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By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff Police declare gun amnesty program a success Today‘s Area residents turn in 459 firearms, explosives and some real surprises Program winds down HomeCourt basketball recap SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS Canadian Tire, A P Food City, Kmart, Biâ€"Way, The Bay, MM Meats Canadian Publications Mail Product Agreement #435â€"201 A Metroland Community Newspaper Vol. 32 No. 105 More on golf classic 100% Government Guaranteed Strip Coupons Maturing in 2004 Mark Slipp (416) 359â€"4633 ‘‘Canada s Best mm@ /Véwqoqoer CCNA Better Newspapers Competition 1993 Ithough impressive, the number of weapons turned in during this saummer‘s provincial firearm amnesty is only half the story, say police. Page 11 Page 22 *Rates subject to change 9.93¢%, FRY cmno "Although the amnesty proâ€" gram was not expected to relive our concern for gun control in Ontario, we are encouraged to see the response from the general public in removing weapons which have the potential of falling into the wrong hands," he said. The amnesty, Sgt. Martin added, has also removed a great deal of worry from the minds of residents who are often uncertain what to do with their weapons and "The three month program has been extremely successful. We will never know what crimes, injuries or deaths may have been prevented with the destruction of these firearms," said Halton Regional Police Sgt. Joe Martin. Frank Parkhouse, president of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, agrees. Pomeroy faces Jan. 17th trial By KAREN SMITH Special to the Beaver Halton Regional Chairman Peter Pomeroy says he‘s disapâ€" pointed he won‘t have a chance to clear his name before the November municipal elections. Referring to his reputation, Pomeroy said, "It‘s important for me to clear it, in any event. Unfortunately, we don‘t set the agenda." Pomeroy said he has not yet decided if he will seek reâ€"appointâ€" ment as regional chair. That posiâ€" tion is selected by ballot of the 24 councillors subsequent to the fall municipal election. Pomeroy has served in that position since the mid 1980s. Trail dates for Pomeroy, his The first of two trials Pomeroy faces on corruption charges has been set for Jan. 17, 1995. (See ‘Amnesty‘ page 4) (See ‘Third‘ page 4) The Festival Country Travel Association has received $275,500 in provincial funding for its variâ€" ous planning promotional activities. The association will use a $108,530 jobsOntario Community Action grant to support its Partnership Planning Program (PPP) and $167,000 from the Ontario Travel Assoc. Group receives $275,000 to boost tourism Premium fall fertilizer. 6â€"8â€"14. 10k bag. 59â€"2313â€"6 Premium Weed ‘n Feed. 6â€"8â€"14. 1O0kg bag. 59â€"2315â€"2 Rotary spreader. For even distribution of nutrients. 60â€"3540â€"2 ......... 19.99 OAKTOWN SHOPPING PLAZA 550 Kerr Street Open Sunday 10 a.m.â€"6 p.m. 844â€"5732 UPPER OAKVILLE SHOPPING CENTRE Upper Middle at 8th Line Open Sunday 11 a.m.â€"5 p.m 849â€"TIRE program to promote the Niagara and MidWestern regions as exciting tourism destinations. The PPP involves more than 12 groups including the Oakville Chamber of Commerce using $220,060 to develop tourism marketing plans, community visiâ€" tor profiles and funding strategies. SEPTEMBER 4, 1994 28 Pages 75 Cents (GST included) 338â€"6550