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8 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT: Acton's Jim Longlade donated blood for the 100th time at a clinic at the Legion last Thursday. Helping him mark the milestone donation of the gift of life were Canadian Blood Service phlebotomist Anna Chilicka (left) and clinic co-coordinator Fran Morris. Forty-eight units of blood were collected and donors also included two firsttimers and two 10-timers. ­ Frances Learment photo iPAD WINNER: Acton's Marianne Whittacker (right) and daughter Julia, picked up an Apple IPAD, donated by Click Computers to the Acton BIA for a prize draw. They picked up their prize from BIA chair Nancy Wilkes and manager Josey Bonnette last Thursday. ­ Frances Learment photo Merry Christmas Closed Dec 24 25 26 With Carrying Case & Stud Finder BLACK & DECKER CORDLESS DRILL SAVE $10 $59.99