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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-03-23, Page 14County of Huron Highways Department 2006 Tenders for Granular "M" Gravel SEALED TENDERS will be accepted until 12:00 noon local time on: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 For the following contracts: HC-06-201 5,200 t Granular "M" Shoulder Gravel County Road 12 - Belmore to Wroxeter HC-06-202 11,900 t Granular "M" Shoulder Gravel County Road 12 - Brussels to Seaforth Forms available upon request from the office of the undersigned. Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. County Engineer 1 Court House Square Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2 Tel: (519) 524-7412 Fax: (519) 524-9291 PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006. Classified Advertisements Court news Man in custody for robbery Tenders V properties NOW BOOKING TWO-BEDROOM cottage with bunkhouse at Point Clark, includes fully-equipped kitchen, gas barbecue, fire pit, horseshoe pit and much more, close to lighthouse and beach. To find out more or to book your holiday call 519-523-4799 after 6 p.m. tfn Vehicles for sale 1990 MERCURY MARQUIS, 4 new tires, $800 o.b.o. Phone 887- 9575' evenings. 11-2p Wanted BLYTH MINI MUSEUM committee seeks historic photos of Blyth for copying. Contact Keith Roulston, 523-4792 or bring to The Citizen. 36-tfn Withdraw tax-free money from RRSP If you're planning on purchasing your first home, you may withdraw up to $20,000 from your RRSP on a tax-free basis by taking advantage of the Home Buyers' Plan (HBP)," says chartered accountant Bruce Ball, of Toronto. "Your spouse may be eligible too, which leaves the potential for having up to $40,000 available towards a home purchase. The withdrawal is considered a loan from your RRSP and must be repaid over a period of 15 years. Certain conditions and restrictions apply." For further information about RRSPs, contact a chartered accountant. — Bmught to you by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED Tenders Still time to take the challenge The Huron County Health Unit encourages anyone who 'wants to quit smoking to join the province- wide contest by March 31. Last year, Huron County resident Ron Herd quit smoking for the 2005 Ontario Quit Smoking Contest. He won a 2005 Ford Mustang. So far, 123 Huron County residents have signed up for 2006. The Challenge is open to all Ontario residents, 19 years of age or older who are daily tobacco users who have smoked cigarettes, cigars or pipes, or have chewed tobacco for at least one year. Participants must also find a buddy who will support -them in their quit attempt. "A buddy provides support and encouragement throughout the quit attempt," says Linda Stobo, public health supervisor. "It can really make a difference". For more help, you can call the' Canadian Cancer Society's Smoker's Helpline at 1-877-513- 5333. lt's a free, confidential service that provides support, advice and information about quitting. The Huron County Health Unit can also provide one-to-one counseling and group Stop Smoking Programs. Call the health unit to register for the evening Stop Smoking Program at the Health Unit in Clinton. For further information about the Driven to Quit Challenge, for support to quit smoking or to stay smoke free, call the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416 or toll-free 1-877-837-6143. Classified advertisements published in The Citizen are now available on our webslte at www.northhuron.on.ca A Wingham man was remanded in cuskody in Wingham's provincial court March 16 to allow for a pre- sentence report. Dwight Chambers, who was charged with armed robbery, but pled guilty to the lesser charge of robbery, will be sentenced April 20. In presenting the facts of the case, attorney for the Crown Perry Hill said police were contacted Dec. 23 regarding a robbery at a Wingham business. The store employee said she had a man had entered the store. He was dressed in grey and black, and his head and mouth - were covered. The clerk said the man asked her for money, and believed the amount she gave him from the till was between $60 and $90. She told police the accused had a gun, provided a brief description. and said she recognized the man's voice as that of a customer who had been in the store numerous times. When confronted by police, Chambers admitted he had taken the money and during a search of his home, police found a gun hidden in the ceiling. The weapon was inoperable, Hill said. ASSAULT Patrick Brake of Blyth pled guilty to a charge of assault relating to an incident which occurred Nov. 25. According to Hill, the complainant told police that he and another individual had been at the home of the accused playing cards and drinking. The victim claimed the accused attempted to coerce him into a fight, Hill said, adding that Brake eventually approached the victim and struck him on the cheek with a fist. • Defence Tim Macdonald had a slightly different version. He admitted that his client did "throw a punch" but that he had been talking about his bar brawling days andwas demonstrating some shadow boxing when he punched the victim. Judge R.G.E. Hunter was told that Brake has four previous convictions for assault, one conviction of sexual assault from 1990, two convictions for failing to comply with a court order from 1995 and 1999 and a conviction for theft from 1966. Macdonald drew attention to the fact that his client had stayed out of trouble for the past several years and stated this incident was a result of drinking and horseplay. Brake apologized immediately after hitting the victim, a fact that was included-- in the witness's statement. The attorney added that Brake was to start counselling this month. Hunter sentenced Brake to 30 days in jail and placed him on 12 months probation. He is prohibited front owning weapons for five years and must provide a sample of his DNA. OVER 80 A Wingham man is spending weekends in jail for awhile after pleading guilty to driving with over 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. On