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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-11-18, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, November 18, 1992 Regional wrap up Murder trial continues GODERICH - The case against 19 -year-old Jason Shawn Cofell was expected to go to the jury this week after Kent Coun- try Crown Attorney Paul Bailey wrapped -up his case Friday. Cofell's defense counsel, Da- vid Jacklin, said he would not call evidence. Final arguments were to be heard Monday before Justice—James Donnelly made his charge to the jury. Cofell, of RR I Paincourt, is charged with three counts of fust -degree murder in connec- tion with three slayings in Chat- ham Township October 18, 1991. Alfred Critchley, 77, and his wife Virginia Critchley, 73, were found stabbed at the home of Virginia Critchley's son, Richard • Pangburn, just outside Chatham city limits. Virginia Critchley's grandson, Jasen Pangburn, 19, was found shot to death in a wooded ravine south of the home. In an earlier court appearance, Cofell attempted to plead guilty to three counts 6f second-degree murder and not guilty to first- degree murder, but Bailey re- fused to accept the plea. The trial was moved to Gode- rich from Chatham to ensure Co - fell, a senior secondary school student would reeive a fair trial. Two 15 -year-old male young offenders have been convicted of charges relating to the case. One is serving three years for second-degree murder for the death of Virginia Critchley, while the other received a two- year suspended sentence for be- ing an accessory after the fact School bomb threat ST.,,MARYS-,.i11 atthoeisdn Perth County were evacuated for 30 minutes last Friday afternoon after a bomb threat was received at the Perth County school board. According to the SL Marys Journal Argus, the caller said a bomb would go off at an unspec- ified school somewhere in the county. The same threat was made to the Stratford police department and Stratford radio station. Po- lice searched the schools during the evacuation. but did not find a bomb Hotel converted to retirement lode CL N CL N - Work is expected to begin in December on the for- mer Elm Haven Motor Hotel in Clinton which will eventually see it converted into the More- house Manor Retirement Lodge. According to the Clinton News -Record, zoning bylaws and official plan amendment to allow for the building's conver- sion became final in October. The plan is to convert the structure into a 28 -unit seniors retirement home once final stag- es are reached in clotting the land deal and sale of the build- ing. Youth stable after shooting WINGHAM - A 7 -year-old remains in stable condition in London's Victoria Hospital fol- lowing a hunting accident Last Tuesday. According to the North Huron Citizen. Nigel Beirnes of Lis- towel. WAS ora of nine members in a bunting pig in -Gay Towashjp. The group was walk - login aline with Beimea ahead ofanother, youth -whose weapon accidentally: discharged. Beim* was :hit lin Abe left •leg above the:knee. Me etaa.taiten•to Brussels Medical -Clinic, trans- ferred ,t reVingham-aad -Ruttier. Hospital and then to London. r go Bob Disney (right), surprised to be chosen as Exeter's Citizen of the Year, Is congratulated by dozens of well-wishers Thursday evening, Including Joe Rider, a member of the town's waste management committee. Dinney honoured as top Crteneo Continued from front page Shaw had kind words for Stephen reeve Tom Tomes, who was introduced as the township's representative on the recreation board and as the likely future warden of the county. "You don't think 1 was sucking up to him for no rea- son at all?" explained Shaw. Reeve Bill Mickle, who also introduced Tomes as a representative on the fire board, commented on Tomes' future as warden. "As far as I know, Tom is the only person running for warden this year, and I don't think we could have a better chap for the position," announced Mickle, and quickly told Shaw "Of course I'm going to suck up a little. " Exeter and Stephen Township are currently involved in negotiations over servicing agreements for the town, especially a plan to extend the Lake Huron pipeline to Exeter. Shaw also introduced the town staff, who he said "periodically, they make us look good. It doesn't hap- pen that often, but it does happen." The mayor boasted that while London recently re- ceived laurels for being Canada's most efficiently -run city, he guessed Exeter has to be one of the best -run towns. Turning to the more serious side, Shaw the criteria for the Citizen of the Year Award are that the recipient has to have been involved heavily in at least three ac- tivities for several years. Last year's winner, Mickey Bridges, was present at the banquet to receive the 1991 award. Shaw said her work with the Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, the Eastern Star, as a volunteer at the Public School's self-contained classroom, the Women's Mis- sion Society, and with the Presbyterian Church, more than qualified her for the award. "In the past we've always tried to stick with people who were members of the Exeter United Church," joked Shaw. "This time we went to the Presbyterian Church." Bridges was accompanied by her grandson Rob Eld- er, Dorothy Elder, and Christine Phillips. 