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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-09-23, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23,1992. Clinton man gets 30 day jail term for assault A Clinton man charged with the Nov. 16 beating of a former Walton resident was tried in provincial court in Wingham on Sept. 16. Ben MacLeod, 20, made his first appearance in court in July after several missed appearances. Mr. MacLeod's trial was set for September court as the witnesses were not present. A bench warrant was issued at that rime for his co- Couple to do community service work A young man and woman found guilty in provincial court in June of committing several petty thefts in Blyth early this year were sen­ tenced to 75 hours of community service work on Sept. 16. Rene Poels, 24, now of Wingham and Stephanie Oakes, 18, of Lon­ don were given one year to com­ plete the community service work Judge sentences thief to 9 months accused, brother Christopher, who has yet to be apprehended. Crown Attorney Robert Morris called upon the victim Dwight Kramers, to testify. Mr. Kramers who now resides with his wife in Simcoe, said he was awakened at about 5:30 a.m. by his wife who had heard banging at the front door. He told the court when he attempt­ ed to get up, he was struck down and were also placed on probation for 18 months by presiding judge R.G.E. Hunter. In the pre-sentence report, read to the court by Mr. Poels' attorney, Mr. Poels was said to be someone who has never had behavioural problems. He now lives with his parents and is planning to return to then beat repeatedly on the back. When he attempted to rise he was struck again. "That's when I noticed blood pouring from my head and I guess I passed out," he said. His wife, he told the court, had hidden in a closet during the assault. Mr. Morris submitted pictures school in Clinton. Mr. Poels' attor­ ney said after Mr. Poels met Miss Oakes they began living together in Blyth, adding the relationship had a negative effect on both. The pre-sentence report also said that Mr. Poels was someone easily led and "he tried hard to bend to her wishes." The report also stated that Mr. taken of Mr. Kramers following the incident showing the injuries to his back. He required five stitches on the rights side of his head and six on the left to close the wounds, he said. When asked if he had seen his assailants, Mr. Kramers answered affirmatively, pointing to Mr. Mac­ Leod. During cross-examination, Mr. Poels now said he "wishes he had never met her." In defense of Miss Oakes, her attorney noted that she and Mr. Poels are out of each other's lives. She is also living with her parents and has returned to school, he told Judge Hunter in requesting the same sentence given to Mr. Poels. Kramers told the court he had met the MacLeods about five or six years ago in Seaforth. Defense attorney Mike Donnelly asked whether it was true that they had met in jail. Mr. Kramers admitted that was true and there had been a con­ frontation at that time, but as he had had only four days remaining in his sentence he was not looking for trouble. He said he had issued no threat to Mr. MacLeod. Mr. Donnelly told Judge Hunter that while it was true that Mr. MacLeod had also failed to appear in court for a preliminary hearing last December, he and his brother had tried. Having not been retained as their attorney at the time, Mr. Donnelly noted that he had seen the pair hitchhiking in the rain. They did call when it appeared they were going to be late and were told that court had finished, Mr. Donnelly said. "Perhaps they should have made better arrangements," he said. "But it is not a case of attempting to avoid the issue outright." Mr. MacLeod was sentenced to 30 days. One of the suspects involved in the Feb. 14 break-ins at Blyth Inn and McGavins Farm Equipment in Walton appeared before provincial court judge R.G.E. Hunter on Sept. Man jailed for auto thefts A 20-year-old Wingham man was given eight months for two auto thefts in Wingham's provincial court, Sept. 16. Crown Attorney Robert Morris told the court that the incident occurred on July 26, when Mark Heard stole a pickup truck from a Morris Township residence. The Man fined for ‘pot-ted’plants K 30-year-old man was fined $1500 or three months in jail, after pleading guilty to possession of a narcotic for the purpose of traffick­ ing in Wingham's provincial court Sept. 16. Crown Attorney Robert Morris Committees report on topics Continued from page 1 Fair will be open from 9 a.m. until noon for school children and from noon until 9 pm. for the general public. Members of the North Huron Group were presented with the Industrial Draft Inventory list including all vacant lands and buildings in Northern Huron County. Brian Treble of the Huron County Planning Development Department reported that so far there had been both negative and positive responses on the draft. The inventory will be circulated to all municipal clerks for their review. Mr. Treble noted that the inventory was “not just for those outside the county but £qi local people as well who may not be aware of what is available in the county.” Wray