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The Wingham Advance Times, 1995-04-12, Page 5SOAr, APRIL 12,1885 Klopp supports welfare policing Dear Editor: Recently the Goderich Signal - Star reported on a case of welfare fraud. In this case, the perpetrator was sentenced ,to sixty days in jail after pleading guilty to the charge. He will also be required to repay the $3,500 he defrauded through deductions. I want to put my views on this matter on the public record. Writer clarifies club's position Dear Editor: This letter has been written to clarify the position of the "Sunset Classic Car Club" participation in the Canada Funfest Weekend. In the March 8th issue of the Teeswa- ter News it was stated that Pat Dunn confirmed that the club would again be putting on their Soap Box Derby. Unfortunately this was incorrectly reported as this was a preliminary meeting to dis- cuss potential activities for that weekend, with recreation as well as other local clubs. At that time there were no definite decisions made, each representative was to take the information discussed back to their respective organizations. In the March 23rd issue it was stated that the car club approached the town council about cleaning the street for the soapbox derby. This again was reported. incorrectly. During our conversation at the special recreation meeting for the Funfest Weekend one of the con- cerns was the actual clean-up after the derby of straw and other debris from the street and the front lawns. This clean-up has always been done by the club, and is one of the .many behind the scene jobs that recreation and others were unaware of. In the past the Car Club has tak- en on a large portion of the work not to mention the cost that goes into putting this weekend on, with the exception of the functions put on by the Lioness, firemen, and the Chamber of Commerce. Depending on donations is hard- er and harder as there are many groups in our community that de- pend on our local businesses to help them out in their various activ- ities. It is unfair that the same busi- nesses and individuals ` are ap- proached time after time, there is only so much to go around. It was for that reason that the Car Club printed flyers, placemats and a free paper to promote the weekend. We also began our car washes in order to finance some of the costs for the weekend. This money was used for the goody bags that were presented to the participants at the soap box derby (in the past years we prepared for over 100 registered children). The Car Club also built the ramps and extra cars so that no child would be left out if they want- ed to participate. This weekend was not designed to be a money maker, but any money made was put back into recreations Canada Day fund for the next years event. In 1990 the club brought up the idea of bringing back a fireworks display, and along with the Rec Club set out to gather donations to fund the event. With over $2600 collected the first year, from busi- nesses and individuals it was obvi- ous to, most that the community supported the fireworks display. One had only to see the filled bleachers at the fair grounds as con- firmation of this. But again there were a few indi- viduals that felt the money collect- ed would have been better sent to a third world country. It is too bad that such negative feeling can spoil something that is good for our com- munity. Especially when there has been little or no financial burden to the rate payers., A lot of hard work and determination by a lot of peo- ple has made this event successful in the past, it only seems to take a few negative people to ruin a good thing. The only real losers are the children themselves! We feel the Funfest Weekend is good for Our community, and would like to see it continued. But due to the responses in the past from certain individuals and cir- cumstances surrounding the organi- zation of this years Funfest, we feel that perhaps the weekend would do better, to be organized by some oth- er Clubs with new ideas. Pat Dunn Sunset Classic Car Club We all recognize that social as- sistance should be there for those who are truly in need. But those that take advantage of the system and our society's generosity should be severely dealt with. The jail term reported in last week's news reports should serve as a reminder to those thinking about abusing the system. Aside from the case above, the larger question of welfare abuse needs to be answered. What is the provincial government going to do about it? I am very proud to be a member of the first government in Ontario's history to undertake a systematic review of every single General Welfare Assistance and Family Benefits case in the prov- ince. This review will help elimi- nate, fraud and protect the system for those truly in need. When this review was intro- duced, our government was criti- cized. People accused the govern- ment of hiring "welfare cops". Let there be no mistake about it, I sup- port the income maintenance offi- cers (sometimes known as welfare cops) in their work in eliminating fraud in the welfare system and protecting the system for those tru- ly in need. Paul Klapp MPP Huron ;or farmers d Dear Editor: nations of meals, snack foods, and You are invited to the Teeswater beverages to feed the participants. Junior Farmers Dance-a-thon. On Throughout the day we will be April 15, 1995 the Teeswater Jun- holding different types of dance for Farmers will be hosting a 16 lessons and demonstrations such as hour dance-a-thon to raise money ballroom dancing, line dancing, and for the Teeswater Agriculture Soci- square dancing. These events are ety and' the Wingham and District open to the public and we are en - Community Living Association. couraging everyone to come out to All members of our club are col- help us put the "Fun" into fundrais- lecting pledges and we have also ing. Anyone can participate and thrown a challenge to all local ser- collect pledges and it is hoped that vice organizations to meet our we will have prizes to donate to clubs pledge of $100. Members high pledge collectors. have also been busy collecting do- This notice is being sent to you Home Care says thanks for service Dear Editor: It is well known that the month of April is Cancer month. We feel that this is the appropriate time to recognize the numerous hours giv- en by one Cancer Society volun- teer, Mrs. Freda Buffinga of Clin- ton. The staff of the Huron County Home Care Program applaud Mrs. Buffinga for the care and dedica- tion that she gives to overseeing the Cancer Society equipment loan cupboard. Her empathetic manner has enhanced our ability to provide the best possible service to individ- uals in Huron County living with cancer. Although the Cancer Society of- fice has been moved to Stratford, Mrs. Buffinga continues to ensure that the Huron County equipment loan cupboard is available for the benefit of Huron County citizens. Thank you Mrs. Buffinga It is precisely this type of part- nership that assists the Huron County Home Care Program to suc- cessfully assist individuals to re- main at home during illnesses. Joanne M. Jasper Director, Home Care Program TIIE WHY8H 101110N fT/MES • or services in hopes that you will help to create If you would like more informa- awareness of our event through ar- tion feet free to contact myself at titres in your paper. You are also 435-0982 or Dawn Dow at 357 - invited to come out on April 15 and 2398. dance along with us: It is hoped Hope to see you, on the 15th. that through this event we will gain awareness of the community better- ment projects that Junior Farmers are involved in. Jodie Ireland Vice-president Teeswater Junior Farmers Writer leaving the Bluevale area Dear Editor: Sadly I have to say good-bye to this area, which I have had the pleasure to be in for the past 23 years. On May 1st we will be leav- ing for Ingersoll, where we origi- nated. When I first came here I was struck by the beauty of this part of the country. In Bluevale I was able to en- hance the marvels nature provided. I will cry when I have to leave the thousands of flowers and shrubs I have planted. I can no longer watch the many birds I have fed, and gave a nesting place. The lively creatures in our two ponds will wait in vain for my face at feeding time. All those were my valuable friends. I will also remember fondly the many friends who have been good to me, and encouraged my endeav- ors. My friends of the developmen- tally challenged organization have a special place in my heart. They generated a love that was uncondi- tional. The press has been more than accomodating to me; the Ad- vance-T,imes, the Citizen, Harold Times, the Sun Times and the Kitchener Waterloo Record all de- serve special praise. The readers made it happen, because they kept on encouraging me, which motivat- ed me to write about the good news. I hope someone will pick up Please see VVRITER/9 More letters on 9 HEVYASTRO& GMC SAFARI GMC TRUCK. BEST VAN DEALS OF THE YEAR! 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