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Z THE GEORGETOWN GEMINI WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1996 Sad need met with red tape BY JAMIE HARRISON The Georgetown Gemini The best of intentions met with the worst of bureauc- racy in an attempt to help hungry Georgetown families. Like a scene out ofa Dick- ens novel, Colleen Brown's dream of opening a food bank to help the hungry citizens of Georgetown was very nearly thwarted when the region appeared to have several con- flicting bylaws that hampered Brown' s efforts to find a full- time home for the facility. Tired of getting the run around, she finally found it necessary to go to Queen's Park to geta definitive ruling as to the status of the food bank. She is now in the process of finding a permanent home for Georgetown's Bread Bas- ket and the hundreds bags of groceries that now take up most of the space in the guest room of her family's home. She is hoping to find a landlord willing to donate the space needed, but can pay up to $500 a month including utilities. Brown said that she is able to write receipts for donated rental space. Dona- tions are fully tax deductible. Papers have been filed by Georgetown lawyer Mark Rush to incorporate George- town's Bread Basket, as well as applying for a registered Ky MEETING THE NEED! The Brown family has made helping others a family affair. The Georgetown family is currently looking for a facility to house their food stores to feed Georgetown's less fortunate. Back, from left: Anna Brown, 8, Emily Brown, 6. Colleen NEWSSHORTS Brown, sits up front. (Jamie Harrison photo) charity number. Rush has also completed a preliminary title search for the name. "The mayor has been a very valuable ally," Brown said, referring to the help Marilyn Serjeantson has been able to lend. Giving back to her com- munity is something that hits close to home for Brown. A registered nurse by vocation, she found herself out of work last year, leaving her with limited options. Fletcher's Shoes "s" ED MAKE YOU A SPECIAL OFFER! "One of the big questions I'masked all the time is 'why do this?' "When I was 18 months old I was found deserted on the streets of Toronto. The police determined I had been there for six days. I was adopted through the CAS (Children's Aid Society) and. raised like a princess. I chose to give something back," Brown said. Also giving back to the community are a number of local businesses. A&P has. made skids of damaged but usable merchandise avail- able. Standard Products made a sizable donation to help offset the cost of overhead such as phone bills. A surprise donation came as a result of a private house party dubbed the "Wee Stock Festival." The party had 200 guests as well as a rock band. Attendees were asked to bring along a non-perishable food donation. Unclaimed trailer burns Police and fire fighters were called to the Fourth Line at 22 Side Road last Wednesday at mid- night where a tent trailer was on fire. The trailer had been left on the side of the road and had one wheel missing. Police still do not know who owns the trailer. The fire caused about $1,000 damage. False alarm set Unknown culprits broke the glass coverings on the emergency door handles at the Queen Street GO station last Sunday, shortly after midnight. Police responded to the alarm caused, but no one was left at the scene. Three youths, aged 15 to 18, had been seen at the GO station prior to the police arriving. Man threatened A Normandy Blvd. resident returned home last Friday evening to be approached by aman hold- ing a club. The resident was apparently threat- ened by the man. Police are looking for the suspect, described as male, 173 cm in height, weighing 73 kg. He has brown hair, green eyes and was driving a red Chrysler. Pool damaged Someone decided to throw an AM/F. 'M radio and lawn furniture into a swimming pool in the back yard of a Flamingo Court home overnight be- tween last Thursday and Friday. Damage caused to the property totaled $170. Connect Now! Internet Access © North Halton's fastest ® Local call @ No hidden charges e Personal & corporate web pages @ Internet classes available Hrs/Mo. oi 10 | $9.95 | $8.25 Account < : Surfer Account 60 $25.00 | $20.75 Aztec Computer 873-2141 348 Guelph St. Georgetown A $15.00 set up fee applies to the surfer account under 2 months and a lite account under 1 year. After the monthly hour limit there will be a $1.00 per hour charge until your next month begins. $10.00 OFF WITH THIS AD ON ADULT'S SIZES! $5.00 OFF WITH THIS AD ON ALL CHILDREN'S SIZES! COME IN TO SEE OUR ENTIRE SELECTION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Shoe Store Fletcher's Fa ( News tip? Know the score? Something bugging you? | Give The Gem a call: Tel: (905) 877-1113 or (Fax) (519) 853-5040 N : =/