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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 18 Jun 1975, p. 2

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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 18, 1975 P• C Provinciaul Court In last week's Provincial Court news, it was reported that Wm. Ramsay, R.R. 2, Blackstock, had purchased the car involved in an acci- dent on regional road 57. We have been informed by his mother, that Mr. Ramsay was the driver of the vehicle but does not own it. Judge R. B. Baxter presided with Assistant Crown Attor- ney W. J. Livingstone at the morning session and P. Coath in the afternoon. Duty Counsel was K. VanNest. John Edward Schwartz, 34, Columbus, charged April 19 did drive after consuming over .08 plèaded 'guilty'. Const. McFeeters was on patrol and observed a car on King St. As he passed the officer the vehicle travelled at a high rate of speed. Tests were .20. The fine was $50 and costs, in default 5 days. He was prohibited from driving for 3 months. He was given 2 weeks to pay. Elmer Iles, 630 Queen St. Forest, charged May 19 did drive whilst ability was im- paired by alcohol or drugs pleaded 'guilty'. He drove on highway 35 after being told by an officer not to drive. Tests were .28 and .29. The fine was $150 and costs, in default 10 days. He was prohibited from driving for 3 months. Paul Landry, 19, R.R. 4, Cobourg, charged April 12, Township of Scugog did break and enter Vines' Service Station in Cartwright Town- ship pleaded 'guilty'. He was given a conditional discharge with terms to keep the peace and make restitution. Mervin J. Myers, 24, 15 Brassus St., Belleville, plead- ed 'guilty' to an August 4, 1974 charge of dangerous driving and driving while under su- spension. A vehicle towing a boat trailer was eastbound in the driving lane on 401 and observed a car enter the eastbound lane off a ramp entrance driving at a high rate of speed weaving in and out trying to scare his passengers. He struck the boat trailer at about 100 miles per hour. He was on indefinite suspension from three previous convic- tions. The convictions were for driving while under suspen- sion and liquor related. The crown said the man 'is a serious menace to the public. He has not paid any attention to previous license suspen- sions.' His counsel said he has tried to rehabilitate himself. On the dangerous driving charge the fine was $150 and costs, in default 10 days and prohibited from driving any- where for one year. On the second charge, the fine was $100 and costs, in default 5 days. He was given two months to pay the fine. He was also put on probation for 2 years hoping it will succeed. He is to attend AA once a week. Daniel Mullen and Leslie Tokker, both of Toronto, were charged on May 7, Township of Clarke, with tresoassing on the property of Alfred G~ra- ham. Both pleaded 'guilty'. They were fishing in the Wilmot Creek area and park- ed their car on the above property. Each fined $15 and costs, in default one day. Jack Vanderveer Jr., 16, 53 Concession St. E., Bowman- ville, pleaded 'guilty' to a dangerous driving charge January 23. A call was received by the detachment that someone was driving on high school property. A teach- er was walkng into the school grounds from the south ent- rance and a Meteor convert- ible with three youths passed at a high rate of speed. When starting to brake the car slid into the curb very fast and two wheel discs flew off, and later foulnd 15 feet away. The car fishtailed. Students were com- ing to school at the time. The fine was $125, no costs, in default 5 days, with license suspension for three months. He was given 4 weeks to pay. Jos. Vckers, 22, Cove Rd. W., Bowmanville, pleaded 'guilty' to driving while dis- qualified on April 9. Const. Mackie stopped him after using radar in excess of 30 miles an hour namely 55 miles an hour. He produced a driver's license which was expired and the date had been altered. He admitted license had been suspended for non- payment of fine in 1974. He was represented by E. R. Lovekin. The fine was $100 and costs, in default 10 days. He was given to Aug. 26 to pay. Rick T. Owen, 17, R.R. 1, Enniskillen, pleaded 'guilty' to ten charges of possession of stolen goods and break and enter in Januàry 1975. He was represented by Mr. Michaels. His counsel feels he could benefit from probation in this particular time of his life. He should look to his parents for guidance. The crown had no objection to probation. Judge Baxter told Owen, 'when a person breaks the law it should weight heavy on your mind, you can live it down, you have to answer for your own conduct. Children should have more concern for their parents. Probation is to prove you can behave and work at it constantly. If you do not you can be brought back and sentenced.' He was put on probation for two years and left with his parents to keep a curfew. He is to remain separate and apart from other boys involved in this matter. He will reside at home with his parents unless permitted by probation officer, he is to continue present employment and report once a month to officer. Ricky Taylor, 19, R.R. 2, Blackstock, represented by Mr. Michaels charged in January and December with possession of stolen goods, break and enter pleaded 'guilty' at a hearing on April 22, H1e was put on probation for two years, to report once a month to officer, remain separate and apart from others involved. To seek and Short Run for Two Drivers in Formula 100 Race Lyal Out (Continued From Page One) were unprepared and unorganized yet, despite this state of affairs, the meeting elected an executive, for- mulated a constitution and laid on a nomination meeting," Mr. Lyall declared. Editor's Note: No comments have been received from members of the local PC organization, although the Oshawa Times says Dr. McIlveen was surprised at the turn of events. There also have been some behind the scenes comments that most of sideration in amending the bylaw. Councillor Ivan Hobbs and former Mayor of Bow- manville told the council that he didn't feel any mistake was made in wording the intention of the bylaw.. On a motion from Councillor Don Allin, the matter was also referred to the Committee of the Whole, the builder of the corner house will be asked to attend in hope that some agreement can be reached by way of an alternative to the corner bouse. It was pointed out the builder would be under no obligation to attend. Mr. Munday stated that the residents of High Street would be seeking the aid of a municipal lawyer and would act on his advice. the members of Newcastle council have been lending Coun. Lyall qualified support for selfish reasons. His ebullient manner and headling catching ability have left most < them smouldering in the back- ground and they'd have been happy to see him go elsewhere. From the chilly reception, Coun. Lyall recei- ved at the PC meeting in May, we doubt very much if members of the PC executive will.be broken-hearted at his decision. at his decîsion. and a social time was had by all. