Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - April 23, 1981, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free press thursday april 23, 1981 9 mounting woes drove Man to steal judge told by Murray Mcneil an emotionally and financially Trou bled Young restaurant manager tried to buy Hife Way out of his problems by stealing almost from his employer a provincial court judge was told yesterday. However the desperation move Only added to the Man s woes As he was unable to convince police that thieves had made off with the Money and he was arrested for theft. Yesterday the Man 23, pleaded guilty to the charge. After hearing the Young Man s reasons for stealing the Money judge Charles Rubin sentenced him to two years probation instead of jail. Judge Rubin said although such breach of Trust cases usually automatically result in imprisonment he was willing to treat the offence As an isolated Case of a normally Law abiding Young Man buckling under unusual emotional and financial strains. Defence lawyer Ron Allard told the court that for months prior to Jan. 22 night the Man decided to steal the Day s receipts of from the downtown restaurant where he worked his client had been working seven Days a week in an Effort to keep up with monthly Bank payments a month maintenance payments to his former wife and their five year old daughter and medical and food Bills for his ailing Mother and father. Allard said the Man s cancer stricken father has been unable to work since last summer. When his parents eventually fell behind in their mortgage payments and lost their House the Young Man was constantly being approached by them for More help Allard said. Although he tried to give them As much Money As he could the Young Man became increasingly depressed because he Felt he was t helping enough defence counsel added. He said Many of the debts hanging Over the Man s head were incurred by his wife prior to their marriage breakdown and combined with All the other financial responsibilities he found himself on the verge of since his arrest the Man has found another Well paying but less stress filled Job and is slowly coming to grips with his financial problems Allard added. He the judge not to impose a jail term As it would serve no useful purpose to anyone. Judge Rubin agreed that in this in stance jail was not the answer. Refer ring to a number of character references submitted by friends and business associates judge Rubin told the Man it s obvious there Are people in the Community who think highly of you and recognize the pressures you were he reminded him however that with these Tough economic times out there Are Many people living under financial and economic strains. Fortunately for society the majority of these people Don t react in a criminal Way to these judge Rubin said. Controlled release Lawn food for Long lasting results for your Lawn Ultra Green releases nitrogen slowly Over a 2 to-3 month period. Your Lawn gets a Day by Day even feeding which produces thick healthy Rich Green grass. For you Ultra Green reduces the number of applications because of its super efficiency. It s concentrated for easy handling and assures you a luxurious Lawn that stays Green longer. 18-6-12 Ultra Green Lawn food at your Garden Supply dealer now. Lacoste Cardan Centre St. Mary s re. I mile South of perimeter pm. 256-2377 red River Coop Ellice Wall St. Rom Garden Roblin blvd. 1 i Miles West of perimeter pm. 895-0601 Best on Earth Defehr s lowest Price guarantee should you find a lower Price on the same product within thirty Days of your Purchase from us we will gladly re fund the difference. I sofa Beds our club lineup Only looks expensive. Everything easy for Spring prices too. Club collection. Exclusive to Holt s. Seersucker jacket pin Feather suit both in Blue White Cotton polyester. Wool or polyester Wool trousers Button Down shirt Blue Ecru or White club ties in the men s shop on 1. Where we Are every thing you be come to expect. Holt Renfrew ill l 7 our Price regular s525.50 our Price 50 our Price at Defehr s you can be ready with this outstanding sofa bed selection with virtually untouchable prices 78 Princess St. Open monday tuesday and wednesday to thursday and Friday to 943-4555 1750 Ellice ave. Open monday thursdays Friday to tuesday wednesday to open saturday to 775-0341 Holt s open thursdays and fridays till . Portage at Carlton Polo Park ;