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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-01-26, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2000. Court news Man jailed for driving while suspended A Dungannon man is spending weekends in jail for driving while disqualified. Robert Kenneth Ohm pled guilty to the charge in the Ontario Court of Justice, Wingham, Jan. 20. According to the Attorney for the Crown, R. J. Guthrie, police received a tip Oct. 1 that Ohm, who was pro­ hibited from driving for two years as the result of an impaired conviction in March, left his house every day at 5:20 a.m. to go to work near Brussels. Police stopped him shortly after 5:30 a.m., Oct. 4. Duty Counsel John Schenk explained that the 23-year-old had been working on a Morris Twp. farm for over two years. He regretted what he had done but can’t undo the mistake. Judge R.G.E. Hunter sentenced him to 90 days to be served intermit­ tently. During that time Ohm is on probation. “You get caught driving between now and the expiration of your con­ viction and I suggest you’re looking at a minimum of six months. And it won’t be on weekends,” said Hunter. Sentenced Michael Thompson, who pled guilty in November to assault charges was given three 30 day sen­ tences to be served consecutive for a total of 90 days intermittent. During his incarceration he is on probation, which will be followed by a 12-month probationary period. He is to have no contact with the vic- Break-ins topic at North Huron CPC meeting The first meeting of 2000 for the North Huron Community Policing Committee was held, Jan. 19 at the Turnberry Municipal Office, Bluevale. Discussion took place on the recent break-ins at Grey Twp. and the benefit of alarm systems. It was decided that arrangements would try to be made to have a public speaker on this topic for the next meeting. Howick representative Max Demaray will also speak on the Mutual Protect program. The general public is encouraged to attend this information session to be held at the Brussels firehall, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. John Saxon, Grey Twp., will serve another term as committee chair with Bonnie Gropp, Brussels as sec­ retary. Brussels and Blyth representatives Mary Stretton and Brenda Burkholder gave a brief update on the Citizens on Patrol Mobile Watch Units in the village. A message from The War Amps 3 For more information about the PLAYSAFE Program, call. 1-800-250-3030 http ://www. waramps .ca tims. There is also a five-year weapon prohibition. Assault A domestic situation has landed a Wingham man in jail. Ronald Riley pled guilty to charges of harassmen'., assault and failing to comply. The 42-year-old was sentenced to 30 days on each count consecutive to be served intermittently, starting Jan. 29. He was also given a 12-month pro­ bationary period and was ordered to have no contact with the victim except through a third party for access to his children or through legal counsel. Riley is also prohibited from own­ ing weapons for five years. Thefts Joseph MacKenzie of no fixed address pled guilty to two possession charges and one charge of failing to report to a probation officer. Guthrie said on Oct. 8 a bicycle which had been taken from Belgrave a week earlier was found in MacKenzie’s possession. During a search at the apartment he shared with his then girlfriend police discovered a camcorder, tape and teakwood Indian mask which had been reported stolen. On Nov. 18 MacKenzie failed to keep an appointment with his proba­ tion officer, Guthrie said. Sentencing will be Feb. 17. Drunk driving A Listowel man who pled guilty to a drunk driving charge last month was fined $750 and taken off the road for 12 months. David Hamilton, 37, formerly of Atwood, was given six-months to Pay- Sentencing Feb. 17 A Listowel man will be sentenced Feb. 17 after pleading guilty to a charge of over 80 and one of danger­ ous driving. Guthrie said a witness, who had been riding with Jason Stephens on July 18, had spoken to police because he was upset by what had happened. He stated that Stephens, who had been drinking, began driv­ ing at speeds up to 130 km an hour. He caused the car to fishtail and Lad es Fall & Winter Fashions 220 Josephine St. Wingham 357-1051 JANUARY Up to 70% Off BY APRIL 28, 2000 The fee schedule shall be as follows: 1) All dogs - males, females, spayed females $20.00 each 2) Kennel Licence Fee $75.00 (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration under the Animal Pedigree Act). 3) Late Payment Charge $20.00 Shall be assessed in addition to the licence fee, if the licence and or tag is not purchased by April 28th. The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. Nancy Michie CMO Clerk-Treasurer Township of Morris refused to slow even as they approached an intersection. The witness said Stephens went through a stop sign, never having intended to stop and struck another car. A passenger in that vehicle was taken to hospital. Stephens’ breathalizer readings later were 118. Counsel asked for a pre-sentence report. Stephens handed over his license. Drunk driving A Howick man is in jail for 90 days. Guthrie said Murray Thornton, RR1, Gorrie was talking to a police officer on the phone Nov. 10 when he said he was going to a house where his wife was staying and that there would be trouble. The officer, believing Thornton to be intoxicated went to the house and seeing him drive up followed him. Breathalizer readings were 260. Guthrie said Thornton was released on the condition he not drink. It was noted that Thomton did not comply having been drinking on Nov. 26 and on four separate occa­ sions between Dec. 11 and Jan. 1. He has prior convictions from February 1989 and December 1992. Counsel Mike Donnelly said the 37-year-old farmer had been in cus­ tody for almost three weeks. He noted that Thornton’s family was trying to get him an appointment for assessment and treatment in an alco­ hol abuse program. Hunter sentenced him to 75 days on the drunk driving and 15 days consecutive for the Dec. 11-Jan. 1 charge. He got 15 days concurrent for the Nov. 26 charge. In addition to losing his license for one year, Thomton got probation for 12 months and must attend a centre within 30 days of his release for assessment then follow with recom­ mended counselling. “You don’t attend for the assess­ ment and you’ll be in breach of pro­ bation and back before me,” said Hunter. “Let’s put it this way — 90 days in total is the bottom of the scale. You don’t attend and I’ll cer­ tainly make up the difference.” Cause disturbance Andrew Henderson entered a plea of guilty for causing a disturbance. Guthrie said the Listowel man was involved in a fight in front of the Wingham Inn in the early morning hours of Nov. 20. A crowd which had gathered to watch the fight, was dispersed by police when they arrived. Henderson was fined $200 and given three months to pay. Narcotic possession ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The 127th Annual Meeting of the Howick Mutual Insurance Company Will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2000 Wroxeter Community Hall Our Guest Speaker is Elbert Van Donkersgoed who will be speaking on “What’s for Dinner? Perspectives on the Controversies around Genetically Modified Foods” Plan to attend and participate in the operation of your Company. Gifts nooks Cards 1Oth Anniversary 5T0REWIDE BLOWOUT SALE Now until January 29th 15 „ 60S, •Boyds Bears 15-25% Off •Cherished Teddies 20-507. Off •Candles 15-257. Off ‘Calendars 407. Off •Cottage Collectible Flush 15-407. Off ~ Great Gift Ideas For Valentine’s Day ~ 23 Albert St. CLINTON 432-5355 NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS in the TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS 2000 dog tags and licences are now available at the: Township of Morris Municipal Office, R.R. 4, Brussels, Ontario. Telephone 519-887-6137 (Located on Huron County Road No. 16) All dogs must be licenced in compliance with By-law 7-1998. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a tag and licence, issued for a one year period, Frederick Wright of Alvinston was stopped by police in Morris Twp. on Dec. 4. Seeing alcohol in the car, officers conducted a search and found a small baggie of marijuana. Speaking on his behalf, Wright noted that he had co-operated fully with police. He was given 30 days to pay the $200 fine.