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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-02-28, Page 18Continued from page 17vehicle and drove away, she contact-ed police. Const. Kevin MacAdam said heresponded to the call and afterspeaking with the witness went tothe neighbouring home and wasgiven a description of the car Goetz had been driving. As he was leaving, he said, Goetz returned. He spoke to MacAdam and admitted he had had a couple of drinks. The officer said that he read a demand for the roadside test, which registered a fail. Defence counsel questioned MacAdam about his knowledge of the test, its calibration and make. While he didn’t know the exact cali- bration level, the officer said he believed that a fail meant the driver had over 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. Defence argued to Hunter that this was a lack of understanding of the machine and whether there was grounds for an arrest when the offi- cer didn’t know what the calibration was for a fail. “Fail on its own is not grounds. He needs to be able to explain what the fail means to him. What if it’s cali-brated at 70?”“It’s all hearsay,” counteredHunter, “whether they tell him it’scalibrated at 100 or 70.”Counsel also raised questionsabout a 10-minute gap betweenwhen the officer placed his client under arrest and when the sample was taken. Vale, however, saw little reve- lance. “The officer did everything properly. These arguments don’t affect the results.” Hunter agreed. “I’m satisfied the officer had grounds. His subjective belief is that the accused’s blood level was over 80. Objectively he’d have to believe the same thing.” The 10-minute gap was not an “undue delay” he said adding that the test, which resulted in readings of 110 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood were taken expeditiously. “I agree that the officer can be clearer on some evidence but he gave it in a forthright and admirable manner for his first time.” Goetz was fined $600 in addition to the driving prohibition. He has six months to pay the fine. PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008.Officer takes the stand Thanks Members of Beta Tau Perceptors recently donated a cheque for $700 to the CT scanner for Huron campaign. The donation came from the proceeds for made-to-order pies baked by the ladies last fall. From left: Sherry Hodges, Heather Ball, Cathy Smith, Lisa Blumhagen, cam- paign co-chair Willi Laurie, Alice McDowell, Lesley Clarke and Debbie Austin. Absent: Kathy Young, Chirs Reed, Judy Gleave, Jose Gillespie, Marina Wellman, Jan Vogel and Robyn Ross. The Goderich-based sorority includes members from the Blyth and Belgrave area. (Signal Star photo) Business Directory Offering a full range of services: auditing, accounting, business planning, income tax planning, personal financial planning, com- puter and management services. BDO Dunwoody, LLP Chartered Accountants and Advisors Alan P. Reed, CA P.O. Box 1420, 152 Josephine St., Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 areed@bdo.ca 519-357-3231 Offices throughout Ontario and Canada Frank Workman Electric 20 years serving Brussels & area •Farm •Home •Commercial R.R. #3, Brussels 519-887-6867 PAUL COOK ELECTRIC Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring BELGRAVE 519-357-1537 Affordable CAR AND TRUCK RENTALS Large & Small Trucks fridgecarts - piano dollys- moving blankets Complete Selection of Cars Our rates qualify for insurance replacement Passenger Vans full size or mini STRICKLANDS 344 Huron Rd. 519-524-9381 GODERICH 1-800-338-1134 P.O. B OX 127 145 MAIN STREET EAST LISTOWEL, ONTARIO N4W 3H2 PHONE: 519-291-3040 Fax: 519-291-1850 Email: wuca@w-u.on.ca Visit our website www.wardandupti- grove.com TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICE Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7-5; Sat. 8-1 • Fully Licenced Truck & Trailer Mechanics • Truck, Trailer & Bus Safety Certifications • All Heavy Truck & Trailer Repairs BLYTH 519-523-9681 1-800-276-4163 24 hours 519-524-0599 Truck & Trailer Repair Facility Supplier of quality parts for trucks, trailers & equipment ~ Light truck & car parts ▼▼▼▼▼▼ NEW CONSTRUCTION AGRICULTURAL RENOVATIONS RESIDENTIAL C a l l 519-527-1538 Tarion Home Warranty Builders We have solutions for your storage needs. Great for home, office & business. Ask for Ken at LAKESIDE 519-524-1740 Storage Solutions In stock used Pallet Racking, used decking steel & 4'x8' T&G fir plywood. ZAHND REAL ESTATE LTD. BROKERAGE P.O. Box 38 Listowel, Ontario N4W 3H2 Claude Robin Broker 519-887-6205 Kurt Keller Sales Representative 519-236-7874 www.zahnd.on.ca The Citizen We have a great selection of books. They make great gifts for any occasion. Check them out today! 404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 519-526-7634 ~ Dave Werkema ADDITIONS • RENOVATIONS • GENERAL REPAIRS NEW HOMES formerly Radford Auto BORRMANN'S GARAGE 86924 Brussels Line Bluevale 519-335-3857 • Custom exhaust pipe fabri- cation for car, truck, farm & small engine “Locally owned & operated” P.O. Box 69 470 Turnberry Steet Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 (519) 887-6100 Fax: (519) 887-6109 e-mail:dsholdice@himginsurance.com