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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 9Future commercialand retail needs studiedAcments that will not warrant tons retail sector urban Acton is 3.6 per pedesignating more land at rforms as a slowly cent below the provin-mathis timeturing service centre cial average, and in rural As for Georgetown, tributary to the larger Acton, it is 11.3 per cent GeoMorgan said the existing rgetown market, above the provincial aver-wWal-Mart is undersized, ith spending limited to age, a decline from 14 per convenand since on-site expan-ience categories cent above the provincial sion is not possible, the including drugs/personal average in 2001 care, general merchan- Acton vacancies are long-term plan could in-GOING GREEN: Staff and members McKenzie Smith Bennetts school council dclude relocation, possibly ise, pet supply, hardware very low 2,230-square-were in attendance on Sunday morning to do some planting. MSB received a grant and groceryin connection with an-.feet down about 70 per of $1,000 as part of the Eco-School program. Green thumbs include, from left: Prin-Theother grocery store. There updated shopping cent (or 5,200-square-feet) cipal Sharon French, Vice-Principal Erin Bedard, Vice-Principal Dan Albrecht, Bill is also potential for a big information was presented since 2001.French, Keith Rupp, Tay King and (front) David Bedard. Denise Paulsen photobox store in the Highway to Town councillors while 90-plus per cent last week by consultant of money Acton residents 401-James Snow Parkway Scott Morgan, whose re-spend on drugs/personal area.tail commercial demand care and general merchan-Acton Councillor Mike study of the Acton and dize is spent in town, only OLeary asked staff what Georgetown trade areas between five and 15 per weight would be given to Talk the Walkwill help local politicians cent of money spent for Morgans report when it determine how much furniture/appliances, gifts, came to designating com-Older adults and people with disabilities invited additional commercial cards and novelty supplies mercial/retail land in the floorspace is needed in is spent in townOffi cial Plan, expressing to help shape walkable communitieslight of plans for Halton all of the money spent concerns that the study Hills to grow by 20,000 by Acton residents for 23 be used for background Many communities in and the Halton Regional Ive been learning a people by 2031.categories everything information and not be a Ontario are looking to be-Police have also partnered lot about walkable com-The study found that from department store boiler plate.come age-friendly, and one for this workshop. munities and I see many Acton has 349,497-square-purchases to shoes, jewel-Planning Director Bruce way to do that is to ensure Were happy to be benefits for seniors, feet of retail/commercial lery, electronics, art and MacLean assured coun-communities are built so working with residents to explained Shirley Broos-fl oorspace an increase of sporting goods is spent cillors that the updated older adults can safely and identify and address local tad of the Seniors West 100,000-square-feet since out of towninformation would be easily walk to the places issues that may prevent Planning and Education the last study in 2001 Acton will need be-used as a point of discus-they want to go. The Sen-people from walking, cyc-Advisory. Its about with most of the increase tween five and 7.3-acres sion so the study could be iors West Planning and ling and using our trails, safety, and its about being concentrated in the servi-of new commercial land implemented to meet fu-Education Advisory group said Matt Roj, Traffi c Co-able to get to the doctors ces, food stores, general by 2031 modest require-ture needs.and the North Halton In-ordinator at the Town of office, Giant Tiger, and merchandise, apparel, fur-jury Prevention group are Halton Hills. This is per-recreation facilities, she niture and pharmacies and co-hosting a workshop fect timing for the Town said. Walkable commun-personal care stores.designed as a first step to hear from this demo-ities dont isolate seniors, A telephone survey of to creating a more walk-graphic about what the they connect them because 165 Acton households able Acton for older adults priorities are. This way we people are more likely to produced information on who may or may not use can incorporate the feed-be out and recognize and spending patterns, local mobility devices such as back into our plans. Roj meet others. Its really capture rates how much wheelchairs, canes, and added. We hope to repeat about our quality of life.Acton money is spent in scooters. this workshop for George-All Acton residents are Acton and out of town The Halton Region town. We see Acton as invited to attend the work-????????? ????? ? ???? ?????????? and spending destina-Health Department deliv-phase one and George-shop on Thursday June tions. ers a community-based town as phase two.10 at the Trinity United The study found that:program called walkON, All Acton residents Church on 70 Mill Street $ F W R Q 0 L Q L V W H U L D O $ V V R F L D W L R Q the average per cap-w S U H V H Q W Vhich educates the are invited to attend the East, Acton from 9:30 ita household income in public about walkable workshop and consider a.m. to 3:45 p.m.communities and supports a number of factors that communities that want to affect their ability to get Treatment for:take action towards be-around without driving. V ( K D T Q O [ C N I K Ccoming more walkable. For example, the condi- V % J T Q P K E 2 C K PThe two groups contacted tion of local sidewalks, V 5 V T G U Uthe Health Department for whether there are local V * G C F C E J G Usupport in the delivery of destinations such as shops 3 p.m. Sunday, June 6 C P F O W E J O Q T G the walkability workshop. nearby, and how to make Rotary Bandshell - Prospect ParkSince then, the Town of routes safer and more Naomi BedellHalton Hills, Links2Care, pleasant for walking. Registered MassageThe Kerr FamilyTherapyWorship TeamDeanna Wilson Rehabilitation / K N N 5 V BSc. DCh.Centre # E V Q P 1 0ChiropodistTRADITIONAL PICNIC GAMES FOR ALL AGES Chiropractic 519-853-8557Foot Specialist RehabilitationFREE BBQ519-853-8557 Acupuncture Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Kinesiology65 Mill St. E. FREE WILL OFFERING TOWARD EVENT COSTS Custom OrthoticsActon, ON L7J 1H438 Mill St. E. 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