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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-04-30, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, April 30, 1997 IN j_1 l E NEWS Regional wrap up High speed chase results in charges CLINTON - According to the North Huron Citizen, a high speed car cnase ended in Clin- ton when the driver, suspected of being involved in an attempt- ed break and enter at Brian's Valu Mart in Wingham lost con- trol of the vehicle. Early last Friday morning, OPP officers spotted the vehicle . The driver failed to stop for OPP officers, resulting in a high speed chase that ended when the suspect vehicle ran over a curb, flattening all four tires. The four occupants tied on foot. Shortly after the chase ended, a mi le was apprehended follow- ing his attempt to steal a vehicle in Clinton. Robert Cornish, 22, of no fixed address was charged with several counts of break and enter, possession of stolen prop- erty and possession of house- breaking tools. Police continue to search for the remaining three suspects who are believed to be from the London area. Majority chooses new name MITCHELL - The four coun- cils of the Town of Mitchell and the townships of Fullarton, Hib- bert and Logan made history re- cently when they voted in favor of re -naming their new commu- nity the Township of West Perth; the name will be imple- mented if their amalgamation proposal is approved. —"The first Perth County restruc- turing proposal is hoped to pave the way for other municipalities in time for the Ministry of Mu- nicipal affairs deadline. If all goes as planned, reports the Mitchell Advocate, the entire proposal will receive provincial approval by July I and the new structure will be phased in by Jan. I, 1998. Curling club proposed for quarry grounds ST. MARYS - The early stag- es of a proposal is in the works for the development of a new multi-purpose curling rink at the south end of the swimming quarry grounds, reports the Jour- nal -Argus. Town officials and members of the St. Marys Curling Associ- ation are studying the proposal put forth by the curling clubl The existing club at the Si Mars ys golf course is slated to bc converted into a banquet hal this fall with extra office and% maintenance space. Johns involved in parliamentary shuffle TORONTO - Huron MPP Hel- en Johns has moved to a new po- sition within the Hams govern- ment recently due to a minor cabinet shuffle. Johns has been switched to parliamentary assistant for Onta- rio Energy Minister Norm Stir- ling from her position of parlia- mentary assistant to the Minister of Health. Parliamentary assistants re- ceive a premium in addition to their regular MPP's salary and are considered candidates for fu- ture cabinet minister positions. Council moves to Committee of the Whole structure EXETER - As part of internal re- structuring efforts, town council has implemented a Committee of the Whole structure intended to re- duced the number of meetings and create better public involvement. The Committee of the Whole will meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. These meetings are open to the public and recommendations made will be ratified at the following council meeting. Regular council meetings are scheduled for the first and third Mondays at 7:30 p.m. The" term, Committee of the Whole, often has two tncanings. Traditionally, it has meant council will be meeting "in -camera" or in a closed session. This only occurs for confidential issues such as prop- erty and personnel matters, negoti- ations or legal issues. For Exeter's purposes, Committee of the Whole refers to the new structure council has implemented. County looking at. $300,000 computer system GODERICH - Huron County's computers are rapidly becoming out of date. . But a new system will likely cost the county $300,000. County council heard a presenta- tion at its last meeting by Auto Ad- ministrator, a company which spe- cializes in municipal information systems. Auto Administrator is the best choice, said staff, at close to the same price as the second choice, but with better software and sup- port. Coun. Mason Bailey of Blyth questioned why the county was looking at the system when the fu- ture structure of the county is in question and a new council will be elected in November. In preparation for the 13th annual Trout Fish- ing Derby to be held Sat- urday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morrison Dam, members of the Exeter Lions Club and the Aus- able-Bayfield Conserva- tion Foundation assisted in stocking the reservoir last Wednesday. Pictured above from left are Foundation Chair Bill Linfield, Ted Johns of the Lions Club, Jason Cun- ningham, a student