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Premier Frank Miller tours through Halton Hills the HERALD Home Newspaper of Halton Hills Established WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20 t- see Page A3 Blizzard topples By ROBIN Alum Products Herald Staff injuring seven a sudden bang Ml million dollars in square feet of roofing collapsed at damage Wednesday morning Man caught in debris under collapsed roof Richard Looyenga is listed in satisfactory condition at Georgetown District Memorial tal after being pinned for over an hour in the Aluminart disaster With two broken ankles and three separate breaks to his pelvis the year old Actorr resident had only been in the plant en minutes when the roof gave away It hard to say what happened saw it the roof coming down and the next thing I knew I woke up In hospital said the packing inspector who has been with the company for 14 weeks He said he was working towards the front of the approximately 500 by 150 foot building when the roof began to collapse at the rear With no forewarning Mr Looyenga said it was all over In four or five seconds When the accident occurred he said there were a couple of guys close by him and everyone ran in different directions I thought I could make it to the door got about ten or fifteen feet and that was that I don remember any of it he comment edon his rescue and the firefighter reports that he was conscious Immediate following m he awoke and realized he was in hospital as 12 of he 15 day shift employees began work 7 a m the entire of the wooden and concreteblock machine shop gave way In seconds While employees ran Tor exits a couple were blown out of the 16 year old building by the vacuum created by the collapse Richard an Acton resident the only employee unable to fully escape the disaster which left him pinned beneath a section of the fallen roof Unconscious aver an hour before the 18 Hills era called to the scene were able to locate him In the debris Volunteer firefighter Bruno Martina found the injured man after his leg while clearing some snow with a shovel Power saws were used to free Mr who was rushed to Georgetown District Memorial Hospital with Injuries to his pelvis and ankles The other in employees were treated and released from the hospital Located on Sideroad 17 nought the amount of at Line in build up on the roof Georgetown hud caused the collapse from the Ministry of and while that Labor and regie- no been ruled police are looking general manager Into the of the j said inve- are still look Insurance and consult ing engineers are also looking into the While Halton regional police estimated the damage million Mr Dorsay said the total loss is about a million dollars because of a gable equipment Mr Dorsay described what workers related to him in the Incident as a loud bang beginning with he collapse which start ed a tidal wave effect on the roof The aluminum plant which produces aluminum parts for a variety of products including doors windows and truck bodies has set up a night guard patrol A TOP For assault around the Scavengers hove been appearing around the property since Ihe accident People don t come down with trailers behind their cars out of curiosity Mr said Police charges withdrawn By ROBIN BAKEWELL Herald Staff Another chapter the often heated dispute between youth in Ac ton and the Halton regional police drew to a close in Milton Provincial Court last Wednesday In a prosecution led by Toronto lawyer Bickerton charges of assault were withdrawn against four Halton regional police officers Thirteen Bob accept trophy as this year Herald AtfaleteoftaeYear set three provincial records In the Ontario Minor Track and Field circuit Ills indoor lime in the and events as well as the tine for the outdoor ISO meter all provincial marks As well be was the outdoor provincial champ Donker also was undefeated this year in the elementary school crosscountry scene winning nil nine his races championships Award Chris Milne Halloa Sports Herald Sports Editor Dan Ralph present Donker with Us trophy Herald photo Constables Steven Amis Brian Forfeit Ray Hendry and Michael Eacrctt whoalsohadachargeof driving a motor vehicle in a manner dangerous lo Ihe public received certificates of acquittal the assurance that charges not be relayed The charges were Ihe result of whal some to be excessive force used by police when laying charges After several Acton youths believed they wen being by police with loitering charges the law firm of Bickerton and King began represent them In the following the Sep tember 1984 charges against police lawyer Wayne King said there is a very small portion of the force going well beyond the scope of their duty After court proceed Wednesday Al Bickerton said Ken Anderson was the only one of four com able lo verify with The Herald he had asked Toronto lawyer Al Bickerton to withdraw charges against Con stable Steven Amis Mr Anderson was not present in court during proceedings against Const Amis Thursday morning It wouldn I have really mattered any way