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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005 ACTON ACHIEVERS: Acton High School students who received 'Acton Achiever awards at a school ceremony on Friday include a number nominated for their help and excellence in sports. They include, back, from left: Kaitlyn Andrews, Luanne Tavares, Melissa Bigg, Matt Locke, and Amy Robinson. Front: Leanne Wilson, Nicole Gilbert, Chelsea Harris, Stephanie Van Dinther and Samantha Mills. -- Frances Niblock photo McKenzie Smith Bennett (MSB) Student Council members saw the horrific images from the Asian tsunami on their television screens and were compelled to help the chil- dren who have suffered in this disaster. As leaders at MSB, Student Council wanted to demonstrate concern and caring by collecting funds directly from students for students. They wanted to organize on their own and not through parents or staff. Discussions in class, in Home Base and a Council meeting touched on students' TRIBES goals of participation and responsibility with focus on our global community. The tsunami disaster was an event that impacted the entire world and motivated the students to act. "The students felt strongly that they wanted direct donations. They made announcements and class visits," says Rhys Bennett, a teacher who assisted the students in coordinating the effort. "They also wanted to raise the money in a timely manner so that they could participate in the federal government's dol- lar-for-dollar matching program," added Bennett. "We all need to help each other in times of need. I can only imagine what the kids are go- ing through," said one of the student leaders. The student donations were taken to the Red Cross in Milton. $545.40 was raised and donated. They surpassed their goal of $200 in the two-day drive. ACE ACHIEVERS: Twenty eight Acton High School students were nominated by their teachers for Acton Achiever awards which they received on Friday. Awardees nominated by physical education teacher Anne Andrews include, back, from left: Angela Henderson, Rhiannon Roehrig, Kevin DeMelo, Drew Gibson and Will Kirby. Middle: Alyssa Bessey, Brian Many, Mike Gommerman, Amy Foster, Brandi-Lynn Jansen. Front: Beth-Anne Maxwell, Bradley Bloemendal, Kendall Brown, Kelly LaRose and Stephanie Wedlake. - Frances Niblock photo Ready to serve. For Valentines day, think of us first. We have everything you'll need to sweep that special someone off their feet. We also create funeral arrangements as well as book wedding consultations. Acton Sobeys Floral Shop 853-2670 Escape te ... NEW! Double Spa Tub Session or Bath Gift Set Double Hot Stone Pedicures 1/2 Hour Hot Stone Massages for two $195 per couple (add $50 for 1 hour massages) * / Double Spa Tub Session / or Bath Gift Set Double Spa Manicures 1/2 Hour Massages for Two Cheese Platter $135 per couple (add $50 for 1 hour massages) $72 single (add.$25 for 1 hour massage) $95 single (add $25 for one hour massage) Spa Tub Session or Bath Gift Set RMT Maternity Massage : Spa Pedicure @\ Spa Manicure Spa Snack Double Spa Tub Session or Bath Gift Set Double Spa Pedicures 1/2 Hour Massages for Two Cheese Platter $170 per couple (add $50 fop1 hour massages) $90 single (add $25 for1 hour massage) Double Spa Tub Session or Bath Gift S6™™\., Double Spa Manicures Double Spa Pedicures One hour massages or Body Wrap for two Cheese Platter $270 per couple $140 single