Oct. 29 at 3:23 a.m. Shane Dolgos was stopped by police because he was "oversteering" his vehicle, Hill said. Both breathalizer readings were 250 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. He has a previous conviction for drunk driving from April 18, 2002. Dolgos, who pled guilty, was sentenced to 21 days in jail to be served intermittently. He was placed on 12 months probation and has had ,his licence suspended for two years. IMPAIRED James Lamont of Belgrave pled guilty to driving while impaired. Hill said OPP were contacted Dec. 28 at 5:30 p.m. by an individual who 'had seen Lamont driving north in the southbound lane. When police arrived the witness had already stopped Lamont and taken his keys. In speaking with the accused the officer noticed a strong odour of alcohol and signs of impairment. Hill said Lamont admitted to having consumed alcohol. Both breathalizer readings were 172 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. He has no similar record. Lamont was fined $600 and has had his licence suspended for 12 months. Hunter gave him six months to pay the fine. ASSAULT Michael Leppington of Brussels pled guilty to assault. Hill said the accused and another youth were arrested and charged following an altercation at a field party on May 8. The victim sustained a blow-out fracture of the lower orbital bone of the left eye. He was taken to hospital in London where a small steel plate was put in place to keep the bone together, and has since made a full recovery. Defence counsel Mike Donnelly said there were three altercations that evening and the reason his client had pled guilty to common assault was because no one was certain who was responsible for the victim's injury. His client had offered to make restitution for the victim's-lost wages from work in the amount of $1,000. L-eppington was fined $500 and _placed on 12 months probation. He wag given 90 days to pay the fine. There is also a five-year weapon prohibition. ASSAULTING A PEACE OFFICER An R121, Bluevale man was fined $500 after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer. Hill said police were dispatched to a convenience store April 13. One male had locked himself in the washroom and the other, Kelly McQuabbie was. "pacing back and forth saying, 'I'm going to get him."' The attorney said the officer tried to calm the accused down, but McQuabbie approached him with clenched fists and said "I'll give you something to arrest me for". Hill said the accused then pushed the officer who finally subdued McQuabbie with pepper spray and the baton. Defence counsel, Mr. McCarthy, said that days prior to this incident, the victim had inflicted a "debilitating thrashing" to McQuabbie's brother. When the accused saw the man enter the store, he asked the clerk to call police and held the individual "at bay". What McQuabbie didn't know is that the man had been charged for the assault, so was extremely agitated that the police officer seemed to be dealing with McQuabbie rather than arresting the other man. McCarthy said his client had not been in - trouble in recent years adding that this was "an isolated incident brought on by some elements of racism" from the victim. "This was part of the frustration when he saw the officer not arresting the right person," said McCarthy. "He recognizes that even in an agitated state it was wrong to approach the police officer?" In addition to the fine, McQuabbie was placed on probation for 12 months, and is prohibited from owning weapons. He was given six months to pay the fine. JOYRIDING A night of joyriding cost a Lucknow man $500. Matthew Small pled guilty to taking a car without consent on June 25. Hill said the accused, who had been drinking, and a friend had taken the victim's truck while he was sleeping. They were later involved in an accident near Brussels. The victim was awakened by the buzzer and when he let in the accused, Small handed him the keys and said not to worry about the truck, it only had a vital! dent. Defence counsel Lynn Johnston said this was a case of two friends taking another friend's vehicle. She added that her client was seeing an addiction counsellor. In addition to the fine, which he was given six months to pay, Small was placed on 12 months probation. FAIL TO COMPLY A Kitchener man was fined $300 for failing to comply with a bail condition. Hill said Paul Claydon had been arrested and released April 25 on the condition that he have no contact with the victim. On Aug. 24 the woman said that Claydon had been in touch with her on several occasions, though some of the times had been with her consent. According defence counsel Glenn Carey, his client had been contacted by the victim on Aug. 19 for assistance. He responded, "though he knew he was in breach," said Carey. Claydon was given 90 days to pay the fine. ASSAULT It seems the accused got the worst of it during an assault which occurred Jan. 19. According to Hill, the victim and some friends were walking down the street, when they came upon Tiffany Smith of Stratford. Words were exchanged and Smith punched the victim in the face. The two became entangled and fell to the ground, at which point, the assault began on Smith, who was kicked by another individual. Hill said Smith, who pled guilty, was on probabtion at the time on an unrelated charge. MacKinnon said Smith "literally took a kicking that put her in the hospital." She was fined $300 which is to be paid in six months. Hunter placed her on 12 months probation and she is prohibited from owning weapons for five years. POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY A Blyth man pled guilty to theft under $5,000. Cody, Fidom was arrested Jan. 28 after 'police were notified by a witness that some youths had stolen a flag from a residence. When pOlice found Fidom, who was on probation at the time, he was carrying the flag. Though another individual was with him, Fidom claimed full responsibility for the theft. MacKinnon told Hunter, "You can well imagine this was a stupid, drunken stunt." Fidom was fined $250 to be paid Continued on page 15