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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-05-31, Page 3c Judge levies fines IN THE WEWLS Times -Advocate, May 31, 1995 Page 3 In Provincial Court in Exeter on May 23, Judge R.G.E. Hunter of Gode- rich levied fines and delayed decisions until pre -sentence reports are re ceived on various charges ranging from assault to driving while over the blood alcohol limit, causing a disturbance, breach of probation and posses- sion of narcotics. Driving while over legal limit Robert Baker of London was fined $1,200 after pleading guilty to a charge of operating a vheicle while his blood alcoholic content was over the legal limit. On the afternoon of March 19 of this year, a vehicle operated by Baker was noticed by OPP Constable Brennan making a wide turn on Main street in Exeter and swerving while proceeding in a southerly direction. An odour of alcohol was found in the vehicle and the accused had slurred speech and swayed when he walked. At the Exeter OPP detachment at 3.39 and 4.04 p.m. Baker registered readings of 1.50 and 1.50 on the breathalizer tester. Hi'; driving licence was suspended for 12 months. The $1,200 fine was imposed because of a previous conviction. Disturbance charge A fine of $400 was levied against Michael David Cronyn of Blyth for causing a distur- bance on April 8 of 1995 at the Huron Park Recreation Centre. OPP officers found the ac- cused in a drunken condition and swearing and shouting after he was asked to leave the rec centre prem- ises. In addition to the fine, Cronyn was placed on probation for 12 months. Levy fines of $750 and $1,200 Margaret Edwards of Lucan paid a fine of $750 after pleading guilty to operating a vehicle with an over .80 blood alcohol content. Constable Brennan of the Exeter OPP detachment was alerted at 3.5£ p.m. on March 18, 1995 that a citizen was retaining an impaired driver. At the Exeter detachment, breathalizer tests at 4.58 and 5.22 p.m. regis- tered readings of 2.40 and 2.35. Her driving privileges have been suspend- ed for 12 months. Judge Hunter levied a fine of $1,200 against Bradley Binkle of Hensall after he pleaded guilty to a similar of driving with an over .80 alcohol con- tent. The accused was stopped by OPP Constable Penn after his vehicle was observed travelling at 83 kilometres per hour on King street in Hensall at 11.23 p.m. on November 28, 1994. When apprehended, Binkle was found to have an odour of alcohol on his breath and had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. At the Exeter OPP de- tachment breathalizer tests taken at 12.05 and 12.26 a.m. registered read- ings of 1.29 and 1.23 In 1986, Binkle was convicted of driving while his alcohol content was over the legal limit and for failing to appear in court. Possession of narcotics Andrew Worden of Hensall was fined $100 after pleading guilty to a charge of possession of a drug on November 15, 1994 in Hensall. After conversation with an OPP officer at 1 1 :15 a.m. on that date Worden admit- ted to having one gram of Canabis resin valued at $20. To get pre -sentence reports Judge Hunter ordered a pre -sentence report on Johan Thiessen after the Tillsonburg man was found guilty on charges of assault and causing a dis- turbance. A breach of probation charge was remanded to July 25. Three other charges inclduing mischief and a probation violation were with- drawn by the Crown. In the assault causing bodily harm case, Thiessen is alleged to have struck his 14 year-old son Jacob with a mayonnaise jar during an incident which occurred in Hensall on November 5 of 1994. The other charges resulted from an incident on February 3 of this year when OPP officers found the accused in a drunken and belligerent condi- tion. A pre -sentence report was also ordered on Jeff Averill of Huron Park who was found guilty by Judge Hunter on a charge of theft of just under $200 from an Exeter residence during a 1995 New Year's Eve party. Averill's lawyer argued, "It boils down to there was money in a desk drawer and 20 to 30 people at the party. Any number of people could have taken it." In making the conviction, Judge Hunter said, "He was seen taking and passing the money to a friend. I don't accept the evidence of the accused." On another charge, Averill is alleged to have had in his possession on September 1, 1994, a set of four tire rims which were known to be from a stolen vehicle. The judge was told this is the first time for the accused in adult court. Further discussion After Daniel Mudge was convicted of uttering a forged document a month earlier and a pre -sentence report was ordered, Judge Hunter put the matter oxer for a month for further discussion. Mudge's lawyer Kim McLean .aid he had no disagreement with the pre- sentence report as his client forged his father's signature on a promissory note. Monies involved in this case total $50,000. McLean added, " The victim was no further ahead as the money had al- ready been advanced when the note was signed." Acting Crown Jamie Grant said he was concerned with the lack of re- morse shown by the accused and Judge Hunter added, " It was false repre- sentation and out and out fraud." Fined for assault Richard Allan Smith of Exeter was fined $300, placed on probation for 12 months and ordered not to have any contact with the victim Kevin Mar- tin, also of Exeter during that time. Martin testified that Smith "punched him out" after he called the ac- cuscd's son some "nasty names" on September 4, 1994. After convicting Smith, Judge Hunter warned Martin, " Just watch it. Don't touch or talk to five year-olds like that again." Watercraft racing coming to GB Grand Bend Council upholds $500 user fee for jet sport racers Chris Skalkos T -A staff GRAND BEND - "Should we not deal with everybody on the same ba- sis?" Councilor Bob Mann posed this question to his colleagues during a Grand Bend Council meeting last Tuesday? Council reviewed the (OJSRA) Ontario Jet Sport Racing Association's proposal to hold an off -shore