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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2004 THE NEW TANNER 15 ACTON SENIORS' RECREATION CENTRE By JULIE Conroy Town gearing up for business By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner On Dec. 14 from 2-4p.m. the Acton Seniors Centre will be holding their annual "cookie exchange". There is no charge for this event. Tea will be served. What a great way to get an assortment of cookies for the holidays. The annual Christmas Lights Tour of the beautifully decorated homes and busi- nesses-around-Acton will be__entertainment-by Area ST! 9 North Halton Golf and Coun- said adding they have a "new on Thursday, Dec. 16. Pickup barber shop quartet, which try Club last Thursday. attitude and we're out to help times are as follows--Birch- of course featured our own After recounting some of -- industry." way apartments 6:15p.m., Elizabeth apartments 6:30p. m., Church/Maria apartments 6:40p.m. and the centre at 6:50p.m. The bus is free courtesy of Tyler Transport and the Acton Seniors Centre and is available to all seniors, handicapped, or care giv- ers. Hopefully you clipped The Italian Dinner held several weeks ago was a great success as always, and everyone enjoyed a wonder- ful selection of Italian dishes followed by pie. The prize winners were: 50/50 Maxine Burton and the door prizes were won by Bob Patterson and Loretta Ivanyshyn. The evening was concluded with Don Lindsay. Carpet bowling results for November 19: I was told the Brown team finally won!! Marg Harings team 17, Wal- ter Barlow's team 6. Every Friday there is lunch at the centre, sometimes a mystery lunch, sometimes pot lunch but more usually Halton Hills is "gearing up for business" with a new can-do attitude to help attract new industry and commerce to town. That was the main message delivered to local business leaders by Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette at the annual Mayor's Christmas lunch, hosted by the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce, at the the high and low points of his first whirlwind year in office --a grueling budget, a crisis with the announced closure of the obstetrics unit at George- town hospital and completion of an ambitious strategic plan -- Bonnette predicted a bright future. "T said last year that we land owners and developers to bring services to the 401 prestige industrial corridor in south Halton Hills, six to eight years earlier than planned. "Last year, I said it is one thing to say we're open for business, but it's another thing to say we are prepared for business. "T think now it is safe to say we are gearing up for business -- gearing up for major ac- tion in the 401-407 gateway Business Park," Bonnette The mayor said there will no longer be holdups for devel- opers applying for necessary building permits as they con- tinue to "think out of the box" for new creative solutions to challenges. Bonnette pointed out that just prior to Halton approving high development charges, the Appointed members so far include Chamber president Norm Paget, former Acton Councillor Norm Elliott, Georgetown businessman Paul Auty, Dr. Jeff Sutherland, Graeme Goebelle and a rep from the Acton Legion. "We have real shortage (of doctors), if not a crisis, in Acton," Bonnette said, adding Georgetown has a shortage of office space for new physi- cians. As for the coming year, Bonnette promised that he would not mislead the public with indecision and his door will always be open to new ideas and suggestions. CHRISTMAS » Pine * Spruce ~ ¢ Balsam and . Fraser Fir " (up to 10') , 'Wreaths (up to 4' diameter) 'eFresh the advertisement from last soup and a sandwich. We are would be a town that would Town's was swamped with ' Cut X-Mas \ week's Tanner to remind lucky as one of our newer compete with other munici- 273 building permit applica- . Greenery, you of the pick up spots and members plays the piano __palities in attracting industry tions on one weekend -- and Garlands, times. Either sign the sheet at the front desk or phone 853- 5951 and request to be added to the list. Ruth tells me Mary Irwin and Elma Braida were the winners at the Bid Euchre on Nov. 2. I forgot to men- tion the winners form Wed. Nov. 17 card evening. It was well attended and the win- ners were: high man Mae Milton (playing as a man), high woman Bonnie Dunn, 2™ high man Henry Wedge, ~woman Pat Stark, lone hand man-Elmer Dunn, woman Dianna Boudreau,low score man Mike Milligan, woman Eileen Wedge. The next card night is Dec. 15 at 7:15p.m. The