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SECTION A THE HERALD December An end and a beginning tor Pele There wart and presents Monday night town count No him adieu and wished him luck In his new postal regional chairman The mayor Is expected lo be formally ratified In that today Wednesday Herald photo Councillors roast Mayor Pomeroy Herald Staff Writer Mayor Pete was given two free tickets to a Croatian picnic his name tag a toy swan a jar of earth from McNabb Street a bottle of aspirins a cigar and a pewter ash tray from fellow who roasted the retiring politician Mori day night It is expected he mayor will officially become regional chair man today day automatically vacating his position as mayor oull be missed by all members of council We wish you great luck Coun Mike Arm strong said handing the mayor his name tag and a pewter ashtray The waddling toy swan came from Coun Rick who made his entry Into politics over the swans In Fairy Lake Issue tost year I fl It was John McDonald who gave the mayor the jar of dirt to remind him of the construction work ali summer long in the Street area When Mayor ran for the mayor seat Coun McDonald took over his council scat in 1973 The mayor was approachable and three packages of rettes by the councillor who at and Hedges In Bramp ton as a bribe from the company market Ing department In smoking for another four years thank very much joked us he admired the pew ash tray Inscribed with his name and term of office dates Finn thanked the for help he been as a rookie councillor not the advice to speak si viral languages and learn how to say nothing Although we may pal building in Hilton Hills rest assured there always be a place for you to stay at Church St told the Town council decided earlier this year to demolish the build Ing Coun Marilyn Scrje- presented the mayor with a picture drawn by her son Kirk of the mayor waving goodbye I thinkyou vodanoa fantastic job she told him Wise Sage Ross Knechlel is Arm strong called him commented on hdf the hid in his five years as mayor probably learned thit any mayor is rather than by the vokrs he said Wt re when you down I lit re to make it very clear to the Ig nornnt below that Hilton Hills is the jewel of the region You might threaten them thai niton Hill will cut off their food Ken wnsn left out of jibes and words of profit or Mayor I He re called w lit the mayor up together in living one block playing hockey coming the trophies With ill the nice remarks aTfd it lo come hack here after turning it regional down ris ponded all the councillors hnd had their like all the gifts and all the time vc spent with Community carolling A community carolling is being organized for Dec IB by trie Acton Business Improvement Area The Acton Citizens Band has been Invited to participate and Hills Hydro contacted to see If there can be a special tight ceremony that night Man punched A year old Cameron Street Acton man was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm Thursday after m when he punthed another man in the fact several limes during argument The victim an Acton man was taken to hospital where he was treated for facial bruising and released Youth assaulted During an argument a 10year old woman was assaulted Thursday at 30 p m by her stepfather The mother separated the two The year old Mill Street Georgetown man was charged with assault and appears In Milton provincial court Jan There were no visible Injuries to the daughter police reported Break and enter A 16year old Scarborough woman has been charged with break entry and heft for cash and two bottles of liquor from her dads at the Waterfalls Park Nov The woman had been living with her dad until September when she moved to with her mother A neighbor observed her inside the trailer and regional police subsequently arrested Narcotic charge Hashish valued at 1500 was confiscated by regional police Saturday at 11 A Mountain view Road Georgetown man was arrested and charged with possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking and breach of property Police looking for in connection with another incident went Into the Games People Play premises in the Hills plaza The man fled and was apprehended a short distance away The drugs were thrown while he fled police said Bicentennial bells ring New Years Fire causes damage The bells will be ring 12 times on New Year Eve in Acton and Georgetown and helium filled loons will be released at midnight Georgetown citizen of the year Esmu Ball has agreed to ring In the new year at Knox Pres Church and in Acton citizen of the year Ted will do the same in downtown Acton This celebration is an appropriate start for On In bicentennial year theme of ting Together Families are Invited to take time out from their parties and come downtown to bring In the New Year together with their friends and neigh The is cele brating its In and many festivities are planned for the year A bicentennial committee has been appointed by the town to help the community take part In the events During the year there will be celebrations for the 120th anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of Georgetown and the 11 annlvcr of the Incorpora Hon of the Village of A poorly construe led fireplace was rcspons for a fire that caused approximately damage to an older home on Fifth Line near Nov Hills Are chief BUI Cunningham said three women in the home awakened lo the smell of smoke and were able get out uninjured Jessica Devlin Wen West and Rosemary Dements had just Into the home owned by Ms Devlin two weeks earlier a motor addition to the home was nearly com pie led The fire chief said the started at 12 a when the floor joists which ran through the base of the fireplace were Ignited Heat from fireplace ignited the joists which were panelled over There was extensive smoke damage through out the building and firefighters from and Hills had to dismantle and smash the fireplace to ensure the fire was put out after it rekindled in the after Holiday Spectacular Acton town office wont close councillors There always expected lo give it lo- rimafn office in m for Ac Ion citizens their WASH CUT STYLE FREE BEARD TOMS WITH EACH STYLE WE ABE FRIENDLY SALON Moore Park Plaza Wheels locked A Georgetown man was taken to George town Memorial Hospital Friday m for minor injuries received in a traffic accident Christopher Hold was treated and released A car turning off Bower Avenue applied its brakes but the wheels locked the vehicle slid on the wet pavement into a car in Lhc opposite lane There was damage to the two cars Seniors meet agreed in a motion brought forward by Rick The Ward 1 councillor snld his ratepayers were Lolling him con corned that with the change in mayor that would be done away with Although initially opposing the motion because he wanted more time lo consider it Harry Levy supported tin recomm in the end I hive no probltm with tin king sun litres an in Acton but not is straightforward as it made out to lie he said This bothers me it been thrown at us this time 1 person illy wont lo give it more eonsl Neighbor wants report on Centre The Golden Triangle held their annual bazaar at the 15 Afternoon tea was many visitors had their future foretold with tea leaves and cards A craft table white elephant and many plants helped make a pleasant T John won he beautiful picture made senior for a inpto Weal and Dec 1 It was an enjoyable afternoon seeing the colored lights tiny houses and Santa Claus parade plus the roast beef dinner Madge While field was hostess for the trip Man charged A year old Main Street South George town man was charged with minor assault for striking and kicking his 33year old wife Nov The woman suffered swelling and a black eye The man appears In Milton provincial court Dec 12 do vou Lthe Doing wash MOUNTAIN VIEW COIN LAUNDRY A neighbor concerned with ihe Croatian Centre issue asked council to release a staff report used at lis Nov general committee meeting and the con Thompson Rogers report Reuben a neighbor the contro versial centre asked that councillors who objected to the release of the report be known through a recorded vote so we might see which councillors believe in withholding Information from the public Mr objected to being the contact person for his neigh born who also have complaints against the centre and asked that when the Croatian Centre is dealt with a teller be sent to each Individual who has made a presentation to Four tires stolen Four MIchelin I ires worth were stolen from Georgetown Tire on Guelph Street over night Nov Thieves entered the premises by putting a boot a panel in the garage door There was ISO damage to the door council on the matter Mayor Pomeroy saw o difficulties in taking through the mail would be received too late No action was taken that responsibility from by on Mr Mr and said the town would contact concerned persons by phone as notification requests His was received and filed PHOTO REPRINTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ANY PHOTOGRAPH APPEARING THE HERALD 8772201 AW TRENTON I 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