HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-01-06, Page 13THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011. PAGE 13.
B a b y It’s You
Babies of 2010
Bria Jayne
Laffin
daughter of
Megann Thomas
& Will Laffin
November 19
Lyla Paige
Olson
daughter of
Nicole White
& Mark Olson
November 4
Alexis Lilianna
Terpstra
daughter of
Sandy & Ben
Terpstra
November 3
Abigail Elizabeth
Bromley
daughter of
Jem & Darryl
Bromley
October 15
Ray David
Wheeler
son of
Joanne Dale
& Greg Wheeler
October 24
Kayde Kurtis
Smith
son of
Karen & Kurtis
Smith
October 9
Aliya Adelle
Haggitt
daughter of
Christa & Mike
Haggitt
September 26
Emma Faith
Sutherland
daughter of
Brandilyn Bearss
& Matthew
Sutherland
September 8
Blyth residents face several charges after robbery
On Dec. 27 at approximately
10:30 p.m. a male was inside his
residence in Clinton when another
male entered wearing a balaclava.
The unknown male was demanding
to see a third party who was not in
the residence and he was also
demanding money. The disguised
male assaulted the resident, stole
various items from inside and then
forced the victim to accompany him
to look for the third party.
The victim was taken to a waiting
car that was occupied by a second
male who was in the driver seat
wearing a balaclava. The vehicle
drove to another house in Clinton
and while the two accused were
outside the vehicle attempting to
locate the missing third party, the
victim escaped by running from the
two males. He managed to get to a
Clinton convenience store and call
police. The victim suffered minor
injuries during the incident.
The police investigation led to two
males from Blyth who were arrested
and are now facing numerous
charges.
Martin Masowa, age 27 of Blyth
has been charged with one count of
Robbery with Violence, one count of
Disguise with Intent, one count of
Assault, one count of Forcible
Confinement and one count of
Breach Probation. He answered his
charges in the Ontario Court of
Justice in Goderich on Dec. 30.
Twenty-two-year old Robert
MacMillan of Blyth is charged with
one count of Robbery with Violence,
one count of Disguise with Intent,
one count of Forcible Confinement,
one count of Possession of Property
Obtained by Crime and two counts
of Breach Probation. He also
answered to his charges in the
Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich
on Dec. 30.
Historical sexual charges laid
A 63-year-old man is currently in
custody with the Huron OPP facing
numerous charges related to
historical sexual assaults.
Frederick Tyndall of Central Elgin
is facing four counts of Sexual
Assault, two counts of Gross
Indecency, one count of Anal
Intercourse and two counts of Sexual
Exploitation.
The offences involve one victim
and are alleged to have occurred in
the former Usborne Township
(South Huron) in Huron County, in
the City of London, in the City of
Parry Sound and in the City of St.
Thomas between 1983 and
1993. The investigation is
continuing.
Tyndall appeared in Goderich
Provincial Court on January 1 where
he answered to all the charges from
the various jurisdictions. He was
remanded into custody until his
January 4 court date.
Any person with information
regarding this individual should
immediately contact the Huron OPP
at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-
8314.
Should callers wish to remain
anonymous, they may call Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The Huron OPP would like winter
sports enthusiasts to take into
consideration these ice facts; to
prevent a potentially deadly event
from unfolding.
Ice does not freeze at a uniform
thickness across most lakes and
rivers. This can be particularly
evident at the start of the winter
season when near-shore ice is often
much thicker and safer than ice
further out. Anglers should check
thickness regularly with a spud bar
or auger as they move further out on
the ice.
Not all ice is created equal. Ice
that has formed over flowing water,
springs, pressure cracks, old ice
holes or around the mouths of rivers
and streams can be weaker than
surrounding ice.
Clear blue ice is the strongest.
White or opaque ice is much weaker.
Ice that has a honeycombed look,
common during thaws or in the
spring, should be avoided altogether.
Traveling on frozen lakes or rivers
with snowmobiles or vehicles can be
particularly dangerous and added
precautions must be taken. At least
20 centimetres of clear blue ice is
required for snowmobiles and 30
centimetres or more is needed for
most light vehicles. Double this
amount if the ice is white or opaque.
Heavy snow on frozen lakes and
rivers can insulate the ice below,
causing the ice to freeze slower.
It’s important to let others know
where you’re planning to fish and
advise when you plan to return. If
you are missing, rescue crews can
narrow their search and potentially
save your life.
Winter weather conditions can be
unpredictable, proper equipment
and experience is necessary to have
a safe winter season on the ice.
Thin ice a concern for winter enthusiasts