Gary Kendall, Dead after Water Rescue Training
A Saturday Water Rescue Training Session turned fatal after a Point Edward Firefighter became trapped under the ice.
51 year old Gary Kendall of Point Edward died Sunday from injuries sustained during the training session.
The firefighters were at Waterfront Park near the Sarnia water treatment plant, when Kendall became trapped under the ice. Other firefighters pulled him from the water and he was treated in hospital, police said.
Due to the incident the ministry of labour has been contacted, and Provincial police are also investigating. This serves as a lesson of the dangers of water rescue in the winter and police advise that people stay off frozen bodies of water.
Members of the fire department were "in no position to talk," said Jones. "They lost one of their own
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Mayor makes Brief Appearance at Husband's Court Case
Tim Best, Husband of London Mayor Anne-Marie DeCicco appeared in Court facing charges stemming from a wild adventure that took place a year ago. The incident took place Jan 31,2009 as Mr.Best led Police on a wild chase just outside of London that involved 2 hit and runs and a brief foot chase.
Mayor Anne-Marie DeCicco did show up later at the Court House but did not stay long. This Appearance was the first to decide if there is enough evidence to proceed with the case against Mr.Best.
Not much information was obtained due to a Publication Ban six charges that include impaired driving but it is known that he is facing at least 6 charges including inpaired driving causing bodily harm, two counts of failing to stop at an accident and dangerous driving.
The big question that we all have to wonder now is what kind of impact will this have on Mayor DeCicco's political career. Personally, I think it will have a very negative impact on Mayor DeCicco as the Mayor and as a Person.
Time will tell as the trail moves forward but I bet one thing is for sure. Mr.Best has been spending a lot of time sleeping on the couch the last while!
Mayor Anne-Marie DeCicco did show up later at the Court House but did not stay long. This Appearance was the first to decide if there is enough evidence to proceed with the case against Mr.Best.
Not much information was obtained due to a Publication Ban six charges that include impaired driving but it is known that he is facing at least 6 charges including inpaired driving causing bodily harm, two counts of failing to stop at an accident and dangerous driving.
The big question that we all have to wonder now is what kind of impact will this have on Mayor DeCicco's political career. Personally, I think it will have a very negative impact on Mayor DeCicco as the Mayor and as a Person.
Time will tell as the trail moves forward but I bet one thing is for sure. Mr.Best has been spending a lot of time sleeping on the couch the last while!
Heartless Owner Leaves Nine Puppies at Home Depot
Puppy's Left At Home Depot
Believe it or not, nine puppies were left at the Home Depot on Clarke Rd by some heartless owner. The Puppies were found in good shape but needed cleaning and vet care. The Home Depot Staff took the puppies to the Humane Society a while back where they were taken care of.
On a good note, the Humane Society reports that Four of the Nine Puppies have been adopted which leaves Five left looking for homes. The Pup's seem to be of a Terrier cross and approximatly 13 week old according to Judy Foster of the Humane Society.
The Puppies are fun and full of energy, the staff has even given them names. Hopefully they will all be in homes soon with families that will actually care for them.
Believe it or not, nine puppies were left at the Home Depot on Clarke Rd by some heartless owner. The Puppies were found in good shape but needed cleaning and vet care. The Home Depot Staff took the puppies to the Humane Society a while back where they were taken care of.
On a good note, the Humane Society reports that Four of the Nine Puppies have been adopted which leaves Five left looking for homes. The Pup's seem to be of a Terrier cross and approximatly 13 week old according to Judy Foster of the Humane Society.
The Puppies are fun and full of energy, the staff has even given them names. Hopefully they will all be in homes soon with families that will actually care for them.
Sheldon O'Quinn Dies Homeless and Alone
Sheldon O'Quinn died homeless and alone after being found around noon on Wednesday blocked by a small brick wall in McMahen Park. The spot used frequently for homeless who sometimes sleep in the park.
O'Quinn, 44 to most was just a homeless guy who bounced around local missions and occasionally lived on the street. It wasn't always that way for Sheldon. He had a full time job, friends and co-workers that he enjoyed having fun with. He lived in an apartment with his cats. From that his life fell apart and somehow Sheldon slipped beteen the cracks and died homeless and alone.
Could Sheldon's Death been preventable and our we doing enough for the homeless during the cold winter? These are questions that need to be asked, maybe Sheldon's death could have been avoided.
To have it all at one time of your life and then leave the world a nobody is a real sad way to go.
O'Quinn, 44 to most was just a homeless guy who bounced around local missions and occasionally lived on the street. It wasn't always that way for Sheldon. He had a full time job, friends and co-workers that he enjoyed having fun with. He lived in an apartment with his cats. From that his life fell apart and somehow Sheldon slipped beteen the cracks and died homeless and alone.
Could Sheldon's Death been preventable and our we doing enough for the homeless during the cold winter? These are questions that need to be asked, maybe Sheldon's death could have been avoided.
To have it all at one time of your life and then leave the world a nobody is a real sad way to go.
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