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14 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 DEATHS Mayor's Corner WHEELER: James Robert 1936 - 2012 passed away at the Georgetown Hospital on Friday, December 21st, 2012 in his 77th year. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Audrey Middleton (1999) and the son of the late Stella. He was the loving father of Jimmie and his wife Sandi of Guelph and the late Daniel and was the cherished grandfather of Chelsea and Joshua and Daniel, Christina, Eric and the late Beatrice. Jim will be missed by his siblings, Gladys and her husband George Lang and John and his wife Pauline. He was predeceased by his brother Lorne and his sister-in-law Gladys. The family received friends at the MacKinnon Family Funeral Home, 55 Mill Street East, Acton on Sunday, December 23rd from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Canon J. Mark Tiller on Monday, December 24th at one o'clock. Spring interment at Coningsby Cemetery. Remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be made at The Mayor's State of the Town Address will become accessible. This was made possible by the Town providing a prepaid capital lease payment which will commence whenever the Town moves forward with its Acton Youth Recreation Centre. The placement of the elevator in the Town Hall centre along with the eventual placement of the Acton Youth Recreation Centre will sustain the renewed vibrancy and sustainability of that heritage institution. · With respect of seniors, the Town made a major policy decision this past year that the provision of the much needed expanded Seniors Centre facilities in Acton and Georgetown would have to come by way of buying, leasing or partnering with existing facilities to provide the additional space requested rather than the building of brand new or expanded larger Seniors Centers in both Georgetown and Acton. *** With the Hydro Review, now underway at the Provincial level, there is a risk that despite Council's position that Halton Hills Hydro is not for sale, and that Council wishes to keep its Hydro Company, including the interest and dividend payments it receives on a regular basis each year, that there may be a push from those interested in acquiring Halton Hills Hydro to have the Province, require consolidation of a number of hydro utilities, including Halton Hills Hydro. This completes my State of the Town report for 2012 "Working Together Working for You". I hope this report has demonstrated to you that your Town Council and Town Staff are busy doing good work by providing the services that you the citizens and businesses of Halton Hills wish to see and continuously improving the quality of life for all those making Halton Hills the great hometown it is. As it is the Holiday season, remember help each other. To shop smart, shop local shop Halton Hills. By Rick Bonnette The New Tanner Classifieds cost just $8 (plus HST) for 15 words (or less) and 30 cents (plus HST) for each additional word. Prepayment is required. Classified deadline is Monday at 5:00pm. Call 519-853-0051 for details or send an email to thenewtanner@on.aibn.com CELEBRATION OF LIFE Celebration of Life for Keith G.S. Robbins There will be a Celebration of Life for Keith Robbins on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at St. Alban's Church, Acton. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. with the Celebration of Life to follow at 2 p.m. Afterwards, there will be a gathering in the Church Hall. HEALTH NEW CPAP MASKS : at Young's Pharmacy. The NEW WISP nasal mask is a great Christmas gift that comes in a one size fits most package. The WISP is less obtrusive around the eyes and nothing touches your forehead. Please stop in and try one at 47 Main Street South, Downtown Georgetown. 905877-2711 - Ext 2 REQUIRED: Mature help required for before and after school care in our home in Acton. Monday - Friday for two energetic girls ages 6 and 7, starting January 2013. The weekly schedule will alter from time to time so flexibility is required. Must have experience with children and be willing to provide a police check. Maximum hours per week 18/hrs. Ideal for a recent retiree! Contact Steve 647-960-6900. (52) DAYCARE \ WANTED CONTESTS Acton Winter Carnival Photography Contest Registration is now being accepted and all entries must be submitted to Roxy Coffee by December 29. For more information please go to our website at: www.downtownacton.ca Registration forms can be obtained from the Acton BIA website or Roxy Coffee. (tfn) www.mackinnonfamilyfuneralhome.com E SERVICES DISPOSAL CONTAINER SERVICE: Ideal for renovations, shingles, house, garage & yard clean-up, dirt, concrete, asphalt. Gravel delivery. Driveway friendly. Roll-off truck goes where larger trucks shouldn't. WESTERVELD CONTRACTING LTD . 519853-3332. 905-702-2339, toll free 1-877-633-6529 www.westerveldcontracting.ca (tfn) ITEMS WANTED MacKinnon Family Funeral Home "Shoemaker Chapel" (519) 853-0350 or 1-877-421-9860 (toll free) $$$ CASH $$$: For trucks, Autos, Machinery. Running or NOT. WE PAY YOU. $200 & up to $5,000. Fast free pick up. Flatbed carrier. We also take old tires. We sell new & used parts. Custon exhaust shop. (new cats $240 installed) 519-833-1150. C:647-403-1020. 22 years in service (44) POST HOLE: Augering gravel driveways, tree planting, Timberrock Services. Marcel 519-856-4766, www.timberrockservices.com (tfn) FIREWOOD ROCKWOOD: 3 bedroom. New ceramic & laminate flooring. New paint. $995 + some utilities. No Dogs. Porch and back yard. 519-369-0688 (03) ROOMS AVAILABLE: At Mill Street Crossing, Acton. Weekly/ Monthly. 905-462-3032.(tfn) H FOR RENT MacKinnon 55 Mill Street East Acton Ontario L7J 1H4 SEASON HARDWOODS: 12" or 16". Prompt delivery. Year round availability Len's Firewood 519843-1528 (tfn) ALL PRICES REDUCED FROM LAST YEAR: To p quality seasoned hardwood in 12" or 16" lengths. Ask about our truck load special. 519-7632223 or toll free 1-888-856-8696 www.northernhardwood.ca (tfn) Help Wanted OFFICE CLERK: Required for a variety of office duties. Please apply with resume to Tyler Transport 379 Queen St. E Acton(tfn) Family Funeral Home, Inc. Shoemaker Chapel (519)853-0350 www.mackinnonfamilyfuneralhome.com Acton Family Owned by Margaret and Bob MacKinnon Each year, Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette delivers a state-of the-town address to members and guest of the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce. Here are excerpts of this year's address: The theme of my address this year is taken from the current Town motto "Working Together Working for You". That motto summarizes the work of your Town, Town Council and Town Staff over the last year. Here are some of the accomplishments: · Development of the long-term Strategic Plan, an Official Plan for the planning of the Town, a Council Strategic Action Plan which are the key strategic actions that this Council has agreed to complete successfully by the end of its term in 2014. · 2013 will mark the beginning of the next step in the Sustainability Journey; implementation. The implementation will be just as challenging as the creation of the Strategy but I am confident this community will meet the challenge. · Aided by an exceptional community effort, the Town persuaded the Province to change its proposed transportation strategy for the G.T.A. Area West Corridor. · Construction of the hospital renovation and expansion with $2.6-million from the Town. · Virtual completion of the renovation and expansion of the Main Library and Cultural Centre in Georgetown which will reopen early in 2013. · The return of GO Train Service to Acton after some 20 years. It is a service that should never have been cancelled in the first place. · The old Acton Town hall F CLASSIFIEDS WORK Contact Marie 519-853-0051