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The Canadien Champion, Tuesdlay, March 9, 1997--ô Officer dies, Peel Regional Police are mournittg the loss of Milton res- dent Gerry Allen, a well-oespected officer in their ranka for almost a quarter of a century. The 57-year-old father of thice died Febnsary 23 at Credit Valley Hospital after a short illness. For the last four years be had been assigned to court bureau, working at Clarence Street Court. Prior to this be spent seven years in the firaud bureau where lie acquired an enviable reputation as a fraud investigator. His long and distinguished law enforcement tenure also included uniform patrol duties att11 and 12 Divisions. "Gerry Allen will be remembered as a gentleman," said Peel Regional Police Staff Superintendent Dan Parkinson. "He was a bard working, knowledgeable and dedicated offi- cer. "He was quick to assist others and was considered a valu- able asset in every area that be worked. We are ail greatly saddened by is loas." Constable Allen is survived by bis wife Patricia, bis daugter Deboiab and sons Mark and Andrew. Fire department has no involvement New board ends grievance e from DROPS on page 3 would do this to oui teachers," he said, noting the previous board had passed a motion about a week earlier stating it would not take punitive action against teachers if they retumned to work voluntari- ly, which they did. When the grievance was approved by former trustees through a 7-6 vote in mid- November, it prompted teachers in atten- dance to howl in protest, including one who repeatedly shouted "shame" at trustees. Mr. Elis said bis other concein was how it migbt affect upcoming contract talks. Halton aecondary achool teachers' union president AI Tanner said it was only logi- cal the grievance be dropped. "This was really an easy decision to make because there were no (tinancî.st) damages." Nevertheless, Mr. Tanner said the rever- sai sends a positive message. "I' m pleased the new board has decided to do this. It shows outwardly a desire not to be antagonistic toward teachers." .... got the right attitude Contact (905) 825-2345 Milton businesses should beware of an out-of-town comn- pany soliciting funds on behaf of local iretighters. Milton Fire Department spokesman Mark Cross has received two recent complaints about individuals requesting $100 donations for a tire safety program, with which area tire- tighters have no affiliation. "We're warning businesses that we're not endorsing any such program and that these individuals in no way represent Mark Cross the Milton Fire Departruent," said Mr. Cross. RICHARDSGN CHEVROLET-GLDSMOBILE, <:1 '8 CHEVROLET MALIBU IRiE-d ITEd & IRUE * 2.4 litre Twn Cam engîne *4-speed automatic transmission *4-wheel ABS * dual front air baga *AM/FM stereo wth cassette e air conditioning "MPwtChASIE AvaiAblTa.AesE---aPlus Freghl 11 19 CHEVY BLAZER 4DR RWD SSIECURily UN AN iNSECIJRE WORLd SVortec 4300 V6 engine * automatic trans- mission - push-button etectronic transfer case - 4-wheet ABS * duat front air baga air conditîoning - AM/FM stereo wth cas- sette * power windows/door tocks/mirrors PURCIIASIE Financing Plu AI TaxesFegt 1 ,9 98 ilth Exra ~'OSOLDSMOILE INTRIGUE A sicATEd tWiST ON A SPORTS sEdAN 3800 Senies Il V6 engine - 4-speed automat- c transmission - 4-wheel ABS - duel front air baga - power windows/mirrors/door _________________________________________ock - AM/FM atereo wiMth cassette - air con- ditioning - remote keyess entry SMARTLEAE PUtCkASsE 36 Monihs/ Pu Plus Freigiii *1349 Ail Taxes Z , 9 AJi Taxes Extra Exra CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2DR ~ JRiEd IEsTEd & IRUE 2.2 itre engne * 5-speed manuel transmission * 4-wheel ABS e duel f ront air bags & PASSIockTm theft deterrent system e rear-seat heat ducts e body aide mouldings e rear PLJCIAS deck spolier Plus AilTaxes 4 55 Extra SALES flLURO SERVI.C VIURJK bn-Thurs. ....Samn-8pm Mon.-Fr ......8m9i dday ....... 8am-6pa Tues ........ac-tpm ;atarday ....... am-5pm Saisrday ...... 9ac.2pîr 7 .........~,, 36 Monhsi $1800 Dows Plus Freghi. Al Taxes Extra Pis Freghi I Ail Taxes Extra