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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-05-01, Page 2Pape 2 Times -Advocate, May 1, 1991 WTT-TF !VFW' Need for charity still on the increase Food Bank running out of staple items Continued from front page. back room. Because the thrift shop just earns enough money to pay the rent, Myles says there isn't enough money to go out and buy food. He wishes there was. He also wishes he had enough money to help a few families pay their own rents in the next little while as more and more layoffs hit the,area. Myles says he knows there are a lot more local families in need of help, but are reluctant to seek help. "I know there's a . lot of people who need food, but they won't come in because of pride or embar- rassment, but if they phone we'll take food to them, said Myles, adding that the food bank's number is 293-3637. "Fridges - I could use 50 fridges," said Myles, who explains some families in dire straits can still get by so long as they aren't hit with major repair bills, such as when their appliances fail. He said one woman called him to say that after her stove stopped working the week before, her refrigerator broke only a few days later. Fortunately, Myles had one fridge to give her, but he insists he has plenty of room for any more the public would like to donate. Myles notes that a sense of pride also motivates many of those who do receive assistance from the food bank to offer something in return. Several volunteer their help at the store and help with the Bible study and interdenominational services. Myles philosophy is that this is best approach for a Christian chari- ty organization: fill the physical needs of the body first - food and clothing - and the spiritual will fol- low. _ . "That's why we started this - to show people we are a legitimate or- ganization that's not begging for money like the Jim Bakkers of this world," said Myles. Have You Read? ... Breaki ns are occurring at an "Alarming" Rate For Security, Comfort and Energy Savings Contact your X10 Protector Plus Home Security System Dealer Shelves emptying - Ron Myles says the few items left on the Ailsa Craig food bank shelves aren't enough to make one welt -balanced meal. Catholic Board asking for consideration LONDON - The London and Mid- dlesex Roman Catholic School Board is *oing to seek "Special Consideration" from the Minister of Education for the Province of Onta- rio, Marion Boyd, to address its projected revenue shortfalls for 1991. In keeping with tradition, The Catholic Board has again matched the mill rate increases put forward by the London Board of Education, and the. Middlesex Coup4Y Board of Two minor accidents EXETER - The Exeter OPP in- vestigated two relatively minor traf- fic accidents last week. On Thursday at around 11:30 a.m. a cattle truck driven by Tudor Wain of Bayfield went off the road on Concession 2-3 of Hay Town- ship and struck a pole. While no damage was done to the truck, po- lice report that the pole was broken. Friday evening at 9:40 p.m. a ve- hicle driven by Elaine Pfaff of Cre- diton rolled while travelling Ste- phen Township Side Road 5-6. Police say there were no significant injuries reported, but the vehicle re- ceived moderate damage. Lightning cause of barn fire STEPHEN TOWNSHIP - Light- ning is being blamed as the cause of a large barn fire here early Sun- day morning. The Grand Bend Fire Depart- ment was dispatched to the corner of Highway 81 and Huron Coupty Road 4 at approximately 1 a.m. and remained on the scene for over four hours.. Fire chief Stan Lovie said the barn was probably hit by lightning during a storm and the amount of damage to the barn, owned by John Love, is not yet known. He said there was a lot of ma- chinery which was destroyed and there were also several cows who died in the blaze. Education. For the London Board that represents a 5.33 percent in- crease. However, because of the tre- mendous growth of the Catholic system over the past number of years, that increase would leave the Catholic Board with a revenue shortfall over $3 million. Administration say they are pre- pared to make recommendations for 1.3 million dollars in cuts, and have been directed to find a further $700,000 in cuts if possible. The Trustees heard last Monday m the Chair, Helen'McNryen,"and Director -of Education Ken Regan that cutting more than 2 million from the budget would be next to impossible given the rapid growth in the number of students and pro- fessional staff and in addtional facil- ities. Board chair Helen McHenry said, "Any further cuts would affect our collective agreements, and we have an obligation both legally and mo- rally to honour them. "Any cuts be- yond the $2 million would require belief in miracles." She went on to say, "Given that the Minister has indicated on many occasion that she wants to estab- lish equity, we feel we are justified in presenting this case to her for special consideration," "The grant regulations do not address today's needs or equity, and we feel justi- fie0, asks g,for,Sharlgos y3(U! P1 -waiting for.the Far; Axcg2mll r, Director of Education Ken Regan , explained to the Trustees that the current grant regulations are more than 20 years old and do not ad- dress the tremendous changes that have taken place in the system. They were designed for a board go- ing about business on a fairly even keel from year to year, taking into consideration