'Cottage industry' rejected EXETER - Acting on the recom- mendations of the committee of ad- justment and the planning advisory committee, town council turned down an application to include a residence with a mini -storage busi- 'rtess<on Highway 83. The application was made by WJ. Purdy Enterprises Limited, and argued to change the industrial zoning to allow a residence to be added to the property. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom, when presenting the report, told council the committee's concerns -were not=for the reopleplanningeo live in the residence and operate the business, but for the funrre of the property. "Perhaps somewhere down the road if the property were sold and a younger family moved in and there were chiidnen playing in the area - rn biddable1 area," speculated Hoo- genboom. Lions club launches bingo program on cable television DASHWOOD - The Exeter Li- ons Club weekly bingo took to the airwaves Monday evening and club members hope the event will be- . come a major fundraiser for the or- ganization. Broadcast from the Ex-Cen Cable Television transmitter station near Dashwood, the -live . bingo ._allows local residents in Exeter, Centralia, Huron Park, Crediton, and Dash- wood to tune in to cable channel 10 and play along with the game. ads fo• the bingo can be uuught at The o's Variety in Huron Pads. Jcm's Variety in Crediton. Al- lan's Country Cafe in Dashwood, and at Stedman, Beckon Milk, and Triangle Discotmtin Exeter. The broadcasts start at 7 p.m. and will typically last one and a half to two hours. Asch show starts with a brief explanation of the rules and how the Liens will be spending the funds raised. Prizes are 550, 575, and 5100 for the first three games, followed by a $400 jackpot game. Winners call in to the station when they complete their bingo cards. Lions club member Tom Heriel, who was -part -of -Monday's-fast broadcast tearn, said that the Exeter group hopes the bingo will become as successful at the one run by the Goderich Lions, who raise S25.000 each year with theirs. "And it all goes back into community," said Hartai. FourjaIl terms handed out In Exeter Court EXETER - An Alba Craig man was sentenced to 90 days in jail by judge J.M. Seneshen in Exeter court last Tuesday, on a charge of driving with a Mood alcohol count over 80 tag. ., ,. -- Michael _Michael Heffernan of Ailsa Craig pleaded guilty to the charge and the court heard that an officer on patrol in a marked cruiser observed Heffertnan staggering out- side of the South Huron Recreation Centre at 1:25 a.m. onMay3. The accused informed n court the officer his girlfriend would drive or he would call a cab. But Heffernan then got in the car and moved it himself. He was then arrested and taken for breathalyzer tests. Tests indicated readings of 168 mg and 177 mg. Hefferman received 90 days in jail to be served on weekends and a three-year license suspension. Dangerous operation of vehicle Wilbert Woodburn of Lucan pleaded guilty to four charges follow- ing an incident August 10. The accused was charged with operating a vehicle while disqualified, dangerous operation of a vehicle, driv- ing with a blood alcohol count over 80 mg and driving with no Insu- rance. An officer told the court he was notified of a car leaving the Burk - ley Restaurant in Exeter around 7:15 p.m. The car travelled through Exeter on Highway 4 at 85 km, -through stops signs on Huron St, and was stopped just west of Exeter. The accused was found to be unsteady and said he didn't know the cruiser was behind him. Breathalyzer tests indicated readings of 100 mg. Woodburn was sentenced to 15 days in jail for driving white dis- qualified, 30 days for dangerous operation of .a vehicle and 14 days for driving with a blood alcohol count over 80 mg. In addition, he was fined 5500 for driving without insurance and given a three-year driving suspension. Dangerous operation of vehicle - Bruce McPherson of Crediton was sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to