THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 3Town objects to census changesIf Halton Hills Coun-ers and it forms the basis long-form during the last be filled in and it really cil has any sway, the of some of the federal census, yet the Privacy wasnt a big impositionfederal government will (funding) transfers that Commission said in the it seems to be very valu-reconsider and reverse its municipalities and prov-past 10 years there were able (information) for its decision to eliminate the inces get, Somerville only three complaints.users, and it strikes me mandatory long-form of said. He noted theres a Regional Ward two that it is a huge benefit for the census.disconnect about the Councillor Jane Fogal very little effort by Can-Council has added its mandatory nature of the said shed only filled out adians.voice to the growing census as the federal gov-the long-form once, and it Refusing to fill out the number of politicians ernment said it received was not onerous.long form census could re-and citizens across Can-thousands of emails In fact, I was amazed sult in three months in jail ada who oppose Ottawas complaining about the at how quickly it could or a $500 fine.plan to use a voluntary form instead of the man-Branch datory long-form for the MS RIDERS: Actons Drake Slater (front, second Legion news 2011 census.from right) helped his team, including father no. The Statistics Canada Stan (back right) raise money by riding in the By Wayne Young census information is MS Ride in the Niagara area on the weekend. P.R.O.197widely used by businesses, Drake raised $733, $530 from his Birchway Place non-profit organizations neighbours. Submitted photoComradesfishing rods. Immediately erans from Sunnybrook and governments. The On Monday, August 23 following the fishing at 1 Hospital pay their much long- form questionnaire our comrade Melvin Rolfe p.m., the annual Branch anticipated annual visit to was mandatory for ap-was suddenly lost to this 197 family picnic gets our Branch. Please be sure Acton boy proximately one-fifth world as a result of an ac-underway with games and to come out and pay your of Canadians and asked cident. Melvin was always activities for children of respects to these fine men questions on issues in-quick to lend a hand and all ages.and women whom gave up cluding work, education, his laughter will be missed Please mark on your so much for our freedom.housing, income, child-by all who knew him. Our calendar one of the most Remember, it is never pedals for MScare, migration, ethnicity sincerest sympathies go important dates at the too late to thank a Vet-and family life.out to Melvins family in Branch, September 12 is eran.Thanks to the pedal (money). Donations from A Notice of Motion from this time of sorrow.not only my birthday but Wayne Youngpower of 12-year-old Birchway Place alone Regional/Acton Council-At the going down of the also that is when the Vet-Branch 197 PRODrake Slater and the gen-topped $530.lor Clark Somerville said sun and in the morningerosity of his neighbours, The Slaters rode as part the voluntary responses We will remember the MS Society is $733 of a team from Stans will compromise the data themricher. Slater, and his dad medical imaging com-collected, resulting in a In spite of the threaten-Gabrella is happy to sayStan, rode 75-kilometres pany. All were first time significant negative im-ing weather last Sunday, on the weekend in the MS charity riders and they pact on municipalities all the participants of the Hes Here!Ride in the Niagara area, won the award for best capability to conduct reli-adult picnic held at the Benjamin Allan raising money to help find new team.able accurate analysis of Branch had a wonderful Stuart Petersona cure for Multiple Scler-We rode the 75-kilo-municipal issues.time and are eagerly await-arrivedosis, and to help pay for metres in the pouring rain Somerville said many ing next years edition.August 18, 2010programs and services and Drake fell and hurt his groups, including the This coming Sunday, at 7:10 p.m.for people living with the elbow, but he continued Canadian Medical Associ-August 29, the annual 10lbs 10ozneuromuscular disease.to ride and finished, Stan ation, believe a voluntary Gary Munday Memorial Proud grandparents areThe generosity of Slater said, adding Drake census will put informa-Fishing Tournament for Allan & Pat Robinsonpeople on our street was the top fundraise on tion collected at risk.the children of Acton casts of Acton(Birchway Place) amazed their team.The information gath-off at 11. This is strictly a Congratulationsme, said Stan Slater on He said they trained ered by the census is used fish from shore tournament Ray & RachelleMonday. Drake went to by riding every chance by planners and research-and please bring your own a lot of houses and al-they got, even while on most everyone made a holiday. The Slaters first THANK-YOUdonation. Im just in awe charity 50-kilometre ride of the people who gave was for autism last fall.To Everyone Who Participated InTreatment for:YOGA IN THE PARK! V ( K D T Q O [ C N I K C V % J T Q P K E 2 C K PWe Raised $1,600 V 5 V T G U Uplus 130 Lbs. Of Pet Food For The V * G C F C E J G U C P F O W E J O Q T G Upper Credit Humane Society!Naomi BedellAlso THANK-YOU To Our Local Sponsors:Registered MassageTherapyDeanna Wilson / K N N 5 V BSc. DCh. # E V Q P 1 0Chiropodist519-853-8557Foot Specialist519-853-855765 Mill St. E. Acton, ON L7J 1H4 Foot/Nail Care Diabetic Footcare Custom Orthotics Home visits