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cloud continues to hang _ over the office of Halton‘s SR Regional Chairman. â€"But Peter Pomeroy is still proâ€" claiming his innocence, despite a preliminary hearing that ended Wednesday with a provincial court judge sending the regional chairman to trial on two counts each of breach of trust and accepting secret comâ€" missions. Crimmins is charged with one count each of breach of trust and accepting a secret commission. Arnold is charged with one count each of offering a secret commission and breach of trust. Tennant is charged with offering a secret comâ€" By PAUL MITCHISON Special to the Beaver Also facing trial in connection with the same incidents are his wife, Halton deputy clerk Pat Crimmins, along with Georgetown lawyer Bert Arnold and developer Ab Tennant. Pomeroy_will stand trial on corruption charges HOORAY FOR CANADA A Metroland Community Newspaper â€" Vol. 32 No. 77 The students, faculty and parents of St. Vincent‘s Separate School would like to wish everyone a very happy Canada Day today. The students recently took time out from their schedule to celebrate Canada‘s 127th birthday with a giant cake, balloons and, of course, lots of flags. (Photo by Riziero Vertoili) ‘Canada Best »fm/(/ff /Vm,oqoer Better Newspapers Competition 1993 Regional Chairman suffers courtroom setback Following the ruling in Burlington provincial coutt, Pomeroy told reporters he‘s more convinced than ever he‘ll defend himself successfully against the charges. ‘‘We expected this, we were totalâ€" ly prepared for it," said the 55â€"yearâ€" old Pomeroy. "My lawyer explained to me that in Canadian law these sitâ€" In nearby Coronation Park, the Halton Multicultural Association is hosting a celebration of Canada‘s rich cultural mix with international dancing, ethnic foods and games and contests. Bronte Creek Provincial Park is focusing its activities on children throughout the day with crafts, faceâ€"painting, hatâ€"making, and even a birthday cake. If you‘re looking for a special way to celebrate Canada Day, today, there are several options available in town. The Village of Bronte is throwing an allâ€"day party with music, dancing, entertainment and even a fireworks display at night. Canada Day festivities Saturday, July 2nd is the 39th Annual Kids®Fishing Derby. Presented by the Oakwille District Rod Gun Club and Tim Horton‘s. The Fishing Derby will be held at Vista Park, Bronte (Bronte Rd., 2 blocks south of Lakeshore) ~ from daybreak until 12 noon, and is open to all children 14 years of age and under. There is no entry fee, and all participants are invited to enjoy the free hot dogs, cold drinks and other Lefreszhments_. Live relfga;eqc’atg_gor): for thiz year! s qo d 2 ce o E Cns Te . ue B e t e Ts c e S c oi e 20e Oe e C 0 c e ts Stop by a participating Oakwville Tim Hortons for an application form and rules and regulations. During the eightâ€"day preliminary hearing, which originally began last March, evidence was presented that was collected by officers from Project 80, a joint police investigaâ€" tive team designed to root out municipal corruption. After more than two years of investigation, uations almost always go to trial. Believe me, we‘re not going to lose FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1994 A courtâ€"imposed ban on publicaâ€" tion of evidence from the prelimiâ€" nary hearing prevents the media from reporting details until after the trial. The group is scheduled to appear in court in Milton on Aug. 2nd to set a date for trial. Pomeroy said the charges have been hard on he and his family, and expressed some dismay with having been targeted for investigation by a special police municipal corruption unit. "It‘s the kind of experience no one else should have to go through." charges were laid with allegations of improprieties regarding land in Georgetown and Florida condominiâ€" Pomeroy. won‘t step aside as regional chairman, and hasn‘t ruled out seeking another term. "As of today, I‘m going to stay on...as for the future, I haven‘t made any plans." The regional chairman has held the position since 1983. Gift Certificates Available 1 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS The Bay Strak Napolcon 8 N. JOâ€"ANN MCKINNON BSc.D.V.M. MRCVS. _‘ _ 3307387 Care for Companion Animals Canadian Publications Mail Product Agreement #435â€"201 637 â€"2 17 4 )* 75 Cents (GST included) Srafood Hous: Most Extensive |€ $ Menu. C 3 3455 Fairview Burlington RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED Fine Dining Featuring A