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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" Former em By Rik Davie Special to the Star Local naturalist Bill Lishman and his fash- ion designer wife Paula have been charged with theft by a former employee over events that have unfolded in a civil suit involving a local political activist. Well-known Oshawa defense counsel John Olver, attorney for the Lishmans, was in court last Monday in Oshawa to set the matter over until July 6. While he declined any comment on the matter, Mr. Olver did indicate that his clients would be defend- ing the charges vigor- ously. A source close to the case told The Star that the alleged theft involves articles of mail. The source said the mat- ter came to light during evidential discovery for a breach of contract action brought by the Lishmans against Colin Kemp of Nestleton, a former associate of the Lishmans. According to police who investigated the matter, two pieces of mail allegedly directed to the former Lishman employee -- Chris Ewart of Oshawa -- were deliv- ered to the Lishmans, and found their way.into records that were dis- closed during the civil action ~~ Lishmans brought against Mr. Kemp. They could not say how the employee became aware of the misdirection of the mail. But Ms Ewart said that Mr. Kemp "informed me of it when PORT PERRY DENTAL CENTRE New Patients' Smiles Always Welcome *Dr. J. Cottrell «Dr. J. Hardy Dr. L. Gideon * Dr. C. Banfield «Dr. L. Poranganel * Dr. T. King (Orthodontist) Dr. T. Mcintyre (Periodontist) --Today's Smile... The gift of happiness belongs to those who unwrap it Lishman calls allegations 'ludicrous' Re Bill Lishman he saw them." Det. Paul Mooy of Port Perry's 26 Division confirmed that he had investigated allegations of theft involving arti- cles of mail brought for- ward by a woman for- merly employed by the Lishmans. "We looked into the matter in some detail and I came to the con- clusion that there was no reason to lay a charge," said the veter- an Detective. "We usually look for some intent in these matters, and I could find none, nor could I see any chance of a con- viction." Det. Mooy said that any citizen who feels that the police are not taking a complaint seri- ously or investigating a matter vigorously enough is free to take it to a Justice of the Peace. Citizens can take allegations of wrong doing to a JP in much the same manner that police do. The Justice will decide, based solely on the information pro- vided by' the com- Dental Care For The Entire Family [EZR Evening & Saturday Visit our website: www.iluvmydentist.com 238 Queen Street, Port Perry Cher,» Yertep "<r Appointments Available Are. © eo 2 Please Call 985-8451 Cag / ployee charg But Det. Mooy said that it is a rare occur- rence. "In most matters we look at the probability of a conviction, as well as the facts presented and obtained by us," he said. The police can also get advice from the Crown Attornéy's office as to the probability of conviction, said Det. Mooy. In the Lishman mat- i 4 Ra. ter the offenses are Colin Kemp alleged to have occurred plainant, whether a around May of 1996, and were brought to charge can be laid. As in police attention around Would than serve donne April 15, 1998. Det. mons to avvear in a Mooy said he had no Pp knowledge that a JP had criminal court. subsequently signed a EMISSION oaive| TESTING! You've Seen the Government Ads? 2% ONTARIO'S E'RE READY T0 SERVE YOU! 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Both declined to say whether they were in court to follow pro- ceedings on the Lishman charges. Mr. Kemp initially told reporters "it's none of your business why I am here." Ms Ewart later said in an interview that she intended to be in court . for the matter, and that es Lishmans with theft Mr. Kemp was there as a friend to support her in the matter. Bill Lishman said he could not comment on the matter beyond the fact that neither he nor his wife had committed any offense. "We will defend these charges," said Mr. Lishman "The whole thing is ludicrous." The charges against the Lishmans are two counts each of theft under $5,000, and two counts each of posses- ~ sion of stolen property. The civil action from which the charges allegedly stemmed is still ongoing, said a source. 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