project building committee. Chaired the Acton Proud committee, which fund raised over $200,00 for the new Acton facility. 1997- Provided council assistance to ensure completion of the Acton Legion Senior's Complex. 1994- Worked in tandem with Acton Councillors Elliott and Rennie to guar- antee completion of the Acton Urban Land Use Plan. Today, Acton has an outstanding new plaza and a full, build out of available housing in Acton East. 1992- Convinced Council of need for construction of a new Acton Firehall. Most modern fire facility in Halton Hills. 1991- Lobbied successful for establishment of Go Train service for Acton (Later discontinued following Provincial cutbacks) 1987- Actively supported the establishment of state-of-the-art landfill site in Halton Region- only one in G.T.A. Now the envy of most Ontario Municipali- ties ; 1985- As Acton's Regional Councillor, argued successfully for the implemen- tation of equalized assessment in Halton Hills, eee the previous inequity between Acton and Georgetown. 1984- Assisted in campaign to keep Acton's Hydro Office from closing. To- day, Halton Hills Hydro office is located in Acton.