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6 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2007 EDITORIAL Distributed to every home in Acton and area as well as adjoining communities. 373 Queen Street East, Unit 1 Acton, Ontario L7J 2N2 email: thenewtanner@on.aibn.com Frances Niblock Mike OLeary Angela Tyler Rebecca Ring Publisher Editorial Ted Tyler Hartley Coles Editorial Contributors Advertising and Circulation Composing Marie Shadbolt Bruce Cargill Danielle McIsaac with Hartley Coles (519) 853-0051 Fax: (519) 853-0052 Every effort will be made to see advertising copy, neatly presented, is correctly printed. The publisher assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors or omissions in advertising, but will gladly reprint without charge that part of an advertisement in which an error may occur provided a claim is made within five days of publication. All articles, advertisements and graphic artwork appearing in The New Tanner is copyrighted. Any usage, reproduction or publication of these items, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of the publisher of The New Tanner is a copyright infringement and subject to legal action. New Tanner columnist Mike OLeary pretty well covered the subject of vandalism in his column (issue August 2) with all its ramifications to the community. Were going to bring u the subject again mostly because of the desecration at the Max MacSween Memorial Garden sometime between midnight and 8 a.m. on Tuesday August 7. Some person or persons ripped several large plants out of the ground that night and then turned their attention to the 11x14 inches bronze dedication plaque to Max MacSween attached to the large rock in the garden. Bad enough that they ripped out the plants which Acton Horticultural Society has spent thousands of dollars planting along the park. But when they removed that plaque from the rock they showed their complete lack of respect for a man whose green thumb is evident all over Acton. The garden with its limestone screening path, bench, arbour and hundreds of plantings extends the existing Rotary Park walkway on Main St N. into Prospect Park. It was a joint venture between the Town and the Rotarians, Max MacSween spearheaded the project. An enthusiastic Master Gardener, the walkway was Maxs legacy to this community before he died of cancer in 2006. The Horticultural Society has spent countless hours and over $3,000 in funds to make this and Acton beauty spot as a tribute to Max. They had the plaque installed with words: This garden is dedicated in memory of Max MacSween. An inspiration to us all. That some person or persons would desecrate this memorial to a man who gave so much of himself to the community, is almost beyond belief. Vandalism is described as the willful destruction or defacement of things, especially works of art or other beautiful valuable things or property. The desecration at the memorial gardens fills all the require- ments. Police have turned the matter of the senseless act over to 11 Division Crime unit for their investigation. Anyone who can help solving this crime is asked to call (905)878-5511, extension 2105, on if they see anyone with the plaque to call 9-1-1. Lets find out who these culprits are. The death of Irene McCauley on August 5 shook the Catholic com- munity in Halton Hills as well as throughout Halton, where she had served on the Catholic Board of Education for 26 years with a passion, determination and a character so typical of the woman. Her death, following the demise of veteran public school trustee Ethel Gardiner in early June, marks the passage if an era when educa- tion in this immediate area underwent enormous expansion and dealt with difficult problems. Both of them left an indelible mark on the community. Irene McCauleys legacy reflects the dedication and commitment she felt towards her family, her parish (Holy Cross, Georgetown) and to the Catholic School Board which she so vigorously championed over 26 years. She was elected first female Vice Chair and subsequently Chair of the Board by her fellow trustees and chaired numerous committees. McCauley was also deeply involved with the Halton Hills sports community coaching hockey and lacrosse, to the CNIB, the womens basketball league, the United Way and the Halton Hills Youth Action Committee. An active member at Holy Cross Church, she was a past president of the parish council, a lector, hospitality minister, Eucharis- tic Minister and a member of the pastoral council, Catholic Womens League and altar society. She was also recipient if the Bishops Medal of Honour for her many services. McCauley was recently honoured by naming Christ the King Sec- ondary Schools theatre in her name. The school was a project she had been deeply involved with since its genesis. Both school communities were fortunate in having such exemplary people on their boars of education. They have left a legacy which future board members may well emulate. Role models Senseless desecration To the editor, I would just like to let you know much I enjoyed reading Mike OLearys column, A good reason to see red, written on July 26. I am one who wears my red support our troops T-shirt every Friday, and will continue to until our troops all come home. The story of that young soldier on the plane was well written, thank you. I dont live in Acton but I have been camping now for 20 years at Smallwood Acres and look for- ward to reading the Tanner every Saturday. With thanks, Judy Webb Toronto To the editor, Several months ago I was visiting a friend in Southern Ontario and no- ticed how many houses had yellow ribbons around things showing their support for our soldiers. So I thought it would be a great idea and came home to Acton and put yellow ribbons at the front of my house showing my support. Since then I have not noticed anyone else doing it. Imagine my disap- pointment. Am I the only one who wants to support them and am not ashamed of showing it? Does no one realize what the yellow ribbons mean? No, I dont have an old oak tree or any tree for that matter on the front of my property to tie a yellow ribbon around so I did the next best thing and put them around my light, my mail box, my door handle so they can be clearly seen. I also noticed how difficult it is to find any establishment which still has the magnetic ribbons for cars. I have searched all over and cannot find one single yellow magnetic ribbon to put on my car. Can we not give the people a nudge to tell them if you care about our young soldiers to show them by tieing a yellow ribbon around something to show them our support? Maybe they wont see it, but wont it give us a sense of pride knowing we all support them? Wondering, Donna from Acton. No support for ribbons to support our soldiers Liked Mikes column on seeing red More letters on Page 15 OH WHEN THE SAINTS: One of the popular features of Actons Leathertown Festival on Sunday was this unique version of a Dixieland band on the Celtic Queen, a replica of a Mississippi river boat which provided the melody while the lone trombonist supplied the razz-a-ma-taz. The festival, the 16th, was another outstanding success despite a downpour which drenched thousands along Mill St. which turned into a giant mall for the day.- Julie Conroy photo.