Penguins, Pot & Other Stuff

Yes, 2 more workers from the March of Dimes were fired this week.  Reason-abuse.  Don’t know all the details; don’t even know who was abused.  What I do know is that the 2 workers that were fired were both on my list of terrible March of Dimes employees/people.  One was an open faced liar and the other just downright disrespectful.

 

For once the March of Dimes did something right.

Well, yesterday was the day.  All of us were gathered at the courthouse waiting to see the fate that would befall the thief.  We were told to be there for 9:30 a.m. with the trial scheduled to start at 10 a.m..

 

At 11:15 a.m. the Crown attorney who was representing my case, called me and all the witnesses into his office.  What happened next defies logic.  First, he spent 15 minutes telling us how he could appreciate the feelings that the thief has generated in the building we live in.  He went on to say that this woman has "quite the track record" when it comes to complaints around theft.  Then, in the same breath, (and get ready for this) he went on to say that he will not be proceeding to trial with this case!  When I asked why he mumbled something about "well, the value of the item that was stolen does not warrant it".

 

I was stunned.  I couldn’t think of anything to say.  Finally I mumbled something about "it’s the principle" of the thing.  No go, the Crown attorney said he is responsible for using government resources responsibly and going to trial would not be a responsible act.  Stunned, simply stunned!  Instead, the thief had agreed to donate $200 to charity in exchange for not going to trial.

 

That’s it folks!  I’m still fuming on this one.  When I asked I was told that I could write his supervisor and asked that his decision be overturned.  Come on now, I worked for the government for almost 20 years-I know what good writing to supervisors usually does.  Still, I will send off my letter and think about my next step.  There has to be one somewhere!

One week to go!  The trial is January 17th and I can’t wait.  Hopefully justice will prevail.  I will, of course, let you know what happens.

Since it seems I am on my own in protecting my property, I have taken the next step.  There is a sign on my apartment door which says something like "watch out March of Dimes people, this apartment is under surveillance".  You would not believe the flak I have been taking about this one.  The March of Dimes is upset; Management & some staff.  Most staff, thank goodness, fully support my action and wonder why it took me so long to do it.  If you really want to laugh, ask me about this the next time we are talking.

Well, decision day.  I waited with eager anticipation until the 2 Ontario March of Dimes’ people showed up.  To make a long story short, the thief is not getting fired!  Can you believe it?  The Ontario March of Dimes feels that there isn’t enough "strong evidence" to support termination.  As a matter of fact, one of the March of Dimes people told me he used to be a police officer.  As a cop he feels he has a sense for when someone is telling the truth.  Get this, she believes the thief is telling the truth!  No wonder this guy isn’t a cop anymore!  Anyway, it’s time to move on to Plan B.  Also, I haven’t given up hope on our court system.  Maybe October 6th will be more beneficial.

Well, January 29th.  Remember that date.  That was the day a March of Dimes staff person stole from me.  I reported the incident the very next day.  Everyone knows who the thief is; she was the only person in my apartment when the theft occurred.  Yet, the March of Dimes has still not made a decision on this one!  That represents almost 8 months of indecision and ineptitude.  What can I say?  Not that the court system is moving much faster.  I laid a charge against the thief in early February and we haven’t been able to get past the remand stage.  Next court appearance is September 15th at 9 a.m. at the Hamilton Courthouse (room 100) on 55 King St E..  Why don’t you join me there to witness the show?

While the Ontario March of Dimes continues to drag it’s feet on my stealing incident, tomorrow is my big day at court.  Hopefully the judge will agree with me and establish a trial date.  I’ll let you know as soon as it happens.

The Swiss Chalet deliveryman
some of the Ontario March of Dimes’ workers
my spasm management doctor
the "born again" people in my life
anybody who cheers for any sports team based out of Toronto

 

Do you have any nominees?