dangerous operation of a vehicle. The court heard an officer observed the accused travelling in Ste- phen Township on Concession 2-3 at 1:32 a.m., April 10. The offi- cer gave pursuit and the accused went through Crediton on County Road 4 at 180 km. McPherson received a two-year license suspension and six months probation. BAC over 80 Caroline C. Johnston of Exeter pleaded guilty to charges of driving with a blood alcohol count over 80 mg and driving with her ability impaired. The court heard an officer observed a car travelling on Andrew St. at 70 km in a 50 km zone at 1233 a.m. on September 19. The car went through a stop sign and the officer activated the cruis- er lights. The car went to the arena, then to Victoria St and finally stopped. Breathalyzer tests indicated a blood alcohol count of 230 mg and 220 mg. Johnston was given the choice of a 51,000 fine or 30 days in jail and handed a 12 -month license suspension. In addition, Johnston was ordered to pay a 5150 surcharge or spend five days in jail. BAC over 80 Eddy L. Toon n of Stratford- will served 14 days in jail after pleading guilty to driving .with a blood alcohol carat over 80 mg. - Breathalyzer tests indicated Levels of 142 mg and 129 mg after he was stopped by Exeter OPP for driving 131 km in an 80 km zone. Thompson was given a two-year license suspension and placed on probation for three months. Poaaeaaion of narcotic David D. Vandevyvere of Aylmer was given the choice of a 5300 fine with 30 days to pay or 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to pos- session of a narcotic. The court heard Vandevyvere was pulled over in Hensall during a routine check and was discovaod to have a package on his seat con- taining about 540 worth of marijuana. Vandevyvere told the officer it was for his own use. Assault Kris Bedard of Zurich was given the choice of a 5500 fine or 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault The _court heard Bedard was involved in an argument with his girl- friend at Murphy's Pub and Eatery on September 18 when he struck her. the Council passes bylaw Cats will have to be registered in .Hensall HENSALL - As of the first of January. 1993. the Village of Hamill will finally have in place a cat bylaw in an attempt to rid the village of its excessive number of wild felines. Many municipalities have been debating the problem for yeaars, although few have been able to finalize a decision. Owen Sound pasaed a bylaw last year, and Hensall coun- cil approved a similar document at last MMtday's regular meeting. "It's definitely not our intent to persecute cat owners," said councillor Jeff Reaburn. `The bylaw merely gives new authority to the animal control officer." The bylaw enforcement officer now has the authority to capture vagrant felines and impound them. A cat owner must claim the animal within 72 hours of the day on which the cat was impounded, excluding the day of impounding. Sundays and statutory holidays. The bylaw also Yates the owner shall pay a Pure of 550, in addition to I expenses for care of the cat while impounded and actual veterinarian fees. Wherewith a phis not claimed by its owner, or if the damage, fines, and eapeases are not paid actoerdiag lo law, the animal may be sold or dis- posed of in a human maaorr. Within 10days of becoming a cat owner. the animal must now be rcgis- toed, numbeed and described to the village office. Cat owners swat identify their animals by means of tagging, tattooing or microchip janpiawation. the Jaber two of which are performed by a veteri- narian. Resistrstiun fees aro as follows: one cat oeutered/spayed 55; one cat act neutered/spayed 510, each additional cat to a maximum of four if oou- terpd/spayed $5; aot nointenal/spayed 510. • -The provisions of Ibis bylaw with respect to registratien of cats shall ap- ply to cats eight months of sae or older. -hay parson wbo has paid the registration fee and loses the lag can buy a npilacemment at the office for 55. and if there is a change of owoorship,pf die oat the segistaltii'n will be trataterred again for a fee of 55. Comm was raised dot many people are ming Way cats. ei!cotuagigg 1bem..to:awy around. but deny owaa$bip 'Ibare are a 1pt of people harbouring cats and feeding tbom with ;We ben of iatentitlaa," wind Reabwn. Print K'scnrii g a problem." The bylaw naw douses lie owner of a cat as a person who po49ewrs pr hatbaeirs Ike Whine. Wks. the owner is a minor, the person.reeppaethie for the cwWdy of the minor is also responsible for the cat. •T«n►fli1W ° the iotslp rMons hore.d Monday ms's bingo program - the first Of -a ftieuegr series of fundraising pregamns. a!, A