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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2004 THE NEW TANNER 1 Continued from page 13 DECEMBER: Members of Curves joined forces to raise toys for the Salvation Army Tog Drive in December. DECEMBER . Seventy local fam- ilies have a much merrier Christmas thanks to the Acton Christmas Hamper program that delivered hampers, full of holiday treats toys, warm hats and mitts, to needy families. s Mayor Rick Bonnette establishes a new committee to help attract family practitio- ners to Acton, which has an acute need for more family doctors. . The average house price in Acton hits $243,773 . After almost 32 years in business, Nick and Eli Kekic sell The Station Hotel, which the new owners plan to rename and turn into an English pub: AESTHETICS (519) 853-1333 130 Mill Street East, Suite #102, Acton Thank you Acton for your support in 2004! Rural Milton man injured in snow blowing mishap Halton police are warning users of power snow removal equipment to follow basic safety rules following an ac- cident at a rural Nassagaweya (Milton) home where a man was severely injured while removing snow from his drive- way. Police said the man was using a farm tractor with a rear-mounted, two-stage snow blower in snow whichawas wa- ter logged and heavy at about 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, De- cember 23 when the shear pin of the drive assembly broke as itis designed to do when equip- ment can't handle the load. Police believe the victim dismounted from the tractor with the engine and power take-off still engaged and the blower still in operation. When he reached into the blower his right hand became entangled in the machine inflicting se- vere trauma to his right hand and arm. The victim was able to pull his arm free and walked about eight metres before collaps- ing. He was seen lying in the driveway by a passerby who called 9-1-1. Paramedics arrived and treat- ed the man before removing him to Guelph General Hos- pital where it was determined further treatment was required. He was taken to London Health Service in London, Ont. for advanced treatment. Halton Police remind op- erators of all power equipment, regardless of size or capability, to follow basic safety rules including: 1) the manufacturers rules regarding the safe han- dling and operation of the equipment being used. 2) when performing maintenance on equipment ensure that the engine is shut off, or in the case of an electri- cal device the power source is removed. tha infidence of alcohol. It's.a fact that many fire deaths are caused by people atlempting to cock or smoke while eer There's more to responsible drinking = than taking acab. Don't put yourself 3! or your farnily~ al risk to-tire. : WE WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR The Bombardier' ATV Youth Models and the Ski-Doo Mini Z. For more details, visit www. Bombardier-ATV.com and www.Ski-Doo.com. OT A RILLLI A Bir sccea iis Cas tain Pay i Outdoor Power Equipment 61 Guelph St. Hwy #7. Georgetown ON. L7G 326 (905) 877-0314 www.outdoorpower.ca