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The Citizen, 2016-02-25, Page 11Raising some funds The Auburn Lions Club held their monthly breakfast over the Family Day weekend, corresponding with a number of events in the area. Several area students were on hand to help the club serve diners. However, the real stars of the day were toiling away in the kitchen, like Audrey Patterson, left, and Club President Ben Craig. (Shawn Loughlin photo) THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016. PAGE 11. NH approves starting ESTC business plan The Emergency Services Training Centre (ESTC) in Blyth could officially have a business plan soon after being without one since its inception. The centre, which recently announced that it will be offering marine emergency training during the winter months, filling out its shoulder season calendar, has been without a business plan since more than $1 million was invested in upgrading the site with a new, state- of-the-art building and training facilities several years ago. The announcement of the marine training program, which was covered earlier this month in The Citizen, will bring in hundreds of students annually according to organizers. The business plan came as a recommendation following a meeting among the Fire Department of North Huron Chief and ESTC Principal David Sparling, North Huron Reeve Neil Vincent, Chief Administrative Officer Sharon Chambers and members of the Huron County Economic Development Board after the board denied funding to help make the centre solvent last year. "One of their asks or suggestions was a formal business plan," Sparling stated during North Huron Township Council's Feb. 1 meeting. "We requested funding for that." Sparling said the request was denied, but the board said that if a business plan was formulated for the site, it would be looked upon more favourably in the future. Councillor Trevor Seip asked if there were any guarantees made regarding the business plan, however Sparling said there was no commitment to providing funding. "The... impression we were left with is if we have a business plan or working model it would be more favourable." Sparling wasn't asking, however, for a business plan, but for permission for municipal staff to pursue a business plan and look at hiring someone to create one. "My schedule is maxed out, and other staff are busy as well," he said. "I want to make sure we're on the same page. The work-up to this is quite [extensive]. If council is agreeable with going forward, I will put my time and energy towards it." Councillor Yolanda Ritsema- Continued on page 28 Trespassing call leads to stolen property conviction Continued from page 10 wouldn't be here if you didn't." Brophy largely agreed with Grant, imposing a fine of $2,000 for the charge of impaired driving, which carries with it a victim fine surcharge of $600. He also handed down a one-year probation term and a two-year driving prohibition, although he acknowledged that with Ortman's record, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) will be suspending his licence indefinitely. Brophy ordered Ortman to take counselling for substance abuse as part of his probation term, but did not include a clause instructing Ortman to abstain from alcohol. "That decision has to be yours and I hope you make that decision," Brophy said. As for the $1,000 fine for driving while suspended, Brophy exercised his discretion through the Highway Traffic Act and reduced the mandatory fine due to extreme financial hardship down to $250 plus the victim fine surcharge of $50. Ortman has one year to pay both fines. IMPAIRED DRIVING Aaron Wylie of Gorrie pled guilty to one charge of impaired driving after an encounter with Wingham Police on Dec. 1. As a result, one charge of operating a motor vehicle with over 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood and one charge of possession of a controlled substance were dropped. Grant said that Wingham Police became suspicious of a vehicle being driven by Wylie when an officer in a cruiser was following him. The officer felt Wylie was trying to evade police, making two quick turns without signalling in hopes of losing the police, Grant said. When Wylie pulled the vehicle he was driving into a residence, police stopped him and asked him to produce his wallet, which proved to be a challenge. Police then asked Wylie if he had been drinking, to which he responded by saying he'd had one drink. The officer also found a full can of beer in the car that was cold to the touch, Grant said. After being screened twice, Wylie registered readings of 153 and 140 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. He was also found to be in possession of a grinder and approximately two grams of marijuana. Grant said that while Wylie did have a criminal record, it was largely unrelated, with the exception of a dangerous driving conviction. Grant proposed a fine of between $1,300 and $1,400, however, Brophy felt the mandatory minimum fine of $1,000, plus its victim fine surcharge of $300, was more appropriate. He has nine months to pay the fine. Brophy also imposed a one-year driving prohibition on Wylie. DRUG POSSESSION Katie Curtis of RR1, Wingham pled guilty to one charge of drug possession and one charge of failing to comply with the terms of her probation after a raid on April 17, 2015 in North Huron. Curtis was charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking, to which she pled not guilty. She instead pled guilty to the lesser charge of possession. Federal Crown Attorney Mike Donnelly said the OPP was in the process of surveilling a man through GPS tracking when they made note of a stop he made at a North Huron home. Police obtained a search warrant and found in the house two women, one of whom was Curtis, with a small amount of crystal meth on the coffee table. At the time, Curtis was bound by a probation order made in September, 2014 in which she was ordered to keep the peace. Brophy levied a $100 fine on each of the charges for a total of $260 in fines, including mandatory victim fine surcharges. He also placed Curtis on probation for one year and ordered her to complete 20 hours of community service. STOLEN PROPERTY Ronald Moskalik of Sarnia pled guilty to one charge of possession of stolen property with a value of under $5,000 in connection with an interaction with police on July 29, 2015 in Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh (ACW). Grant said police were called when a family of five turned up on an ACW beachfront property, unpacked their motor vehicle and set up camp. Police were called due to trespassing concerns and when they arrived Moskalik told them he had permission to be there and named the person he said owned the property. The officer recognized the name, however, and knew the person did not own beachfront property. After ordering the family to pack up their things, the officer noticed that one of the items was a 2002 Arctic Cat ATV without licence plates. The officer then asked Moskalik to produce ownership and registration documents for the ATV, which he could not do. Grant said Moskalik spoke about the ATV in vague terms, saying he borrowed it from a friend. The officer also observed that the ATV's ignition had been altered to be started without a key. An eventual search of the vehicle identification number (VIN) showed that the ATV had been stolen in 2006. Grant told Brophy that Moskalik did have a criminal record, but that it was unrelated to the offence at hand and suggested a fine of $500. Brophy agreed and imposed a fine of $500 on Moskalik, which is subject to a victim fine surcharge of $150. Moskalik has three months to pay the fine. 2016 Chick Days SHUR•GAIN Chicks - Sexed or Mixed Also Available: Turkeys, Ducks, Layers Order Dates ,_. • Monday, March 14 for pickup Tuesday, April 19 • Thursday, April 14 for pickup Friday, May 20 • Monday, May 16 for pickup Tuesday, June 21 We have a complete line of SHUR-GAIN Homestead Feeds and Animal Health Products as well as feeders, waterers, heat lamps, baled shavings etc. f,; • ;f',`, •"' 2% SHUR•GAIN yy 1.- - FEEDS Serving our friends and neighbours in the farming communities with quality products and personalized service, for over 25 years. DUNGANNON 1-800-665-5675 WALTON 519-529-7951 Fax 519-529-3341 519-887-6023