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Shank- land and Mr. and Mrs. John West and boys were Saturday afternoonvisitors of Mr. and Mrs. G. Kovacs. Mr. and Mrs. Roy McLaugh- lin, Blackstock were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bent, Newcastle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson, Blackstock, Mrs. Fletcher and Mr. John John- son, Oshawa were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Gra- ham and Arthur, North Bay, camped Sunday night at the home Miss G. Smith andieft Monday morning for a trip out west. LONG SAULT Mrs. Gordon Baker was hostess Tuesday evening June 10 for the Club 50 ladies. Mrs. Baker opened the meeting and conducted the business in the absence of our President Mrs. G. Kovacs. Mrs. Baker read the Scriptures and Mrs. W. Vaneyk gave the Devotional. and offered prayer. As we are not having meetings in July or August final arrangements were made to cater to a wedding anniversary in August. The Sept. meeting will be held Sept. 9 at the home of Mrs. Peter Ercegovac with Mrs. Ercegovac and Mrs. Leavens as program conven- ors. Mrs. Joe Leavens shówed a film "Taking a Stand" which was quite interesting. Meeting closed in the usual manner On Saturday afternoon at Mosport, there was a pile-up on the first turn during the Formula 100 race, with two of the tiny vehicles hitting the guard rail and bouncing off. Fortunately, the others were able to feel their way around them without causing more problems. Marshalls rushed to the track as soon as the cars had passed to make certain the drivers were uninjured, and also to remove the one car from the track. Luckily, both drivers were able to hop out of their vehicles without help and are shown in the lower picture, one at right over the barrier and the other at far left. Photo by Rick James retain steady employment and not depart without cause. Holger Weinsheimer, 20, R.R. 1, Bowmanville, repre- sented by A. Strike pleaded 'guilty' at a hearing April 22, to several charges of stolen goods. Judge Baxter told him 'what he has done to himself is worse than the judge can do. No one wants a person in their home whom they cannot trust. You should consider your family. You should live a different life and fiot take anything that does not belong to you'. He was put on probation for two years, to be of good behaviour and report to officer every two weeks for first six months and weekly thereafter. You are to remain at present employment and not depart therefrom without consent of court. You will remain separate and apart from others involved in above offences. Restitution is a matter of your conscience and if you want to clear it, you can go to them and pay up. You have been convicted and civil action will have no trouble proving it. John Koczulab, 17, R.R. 1, Hampton, found 'guilty' on April 22 of 4 charges of possession of stolen goods was today up for sentence. He was Shortage (From Page One) tee, adopted by council, stated that the funds be taken from the "Reserve for Subdivision Funds" and set aside in a special account. Councillor Ken Lyall moved that auditors be employed to look into the matter. He expressed concern that when auditors went through all the records a lot was skimmed over. The motion was second- ed by Councillor Kirk Ent- wisle. Councillor Tink pointed out that the mistake had been rectified. The motion was lost. It was pointed out that the treasurer at that time was not the present town treastrer. T ownhouses (From Page One) conformity with the bylaw. The bouse being 20 feet from High Street, it is legal, the solicitor stated. Mr. Munday replied to the solicitor's decision on Mon- day. He stated the the bylaw does not give the intention of the council that passed the bylaw. He stated that he believed the bylaw to have been set up to protect the existing buildings which the bylaw does not. Mr. Munday suggested that the council start work on amending the bylaw to stop other developers from "messing up streets." Apparently, the word "or" instead of "but" between the put on probation for two years, to report to officer once a month, attend Alexander Cli- nic at Oshawa. He is not to associate with anyone with a criminal offense. Restitution is to be made by July 8 for good taken at one of the places. Jody Rogers, 44 Liberty St. N., Bowmanville, charged jointly with Ronald Smith, with three counts of posses- sion of stolen goods pleaded 'guilty' May 20 and was up for sentence today. He was put on probation for two years, to report once a month to officer and to report each Sunday at 2 p.m. at the local police office. He is to observe an il p.m. curfew 7 days a week. He is not to associate with anyone who has a criminal record. Judge Baxter told him 'he is giving him one more chance, it is up to him and if not he will be sent down for as long as the judge can send him.' Ronald David Smith, 19, Oshawa, charged jointly with Jody Rogers and who pleaded guilty' May 20, was also put on probation for two years. He is to abstain from the use of prohibited drugs. To stay at employment.' If you leave with out reasonable excuse, that is a breach of probation. You are to stay away from anyone with a criminal re- cord. You are to keep away from drugs. Douglas Robert McEwen, 16, R.R. 6, Bowmanville, who pleaded 'guilty' April 22 to taking a battery from M. Preston along with-two others was today up for sentence. He was put on probation for two years, to report once every two weeks, to stay separate and apart from Trejbal and Ward while on probation. He is to observe a 10 p.m. curfew and if you get a job that requires you to work after 10 p.m., you are to speak to probation officer, / s. - DELOITTE, HASKINS & SELLS Chartered Accountants OFFICES IN MAJOR CANADIAN CITIES Bell Canada Building OSHAWA CENTRE, OSHAWA Partners: Josef Adam, B.Sc. (Econ.), C.A. Gordon F. Sedgewick, C.A. Burt R. Waters, F.C.A. Phone 728-7527 - 839-7764

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