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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-06-22, Page 18Tuff-Concepts Landscape & Design • lawn care • rolling ardens • sweeping • aerating • patios Tom Warner 519-887-8493 Three million Canadians have a hearing loss. I'm one of them. Don Harron To learn more about our medical research and public ediication programs and how you can help, call 1-866 HEAR YOU, toll free. hearing foundation Of CARA rondotion confine de l'ouie YOUR BREAST HEALTH Canadian SocintE Cancer canadienne Society du cancer BE AWARE Know your body. Learn the risk factors. BE PROACTIVE Follow breast-screening guidelines. Practise a healthy lifestyle. GET THE FACTS Call the Canadian Cancer Society to get the information you need about Steps to Health, screening, early detection and protecting your breast he CALL OUR CANCER INFORMATION SPECIALISTS WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR TO CONNECT WITH OUR SUPPORT SERVICES. 1 888 939-3333• WWW.CANCER.CA roimmum PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006. 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Please call 519-887-6477 or fax 519-887- 9837. 25-2 BLYTH MINI MUSEUM committee seeks historic photos of Blyth for copying. Contact Keith Roulston, 519-523-4792 or bring to The Citizen. tfn Court news A strong argument by defence counsel failed to move Judge R.G.E. Hunter when he sentenced a man to 26 months in the penitentiary for robbery. A pre-sentence report was present- ed for Dwight Chambers in Wingham court June 15. The Wingham man had pled guilty in the March court. In presenting its case, the Crown stated that a store employee had told police she had been robbed and that the accused had said he had a gun. She provided a description of the accused and had recognized his voice as that of a regular customer. The report, submitted Thursday by defence counsel, Quinn Ross spoke "glowingly" of Chambers. Ross said that since being taken into custody Chambers 'had "gained lucidity as a result of sobriety and began taking responsibility for his actions." The accused wrote a letter of apol- ogy to the employee and has taken steps towards rehabilitation. "Again this has been completely self-direct- ed," said Ross. A counsellor's assessment noted that Chambers was "contemplative of his condition and wants to make change." He recommended incarcer- ation at a treatment centre. In summation Ross spoke of a When the warm weather arrives garage sales wstart appearing in neighborhoods across Canada. While people shop for bargains at these sales, these bargains could be dan- gerous. Every year in Canada, more than 5,000 children under age five are injured using unsafe children's prod- ucts. While these older, unsafe prod- ucts have often been taken off the market, they still turn up at garage sales. Be careful when planning your garage sale for used products. Everyone holding a .garage sale is legally responsible for ensuring- that products sold, whether new or used, are safe and meet safety standards. It is illegal to sell the following products if safety standards are not being met: cribs and cradles; car seats and booster seats; carriages and strollers; playpens and baby gates; children's sleepwear; hockey hel- mets and face protectors; toys and toy boxes; and lawn darts. Not all products are regulated, including baby walkers, children's clothing with drawstrings, bunk beds and bay bath seats. These unregulated products could pose a hazard to children. Also, it is important to only sell items that are in good condition. To ensure that you only handle safe products, be well informed. Know which products are regulated and ensure that all safety standards are met. Here are some guidelines to pro- tect yourself and your children from garage sale purchases: • Try to find out where the product was originally purchased. Do not sell or purchase products that have been recalled or that won't meet safety standards. • Ensure all parts are present, in client with "a spotted past and a lot of breached trusts." Howevei, he said Chambers "has done absolutely eveything he can to prove he's a can- didate for successful rehabilitiation." As the 36-year-old had been in custody for six months, Ross asked for a conditional sentence with strict regulations. Attorney for the Crown, Perry Hill, however felt a sentence of three years was more in keeping. Taking into consideration Chambers' extensive record, with convictions in 1987, 1989, 1990. 