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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-01-30, Page 7Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Times—Advocate 7 Several drunk driving charges in Exeter Court EXETER — Before Justice R. G. Hunter in Exeter Court Jan. 24, Huron Park man Cody Richards pleaded guilty to having over four grams of marijuana in his possession at South Huron District High School Dec. 6, 2007. He also pleaded guilty to stealing, along with two other males, recre- ational motorized vehicles from a garage in Centralia Dec. 23, 2006. They were later recovered but one piece was torched in a fire. For both charges, Richards received two years probation and 50 hours of community service, along with a $600 fine to be paid within nine months. Impaired Lucan resident Raymond J. Hall was found guilty stemming from an incident April 21, 2007. Hall pleaded guilty to an impaired 'a .ter eityltrf EXETER COURT charge. On April 21, a police officer in an unmarked vehicle followed Hall on Whalen Line east. Hall was swerving and riding on the shoulder. He finally came to rest in a ditch. This is Hall's fourth alcohol related driving conviction. Hall was sentenced to 90 days in jail, given a $1,500 fine to be paid in nine months and a five-year driving prohibi- tion, along with community service to be completed in London, where Hall works. Uttering threats Exeter man Justin C. Johnston was found guilty of uttering death threats April 30, 2007 and March 1, 2007. Johnston, who is on disability for men- tal health issues, received 18 months probation, counselling and a five-year weapon prohibition. Removal Seaforth resident Andrew Windsor and Egmondville resident Patrick Trapnell pleaded guilty to removing and having in their possession two street signs, dur- ing an incident in Bluewater Nov. 3, 2007. They were ordered to pay a $200 fme, plus a surcharge within 90 days. Failing to comply Dashwood man Daniel R. Sheppard was sentenced to 30 days in jail after failing to comply with his probation. Sheppard is scheduled back in court May 22, 2008. Impaired Exeter woman Bonnie L. Rowcliffe was found guilty of driving with over 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood stemming from an incident Dec. 8, 2007. Rowcliffe failed a RIDE check on King Street in Hensall, driving with her son and two grandchildren. Rowcliffe was given a one-year driving prohibition and a $750 fine to be paid within six months. Impaired Exeter man James Hayter was found guilty of impaired driving with United Church musician and hymn writer Feb. 8 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Church Service: The Third Sunday after Epiphany church service was held on Sunday morning. The Introit We Praise You For Your Love was sung. Judith Parker of the worship committee welcomed everyone as well as the guest worship leader - Mr. Dave Williams. Judith Parker gave the announcements. Dave Williams lit the Christ candle and everyone passed the Peace and Dave lit the red candle for Peace. Dave led in the call to worship responsively. Everyone sang the gathering hymn We are One. Dave led in the prayers of approach and reconciliation and assurance of God's love. Everyone sang the chil- dren's hymn This is God's Wondrous World. Dave told Justin Pym about "A Bright Light." The choir sang There's Been a Change accompanied by Jean Hodgert on the piano. Psalm 27:1, 4-9 was read responsively. Dave read the Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 9:1-4 and the New Testament reading Matthew 4:12-23. The Lord's Prayer was sung in unison. The title of Dave's meditation was Come With Me. Everyone sang the Hymn of Praise Walk With Me. Beth Cooper and Judith Parker received the offering; and the Doxology was sung. Dave Williams gave the offertory prayer. Dave gave prayers for the people. The closing hymn Blest Be the Tie That Binds was sung. Dave gave the commissioning and pronounced the benediction. Everyone sang the choral benedic- tion. Announcements Next week is the first Sunday of the month, don't forget your items for the food bank. Feb. 3 -The regular church ser- vice will be at 10 a.m. Lunch at Exeter Shuffleboard Jan. 22 - 3 wins Cor Rood 297, Esther Hillman 257, 2 wins Wilmer Adkins 189, John Horn 154 Jan. 23- 4 wins Phyllis Case 429, 3 wins Geraldine Smith 464, Lorraine Alexander 290, John Horn 286, Marge McCurdy 268, 2 wins Jean Crerar 316, Wilmer Adkins 248, Harry Dougall 242, Don Overholt 219 Bridge Club Above average scores for Jan. 23 Audrey and Don Wilson .625 Nick Nosco and Robert Drummond .593 Alice and Mike Scott .562 Mildred Chalmers and Wanda Reynolds .510 11:15 a.m. Lunch will be hosted by the outreach com- mittee with proceeds to Camp Bimini and Camp Menesetung. Annual meeting at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 5-Kirkton United Church Pancake Supper from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Adults $7, Elementary age school children $3 and a family of five or more is $25. Proceeds are to go towards general church expenses. Feb. 6 -Standing committees meet at 7 p.m. followed by council meeting at 8:15 p.m. Feb. 8 -Bruce Harding, United Church musician and hymn writer, will be in concert at Grand Bend United Church at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 a person, $20 a family, available at the door. The February meeting of the U.C.W. will be held on Tues., Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. Program June Stewart, Marion Cann, Joan Skinner, Shirley Kerslake. Roll call: What are you planning for the new family day holiday? Lunch: Marjorie John, Muriel Parson, Kay Cunnington, Grace Pym. Personals Sympathy of the community is extended to fleming and Doris Simpson and family in the passing of her aunt the late Reta Hern. Happy Birthday to Sharon Passmore whose birthday is Feb. 2 and to Deanne Rooseboom and Kristy Bray on Feb. 8. Congratulations to Courtney Smith and Denroy Bucknow who were mar- ried on Nov. 1. Quite a number of peo- ple attended their reception on Saturday evening at the Exeter Legion. Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello There are many drug interactions identified with tobacco smoke. This is particularly important when a person abruptly quits smoking. Because of tobacco's effect on medications, doses of certain drugs may have to be reduced when smoking is ceased. Drug classes affected include some mental health drugs, inhaled insulin and some antidepressants. Today we know there is a definite link between high blood pressure and increased risk of heart attacks. A Harvard physician, Samuel Levine was first to make that connection in 1929. Canada leads the industrialized world in marijuana use as a percentage of the population. A recent U.N. report showed that 16.7% of Canadians between the ages of 15 and 64 used the drug during the past year. The countries that beat Canada for this dubious honour were Ghana (21.5%), Zambia (17.7%) and Papua New Guinea and Micronesia (29% each). Worldwide average is 3.8%. During these short winter days, many people suffer from winter depression characterized by increased fatigue and appetite (esp. carbohydrate craving), irritability, interpersonal and work difficulties, decreased energy and that "dragged out" feeling. These are symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder caused by reduced exposure to natural light. There are special lights available to treat the condition with only 20 minutes per day exposure. Huron Apothecary Ltd. Phone 235-1982, 440 Main St. Exeter "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY" over 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 mil- lilitres of blood stemming from an inci- dent Feb. 3, 2007. Hayter lost control of his vehicle on Huron Street west in Exeter, driving into a ditch. A citizen called police after observing Hayter lose control. Upon arrival, the OPP smelled a strong odour of alcohol and say Hayter "appeared extremely intoxicated." This is Hayter's seventh drinking and driving conviction, leading to six months in jail and a 10- year driving prohibition. Driving while disqualified Grand Bend area man Michael C. Whitney was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a disqualified licence in Bluewater Sept. 18, 2007. Whitney received a $400 fme plus the surcharge to be paid within 90 days. Larry Johns of Thames Financial Group FundEX Investments would like to welcome Brenda Dayman and John Hanson. Brenda will join Leah Morgan as an Investment Funds Advisor. John has taken the position of Life Manager. Thames is committed to one on one personal service. 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