such factors as infla- tion. However they do not take into account such things as the spectacular growth that has been experienced by this board. Regan went on to say that cutting past the $2 million mark would be extremely difficult, and beyond re -opening and renegotiat- ing collective bargaining agree- ments with such groups as the teachers, no new people would be hired, and some might even be laid off. Zile Board of T ustees mbGon calling for the Chair He 'Mc enry and Vice Chair Ti Price to meet with the Minister of Education and local MPPs imme- diately to present the case. It called for staff to continue to review the budget and prepare reports for standing committees. It will at- tempt to have the budget resolved by May 6 at a special meeting of the board. Basic system as low 'as $359 Snow Bird Security Systems (Division of Dashwood Lock and Key) 237-3426 Free in home security- appraisal Dredging authorization shifts GRAND BEND - In an attempt to minimize expenses and prevent confusion, the Grand Bend har- bour master will contact members of the harbour committee or the clerk -treasurer before the mouth of the Ausable River is dredged. "I don't want the harbour master to have that authority, he gets pressure from the boaters, said reeve Bruce Woodley. Dredging will be done by Siddall Marine Service once again. Last year the village received a $15,000 grant to help cover the costs. Woodley said sometimes it isn't necessary to dredge. He suggested boaters hit the bottom, not because it's too shallow, but because they come into the river from Lake Hu - rt)"It's do big l tdollars to bring that boat (dredging) in, we should be sure," said Woodley. However, councillor Dennis Snider felt strongly that whatever the cost, the dredging has to be done. "If we need more dredging, we have to do it," said Snider. Court hears fraud case, including instant teller swindle attempt EXETER - Alfred Fuchs of London pleaded guilty of four counts of fraud in Provin- cial Court last Tuesday, includ- ing one attempt to defraud an in- stant teller ma- chine. Judge R.O.E. Hunter heard that on December 4 Fuchs made a false deposit on his Royal Bank account, puttinif an envelope stuffed with facial tissue into a teller machine ,in Listowel. He then withdrew $50, making his account $62.99 overdrawn. The court was then told Fuchs later called the bank and said his teller card had been lost. The next day, December 5, Fuchs was said to have deposited a worthless cheque with the Royal Bank in Arthur, and withdrew an- other 850. Fuchs also pleaded guilty to us- ing two NSF cheques to pay for gasoline purchased from MTS Farm Supply in Usborne Town- ship. The court heard that Fuchs has made restitution to MTS and has an agreement to repay the Royal Bank for $176. Judge Hunter fined Fuchs, 22, a total of 5300 with 90 days to pay, Wrong names in captions Of the more than 200 peo- ple who appeared in last week's Times Advocate, we got a coupe of the names wrong. On page three last week, Shannon Hrudka was incor- rectly identified as Shannon Rowe. On page two in the Fame cast photo caption, Judy Becker should have, of course, read Jodi Becker. The Times -Ad locate apol- ogizes for any embarrassment or inconvenience this may have caused. or face 20 days in jail. Assault Tony Kilmer, 18, of London pleaded guilty to an assault on a 14 -year old Ooderich youth. The court heard the details of an incident between the two that re- sulted in the youth being struck in the groin, although without injury. Judge Hunter took into account the accused's prior assault convic- tions and past history and fined Kilmer $400 with four months to pay, or to face 20 days in jail. Break and eater Scott Meaner of RR3 Zurich pleaded guilty to being party to a break, enter and theft at a Petro Canada cation in Stephen Town- ship on February 15. The court was told the gas sta- tion was entered by prying open a small sliding window. Stolen was S130 in cash, four cartons of cig- arettes, and a box of hockey cards, totalling a value of $275. Pour youths were involved. in the incident, trials for whom will be heard at later date. In his defense, Merner said he never entered the building him- self, nor took pat in the actual break-in. He said he did help to put the stolen merchandise in the truck. Merrier, 20, has offered to pay restitution to the gas station as the other involved do not have jobs. TRADE-IN EVENT! Judge Hunter delayed sentencing until June 11 and asked that Mem- er bring a receipt for the restitu- tion with him. BAC over 80 Russel! Brown of Carling Street, Exeter pleaded guilty to driving while with a blood alcohol count (BAC) of over 80 mg per litre. Judge Hunter heard testimony that police on November 10 re- ceived a complaint from a passing motorist that a vehicle was being erratically driven in Usborne Township. Further investigation found the vehicle on Highway 4, where it crossed the centre line. Brown,roewas charged after being 1#r a n, 77, was given six months to pay a $500 rine or face 25 days in jail. His license was suspended for 12 months. BAC over $0 Ivan Cok of King Street, Hen - sail, also pleaded guilty to driving with a BAC over 80 Police spotted a man leaving a hardware store in Exeter who atumbkd on his way to his car, and drove away. The court heard that Cok failed the alert test and breathalyzer samples indicated BACs of 140, and 130. 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