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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2004 TF Ta ky bee Erma (Wilderspin) Nesset 1922 - 2004 Quietly at home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednedsay, December 15, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Mervin Nesset (1977) and lov-- ing mother of Roberta Bassett, John & Karen, Patricia & Larry Mercier, Ted & Allison, Chris- topher & Stacy and the late Gay Sutton. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Erma was an active choir member at Trinity United Church and a kind and giving soul who always thought of others before herself. Friends. and family were received at the Blue Springs Funeral Home, Acton, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service was held at Trinity United Church on Saturday December 18, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Interment, Fairview. Cemetery, Acton. Reception fol- lowed at the church. As expres- sions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to Trinity United Church, Acton Blue Springs Funeral Home 12 Church Street East, Acton. 519-853-2399 WARD: Mary Leah (née McE- voy) Entered into rest at the Guelph General Hospital on the morning of December 17th, 2004 in her 96th year. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Harry (1969) and the loving mother of Dorothy and her late husband George Gignac, Carolee and her husband Allan Kirkland, and Janice and her husband John Petrovich. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren: Christine, Jackie, Karen, Lisa, Michael, Paris and Shelley, and her great-grandchildren, Abbey, Alex, Allan, the late Christopher, David, Jacob, Leah, Morgan, Robbie and Taylor.She is sur- vived by her sister Lillian and her husband Murray Holmes.and was predeceased by her broth- ers, Joseph, Albert, William and James. The family received friends at MacKinnon Fam- ily Funeral Home, "Shoemaker Chapel" 55 Mill Street East, Acton on Sunday, December 19th, 2004 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Monday, December 20th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Funeral Service followed in the Chapel at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Bulbrook officiating. Private cremation followed by interment at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto. Remembrances in Mary's memory to The Salvation - Army would be appreciated by the family. MacKinnon Family Funeral Home "Shoemaker Chapel" 853-0350 or 1-877-421-9860 (toll free). BUNA, Peter In memory of a loving son, broth- er, brother inlaw, Father, and Zeo who passed away December 26, 2003. It's only been a year since you've been gone. It just doesnt seem that long. But we all remember that long sad day when God took you away. He opened his arms and you took that choice when you heard his gracious voice. "Come with me your pain will be Free and you will see your heart will be with thee". Now you are resting in Gods garden above leaving us with peace, memories and love. Sadly missed with love, Mom, David, Cora, Chris, Curtis, Bailey, Riley, Ryan, Keith, Richard, Michelle. Dora McIntyre In loving memory of a dear sis- ter, mother & grandmother who passed away Dec. 21, 1994 In alittle country cemetery where the gentle breezes blow lies the one we loved so dearly that we lost 10 years ago. Time goes on with many changes joy, sorrows, smiles and tears. But her memory will be cherished with the passing of the years. Lovingly remembered by Lucy, Lloyd & Anne, Marilyn & Gerry : *__ & Grandchildren SWACKHAMER, Lori HUNTER, Troy In loving memory of a dear daughter and son-in-law who passed away December 25, 2002 We little knew that morning That God would call your name In life, we loved you dearly In death, we do the same It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day god called you home You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see your face You are always by our side Forever in our hearts Mom and Dad Karen, Devan, and Kendal Bradley, Janeen and Connor SWACKHAMER Lori HUNTER, Troy In loving memory of our dear friends, Lori and Troy who passed away December 25, 2002. You were gone so suddenly We never got to say goodbye It has been two years now And still we wonder, Why We know you are in Heaven Because God only takes the best You are gone but never forgotten We love you and miss you Ernie and Lynn Danny, Nicole and Dawson Dana, Dave, Ethan and Evan ' Where friends gather to divide your sorrow, multiply your joy, add to your strength and subtract from your burden. Ian Pasmore, 12 Church St. E., Acton 853-2399 www. bluespringsfuneralhome.com Where the Deals Are! Classified deadline is Tuesday at noon. Call 853-0051 for details. The New Tanner Classifieds cost just $7 (plus GST) for 15 words and 25¢ (plus GST) for each additional word. Prepayment is required. IT'S A GIRL! RUSE, Graham and Cathy (nee PUCZ) are proud to announce the birth of their first child Abigail Margaret. Born Dec. 10, 2004, weighing 6 Ibs. Abigail is happily welcomed by grandparents Cathy and Joe Pucz, Lynda Ruse and guardian angel grandpa Wayne. 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Others were in B.C.,.Manitoba, P.E.I. and Saskatchewan. > "We can now start to place a dollar value on the benefits _of protecting natural areas and we can also measure the cost of losing these areas," says Jim Anderson DUC's Ontario policy advisor. When natural areas are de- graded or destroyed, society loses benefits such as: *good quality surface and groundwater, as well as reducing the potential for floods. *the ability to reduce water and waste treatment costs. *aesthetic and recreational opportunities. *protecting agricultural MacKinnon Family Funeral Home "Shoemaker Chapel" 55 Mill Street East, Acton Acton Family Owned by Margaret and Bob MacKinnon 853-0350. Call and compare before you decide' production on lands threat- ened by urbanization. *the ability to decrease net greenhouse gas emissions. *the ability to improve air quality by protecting forests and reducing urban sprawl. Environmentally healthy land in the Grand River Wa- tershed might be worth up to $343 per hectare in benefits to the local economy. The Grand River case study indicates that the value of this "natu- ral capital" closely parallels rental rates for agricultural lands, which range from $73/ha to $247.10/ha. The net benefits from conserving the natural features of land range from a low estimate of $79.91hha to a high estimate 0f-$342.76, exceeding the market vale» Grand River watershed takés»in_ 7,000 square kilometers. 3 "The intent of this infor- mation is not to plaee the conservation community at odds with agriculture," in- sists Anderson. "It's just the opposite: now that we can attach a value to environ- mental goods and services, it is our hope that producers and other landowners might be compensated now, and in the long run, for their stew- ardship efforts." The report can be viewed by going to www.ducks.ca. -