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Wednesday regional council unaniâ€" mously voted to revisit the legal fee payback policy. A report will come forward in two weeks to a month, 2* alton regional chair Peter : Pomeroy, amid criticism of taxpayers financing his legal fees under a new regional bylaw, announced Wednesday he won ’t seek re-election in November, and would step down immediately if council so voted. By ANGELA BLACKBURN Special to the Beaver Pomeroy won’t seek another term Paper INSIDE Todav's A Metroland Community Newspaper ‘ Vol. 32 'No. 110 FREAK SEPTEMBER 16, 1994 a A _ 40 Pages 75 Cents (681‘ included) Companion DORVAL ANIMAL SERVICES N. JOâ€"ANN MCKINNON BScD.V.M. M.R.C.V5. w???” 338â€"7387 SPECIAL SUPPtEIENTS The Bay Canadian Publications MW Product Agreement #435-201 Help yourself Page 33 Role reversal Page 8 Stagecraft’s newest theatrical production is real eye-opener Region sets up small business . self-help centre “I will not be seeking office here in Halton beyond the end of this term,” Pomeroy said. He then made reference to bids by various councilors at the Wednesday In the meantime, council voted to suspend further payments pending 'the report. So far, $28,800 has been paid out for Pomeroy’s legal costs. 4 once outside legal opinions are obtained. Council didn’t ask for Mr. Pomeroy’s resignation. By cutting an X in the tennis balls and popping them over the legs of the chairs, the screcch of metal on tiles came to an Mr. Simon is class is really on the ball 3; ant to make your classroom just a ' f little quieter? Martin Simon,a teacher at St Vmcent’ 5 Separate School dld, and he created the effect he wanted with ter nis balls MerMarfinsmonhascomeupwimauniqueuseromnnisbaustomakehiscmdeaclassatsevinc’em’sSepmm Schoolalittlequi- eter. The tennis balls have eliminated the annoying screed: of metal on tile: and reduced the number of distractims for the young students. (Photo by Peter McCusksr) Awaiting trial on charges of crimi- nal breach of trust and accepting a secret commission. Pomeroy said his announcement came earlier than planned. meeting aimed at altering the legal fee compensation bylaw. “As well, If I have become such a liability as some of those motions may lead you to believe it by a majority vote of council you feel ‘I should resign, I’llnesign at your convenience.” With a donatiofi of nioney, tenhis balls were purchasgd for his Grade 3 classroom. “Last year, I had a few children who were easily distracted by noise,” explained Simon. “One of the suggestions was to» ’ make the classroom as quiet as possible. It’s a tile floor and carpeting is so expensive..." abrupt stop. If you lave chocolate 9 "if you Joâ€"vé ' Choc013tc a let ’ comz’ to Tim Hortons for your chocolate treats: Crhfcglot Donuts, Chocolot Cook 17.3, ChOCOJOt 35.":- Muffins, “ ChOColot TimBits ‘ . Chocolot Cakes, , r. Declaring conflicts of interest on the legal fee compensation bylaw changes, and a flurry of associated motions, Pomeroy took the podium as a delegation before council saying, f‘Get your seatbelts.” “I enjoy a fight, but I’m getting tired. I would prefer it if council was to look me straight in the eye and vote me out I'll resign today. You tell me, but please have the decency to debate the merits of the decision publicly.” Thanks to a generous donation from the Ontario Racquet Club, another classroom balloon outfitpeq with tennis balls this year. The idea not only helped ease Simon’ 5 life and that of his students but caught on with the whole school “Everybody’s happy about them” he- '2(905)8uu-‘ IT'S FREE! If”: FAST! ITS for cu and your ki . Having worked with some coun- cilors 18 years, Pomcroy said, "There “I have never seen anything in my experience to rival what’s happening at this time. A cancer currently per- vades this municipality,” said Pomeroy. “There is a tremendous effort by some people in our area to consider a political future for myself be blocked or stopped. I’m deeply hurt and offended by some actions that have been taken surrounding this sub- CALL NOw KIDZ BIZ I NFOLI NE (See ‘Chairman’s page 2) Ixtgnzasn kfldfll Bfiz JLI- 20¢! m be form's:- ”oh: for pact-Bi