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GeorgetownActon Wednesday 18 A former Acton resident having a showing at the Georgetown Library and Cultural Centre from June IS to Doug Griffin now of Brampton will be having a show PolntiUism He hopes to see a good turnout for his first showing Doug was responsible for the naming of ActiVan and providing a logo for the Hills Legal Clinic For more information contact the Library Ontario floral emblem the Trillium is expected to be in full bloom when the County Radial Railway opens for another summer season this Saturday The museum a antique streetcars carry visitors on a milelong Jaunt through the woods where the Trill urns usually stage their short lived annual beauty pageant In midMay If nature clock t been disturbed by this winter lopsy weather the Trillium display should be at lis peak opening weekend presenting visitors a rare opportunity to see a virtual carpet of the delicate white flowers For those who haven t been out to the Line site recently there are pieces of Canadian electric railway equipment operable and several other artifacts under restoration or awaiting attention Operating cars range from an open air car built in 1693 for a predecessor of the Toronto Transit Commission to Canada first PCC streetcar whose bretheren are still running on the streets of Toronto Thcmuseumoperatesfromllam on weekends and holidays from May 14 until the end of October This week canvassers are out door knocking for donations to the North Mentally Retarded Association While I realize there have been quite a few organizations asking for money lately please give generously once again This campaign covers all of North Why don t we see if Acton can beat Georgetown and Milton in monies raised Acton has a pro vine wide reputation for the citizens generosity In fund raising drives Let keep up the good work McKeniifrSmllh is holding a Variety Night tomorrow Thursday beginning at p m It should be a good night so plan to attend R ck Bunny Bennett who hopped Into public life back In November by winning a seat on Ha J ton Hills council has been branded A don newest tourist attraction Now Rick is as well known around town as hubby Gord for his hats though Bunny are more stylish and fashionable than most of the chapeaus Gord dons Still Gord has one nice hat from Italy courtesy of Rick bringing It back for me to give the editor for his birthday a couple of years back Gord is a soft blue and on the rare occasions he wears It he looks a bit like a hood or pimp Rick has one the same only grey Rick t look sinister in his Just dapper Anyway It was a different hat Rick wears a white Panama hat with a wide brim which caused a stir downtown last Tuesday afternoon Hills councillors learned from one of Rick colleagues Monday night that the social services committee members and region staff were on a tour and stopped at the Acton Social Services and Information Centre Twice while driving through town the numerous gals on the tour spotted Rick and and They also asked a lot about his marital status and the like he a a bachelor His fellow Acton councillor who mentioned the tour was taken with Rick declared our newest Town father Is also our newest tourist attraction and sex symbol Bunny is a tough guy to embarrass and he had a comeback He asked that all the ladles who had asked about him be listed with their phone numbers and addresses also provided Judge Crown Attorney help in mock trial Cut use i now I Members of a grade taw course and a grade 9 Sodal Science class at Acton High School got their first taste of a courtroom Friday as a mock trial was held at the school complete with a provincial court judge and Hilton Crown Attorney Judge William Shsrpe and Crown Attorney Jim Treleaven played themselves with Georgetown lawyer Jack as defense counsel and Catherine Shane from the Elizabeth Fry Society probation officer Dennis Kunze and Regional Police Constable Arnold Van on bond to fill their roles as two fictitious characters were The fust case involved William Klutz played by Ken who was caught with his hands in the till of a Georgetown food store long after closing hours Klutz pleaded guilty and the students got a chance to see the court procedures right from his arraignment to his sentencing The case of Laurie Ann Wellington played by Karen Vanderlaan was a bit more com plicated as she plead not guilty to charges of mischief after a fictional evening when she kicked in a window at Acton High School Constable Van Chef testified he saw her break the window and arrested her right away during a school dance Judge Sharpe found her guilty The Judge always likes to think he is the boss Judge told the students following the Optimist Club arranged mock trials However so does the Crown Attor ney but ultimately the judge has the last word He pointed out a Judge must be partial fa rand judicial public Is protected Crown Attorney said his job is to act as the local agent to the Minister of Justice He has to decide what gets pro cessed and what doesn t and gives the police advice He also deals with the public and acts at inquests Appeals are handled by a group of specialists In Toronto There s an old saying that the Crown never wins or loses said but don t believe it I hate to lose He admitted where he wants to give the accused a good swift kick because he knows that a more than the person is likely going to receive in punishment but he can t let bis emotions be shown in public Georgetown lawyer Walinga said it Is his job to make the accused position known to the court He has often been asked how he can represents someone who he knows Is guilty noted the person might be guilty but the question is of what Crown Attorneys have a habit of overcharging Walinga claimed There are many cases where the accused is being used as an example to others to show what will happen to you if you commit that crime My point of view is why hold this person up as an example when others are not Constable Van Chef told the students it is his Job to protect property and keep the peace His responsibility Is to arrest people involved in the crime and make the decision to bring them to court or deal with it in another way He also has to prepare all the necessary documents for the courts prepare the Crown briefs and In some in stances follow the case through the courts Cathy Shone of the Fry Society explained her program provides an tlve penalty to jail and Is part of the sen fencing The judge usually gives her 30 days to find a place for the person found guilty to do community work and it can involve any thing that does not take away from paid employment Ms Shane said having a community vice order is truly punishment as a person Just give up ISO hours or more of their own time and that hurts and it means some thing she said It also reminds them con stant they are being punished for In some cases the criminal is given work to do for the person they committed the crime against Other people would rather not have the person near their home Anyone who complete their com service order is in breach of the order and go to Jail she said Dennis a probation officer with the Ministry of Correctional Services told the classes he is responsible for the supervision of someone over who on probation or parole He prepares assess ments for the courts and parole boards and orks with community agencies residents Manpower etc Provincial Court Judge William took part In a mock trial at Acton High School Friday put on by the Acton Op Urn lit Club Acton Optimists sponsored a mock trail for high school students Friday morning with a provincial court judge and the crown attorney Tor Ration Crown James Regional Police Constable Arnold Van student harm who was playing the part of an accused defense lawyer Jack Elizabeth Fry Society Catherine Kunce and Optimist members rank Dave Hall Rockwood wants draw The Community Centre could be the site of a Draw In January 1994 Councillor Don DeLaporte in reporting to Township Council said the Rock mosa Community Centre board Is in vestigating bring the provincial lottery draw to Drexler is hired Construction have been engaged by the Township of to act as the contractor to Install the servicing on Queen St in WEDNESDAY 2 MILK