people who went on two Acton families through t * the coach trip to Lindsay to. HHSCI, this year. We are Thursday = 10.2 fg Se parade so successful! a experience the Living Christ- collecting giftsand Canadian [Friday = 10s to 'R" Fund Knights of Columbus mas Tree had a wonderful time. They started with a de- licious dinner at the Fireside Restaurant in Lindsay and then went on to St. Andrew's Church where 85 choir mem- bers entertained them with Christmas music. Following this, they had a tour of Lindsay with a guide and learned a little of the beautifully and is willing to entertain us from 1la.m. -- 12:00 for a sing along. At the moment it is Christmas music. In the New Year it will feature all different types of music. Francis Hogenbirk has kindly offered to take over keeping the Photo album up to date, so any photos you wish to share can be put in the large brown envelope at the front desk and she will see to getting them mounted. Thanks Francis!! Also thank you to Lorraine Fox for doing such a great job over the past few. years. We are hoping to spread a little Christmas cheer for Tire money to purchase items suitable for this purpose. Don't forget the Centre will be closed from December 24 -- January 3, 2005. Two brave souls enjoyed the hike to Terra Cotta. This was the last for the year. Hopefully if there is enough interest and the weather co- operates they will start again and a commercial base," Bon- nette told the sold-out crowd of approximately 150 people. He said the town is hear- ing up for businesses with a creative and imaginative council and staff and co-op- erative business community, an attitude highlighted by a recent deal among politicians, 14 Main Street South, Acton at Main & Mill (Highways 7 & 25) 19) 853-1528 LAN Parties Saturday 10 Sunday 12:30 to 5:30 "The Hobbit" paperbacks are now in stock. MSB students receive $1 Off. they were dealt with quickly showing "it can be done." To deal with the continued shortage of family physicians in Halton Hills, and particu- larly Acton that has the most acute need in the Region, Bon- nette announced formation of a new Halton Hills Physician Recruitment Committee. pace Ken aan) Tanner for all your news We also sell firewood Julimans GARDEN CENTRE and LANDSCAPING 1% miles south of Acton 853-2480 Please call for store falls -Boughs and : Poinsettias. : er Surveying t Lodge alton Gas Services Holly Industries McIntyre Fuels Pioneer Hi-Bred Ltd. Daughters of Knox Denny's Insurance Lakeview Convenience ReMax Blue Springs nadian Legion -- Br. 197 Y= A BIG THANK YOUN The Acto Wiihters Association would like to thank everyone who donated tithe, postage, money, candy and advertising to help make this Daniel Varanelli Acton Rotary Club Tee Mac Electric - Scouts Canada 1* Acton Acton BIA Music Hall of Halton Hills & The Dance Inn Larry May Kids Krafting Centre Andy's Restaurant Tannery Run history of the town, while ainJanuary 2005." Tuitman's Garden Centre Halton Power Line enjoying the lights from the There was no winner of the fone Tawi otiialton- bulls Dovectiour comfort of the coach. 50/50 this week. Vidio 99 Acton Seniors Centre J.E.T. Industrial Wetherby's Chamber of Commerce McKinnon Funeral Home Acton Home Hardware "eee : Robert Noble Giant Tiger BNR Elmira Farm Services = Paintin Friends Starlight Café DR W.R. a eyee n Thompson D G : Think Tank Computers Scrapbook Crazy ; ie -- Leathertown Lumber MacMillan's Serving Acton, Georgetown, Rockwood & Guelph Sunny Motors Sobey's : Jeff Wiliamson Godfather's Pizza-Acton Staff St. Joseph Parish Nellis Construction S.Rinder, Acton Welding Superior Glove Works Acton Agricultural Society St Joseph's Woman's League Acton Terminal Warehouse Halton Hills Hydro The Clowns The Judges The New Tanner The Independent Free Press ¢ Safe, Gentle chiropractic care ¢ Computer Generated Spinal Analysis e Emergencies & Workers Comp Accepted 5 Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Aux. Cogeco & Jack Carpenter e New Patients Welcome GalvCast Manufacturing Inc. The Float Entrants - WOW -- what a job you did this year!! ' - : 5; PRIZE WINNERS - /" Over All -- St. Joseph School - $100.00 25 Main Street North, Acton. - Across from Giant Tiger Plaza 1 School McKenzie Smith Bennet - $50.00 - ; 1 Commercial -- Acton BIA - $50.00 A ACTON (519) 853-3460 GUELPH (519) 829-3553 1" Service Club -- Acton Kinsmen - $50.00 1" Other -- North Halton Power & Sail - $50.00 8 Wis hing you a very happy, healthy and safe holiday season. - Acton Firefighters Association, William Spielvogel, Parade Chairman