Wilson of the Economic Development Group reported that letters had been submitted to the various municipalities asking them to forward letters of support for attracting the Union Gas service to the North Huron Area to the Ministry of Environment. Mr. Wilson also reported the progress on current initiatives of a video promo of North Huron. He stated that the Economic Group had decided not to do the video because 16 in Wingham. Anthony Moscariello, 22, was one of four Stratford people who had travelled to Blyth on Feb. 14, the court was told by Crown Attor­ truck was later found in a ditch damaged beyond repair. Obsceni­ ties had been painted on it. The value of the truck was $3,600. Mr. Heard had allegedly run into objects in a deliberate attempt to damage the truck, Mr. Morris told presiding judge R.G.E. Hunter. He added that an eye-witness phoned told Judge R.G.E. Hunter that Wingham OPP Constables Paul Thompson and Carl Ricker were investigating a report of a stolen tent at the Wawanosh Conservation Area in East Wawanosh. During their search, Mr. Morris said they of the steep price they were quoted on production costs, but a new offer had come in that was considerably less and a meeting was being set up for a presentation Teachers address issue of violence Elementary and secondary school teachers in Huron County are focusing upon violence against women and the resultant effects upon children. Following an initiative from the Ministry of Education in co-operation with the Ontario Women's Directorate, teacher representatives have launched a partnership with family and child support agencies in Huron County. Communication is ongoing, relative to addressing pupil needs and supports - but, the primary focus is on sensitizing teachers toward identifying and being prepared to appropriately assist the children in our schools. The professional activity day of Friday, Oct. 23 has been slated as the time when all elementary and secondary teachers will be exposed to the realities of the violence issue. Dr. Peter Jaffe from the London Family Court will be a keynote speaker addressing “Family violence as a significant and deeply troubling social problem that can have severe lasting effects on ney Robert Morris. The group wait­ ed until the Blyth Inn closed then tried to enter the building by prying off the door. The alarm sounded, frightening them away, Mr. Morris police after seeing the accused drive the truck through a T-inter- section into a ditch. A second truck was taken from another Morris Township resi­ dence. This was later found in a bush. Mr. Heard was on parole at the time, Mr. Morris said. found clear plastic cups containing soil and 708 seedlings, which the officers suspected were marijuana. The accused, Paul Theander, has no related record the court was told and his attorney requested punish­ ment be monetary. and quotation. The North Huron Development Group's next meeting will be on Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brussels Municipal Office. children.” Approximately 30 specific presentations by a roster of specialists will complement this awareness presentation. In order to educate children, adolescents and young adults successfully, it is necessary to understand how violence in the home can effect behaviour, attitude and social interaction. Knowing how to deal with such situations has been a life long challenge for many - educators will share this challenge with the partners in society. PIANO TUNER TECHNICIAN • Piano Refinishing • Fourth generation tuner $ BOB PERSALL R.R. 4, Scotland (519) 484-2448 said. They then went to McGavins, entering through a back door and stealing $3,600 worth of power tools, snack foods and a small amount of cash, none of which was recovered, said Mr. Morris. After leaving the scene, Mr. Mor­ ris said the suspects drove down a sideroad in Grey township and got stuck in a snow drift. Mr. Moscariello then stole a pick-up truck from a nearby farm, into which they loaded the stolen goods and fled. Mr. Morris added that Mr. Mos­ cariello is presently in jail serving a sentence for two other break-ins. He was sentenced to an addition­ al nine months for thelhree offens­ es. Thank You THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF BLYTH & DISTRICT would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for making our Threshers Reunion a great success. Huron Pioneer Threshers Association, Sparling's Propane, Mildmay Tent Rental, Scrimgeour K-Foods, Todd's Bakery, Thompson Meat Market, Christian Reformed Church, Bateson Dairy, Pepsi Tuckey Beverages, Wayne Leyton, Taylor's Market, N.D. Cameron, O.M.M.B., Stanley Dufton, and all the other volunteers who helped out in any way. Closing Out Safe We're moving EVERYTHING MUST GO! O / the orlginal price of□ 70 OTT Friday September 25 to Wednesday September 30 inclusive. Antiques as marked. Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. SUTTON'S COUNTRY CORNER BELGRAVE (519) 357-2534 BLYTH RECREATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Sunday Evenings Cost is $115.00 For more information contact: Jim Oster 523-4957 Ken Siertsema 523-9386 Deadline for entries is Friday October 2,1992