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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, M ay 17 ,2 01 8 | 8 Neither Dale Wood or his legal counsel appeared at the Milton courthouse today for the first appear- ance for Wood's second set of charges. The former Georgetown music teacher is charged with three counts of sexual assault and sexual inter- ference. He was arrested twice, initially on March 27 at his home in Markdale, and subsequently re- leased. "He was arrested again on April 20 after an addi- tional victim came forward said Det. Sgt. Chris New- combe of the Halton Police Service child abuse and sexual assault unit. Newcombe says that Halton police have addi- tional interviews sched- uled in the investigation. The judge on May 14 put the hearing over to May 28, in order to deal with all the charges together. The charges Wood faces are in relation to alleged in- cidents dating back to the 1980s and 1990s when Wood taught music lessons out of his home in Georgetown. NEWS Dale Wood hearing put over until May 28 ALEXANDRA HECK aheck@metroland.com Dale Wood is facing numerous charges in connection to his time spent as a music teacher. IFP file photo ASK THE PROFESSIONAL 33 Main Street South Acton, ON L7J 1X3 Tel: 519-853-1330 Fax: 519-853-4645 Email: Mark@mchlawyers.com Mark Hilliard Mackenzie Chapman Hilliard Barristers and Solicitors The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. We work for you. legal matters Q A REAL ESTATE LAW What is the role of the deposit? When you're making an offer to purchase a property, you need to pay a deposit to secure your offer. The deposit provides security to the seller that you are serious about purchasing the property and that you would be able to complete the purchase on closing day. If the deal is firm, and the purchaser fails to complete the purchase, the vendor would be entitled to keep the deposit as compensation for taking the property off the market for a period of time. It is important that if you are making an offer to purchase, and you require financing, you ensure that the agreement of purchase and sale is conditional on you obtaining financing. There may be pressure for you to waive that condition in order for your offer to be accepted, but in that case you are risking your deposit, among other possible damages the vendor may be entitled to sue for if the deal does not close. UCHS at PetSmart Charities® National Adoption Weekend Join us at the PetSmart Charities National AdoptionWeekend in Georgetown and Milton. We will be on site at both locations with animals who are looking for new homes. Shelter 519.833.2287 Thrift Shop 905.702.8661 www.uppercredit.com info@uppercredit.com Charitable Registration #893738872RR0001 Date: May 19 & May 20, 2018 Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: PetSmart Georgetown (319 Guelph St.) and PetSmart Milton (1095 Maple Ave.) e looking for new homes.e looking fe looking for new homes.or new homes. For Opening Day details and to register for Summer Camp visit georgetownsoccerclub.com The Georgetown Soccer Club is excited to celebrate its 50th anniversary at our Opening Day at Trafalgar Sports Park on Sat May 26th. We are proud to support Chance to Play which provides gently used and new soccer jerseys, shorts, socks, shoes, shin guards, soccer balls and other equipment to communities in need across Canada and developing countries. Visit chancetoplay.ca for details and please donate your used soccer gear on Opening Day. Dental Implants It feels great to smile with confidence! Available here... New Patients Welcome Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Marketplace Dental Centre Georgetown Marketplace Mall 905-877-CARE (2273) • www.georgetowndental.com HOURS: Monday & Wednesday 8:00am - 8:00pm • Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm • Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm Proudly Serving Georgetown Since 1994.