we didn t have a chance When you have 12 officers testifying against your three or four witnesses it I give you much credibility he said John Nessett who had charged Const Ray Hendry would not confirm that he asked Mr to with draw the charges and further Paul lrcdale said he I ask that the charges against Const Brian be with drawn and was unaware they hod been until he talked with friends in Acton Thursday after noon I was fully prepared for court and If Id known what time be there I have gone he said citing a nlcatlan breakdown with Mr Jim Allonby was under the assumption that the charges were on hold at the moment when contac ted by The Herald Mr said he received a letter from the crown about a month ago staling tho charges were being withdrawn Although he present in court for proceedings against Sergeant Michael he said he was still consulting with Mr He refused lo say when his last contact wilh Mr Bickerton was and said he would be contacting him shortly Countersuit possibility with drawn after he received verbal instructions from his Aclon clients not lo proceed Stating the decision had come a week prior to court date Mr said wit who were willing to testify at ihe time tho charges were laid were not available Herald Staff Lawyer Bruce has recommended his client Sergeant Michael launch a malicious prosecution lawsuit after having an assault charge withdrawn The charge was withdrawn Thursday at Milton Provincial Court by Bickerton who acted as special prosecution during the proceedings I feel he Sgt has been embarrassed his career may have been stalled and may have been damaged In lbs public eye the Burlington lawyer said He said decision on whether to press the charges were entirely up to I was convinced the charges were ground less and suspected they would be withdrawn or dismissed he said Sgt own reaction to the outcome of the court proceedings was one of tremendous relief He said although charges were with drawn he would have preferred have been found not guilty through a trial Constable Steven Amis said he fully expected there to be a trial although he was quick that it would have been the same ending either John Belleghem who represented Constabl es Amis and Ray Hendry said there had been some discussion between his clients a the possibility of malicious prosecution action although be said the feasibility and usefulness of any action has not been resolved Top citizen dinner Wins A Georgetown resident won in Match Doubles Feb Gerald English of Crescent claimed one of Ihe 83 Instant prizes offered in the game operated Ontario Lot cry Corporation Match 3 Doubles offers more than four million instant prizes ranging from free tickets to Players scratch the play area on their tickets Tickets arc still selling for the Citizen of Ihe Year dinner and dance being held by the Georgetown Lions Club Feb Award recipient Steamer will be toasted by Hills Mayor Miller Brampton Georgetown MP John and regional chairman Peter Tickets for the prime rib dinner ore IIS each and arc available from Lions Club members or from Wall 1G66 daytime or evening Corrections As a result a misprint in a press release to The Herald from the Regional Police it was wrongly published last week that Kimberly Thompson was charged trafficking LSD ThL ihnrge should have read possession of LSD In edition there were also two other errors A dun on Page said a cheque for 990 had been presented to the North Distress Centre from Centennial Public School The amount should have read A Page by columnist Pat said that per cent of sex abuse cases are never reported An editing error occurred the should have been per cent The Herald regrets Ihe errors Drug awareness toll Last Saturday was a busy day for members of Ihe Lioness Club They spent the day filling grab bags in preparation for the Drug Awareness Week voluntary toll The loll for motorists Feb Is being lined from at two locations on Gueiph People will be asked to donate money which will go to Drug Abuse Foundation in Georgetown If you want to volunteer for toll duties Call Lioness Lea Douglas at 3991 month jail term Acton resident Paul Logan received nine months In jail after pleading guilty to charges of obstructing police causing a disturbance failing to comply with a recognizance breach of probation and trafficking cannabis resin The trafficking cannabis resin charge which brought a three month jail term was the result of project cap a joint forces investigation into drug dealings in north Mr Logon was charged with trafficking cannabis resin after he sold a five gram vial of to an undercover officer on Main Street in Acton Nov 1984 Summer job help Although the Canada Employment Centre for Students hasn opened yet students are invited to pop over to ihe Employment Centre at Street Mount a in view Road In George town for tips on how to prepare their Job search Students aro welcome to peruse the job and fill out an application with the Centre The Centre for Students Is expected open in April Meanwhile the 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