Vol. 14 #30

July 27, 2010

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News, Community Events, & Local Information From The Neighbourhood

Reduce Your Pet’s Environmental “Paw-print” - (NC)—Pets love green space. Ask any pet lover who has felt the pull of their dog at the end of a leash, or has watched their cat sun himself in the rays of sunshine.
As cities expand across Canada, open green spaces for both pets and people to enjoy are often hard to come by. Lack of green spaces mean less unplanned explorations in the park with dogs and owners, less butterfly watching for cats, and more serious consequences for people and the environment. Not only does green space influence health and quality of life in our communities, it improves air quality, reduces stormwater runoff and modifies temperatures.
Thankfully, more and more Canadians are changing the way they live, work and play to protect the environment for future generations. Reducing your pet’s environmental “paw-print” can include small changes that make a difference. This summer, as you dust off your dog’s leash or cat’s harness, consider how you can preserve the environment that you and your pet love so much.
Purina’s Paws for the Planet initiative shares green tips with pet lovers to reduce their impact on the environment at www.PawsForThePlanet.ca, and supports Evergreen, a national charity dedicated to making cities more livable by enhancing and restoring dynamic outdoor spaces.
“Purina is proud to be contributing over $50,000 to support Evergreen’s Common Grounds program. As part of the Paws for the Planet initiative, pet-owners are also encouraged to declare their earth-friendly commitments online,” explains Anil Rege of Nestlé Purina PetCare. “Every YES on our pet-related green pledges at the Paws For The Planet website triggers an additional donation from us to Evergreen.”
Here are pet friendly green tips from Purina’s Paws for the Planet, to inspire pet lovers to make their own pledges for the environment.
Green Tips for your dog:
• Explore the neighbourhood with your dog on foot. By minimizing driving, you can reduce your carbon footprint.
• Always leash your dog in forests, wildlife areas and wetlands to minimize their impact on plantlife and wildlife.
• Use eco-friendly biodegradable dog waste bags since plastic bags can take decades to decompose.
Green Tips for your cat:
• Avoid using bleach when cleaning cat litter boxes. Give them a good scrub using hot water and vinegar.
• By placing a bell on your cat’s collar, birds and other wildlife will be alerted.
• Grow your own organic catnip. Your cat will thank you.
Green Tips for all pets:
• Resources are being stretched at animal shelters. Consider adopting a deserving pet.
• Use pet shampoo and grooming products that are phosphate-free to help keep our water clean.
• Buy non-toxic recyclable toys and accessories for your pet – they’re good for the environment and easy on your pet’s digestive system.
This summer, more pet friendly green tips can be found in the pet food aisle or at www.PawsForThePlanet.ca.

Warning Issued For Sauble Mouth Park Beach In Massey - The Sudbury & District Health Unit has posted warning signs at Sauble Mouth Park Beach in Massey advising against swimming at this time.
Routine water samples taken by the Health Unit exceeded the acceptable bacteriological water quality standards for bathing beaches.
“We have enhanced our monitoring and will continue taking water samples at the beach,” said Holly Browne, a manager with the Health Unit’s Environmental Health Division.
The public will be notified when the bacterial levels are at acceptable levels.
For information about beach water quality, visit www.sdhu.com.

Espanola Police Report
• On Saturday July 10, 2010 at about 9:30 pm, officers of the Espanola Police Service responded to a complaint of an unruly male at an Espanola residence. Police attended and after receiving information from witnesses at the home they proceeded to arrest the suspect male for allegedly committing an assault on one of the witnesses. The male was known to the officers as 58 year old Lawrence (Larry) Adams. Adams had consumed alcohol, was uncooperative during the arrest and assaultive towards police. Once in cells at the police station, Adams continued to be unruly and committed mischief to his cell area. The prisoner’s cell required sanitary disinfecting and a thorough cleaning. As a result of this incident and the behaviors exhibited by the suspect, Adams faces three criminal code charges: common assault, Assault Police with the Intent to Resist Arrest and Mischief. Once the effects of alcohol consumption were no longer a concern, Adams was released from police custody with a future court date to address his charges. Adams is also bound by a police undertaking with conditions that he must adhere to.

• While on general patrol July 18, 2010 at 12:45 in the morning, an Espanola Police Service officer observed a male and female pedestrian walking in the area of Second Street and Centre Street, Espanola. The pedestrians seemed to have a destination, but then they stopped when the officer drove past them, this caused the officer to become suspicious. The officer continued to observe the two as they eventually entered a parked vehicle and drove away. Police followed and stopped the vehicle in the parking lot of a business on Centre Street for an alcohol spot check. As a result of the police intervention, the vehicle driver Dale Marshall, 49, of Webbwood was issued a three-day drivers licence suspension for having consumed too much alcohol before driving, contrary to section 48 of the Highway Traffic Act.

• Lock It or Lose It
The Espanola Police Service in cooperation with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Insurance Bureau of Canada are encouraging all citizens to “Lock It or Lose It”. The goal of the proactive crime prevention program is to encourage drivers to take a few simple precautions that will protect their vehicles and contents from theft.
The Espanola Police will be examining parked vehicles to confirm they are locked and that no valuables have been left in plain view. A small notice will be placed on every vehicle checked which will indicate what safety precautions were neglected and offers a few prevention tips drivers can use to protect their vehicles against theft.
Anyone wishing more information about this program or what steps they can take to secure their vehicle and contents are encouraged to contact the Espanola Police Service at 705-869-3251.

Anyone with information on any of these crimes call
Espanola Police or Crimestoppers 1-800-461-4899.

Espanola OPP Police Beat
(PARRY SOUND, ON.) – West Parry Sound OPP has laid charges against an individual involved in the fail to stop for police incident on Sunday, July18, 2010.
Adam Peter Joseph LEBEL, 23 years of age, Espanola, Ontario has been charged with the following offences:
• Fail to Stop for Police contrary to Section 249.1(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada x2
• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to Section 249 (1) (a) of the Criminal Code of Canada x3
• Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm contrary to Section 249(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Impaired Operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm contrary to Section 255 (2) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Fail to remain at the scene of a collision contrary to Section 252(1.2) of the Criminal Code of Canada x2
Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning (July 18, 2010), OPP received a complaint of a possible impaired driver and located a vehicle matching the description on Oastler Park Drive. Police activated the patrol vehicle lights and initiated a vehicle stop, however, the suspect vehicle failed to stop for police. Police followed the vehicle for a brief period, but as a public safety measure were directed to discontinue. Moments later, the patrol officers observed an injured pedestrian on the side of the road and came to his assistance.
Police again spotted the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it. The driver continued to flee from police, driving the wrong way on HWY 400. Additional responding units closed the highway and a spike-belt was deployed. The suspect vehicle was brought to a stop near Seguin Trail just after 2 a.m. The 23-year-old driver sustained minor injuries when the vehicle rolled after hitting the spike-belt. He was arrested and is facing multiple charges.
The pedestrian was treated for leg injuries.

If anyone has any information regarding these crimes, please
call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) and remain
anonymous and possibly receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.