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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2002-04-10, Page 3April 25, 2001 Si (includes GST) In brief Walton woman charged for growing marijuana A 36 -year-old Walton woman has been charged with production of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking after a search warrant was executed at a home and barn in Walton on April 17. Officers found 83 marijuana plants in .:;various stages of growth inside the housg and barn and 1,300 grams of processed cannabis with a small quantity of cannabis resin. Growing equipment was also found and seized with the drugs, valued at a total of $34,000. .Three injured in crash Three people were injured after two cars collided Sunday night at 7 p.m. at the intersection of County Road 3 and Hannah Line in Tuckersmith Ward. Lisa Swinkles, 29, of Tuckersmith Township was southbound on Hannah Line when she failed to stop for an eastbound pickup truck driven by Ronald Kirkconnell, 40, of Egmondville. Kirkconnell's vehicle was forced into a ditch where it rolled. The Brucefield Fire Department was called to assist although no extrication was needed. Kirkconnell, his 12 - year -old son Kyle and Swinkles were taken by ambulance to Seaforth ommunity Hospital they were treated and released for minor injuries. Both vehicles were demolished. Susan Hundertmark photo From right, Carolin Shepherd, Faye Murrdy and Lynn Devereaux show off the medals they earned for completing the 42.2 kilometre Boston Marathon on April 16. Determined Devereaux finishes grueling run Young son offers runner words of encouragement that helped get her through race in great pain By Susan Hundertmark says. While the run began as a Expositor Staff As well as being buoyed by personal challenge for a few the constant cheering along Seaforth-area women who Sore, tight hamstrings and the course, Devereaux was love to run together, it muscle spasms in her back also thinking of her seven- became a community and stomach made Lynn year-old son Kalen and his campaign about a month ago, Devereaux walk for six of the words of encouragement the with the hospital foundation 26 miles (42.2 kilometres) of previous tight. seeking donations of $26 the Boston Marathon. "My legs were bothering each for the three runners: And, even though she me the night before and I was The three toured local finished in Boston with a frustrated that maybe 1 schools the week before the time one hour and six wouldn't be able to run the race, encouraging physical minutes longer than her race. My son, who heard me fitness by challenging qualifying time, Devereaux tell his classmates at St. students to attempt 26 laps says she never considered James School to try things around their school gyms. quitting. they've never tried before, Devereaux says she began "I was determined to cross told me, 'Mom, you've got to the Boston race with Murray that finish line," she says. believe in yourself.'" and the two ran together for "It was amazing all the Devereaux, along with the first 10 kilometres. support there was. People Faye Murray and Carolin "But, then we came to a lined the road the whole 26 Shepherd, hill and I didn't make it up. I miles, cheering you on the has raised $21,000 so far for had to walk it," says whole time. That kept me the Seaforth Community Devereaux, adding that the going, even when a few Hospital's plans for a seniors' hilly course in the Boston medical people came out and wellness centre by running in asked me how I was," she the 105th Boston Marathon. SQ. HILLS, Page 2 Quoted 'My son, who heard me tell his classmates at St. James School to try things they've never tried before, told me, "Mom, you've got to believe in yourself' -- Lynn Devereaux atter concerns she might not be able to run Meningitis incident was never contagious By Scott HIlgendorff Expositor Editor A case of meningitis that claimed the life of a two- year-old Vanastra girl was not contagious, says a doctor who treated her. What the girl had was pneumococcus, a common bacteria that is a frequent cause of pneumonia and ear infections, said Dr. Marina Salvadori, a pediatrician and infectious disease specialist at London's Health Sciences Centre. In the child's case, the bacteria, which is normally found in the nose and throat, broke into the blood stream reaching the girl's spinal fluid and causing pneumococcus meningitis which proved fatal to the young girl who was eventually treated at the Health Sciences Centre the week of April 15. An article in last week's Huron Expositor suggested that, although the threat to anyone was over, the forni of meningitis itself was contagious while Salvadori said it is the pneumococcus bacteria itself that is contagious while it rarely causes meningitis. She also said the pneumococcus is not extremely contagious. She said many children already carry pneumococcus but that it rarely ever causes meningitis. "In a day care, at all times, 50 per cent of the people carry it," she said. "We all spread things to each other but it's not the same as spreading an illness you're all going to get sick from." Family members say the confusion about the form of meningitis caused more rumours to spread about the illness. London had recently held mass inoculations of its youth and children against meningococcus meningitis, the contagious form. "That can cause an outbreak," said Salvadori of the meningococcus bacteria. But in the case of the Vanastra girl, the illness is not considered reportable to the Health Unit. See PNEUMOCOCCOL, Page ! Bantam girls win silver at provincial championships By Scott Hilgendorff Expositor Editor The Seaforth girls bantam hockey team won silver at the provincial championships this weekend. "They were probably the best team in the division," said coach Bill Weber of the girls second -place finish. He said what held them back is the fact that there are only 13 players on the team which causes them to tire out quicker plus they were faced with their final two games both going into overtime. The girls qualified for the finals for the first time after three other seasons in the Ontario Women's Hockey J Association league. They are the only team in their division from a small community facing teams from cities like Windsor, Sarnia, St. Catharines and Hamilton, which have a larger pool of players from which to draw. In Seaforth, 13 girls tried out for the team, meaning 13 girls made the cut but forged a strong, competitive team despite an uneven advantage to larger -sized teams with players spending less time on the ice. In league play, they defeated Stratford for a spot in the finals which featured more than 300 teams and more than 700 games in various levels of competition. The girls defeated Brantford 1-0 in their first game, then Ottawa and Durham Region, both at 2-0 to reach the quarter -final round. There, they defeated Hamilton 3-0 before taking on London, beating them 3-2 in overtime after trailing 2-0. The final game was lost 1- 0, also in overtime. "They're all closely matched," said Weber. "A lot of teams strive to get there. It's really gruelling," he said. During the regular season, the girls played more than 60 games winning a tournament in Hamilton and Brantford, taking second in three other tournaments and third in one more. They were also in the semi-finals of the Silver Stick Tournament. "I never thought we could win with that few players in a tournament," said Weber. "We had very very exceptional kids. They had to think their way through." The team is sponsored by Seaforth Minor Hockey but the parents also supported the team to provide a second practice day in Bayfield. Weber was impressed by the girls' dedication, going to that many practices and games throughout the season. "It's hard to get girls to be that competitive," he said. They were the only team in the league to hand Kitchener a loss, keeping them from an Your community newspaper since 1860 undefeated season. "They were all great despite that heavy schedule. They are pretty special," said Weber. "The bottom line is, they're really proud to be able to put a girls hockey banner in the Seaforth arena." • The team includes: Goalie Laura Hamilton; (defense) Michelle Durst, Mary Finlayson, Angela Johnston, Stephanie Weber, Sarah Hessel, (forward) Leah Craig, Shannon Brooker, Cathy Brandon, Emily Ratcliff, Chantelle Elder, Jennifer Blake and Becky Hiltz.