work- ing with the ABCA and Bob Dinney, Lions Club President. Trout were provided by Rainbow Hatchery in Thamesford. Man fined $200 for stealing sandwich EXETER - At the March 22 Provincial Court session in Exeter, visit- ing Judge J.M. Seneshen dealt with charges against seven people. Submarine theft Steven Sywyk, 22, of Hensall. was fined $200 for stealing a submarine sandwich from Bell's Video & Variety in Hensall on Oct. 19. Due to theft problems; the store installed a video camera, which recorded Sywyk concealing the sandwich under his clothes "As far as I'm concerned, this is no prank," said Judge Seneshen, adding stealing from a store owner is - equal to stealing his livelihood. "You do that again and next time, it's jail time." Impaired driving Kevin Scott, 32, of RR 2 Crediton, was fined $1,000 and prohibited from driving for one year, following an incident on March 9 when he was found passed out in a truck in Stephen Township by Exeter Onta- rio Provincial Police. Breath samples proved he had 340 and 320 mg of alcohol in his blood. "it's a wonder he's still alive...That's a very high rating for a young fellow," remarked Judge Seneshen. Turning to Scott, he enquired, "What are you trying to do, kill your- self or someone else?" Cruelty to Animals Scott Gaiser, 32, of Brucefield, was fined $300 following a period from June to September when he failed to provide proper care for a dog in his possession. The German Shepherd/Boxer was put in Gaiser's care when he separ- ated from his common law spouse and she was unable to provide a home for it in her apartment. The spouse noticed the dog was losing weight and later noted it was dehydrated and suffering other medical problems, which led to a weight loss of 60 pounds. When Exeter OPP took the dog under its care, Gaiser, who was un- employed at the time, admitted he had no money to pay for dog food. He did, however. pay half of a veterinarian bill. The dog has since recovered and is now in care of Gaiser's spouse. "Good for you," Judge Seneshen told her. "You should've taken the dog in the first place...It was obvious (it) had been starved and uncared for." Narcotks fine Stanley Doroshenko, 48, of Dashwood, was fined $300 after Exeter OPP found $500 worth of cannabis marijuana and cannibus resin at his residence on March 5. The self -described "30 -year drug addict" told the judge he's been going through bankruptcy and divorce, and seeks drug rehabilitation. Break and enter Ken Brown, 27, of Hensall, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for unlawfully entering a Hay Township residence on Oct. 28. Upon arriving at his home, the victim discovered two men, including Brown, hiding. He then obtained a rifle and spoke with Brown until po- lice arrived. The victim reported a missing camcorder, to which Brown says he knows nothing about. Prohibited driver Scott Rognvaldson, 32, of Huron Park, was sentenced to six months in jail and prohibited from driving for three years following an incident in which Exeter OPP saw him driving on March 9: he'd previously been classified as a p14ibited driver. Rognvaldson, who Kits faced driving charges in the past, requested to serve his time in Milton where he can take an upholstery course. "1f I'm going to do time," he told Judge Seneshen, who granted him the request. "I may as well get something out of it." ' Possession of property Andrew Estabrooks, 20, of no fixed address, was sentenced to six months in jail and placed on a two-year probation for possession of a 1995 Chevrolet on May 6, which was stolen from London. Making mental health matter for all Canadians HURON COUNTY - With 47 per cent of Canadians reporting chronic stress, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is organizing Mental Health Week, May 5-11, to help Canadians learn the skills re- quired to improve their mental health. "Mental health impacts all as- pects of a person's life yet, despite the many studies that prove its im- portance, people continue to ignore it," says Sharron Gould, National president of CMHA. "Manage- ment, unions and workers alike, de- spite on-going education and re- search, still do not consider mental health with the same seriousness as physical health." Psychological impact of stress can be poor work performance, poor family relations, bad decision- making and forgetfulness. In its worst state anger and violence, and often clinical depression even re- sult from stress. The physical mani- festations of stress are fatigue, headaches, muscle spasms, skin rashes, grinding teeth, back ache, recurring colds or flu; heart disease and general poor health. "These stress-related problems, if not dealt with, will interfere with all aspects