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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2006. PAGE 31.
Court news
Man on probation for failing to keep curfew
An RRI, Monkton man was
sentenced to time already served in
custody after pleading guilty in
Wingham's provincial court,
Thursday, to two counts of failing to
stick to a curfew,
According to acting Crown Frank
Cameron, Mark Clarkson had been
bound by a recognizance order made
Sept. 28 as a result of an assault
charge. Clarkson was not to leave his
residence unless he was in the
company of his surety, an individual
who made him or herself responsible
for his behaviour.
Cameron told Judge R.G.E.
Hunter that Clarkson had breached
that order shortly after it was made
and did so at other times between
Oct. 10 and Feb. 10 and between
Feb. 10 and March 18.
Clarkson had been in custody 40
days before his trial.
Little explorers want to taste
everything they see. But for children
under four, choking on food and
small household items can be fatal.
Children are at risk because their
bodies are still developing. New
teeth, small airways, an immature
ability to swallow, and a natural
habit of putting things in their
mouths are all issues.
"Keeping an eye on your children
when they are eating or playing is
really important. You can react
quickly when ydu need to," says
public health nurse Berthe Street.
Here are some quick and easy tips
to keep your children safe from
choking.
Ask your children to eat at the
table. Encourage them to eat slowly
and chew their food well.
Cut up or grate hard or round
foods, like carrots, hot dogs, grapes,
and apples. Hot dogs should be cut
both lengthways and across.
Foods that arc not safe for children
under four include popcorn, gum,
hard candy, nuts, marshmallows,
thick peanut butter, jelly candies,
and sticky or gooey foods.
Teach older children not to feed
their younger siblings these foods. If
older kids are helping, make sure
they aren't feeding little ones too
Hunter placed him on probation
for 12 months.
IMPAIRED
Mark Jagelewski of Wingham pled
guilty to driving with over 80 mg of
alcohol in 100 ml of blood.
The accused was arrested by
police in Wingham on Sept. 21 after
failing the roadside test. The officer
had detected an odour of alcohol
coming from Jagelewski and noted
signs of impairment. Attorney for
the Crown Quinn Ross said that
when Jagelewski exited the car he
was "somewhat unsteady on this
feet."
Duty counsel John Myers said the
accused has no record and is
planning on entering a rehab
program.
He was fined $1,000 and has lost
his licence for a year. Hunter gave
him nine months to pay the fine.
quickly.
Check toys for broken parts. When
a toy carries a warning that it's not
suitable for very young children, it's
because the toy contains small parts
and is a choking hazard.
Small household items like
buttons, coins, jewelry, pen caps,
and other small objects should be
DANGEROUS DRIVING
A Kitchener man pled guilty to
dangerous driving and to failing to
comply with a probation order.
Derek Paetz was arrested Dec. 27.
Ross said the accused had been
drinking when he got into a van. He
only had a GI licence at the time
which means he is to have zero
alcohol in his system when driving,
the Crown explained.
Ross said Paetz sped out of the lot
"in an erratic fashion" and that there
werre people in the area at the time.
He was on probation at the time.
Myers said the 27-year-old "got in
the van to drive away from (the
possibility of a fight). He could as
easily have run down the street
which is why he's here taking
responsibility for his actions."
He was fined $600 and placed on
12 months probation. He is also
put away out of reach.
Corners cut from plastic milk bags
are surprisingly dangerous. They can
completely block a child's airway if
ingested.
For the same reason, latex
balloons are a problem. Children
may suck them into their windpipes
when chewing on them or blowing
prohibited from driving for one year.
He was given six months to pay
the fine and must make restitution in
the amount of $138.60 for damage to
the vehicle in 30 days.
MISCHIEF
David Anderson of Kirkland Lake
was fined $300 for mischief.
Anderson, who pled guilty was
arrested July 25 for having damaged
the Salvation Army van. Ross said
police had been told by a number of
witnesses that Anderson had
"attacked" the van with a baseball
bat, following an exchange of insults
with an individual.
The damage was $186.98.
Myers said the accused had pled
guilty last month to another offence
and was sentenced to probation.
Anderson had the money with him to
make restitution that day.
He was given six months to pay
them up.
Taking time to learn first aid and
CPR will give you even more skills
to help your family in an emergency
situation.
To learn more about preventing
childhood injuries, visit
www.safekidscanada.ca or call 1-
888-SAFETIPS (723-3847).
the fine.
THEFT
Donald Williamson of RR3
Walton pled guilty to stealing $280
cash from JR's Gas Bar in Brussels.
The Crown said that Williamson
had waited in the kiosk while the
attendant had been pumping gas.
The accused then paid for the fuel he
had purchased, but the/ attendant
later discovered a large amount of
money missing. Williamson was
identified as the guilty party from
the surveillance tape.
Hunter fined him $500 and
ordered him to make complete
restitution.
He was given six months to pay
the fine.
Break-in on
Cardiff Road
Sometime between Oct. 14 and
16 thieves forced their way into a
trailer located on Cardiff Road in
Huron East.
A custom-built laptop computer
consisting of a 2.0/DVD/RW
128X700 video card, with Windows
X Pro was stolen. The value of loss
is in excess of $2,000.
If you have any information that
can assist police call the OPP or
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Safe adventures start at home