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997 and 2003, Hunter agreed. "I'm sure you're just as aware as I -am that the position of the court regarding use of firearms is that there has to be a deterrent." Chambers is prohibited from ever owning weapons and must provide a sample of DNA. ASSAULT A Wingham man pled guilty to assault and to breaching probation. Scott Hayes was arrested March 6. According to Hill the victim had no recollection of the day, but state- ments were made by a number of witnesses. Hill said Hayes had approached the victim while he was in a car, and started punching him. The victim then suggested going to a parking lot. Hayes punched him, and good repair, and functioning proper- ly. • Make sure assembly and/or use instructions are provided. • If you are unsure whether a prod- uct is safe or whether it complies with the legislation, don't sell it and don't give it away. Dispose of it instead. Make sure your garage sale 'items the victim fell to the ground hitting his head on the pavement. "I believe Hayes would say that (the victim) was in fighting mode and several witnesses would confirm that," said Hill. 1 The victim received injuries, including a concussion and amnesia. Hayes was on probation at the time. He was fined $500 for the assault and $250 for the breach charge. He is prohibited from owning weapons for five years and is on probation for 12 months. He was given six months to pay the fine. "Don't come back asking for an extension if you haven't paid," admonished Hunter. "You'll be doing the time." TRESPASS Amanda-O'Brien of Wroxeter pled guilty to trespassing and to breach- ing probation. Hill said that the victim contacted police at 11:30 p.m. on March 29. "He was home alone and said he could hear voices in his house and see flashlights." Police saw several people running from the property into adjacent woods. The canine unit was called in and at 12:45 p.m. several youths sur- rendered. Hill said the group had heard a are safe and you'll enjoy a successful garage sale! If you have any question, contact Theresa. Wammes-Glavin at the Huron County Health Unit (519) 482-3416 or toll-free 1-877-837- 6143. You can also get more infor- mation on Consumer Product Safety at http://hc-sc.gc.ca/cps- spc/pubs/cons/garage_e.fitml rumour about the victim having a "large amount of money". Duty counsel Grant MacKinnon said the accused, though on proba- - tion at the time, was now off proba- tion and was taking counselling. As well, he said, "she was not one of the major players". O'Brien was given a suspended sentence and two years probation. ASSAULT A Wingham man pled guilty to two charges of assault. Dean McClory was arrest Nov. 2 after two separate altercations. MacKinnon said the incidents had occurred as a result of rumours being spread. McClory was given a conditional discharge and placed on 12 months probation. He is prohibited from owning weapons for five years. ASSAULT Fritz Egger of RR2, Wroxeter was given a conditional discharge and placed on probation for 12 months after pleading guilty to assault. On June 26 Egger had come home and seen a small fire outside his house. Angry with his partner for not seeing the fire, and concerned about the dry conditions and the proximity of the blaze to wood and a wheat- field, he told her to get water and pushed her toward the sink. Hill said the victim filled the bucket but threw the water telling the accused to do it himself. "He punched her in the arm and kicked her," said Hill. Defence counsel Mr. Hebner said it had been a low-end assault and the incident "spontaneous" and "ill- thought out." CA H SAV1 GS 41661";Xfr ON $4.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $4.00 + GST (paid in advance). That's $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen Alzheimer's dis- ease: Signs to look out for (NC)—Do any of the following behaviours seem familiar? • Forgetting things more and more • Asking the same question over and over • Having increasing trouble with language • Difficulty performing familiar tasks • Disorientation of time and place • Poor or decreased judgment • Problems with abstract thinking • Misplacing things • Mood or behaviour change • Changes in personality • Loss of initiative If you or someone close to you is experiencing some of the signs and symptoms above, it could be Alzheimer's disease. You should speak to your physician soon. Further information can be obtained by calling 1-888-370- 6444 to speak to a registered nurse. - News Canada Health unit reminds people to watch what they sell Three key steps to keep kids safe on wheels — advice for parents of kids of all ages • Make sure your child wears a properly-fitting helmet and other protective gear. Helmets and helmet straps should fit snugly. A helmet should sit level on the head and cover the top of the forehead. But many children push their helmets too far up off the forehead, or wear the straps too loose. This can cut their protection by more than 50 per cent. • Have children ride in a safe environment — away from cars and other vehi- cles. While injuries can happen anywhere, the most devastating and fatal injuries frequently involve cars. • Supervise children on wheels until they are at least eight years old. Know your child's abilities. Make sure children are the right age for their equip- ment. Children can start to use scooters and two-wheeled bikes at age five or six; in-line skates and skateboards at age seven or eight._ Children need adults to check their skills and give feedback as they learn to ride or in-line skate. Parents can also use this time to emphasize safety and enforce hel- met use. Early habits, backed up by family rules, may help maintain helmet use when the child is older and no longer supervised. Man sentenced to penitentiary