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The Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Charitable Corporation is sponsoring a new fee for service program designed to reduce accents and speech patterns associated with English as a Second Language. The Accent Reduction Program at OTMH is designed to assist and support adults whose first language is not English, to modify their speech patterns in order to assist them in speaking more clearly and effectively. Services are provided Nieuwpoort said a truck has been donated by a local rental company for the foodbank’s use and several volunteers will be using their own vans for pickups. (Each driver has been provided with appropiiate idenn'fication.) “The firefighters very rarely get a really big thank you,” says Nieuwpoort. “Their response to us is overwhelming. They are paramount in our effort.” Food donated here stays in town With an average of 315 families using Fareshare every month, Nieuwpoort said the 30 tons should replenish stocks from the Thanksgiving drive and last approximately six months. As usual, the most sought after donations are canned meat, baby food, pastas and sauces, canned vegetables and mm, peanut butter for the kids, rice, powdered milk, canned stew and macaroni and cheese. In addition to Food City, Loblaws and the foodbank itseif, dOnations can be dropped off at any one of Oakville’s fire stations. Caught in the no man’s land between UIC and welfare while trying to pay the bills and put children through school, they have no choice but to use the foodbank. “They’re horrified,” says Nieuwpoort. “But they have to eat.” (Continued trom page 1) in Tuesday,” said Nieuwpoort, explaining that all food donated in Oakville stays in Oakville. , Fareshare is located at 1240 Speers Rd. Those interested in volunteering can call 847-3988. Its warehouse and distribution centre will be open for sorting this Saturday through Wednesday from 11 am to 3 pm. Those forced to take advantage of the Fareshare’ 5 services include a wide range of people, explained Nieuwpoort. It used to be that the typical family was a welfare mother and her children. More recently, however, this has changed to breadwinners 1n the 35 to 50 bracket who- through no fault of their own - have been devastated by sudden layoffs and downsizing. Program'helps people reduce accents Police seeking public’s assistance (Continued from page 1) After nearly three hours the terrorized victim managed to free himself and drive home. Halton Regional Police were notified just after midnight. The manager was able to provide only a limited description of the suspects: three males all in their twenties; two blacks, one possibly Hispanic. The victim’s vehicle was a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro, two-door blue. Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance since someone may have seen the vehicle in question in the area of the store on Tuesday night which was driven a short distance from the store and parked as the robbers threatened the manager. Anyone with information is asked to call No. 2 District CIB Oakville at 825-4777 ext. 22216 or Crime Stormers at 825-8477. PERT/[ll’fll'flflfl o $~§§§x §§§ Loans- ‘ Lines of Credit 'Ist, 2nd 3rd mortgages 'Hesidential Commercial 'PIazas/Apt/OIfice Bldgs. 'Up to 95% Financing 'NO Up«Fronl Fees ‘ln-Home or Office Consu‘llaiion '6 Days, 9 a.m.-9 p. m. Accent reduction may assist indi- viduals with skill development in the workplace and improve self- esteem. The program is not designed to replace “English as a second Language” courses. Clients should have a' good mastery of the English language to be candidates for the program. by a Speech-Language Pathologist with specialized training in foreign language. The program includes an evalua- tion to analyze the clients speech pattern and to determine the best course of action. The evaluation may be followed by individual or small group courses. Weekly ses- sions involve written and audiotape Asrm'lpm Easter Pun! 011am - 1 pm ages 12 and under courtesy of ' H255 * EASTER PHOTOS lust north of the Q.E.W. and Trafalgar Road. 842-2140 110 Fine Stores and Services Touch it, wear it, wash it: Chukkers combines luxuriously soft texture with unmatched ease of care. The secret is a high tech process that results in a new kind of cotton fibre. It resists wrinkling, has good wash-and-wear performance and has minimal shrinkage. Chukkers slacks, perfect for spring. In taupe, navy, tan and cement at Garvey’s. @AKVILLE DLACE Check Out Chukkers at Garvey’s: Cotton Crisp, Wrinkle Resistant exercises, conversational practice, and homework. Separate fees are charged for the Evaluation and Personalized Program. For more information about this Open Thurs. 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