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Defense Counsel Mary Cull argued that the arresting officer did not have reasonable, probable grounds to demand a breath sample of her client, Douglas Dougherty. Judge Garry Hunter, however, dis- agreed. "I have not the slightest doubt and you're not going to convince me otherwise," he said. OPP Const. Scott Lawson testi- fied that Dougherty had been stopped during a RIDE program in Brussels on Dec. 19 at 2:54 p.m. Lawson said that as he approached the pickup, in which the accused and another man were travelling, he detected a strong odour of alcohol. When asked if he had been drink- ing, Lawson said Dougherty at first denied it, then admitted to having one beer when the officer asked Throughout Ontario in 1997, a total of 70,423 collisions were investigated by the Ontario Provincial (OPP). In these collisions, 614 people were killed and over 24,257 were injured. Aggressive driving was the major factor in these collisions. Last year, there were 1,005 collisions on area roads in which 14 people died and 376 were injured in Huron County. Such behaviour increases the risk of collisions, injuries or death that results in higher insurance costs, health care and repair costs. The estimated social cost due to aggressive driving in 1997 is believed to be nine billion dollars. "Most of us have no problem seeing the aggressive driver around us, but many of us fail to recognize Brussels council agreed at the May 4 meeting that the budget will be discussed at a special meeting on May 26. Also on the agenda will be a decision about policing and information regarding work on Burgess Street. *** Council re-iterated its preference for a two-tier system for amalga- mation. * ** Councillor Joe Seili said he will pay for the digging of a culvert at the north end of town on property he owns, as he requested that it be done. *** The tender of Clark & Son Lawn Maintenance for grass cutting at the Maitland Valley Conservation Park, the Lions Park and the pump- why he could smell liquor. Lawson said he noted Dougher- ty's eyes were bloodshot and his speech slurred. When Dougherty exited the pickup, the officer said he saw a part bottle of beer on the floor. He further noted that the accused swayed slightly on his feet and stumbled over the curb at one point. Cull argued that the officer had not seen any erratic driving and suggested that the odour of alcohol could as easily have been coming from the passenger. Hunter noted, however, that the officer had at one point stated he smelled the alcohol on Dougherty's breath. When Cull asked that the totality be examined, Hunter said, "What I have is your client admitting he had been drinking, swaying on his feet, bloodshot eyes. Any one thing on its own doesn't mean anything, but collectively I think the officer had more than reasonable grounds." Regarding Cull's claims that her our own bad driving habits," said Senior Constable Don Shropshall of the Huron Detachment. Too many drivers defy the rules of the road with no concern for safety. "These are drivers who for some reason, change into a monster behind ,the wheel and drive aggressively, and it's not always the other driver," Shropshall said. The message "Drive Friendly!" is the focus of this year's Aggressive Driving Campaign conducted by police services across Ontario from May 15-29. OPP remind all drivers that controlling your actions behind the wheel will help make our roads safer. "Drive Friendly will drastically reduce these collisions. Aggressive driving costs us all," said Shropshall. house in the amount of $135, plus GST was accepted. *** Fire Chief Murray McArter is attending an Emergency Prepared- ness & Response Course in Hanvo- er May 12-14. * ** An ad has been placed in the paper requesting a volunteer to be Block Parent chairperson for the village, Clerk-Treasurer Donna White told council. *** A building permit was issued to Ross Smith for a new home. * * * Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Lori Pipe and White will attend the AMCTO spring meeting, May 21, in Blyth. client had not been driving as if he was impaired, Hunter retorted, "I suppose that's why they have RIDE programs. So people who can appear to drive and arc drunk can get stopped." From the time Dougherty was stopped until the demand was read was about three minutes, an obser- vation period that Cull described as A man found guilty last month of impaired driving and of being in breach of a court ordered curfew will pay pay $1,000. Kevin Becker appeared for sen- tencing in Wingham May 7. The RR2, Walkerton resident was given nine months to pay. His license was With county-wide figures dis- tributed, Morris councillors were told, at the May 5 meeting, that the cost for OPP policing in the town- ship will be $183 per household for 1998. The tender for grass cutting was awarded to Clark and Sons Lawn Maintenance at $25 per cut for the