The Canadien Champion, Fdday. July 27, 2001-3 -oMilton man killed in motorcycle accident By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion. Community activist and friend to many, Eric Elson, 37, of Milton died Sunday after being thrown fromn his motorcycle on Hwy. 37, near Carlington. Mr. Elson collided with another motor- cycle, and after falling to the ground, was mun over by a third motorcycle. Friend of 25 years, Roger Parsons, was with Mr. Elson and other fniends when thse tragic accident occurred. I was at the front of thse pack (of seven motorcycles) and I didn't realize anybody wasmrissing until I looked in my mirrors and 1 noiced there were only four of us," he said. "We were pulled over and waiting for themn when somebody in a car pulled up and told us tbeoe had been an accident and we should get back there. "Motorists were helping hlm as best they could," he said, adding that police and ambulances were quick to arrive. Mr. Elson was an active participant in local sports, as well as thse Friends of E.C. Drury Park, a group that fought hard against a local housing development on lands residents had corne to know as a park. "We lost a friend on Sunday," said Mcl Cutler, a fellow Friends of E.C. Drury Park member. "We will sadly miss Eric. He was a great guy. I think the communi- ty is indebted to him (for bis ment)." Funeral services wil Ei so be held today El lo at Knox Presbyterian Church in Georgetown. Mr. Elson is survived by brother Don and parents Ted and Nel. IM - nM amo Please ca/I us with your news story ideas. Cati 878-i- 23415 ext. 234.' PiciK A Swii, PicK A FArnuc ANDiz SAVE BIG ON Au. CUSTO 1DEM~* Righi now ai La Z-Bo Furniture ( dlertes' gel Custom Orlers in short order and WFLE EE Pli Y TUE GST*... Now' )ou c<zn sare big and shop with conjulence at the store that offers the largest selection of Genuine La-Z-Bol ' Furniture in Ontario - fl to mention a sales s af more knowledgeable than any other. Sofeelfree ta consuit aur experts when expl<ring aur huge I selection of styles andfabrics. Then mix and match with ourLa-Z-Boy Screen Test Video Catalog. a D o IN O T unique computer system that allows )-ou ta view final -- Q~I1 pi eces before they're even started. Making the room PAY ' I of your ereams a reality has never been sa easy. Or affordable. Sa hurry in during aur "Custom OrderI7/IU RC H3I-I Days ". Only oi La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries . 2 We dont just furnish homes. We FurnLçh Delight! 2 0 0 2 Bui hurry this Sale won t las> long! (A CSTOM ORDrE) g Our new company & neighbour >DMLeN OSOA] (right beside us) HAS 35 PRE-OWNED LATE MODEL TOYOTA'S (in addition ta 50 new 2001 & 2002 models) An enviable selection of pre-owned vehicles to say the least. 18 Toyota Corollas 7 Toyota Camry's 5 Toyota RAV4's 2 Toyota Avalons 2 Toyota 4Runner's 1 Toyota Tercel Ail have WARRANTY - many with the balance of Toyota New Vehicle Coverages. Historical Gorrud Quality, Guarantees and Peace of Mind Assurances apply, as does our "No Hassie" 30 Day Exchange Program. -GORRUD 'S, 410 Steeles Ave., Milton (right next ta Milton Toyota) 905-875-2277 905-875-1700 www.gorrudsoutogroup.com www.miltontoyota.com '.7'*ORRUDý'S AUTO GROUI MMý I I