of life. In the workplace, these make for a less than produc- tive employee. Employers and un- ions have a vested interest in help- ing their employees learn how to deal with stress," says Gould. "And it is appropriate for workplaces to help employees deal with stress as it is directly linked to work for al- most 60 per cent of Canadians." There are ways to improve your mental health: get in touch with your emotions, think about what makes you feed good, sad, angry or stressed. Self-knowledge and awareness are critical for mental health as are sharing your life with others, both giving and receiving support or encouragement. There is a physical component to mental health too. Studies have shown that moderate exercise helps to prevent stress from overwhelm- ing us. Basic requirements like a healthy diet and sufficient sleep are elements which help us cope with the pressures of everyday life. Since 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association has worked to promote the mental health of all people. In celebration of Mental Health Week, CMHA branches across Canada are sponsoring activ- ities to make mental health matter. Huron Branch is hosting a week long Victorian Tea at Lilacs and Lace in St. Joseph. Please reserve your spot by calling 482-9311. This social event supports positive inter- action between people which leads to a more rewarding life. Scott receives Citizenship Award Alan Scott was chosen as Citizen of the Year by the Lucan Citizenship Committee By Chris Skalkos T -A Reporter LUCAN - The Lucan Citizenship Committee and members of council gathered at the Lucan Community Centre on Thursday to honor the re- cipients of the Lucan 125th An- niversary Commemorative Awards and to acknowledge Alan Erwin 'Scott as citizen of the year. Scott was nominated by the cit- izens or the Lucan to receive the prestigious award that recognizes his long-time commitments to the village. "Alan may live just outside the village, but his heart has always been in the village and in its very best interests," said speaker Rev- erend Bruce Pocock, who listed a number of his accomplishments. Alan and his wife, Liz were host farmers for the International Plow- ing Match of 1982. He provided la- bor and equipment to the Lucan Fair for 12 years and also contrib- uted time, money and labor during the construction of the Lucan Com- munity Centre. He served on the Lucan Hydro Commission from 1958 to 1972, and contributed to the Lucan Busi- ness Association both as a member and chairperson. "Alan also served as Chairperson of the Santa Claus parade," said Po- cock. "...and who knows, he may have been its Santa Claus too." Alan has been a long and faithful member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, serving as a member of the Board Management, and a member/ chairperson of the building Com- mittee, twice acting as warden. He volunteered for the Ontario Air Rescue Team and was often found in the air searching for missing planes or people; he was always first to assist local victims of fire and other natural disasters. Pocock said there are many other contributions Alan has made that will never be acknowledged be- cause he does them without bring- ing attention • to himself. He also recognized his wife Liz describing her as a tireless worker for the com- munity. "She is a wonderful compliment to Alan's ability to gather good and dedicated people around him," said Pocock. "We like to render them a unanimous thanks for their un- selfish service to the community on behalf of all its citizens." Keeping to his modest and hum- ble reputation, Alan joked af- terwards saying he thought Pocock was talking about somebody else. "I don't know what to say. There are others who have bone so much for Lucan, but it's nice to be hon- ored," he said. The Lucan Citizenship • Com- mittee also honored the memory of 17 people who were recognized for their contributions to the village. Family members were present to receive the • 125th Anniversary Commemorative Awards named to David Alexander Ashworth, Harold Meadd Corbett, James Keith Dick- son, Kathlyn Egan, Theodorus Wil- helmus Hendrikus (Ted) Giesen, Clarence Alfred Hardy, Ivan John- son Hearn, Murray Haskett Hod- gins, James Joseph (Jim) Murphy, George Hartland Paul, John Stanley (Jack) Radcliffe, Gladys Winnifred Reilly, LeRoy Francis Revington, Alice Maria Scott, James Ceilon Simpson, Thomas Alexander (Doc) Watson and James Alexander (Sandy) Young. Also recognized that evening was Public Works Superintendent Doug Johnston for his 25 years of service to the village. Alan Scott, left, is congratulated by Lucan Reeve, Rob . Brady after receiving the Village of Lucan Citizenship Award on Thursday.