municipal office, $15 for Jewitt Cemetery and $20 for Sunshine Cemetery, plus GST. Amendments to the Blyth fire agreement were postponed until the county and Brussels agreements are in place. The Blyth Fire Board also dis- cussed a rate of $300 per vehicle for response to motor vehicle acci- dents, though Councillor Kevin Pletch said the board felt the rate The Human Resource Centre for Students (HRC-S) has opened its doors for another summer. The Centre is located at 210 Main St. East in Listowel. This year's Student Employment Officers (SEOs), Lana Thompson and Theresa Will, encourage students to drop by and register. As well, the Centre is seeking employers to invest in today's youth and tomorrow's future; take part in providing an eager student with a valuable learning experience. The Centre acts as a liaison -between students and employers, helping with referral and placement needs. It also offers group information sessions on resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, interview skills and networking. Furthermore, the "brief'. "That's all it took," said Hunter. "He could probably have made those observations in a minute." He then said if her client had not been impaired he had better "get up in the witness box and explain why he's got slurred speech and can't stand." Hunter also noted that the low suspended for one year. Impaired An RR2, Listowel man pled guilty to impaired driving. Brent Blakney was charged in Turnberry Twp. on Nov. 2, after the owner of a service station should be county-wide. With reference to the Huron County official plan, Morris coun- cil requested an amendment to allow development of Class 1-6 lands in lieu of Class 4-6 land. Council agreed to purchase one stone for the Belgrave Kinsmen Park. Only the township crest will be engraved and not councillors' names. The $60 membership fee for the Huron County Road Superinten- dents Association was apProved for payment as was the $200 member- ship to the Municipal Water Asso- ciation. Morris Twp. will process West Wawanosh Twp.'s tax billings for $1 per bill. HRC-S can provide information on provincially and federally funded programs and answer questions regarding student employment and job connections. Thompson and Will want to remind students, at this time, to be aware that it is their responsibility to drop by the Centre and check job postings. Unlike past years, the majority of employment opportunities will only be available for access on the job board and in the job bank. This summer is one of innovation and excitement. Based out of Listowel, the Resource Centre will continue to serve the area covering Listowel, Wingham, Palmerston, Arthur, Mount Forest, and all points in between. However, the Centre is looking forward to serving the Wingham breathalizer readings of 160 are double the legal limit. When asked if Dougherty had 4 record, Crown Attorney Bob Morris listed three prior drinking and driving charges, two within the last five years. Dougherty was sentenced to three months in jail to be served intermittently. He is also prohibited from driving for three years. reported to police that they had a driver on the premises whom they believed to be impaired. Blakney, 40, had breathalizer readings of 280 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. He was fined $750 and lost his license for one year. The township will apply for two persons under the Ontario Works Program, for roadside and landfill clean up. Drain maintenance requests were accepted for the Russell Drain, Lot 13, Conc. 7; Rintoul Drain, Lot 24, Conc. 5; Johnston Drain, Lot 1, Conc. 1; Peacock Drain, Lot 45, 46, Conc. 1 and Mustard Drain, Lot 22, Conc. 2. General and road accounts, totalling $172,049.70 and $107,602.06, were approved for payment. Included in the payment was the first three bills for the Lamont and Masson drains. Two other bills will be reviewed with Andy McBride of Maitland Engineering Services, May 12. area through a combined community partnership with the Huron Employment Resource Centre (HERC) in Wingham. As well, the Centre will be working co-operatively with the Summer Jobs Service - Conestoga College to cover the areas of Huron and Perth. Special events are also being planned for this summer, as 1998 marks the 30th Anniversary of the HRC-S across Canada. No job is too big or too small. If interested in learning about the HRC-S, filling out a registration card, or placing a job order, contact 519-291-2922. There is also an invitation for students, employers, community residents and former student employment officers, to attend the Centre's 30th anniversary open house, held on May 15 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. OPP campaign says `Drive Friendly' Brussels council briefs Council to discuss budget, May 26 Help protect the environment Reduce Reuse Recycle 2 face impaired driving charges Morris considers fire agreement Student Resource Centre opens