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10 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007 Call Guelph office to book your appointment (519) 836-8111 With Us www.arnoldhearing.ca ARNOLD HEARING CENTRES 77 Westmount Rd. #104, Guelph Ontario N1H 5J1 (519)836-8111 25 MAIN ST. N. ACTON Hearing Health Services: Hearing tests Programming Battery Sales Fitting Repairs Counselling M.Sc. (A),Aud(C), Reg. CASLPO We now have audiology services available in Acton Debbie Booth, Audiologist, See you Friday, May 18. May is Better Hearing Month! Pamela Ashton BC-HIS Hearing Instrument Specialist DeMelo Wellness Centre May 25 at Raxx Complex tribute tickets now available at X-treme while supplies last Dinner theatre another resounding success Acton Old Town Hall Dinner Theatres May 5 production, Shady Acres Shenanigans, was another resounding success for the local group. The audience enjoyed a delicious buf- fet dinner as they watched (and got involved with) the antics of the cast. Soon af- ter Uncle Randy welcomed his guests and watched the video presentation at his party, he was unfortunate- ly found dead. A variety of clues, several motives, some suspicious characters and a few false accusations gave the partygoers plenty to think about as they tried to unravel the mystery and determine what happened. In the end all was revealed and two groups of detec- tives successfully solved the mystery (and they have certificates to prove this). Plans are underway for an autumn Medieval Night where people will be able to join the King and Queen of Actonia and their Royal DINNER FUN: The recent Acton Old Town Hall Dinner Theatres production, Shady Acres Shenanigans, was a fun time for all who attended. Shown here is rock star Ziggy Kusatz trying to win financial support from party guests. - Submitted photo Halton students earn gold Halton elementary and secondary school students won a total of nine medals at the 2007 Ontario Technol- ogy Skills Competition that took place from April 30 to May 2, 2007 at RIM Park and Manulife Financial Sportsplex in Waterloo. Students, serving as rep- resentatives of their schools, showcased their skills and talents in the competition, taking away eight gold medals and one silver med- al. Students competed in such areas as Architectural Computer Assisted Design (CADD), Auto Collision Repair, Auto Painting, Auto Service Technician, Bak- ing, Character Animation, Floristry and Restaurant Services. At the secondary level, gold medals were won by Brandon Nixon from Acton District High School in Ar- chitectural CADD, Adam Bochek from M.M. Rob- inson High School in the Auto Service Technician competition and Kristina Vella from E.C. Drury High School in Baking. An astounding four gold medals were won by Rob- ert Bateman High School students, including Jesse Lamb in Auto Collision Repair, Mike Scott in Auto Painting, Melissa Filice in Floristry and RJ Mousinho in Restaurant Services. At the elementary level, Laura Epp-Ruitenberg, Ryan Clarke, Samantha Grant and Adam Thurston, representing Rolling Mead- ows Public School, won a gold medal in Grades 7 and 8 Character Animation, while Lynsay Watson, Hal- ey Duke, Trisha Carver and Derek Vaile from Kilbride Public School, won a silver medal in the Grades 4-6 Technology Challenge. We would like to con- gratulate all 15 students for their phenomenal perfor- mances at the provincial level and their teachers for their dedication and coach- ing of these students, says Wayne Joudrie, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. With the support of their school and/or corporate sponsorship, four Halton students will represent On- tario at the Canadian Skills Competition in Saskatoon. Jesse Lamb, Adam Bo- chek, Kristina Vella and RJ Mousinho will attend the competition from June 6 to 9, 2007. Its an honour to have four students represent our Board at the national lev- el, adds Joudrie. This is an indication of the high quality of technical skills program we have in Halton. Court for an evening of food, fun and entertainment at the Acton Town Hall Centre. Got something interesting happening in your neck of the woods? Give us a call at The New Tanner. 519-853-0051 Bringing the community to you. From the May 18, 2006 pages of The New Tanner One year ago, Halton police dont know if a 101 per cent increase in sexual assaults in Halton Hills re- flects historical cases old abuse only now being re- ported or an emerging trend that needs action. 2005 crime statistics show while the overall crime rate dropped 12.9 per cent in 2005 from the previous year, there were 35 sexual assaults. In other news: Theres been a small flurry of activity on the political front with several veteran politicians announc- ing plans to seek re-election in the November munici- pal vote, including Acton/ Regional Councillor Clark Somerville, and Ward Two Councillors Joan Robson and Bryan Lewis. From the May 16, 2002 pages of The New Tanner Five years ago: Federal politicians backed up their broad smiles and hearty handshakes with big bucks, announcing matching funds from Ottawa for the $1.5- million the Town expected from the Ontario SuperBuild fund for its $1.3-million recreation centre in George- town South. In other news: There is at least $5,000 in an emergency fund to keep Actons Off The Wall youth centre open until June, and organizers are hopeful they can raise the balance of the $10,000 needed to save the drop-in from permanent closure. A wrecked car, a drug- sniffing dog and a parenting expert helped Acton High School focus on substance abuse and making smart choices as students headed into the first long weekend of the summer. FITTING TRIBUTE: Acton Legion president Wes Kutasienski and Kirstan Foley, a Grade 2 student at St. Josephs Catholic School, led marchers to the Acton Cenotaph for the Candlelight Tribute last Thursday to honour those who served in the cause for freedom. Frances Niblock photo