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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 5THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 20074 Santas Coming to Acton November 17th The Acton Santa Claus Parade sponsored by the Acton Fire Fighters Association starts at 1:00pm Saturday, November 17th, 2007 From MacKenzie Smith Bennett Middle School This years theme is A Disney Christmas with prizes for specific categories. Children are encouraged to bring letters to Santa Claus as the postal workers will collect them along the parade route. Anyone who has not received an entry form, and wishes one, can contact: Bill Spielvogel at 519-853-2924. Adult Upgrading In Georgetown Sheridan College ACE (Academic Upgrading) Program Earn grade 12 equivalency credits in Math and/or English in order to: ? Qualify for Sheridan College post-secondary programs ? Qualify for Apprenticeship or Pre-apprenticeship programs ? Improve your academic and workplace skills Are you eligible for this program? This program is open to adult students who have left school. Cost of Program? Tuition is free. A minimum registration fee applies. Classes Dates and Times Start any week, subject to space and availability Mon Wed Evenings 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Literacy North Halton Read*Spell*Write Program Continuous year round literacy program assisting adults with upgrading reading, writing, basic math and computer skills successful students can now readily access the ACE program. Need to Know More? Contact Literacy North Halton (905) 873 2200 The Halton District School Board announced the appointment of Patricia Dyson as Superintendent of Education, effective November 1 of this year. The appointment completes the complement of superintendents on the senior administrative team, particularly those responsible for school operations. Following the retirement of Al Greyson earlier this year as super- intendent for the Student Services portfolio, the Board approved the assignment of Kathy Schaffer to the Student Services role meaning she vacated her role on the School Operations team. Dysons ap- pointment will mean the reassignment of a superintendent to this family of schools as part of the School Operation team. Tricia comes to Halton District School Board from the Simcoe County Board where she has served in a number of roles including: Principal of Special Education South West area; Principal of West Bayfield Elementary (K-8) School; Education Officer with the Min- istry of Education, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch. New education Super Paper Tole classes were cancelled last week. Classes will start on November 1 at 7 p.m. If you are interested write your name and phone number on the sign-up sheet. Teacher is Donna Young. Dont forget the scrap booking classes are on Mon- day, Oct. 29 at 6:45 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 26 we will be getting to the Halloween spirit early, and are looking forward to seeing impressive costumes again this year. After the costume parade we will be entertained by a Scot- tish dance group. Hopefully you have purchased your ticket and will come out and enjoy the dinner and fun. Fifteen members have signed up for line dancers, and Jill tells me its a great workout as well as being fun. If you would like to join them its on a Monday morn- ing from 11:30-12:30. Peggy tells me Nivess Brown team beat her hus- band Ivans team 14 12. There were seven people playing. The results of the Wednes- day evenings euchre on October 17 were: High Lady Frances Hogenbirk; High Man Don Milton, 2nd Lady- Elinore Shannon, 2nd Man -Gerry Chaffe; Lone ????? ???????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????? Hands May Laing; Boobie Robert Foster. Euchre players would like to thank May Laing and Elinore Shan- non for the delicious lunch. The next evening Euchre on November 21 at 7:15p.m. By now everyone should have had their Flu shot. If for some reason you missed yours Sobeys will be having a clinic in November. The Bid Euchre ladies were having a great time last Thursday, and I see they were passing around choco- late -covered almonds and liquorice allsorts (my favou- rite), to sweeten the game. Mary Irwin had two Mooners and Frances Hogenbirk one. Congratulations ladies. I know this is a long way off, but we all have such busy schedules, that I like to put things of interest in early, so you can mark your calendars. Were having a tree deco- rating party on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. We are inviting you to bring your grandchildren to help, and there will be entertainment and goodies. At the same time we will be holding a membership drive from 2 p.m. 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity to drop in and renew your membership, or become a member and join the fun. In January we will hold a new members tea, when we will get to meet everyone who became a member over the last few months. Pat Jones is still looking for a few people who can help at the front desk in either the morning or af- ternoon. Call the Centre or leave her a note if you can help in any way. I am trying to plan a trip to the Guelph Arboretum for a buffet dinner and show. I do need anyone interested to sign up as soon as possible, so I can book it. We might car pool or take a bus. There is a list of items needed for the bazaar tea at the front desk. Even if you arent able to volunteer to help, you can do your bit by donating items needed for the sandwiches, relishes, goodies etc. If you dont have a way of getting here easily, just call 519- 853- 5951 and ask the person at the front desk what is needed. She will be happy to put your name against something. Thinking of the Bazaar we are looking for gently used items, and Christmas decora- tions for Grannys Attic, hand-crafted items for the craft table, and especially baking for the bake table. We always have some wonder- ful baking, but it sells out really fast, so more would be great! This sounds like a long way off, but time flies. Our annual Christmas dinner will be on Friday, Dec. 7 with the same caterers as in past years. It has always been delicious. Joanne Bissonnette asked me to mention we have draw tickets at the reception desk for Santas Sleigh full of Goodies. Many thanks to Paul Bissonnette for making, and donating the beauti- ful wooden sleigh. There are also tickets for a lovely painting donated by our own Maria Sallay. Both draws will take place at the Christ- mas dinner. Last week the 50/50 was won by Bill Fox, and this week by Mary Walsma, our very hard working vice presi- dent, and chief bingo caller. Congratulations to both. QUARTER CENTURY CLUB: Mayor Rick Bonnette received an award for his 25 years of service to the Town of Halton Hills at a ceremony on October 18. Fire Chief Brent Marshall received recognition for his 35 years with Fire Protection and Prevention Services and 63 other Halton Hills employees were also recognized for their various years of service. - Matthew Reid photo