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Whitby Free Press, 27 Mar 1996, p. 2

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Page 2. Whltbýy Fee Pross, Wednesday, March 27, 19W6 SIU: Police acted properly in psych incident Durham Regional Police offi- cers acted properly when helping to subdue a Whitby Mental Health'Contre patient who diod after receivng ppe spray in an incident last Sptember. That was the finding of a report by Special Investigations Uniit director Graham Reynolds* who looked into the death of the 26-year-old maie patient who was in the intensive observation and treatment unit, a small six- bed unit for patients determined to be a danger to themselves or others. Hospital staff called police for assistance after the patient broke froe from one of the wrist restraints, and staff leftth "quiet room' for their own safety. The patient, wearing ankie ire- straints and one end of a wrist restraint,à was "thrashing wildly» with the other end of the wrist irestraint Noting the patient had pro- viously been successfilxly sub- dued with oleoresin capsicum (pepper spray), staff and polioe apphed a three- to four-second b-rst of the spray, but there was no change in bis behaviour. Police thon ontered the rOOM aain and physically restrained h=n and noticed ho had suddenly stopýped resisting ad had stop- pebreathin4g.Hte2was taken to Witby General Hospital by ambulance whero ho was pro- nounced dead. An autopsy showed ho had died of arrythmia of the hert and that there was no mndicatio of foui play or trauma te the body. The SIIJ report states that the use of pepgper spray was "reason- able" in tho circumnstances. eWhat do you do if you build a great new car, but then forget to tell anyone about it? A:You offer a deal that makes your acompetition cringe, their customers sorry, and your own customers smile, a mile wide smile.j the "stili" brand new now onfly $199hninth* for the stripped down base miodel (whoops - that's the comipetition's ad) We humbly offer, among oCher things, dual air bags, alloy wheels, P/S, P/13, rear spoiler, power windows, locks and mirrors, AMIFM cassette, sport bucket seats, tilt, cruise, 60/40 split rear seat, fog lights, tachometer, mud flaps, tinted windows, fuît carpeting, remote trunk and gas releases, a 5 speed transmission, 115 HP, 51 miles per fuel injected gallon*, bumper to bumper warranty, roadside assistance, oh, and a vanity mirror - so you can check your smile... * 24 month lease with $1511 down, plus freight, taxes and ~security. Zero down leases available from $263/month over :36 months (taxes extra). Leases based on a sale price of 1$14,995. p * w WHITBY RESIDENT Ted Kemp, the big brother of the year, gives little brother John some carving tips. Kemp, whos celebrating his 25th year as a big brother, was raised in a family of 13 children and says being a big brother-just came naturally. Photo by M4ark Reoa, Whty fre Prou ]Kemp- a 25 year Big Brother Getting involved with Bi g Brothers 25 years ago seemed like a natura thing or Whitby resident Ted Kemp. He grew upina fainily withl12 brother.s andi sisters and says bis r -MM m-.gm - -------- -- - - - -- - h' - - i tir FIREE 1996 Guide o Whitby Real EstateI In this FREE guide you'll gel pictures of 60 1I different house styles and their price ranges, * . maps of the area, community inform ation and * -- ~ contact numbers, as well as information on I I houses for sale in yôur price range. This guide ~ ~ QDE To is offered FREE and there is no obligation. I * f4 &E A /E, Cati 905-666-1339 ext 1111- and I W/ttlBt OA/TARI your guide wiII1 be mailed today! Complirmns of David Roney, sales rep.. Royal LePage R. E. Services (905) 686-1979. *~~ For blanket coverage of ALL the homes andfor businesses in Whitby OR to selected areas only, call the Whitby Free Press - 668-6111. If you did*not get aîfyer which is listed for full distribution, give us a oeil. " The Prince .Restaurant (select) 0 Jerry7s The Drug Warehouse (total distribution) " The Town of Whitby (ail homes) *Pringle Creekl Dundas Centre -Guardian Drugs (select) parenté "instilled us with a con- fidence in, oneseif and te, help anyone as much as yucn Kemp, the 1996 B, rother of the Year -- it's the second time he's been so honoured -- bas also roceived an award for his 25- years working with the organiza- tion. "I wont in and said okayIl try one and sSe how it goos; we're sitting back bore 25 y*ears later saying 1I guess this went fine!'" Although a lot of thinge have changed, "the reward is sitill the same at.the end watching some young gay mature,» ho says. grow up, go te collewrge marry and haveécludren but'istlcorne back occasonally te ask their big brother for advioe. Kemnp.han had 10 "officiaI matchée but notes hes actually, had 13 little brothers ini ail, the newest of which ia John, who was matched with, Kemp ini à~m uaa excen'biK brother, John says, and a lot. ol fun to bewith. Woodcarving i mng h activitios they snjo the Kemp isn 7,d t te Bôw- manvlle Woocarvers Aiscida- tion andl»keto teach hieliftî brothers how tecarve. mmi m

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