personal watercraft race in Grand Bend this summer and decided to allow the event; however council declined their request for relief of the $500 special event user fee. Mann wanted to know why the village would insist on OJSRA paying the $500 while waiving the fee for the organizers of the Grand Bend Pok- er Run which will be held on the same day. "We're providing a lot of perks for other people in the pok- er run why should we deal with these people any differ- ently?" asked Mann. The village of Grand Bend has always charged profit or- ganizations $1000 to hold an event. Half is a refundable de- posit while the other half is considered a non-refundable user fee. OJSRA agreed to the deposit but asked they be ex- empted from paying the $500 user fee. Council agreed in principle to allow the event, however, they were not prepared to waive the special event user fee. "A lot of people here in Grand Bend are part of the Jet Sport Association and we're saying to these people 'we're not going to release you from this cost' and then turn to the people who are operating the poker run and say 'were going to give you all kinds of perks." Mann said. "I want to know why were dealing with one group one way and the other a different way?" Mayor Cam Ivey reminded Mann the poker run is a non-profit event while the watercraft races are a "money making venture" being pro- moted by ShoCorp Special Events Group, the same promoter for the com- pany that makes Sea-doos. "I'm not sure if there's a relationship between the poker run and Sho- cc... We ' viding p with a 1 gitimat instead a drink party next co Corp, but I know they're following the poker run around trying to ride on their coattails," Ivey said adding that the jet racer's crafts are light enough to be put into the water right off the beach. 'The necessity for using the launch ramp is probably not that sig- nificant and $500 is not a lot of money for this type of an event," said Ivey. This is the first season the poker run has run in conjunction with the 'Le Mans' style personal watercraft race. The event is expected to draw approximately 100 jet racers to Grand Bend and continue well into the afternoon after the poker run is over. "I think this would be a nice showpiece on our beach that day af- ter the events of the poker run are completed," said Mann. "It adds a sense of excitement and maybe draw a more desirable crowd be- cause we're providing people with a legitimate event instead of just a drinking party up the next corner. Council also discussed the arrival of John Davidson and his son Jesse. Jesse, a 15 year old boy from Lon- don, has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and his father will be pushing his wheelchair 3,300 kms (2,050) miles across Ontario to raise money for gene therapy research in hopes of finding a cure for MD and other genetic disorders. Dubbed "Jesse's Journey" the eight person caravan team will be passing through Grand Bend by the end of July and requested food and accommodations from the village in support of their plight. "This is a worthy effort that we should be involved with. I think we should take the leading role," said re pro- eople - e event (Oust ing up the rner." Mayor Ivey. Councilor Phil Maguire related this back to the Terry Fox run when the village councilors, including the mayor turned out to sup- port Fox's run for cancer as he passed by the village. Councilor Barb Wheeldon offered to spearhead a support staff mentioning that a lot of groups should be contacted to solicit their support for Jesse's trek through Grand Bend. "I'd like to see our streets lined with people, and I'd like to see a big sign saying welcome," she said. Harris visits Exeter ur Continued from front page the proposed elimination of 31 ridings, which could further re- duce the rural voice in Queens Park. "We are committed to keeping the same proportional repre- sentation, we would just have fewer numbers (overall).We think a board of 99 with equal proportional representation for rural areas, can make just as good decisions as a board of 130. We have too many pol- iticians," said Harris. • Harris was also asked his opinion regarding South Huron Community Living, formerly known as ARC industries in Dashwood, and the recent cuts to their funding. "I think they (the NDP govern- ment) have made a mistake, in saying we'll integrate everybody into the community. 1 think there is a role here for govern- ment, not just in sheltered work- shops but then in the private sec- tor. But to shut down sheltered workshops when there are no programs in the private sector is wrong. You are depriving these people of an opportunity for skills, to work, and to feel good about themselves. We need to bring in programs to make sure there ark lobs in the private sec- tor, fair to employers, fair to em- ployee We are committed to that." Harris moved on to Lambton County for lunch, and finished his day touring other south west- ern rural communities. He left Exeter by saying that he and his wifc Janet, are impressed with the town, and that he is very im- pressed with Johns. "I need Helen in Queens Park." Walkathon o' Continued from front page Exeter and arca have accom- plished. "This is a very sizable donation by any standard and the Skinner Walkathon is one of our largest event fundraiser in the London area" confirms Lin- da Cudmore, Telethon Coordi- nator of the Children's Hospital Foundation. Now the Skinners feel that their mission has been accom- plished. However, the Exeter Optimists have requested to con- tinue the annual walkathon as an ongoing tribute to the many oth- er area children and families who have used the Children's Hospital. You can look for Steve, Audrey and their son Lu- cas to be presenting their cheque for $26,660.77 on BBS on Sun- day, June 4 between 4-5 p.m. As the last pledge is collected, recorded and counted, Steve and Audrey were asked about their feelings as their five year fund- raiser comes to end. 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