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Page SECTION A THE HERALD Wednewlay Bad Boy Mel recants It is worth the drive to Acton says North York Mayor By BRIAN MaeLEOD Herald Stall His hands In shackles North York Mayor Mel rode through Acton on team of prixe hones foe all to see on Saturday The Mayor was paying hit penance for demeaning Acton In a daily newspaper recently Mr apparently claimed that Metro Toronto unlike Acton is a tourist town Enjoying hot dog outside the IGA was one of the highlights of North York Mayor Mel tour ol Acton May IS The Mayor then tared the new stare with owner Mike Mi mi Mayor then went on to the Hide Home for Herald photo J Barbecue a success KAY WILSON United Church chicken barbecue was a great suc cess with around 925 people who enjoyed eating out socializing and taking In various types of enter tslnment Everyone in the church had a job from the oldest to the youngest Adding to the evenings success was Bonnie Crawford Neely and Janice when they sang catchy old favorites like Put Your Arms Around Me Honey and many others Iva Davidson with her threesome Bob Armstrong Terry Leggett and The statement prompted several Acton citizens to beckon the bad boy of politics to see the thriving community of people for himself However upon his arrival the Mayor was arrested outside the Ac ton Library He was placed In hand cuffs by Regional Police Force Deputy Chief John Barratt and Staff Inspector Matt son The arrest was made on orders by Regional Chairman Peter who was acting as the High Constable of the Region of Mr Pomeroy said the Mayor has been deemed guilty of defaming the beautiful of Ac ton In the arrest warrant Issued that morning The High Constable ordered that Mayor Lastman drive around the of Acton In a carriage until such time as he repents and agrees that The mayor was carted through the town such as a common criminal would be with his hands held high for all to see his shackles On the of the old town hall Rick acting as town magistrate ordered further sen ten He released the Mayor from his handcuffs but he bestowed upon Mr Lastman an I Love Acton shirt which he had to wear for the day It was there that the Mayor revealed he had deep roots In the town of Acton Mr Lastman mother Rose was born In the quaint town and his father labored In the tannery for years be told the crowd which went from Jeer to cheering And his cousin Ben reign over Acton as the mayor 32 years ago Asked what made him use Acton as an example in the Toronto Newspaper Mayor Lastman said I don t know what made me say Ac ton I could have said anything In the world t know I was Scotty song In the book and sang many Sporting an I Love Acton T North York Mayor Me stood on the step of the old town hall Monday and pub lie ally apologized for laying Toronto unlike Acton la a tourist town The mayor uld he deep roota In Ac get handcuffed I hang my head in shame do apologize for my remarks right here on the city hall steps he said The Mayor was escorted around the own by local residents Jack Carpenter and Paul Nielsen who gave personal Insights Into various Acton tourist attractions Funeral committal service It takes a lot of spokes to keep the wheel running smoothly and the committee thank oil those who helped to make up the spokes for a smooth ride and a great night Mourn passing Nerval mourns the loss of one of Its old time residents in the death of Pearl Gertrude Carter who passed away at the Georgetown hospital Pearl King of Nerval formerly of Toronto wife of the late Carter and loving mother of Bud of and June Mrs W War wick of Thornhill Dear grand mother of eight grandchildren and IS great grandchildren held in the chapel of the J S Jones Funeral Home Georgetown on May from Tom s mother moved out from Toronto They In the mill home on the same location Bud and Joan built their new home three years ago In they bought the grist mill from the Browne family but sold it again In 1943 and retired to Toronto Mrs Carter had been hospitalized since March when she broke her hip but she made her home with Ormlo and Joan for several years ion Ills oilier was bom Were nil father worked in the and his cousin Ben was mayor years ago Town Rick acting town magistrate sentenced Mayor Then It was on to the IGA for a hot dog and a lour with IGA owner Mike In one the highlights of the visit Mayor watched in amaze ment as Esther Taylor conv need a shy swan to come all he way over from the other side of Fairy Lake so that the Mayor could himself feed Firemen busy May the fire department was called to an accident scene at 3 p to wash down a car accident on Clayhlll Road between the Ninth and Tenth Lines A kitchen Ire May at p m caused to an apartment building at Park Ave and Si damage to the contents of the apart merit The fire Is believed to have been caused by a pot of cooking oil left on the stove There were no in juries May at firefighters were called to the corner of Maple Avenue and Main Street to put out a car fire When they arrived the fire had been extinguished Firefighters responded to an alarm activation May at at the Seniors Home located at Hyde Park The alarm was set off by burnt toast Mayor Mel Lastman was warmly received by Acton residents outside the old town hall May IB He for defaming Acton according to High Pete Pomeroy and toured the town with Hide House for lunch Here Us elderly holds do Just a hug for the mayor HeraM Write us and say why your Dad is so Special I in mm- in watt Your Dad could win Of GIF a CERTIFCATE ART GALLERY GIFT SHOP 10 OFF All Gifts For Your Father 1 24 MAIN ST S DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN 7654 Georgetown Hobby 8c Toy Inc FOR ALL YOUR HOBBY NEEDS Balsa Wood Planes Plastic Model Planes Cras Boats RC Model Cars Trucks Games Toys Kites Rorkets Each of this weeks two winning letters will receive a Gift Certificate My Daddy is the greatest because he made my room and I don t know what else Leslie Age 3 Halton Hills Day Care 5 Greystone Cr Georgetown 8774726 My Daddy My Daddy has short hair and long legs He is bigger than me and Mommy My Daddy likes to watch news Bugs Bunny and all sorts of stuff My Daddy cuts the lawn and waters the garden He likes to go fishing and play baseball and tennis with Uncle Richard Best of alt he plays ball with me Michael Taylor Pen and Pencil Sets OFFICE SUPPLIES STREET UNIT GEORGETOWN ONTARIO LTO 2282 to last weeks winners THE HARRIS FAMILY of a certificate from HAZENS TO Special Gifts For Special Dadsl Floor Mats Sunroofs Pin Striping Car Care Products AND MORE Guelph St Georgetown 1201 Burlington 639 3254 one of Acton a swans Then it was on to the Hide House for a quick tour with dent Steve and a lunch fit for a Mayor Host visitors and Allison and family RR2 Georgetown are look forward to a visit from Has aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Lawless of Dunedln New Zealand Prior to thdr arrival they a Brewster Points West bus lour from Vancouver to Calgary They will be arriving on June 1 at the Allison Eighth line farm Finally after exchanging gifts with the locals which included the key to the city of North York Mayor Lastman decreed Its worth the drive to Acton Used books available Used books will be available at extremely low prices through the Halton Hills Pubic Libraries Anyone interested In picking up some bargains is invited to go to the Acton Library at 17 River Street on June 11 from a m to Bargain hunters can also go the Georgetown Library Church Street on June IS from 9 VEHICLE DRIVERS LICENSE New Office Hours Mondays 1 2 noon 7 pm TuesFri 9 am 5 pm CLOSED MONDAYS June July August 126 Main St S GEORGETOWN DOMINION SEED HOUSE COUNTRY GARDEN CENTRE 8772460 Tuea Wed and Sal to 6 Thura 9pm St at Maple Avenue Georgetown KEEP YOUR GARDEN PLANTS GR0WMG ALL SEASON WITH PLANT PRODUCTS Water Soluable Plant Food Popular Analysis 1 5 30 1 and Buckat Rag SAFERS INSECTICIDAL SOAP Liquid Concentrate The Natural Way of Controlling Garden Insects Save 20c OonAIISIzsa WILSONS SPRING AND SUMMER LAWN FOOD Makes Your Lawn Healthy and Green For The Summer 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