A care home CEO accused of violating provincial legislation in a retire-rehire scenario that gave him a raise during a salary freeze now faces new allegations.
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Morden-Winkler MLA Cameron Friesen is pressuring the province to come clean on apparent delays in the new personal care home for Morden.
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A social services agency that made a controversial bid to operate a small group home is keeping up their fight.
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An off-duty Fayetteville police officer was arrested at his home earlier this month on suspicion of driving while impaired and other offenses. Police claim the 25-year-old man was involved in a single car accident that apparently disabled his vehicle. Police believe the off-duty cop crashed his personal vehicle into a guardrail while driving drunk.
Law enforcement say the off-duty officer called a tow truck and had the vehicle removed and that was not reported to police. Police claim the man then called a friend for a ride home.
Apparently the friend notified police of the alleged DWI offense. Law enforcement says they went to the off-duty officer’s home and took the man into custody. The man was taken to the Cumberland County Detention Center, where police say the man provided an alcohol test showing a blood alcohol level of 0.12 percent. North Carolina law presumes impairment for adult drivers who test at 0.08 percent or greater.
The man is accused of DWI, misdemeanor hit-and-run and reckless driving based upon the allegations. After his arrest, the man was released on a promise to appear in court. News reports do not indicate whether a court date has yet been scheduled.
News reports do not indicate whether or not the officer was alone at home before the DWI arrest. It is also unclear who the person was who notified police of the alleged incident.
The Fayetteville Police Department placed the accused man on unpaid administrative leave due to the incident. The accused apparently has been with the department for a year-and-a-half.
Source: WRAL, “Fayetteville police officer charged with DWI,” Jan. 6, 2012
A 53-year-old Morganton woman apparently lost control of her silver station wagon while changing the music on her CD player Wednesday in Morganton. The woman was driving near an intersection that neighbors say is the site of far too many car accidents. Neighbors apparently have been trying for years to get lights or signs at the intersection to reduce the number of accidents at the location.
The driver reportedly says she does not know what happened next. The woman’s silver Volvo apparently meandered down an embankment along the road and slammed into a home. The homeowner says it the second time his home has been hit by a car. The Volvo in Wednesday’s accident crashed through a brick wall and wound up in the basement of the home.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol says that the driver, who just crashed through a wall, stumbled from the vehicle and at one point fell down after the crash. She is now facing serious North Carolina driving while impaired charges.
Authorities say the woman had seen her doctor earlier on Wednesday before the accident. She received a prescription that morning for muscle relaxants. Law enforcement confiscated the woman’s prescription bottles and believes she was driving under the influence of prescription medication. She apparently provided a blood sample, but blood test results usually take a long period of time before the toxicology tests can be performed.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol reportedly charged the woman with DWI and reckless driving. No injuries were reported in the car accident.
Source: Morganton News Herald, “Driver crashes into home, charged with DWI,” Matthew Hensley, Feb. 1, 2012
A Elm Creek home was destroyed by fire Monday morning.
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At this time of year, many Miami residents are making plans to travel to see family for the holidays. While some individuals choose to take planes, cars are a popular method of getting home for the holidays – they can make for a less expensive trip and can offer more flexibility in terms of travel time. If you are planning a road trip to see family, however, make sure that you avoid Miami car accidents (as well as accidents outside the state) by following these safety tips:
1) Give yourself plenty of time. Estimate how long it will take you to drive from your home to your destination (Google Maps is a good tool for estimating this) and then add several hours. You want to offer yourself plenty of time since you may run into traffic and you will want to leave time for meals, breaks, and rest stops. Knowing that you have plenty of time to get to your destination ensures that you are not rushing, and rushing and speeding, all of which can increase your risk of Miami traffic accidents.
2) Get a weather update. Knowing what the weather will be on the day you travel and knowing what weather to expect at your destination can help you plan your trip. If the weather will be bad, do everything you can to give yourself more time and try to travel during the daylight as much as possible to get the best visibility possible.
3) Drive with a friend if you can. You can share the costs of gas and share driving time as well, so that you are not driving fatigued.
4) Plan your route carefully. Have at least two alternate routes planned so that you can get to your destination safely even if roads are closed. When planning your route, also consider possible problems, such as night driving or driving through wintery conditions, so that you are prepared for any challenges.
5) Prepare a drive safe kit. This should include a cell phone, a first aid kit, flares, a blanket, and a flashlight. If your car breaks down, you will be happy to have these items on hand. If you are traveling somewhere with winter conditions, pack a bag of salt or non-clumping kitty litter (in case you get stuck in ice and need some traction), a scraper for your windshield, and a shovel to dig yourself out of snow.
6) Make sure your car is ready for the trip. Get a tune up if it has been a while, since a poorly-maintained car is more likely to have trouble responding quickly in order to avoid a Miami truck accident or car accident. If you will be traveling somewhere with winter conditions, consider investing in a good set of winter tires – they can save your life in slippery conditions.
7) Plan to be undistracted. Well-intentioned family could phone you while you are driving to get an update on your location, so it is safest to turn off your cell phone and put it away in the glove compartment. Make sure that any entertainment you plan for your trip – such as music – will not distract you from driving.
8 ) Plan to rest before your trip. Avoid going to a party the night before your trip. If you drink late and stay out late, you will be exhausted and driving fatigued. You may also still have an alcohol blood level above the legal level, putting you at risk of a Miami drunk driving accident. Get to bed early the night before you travel, so that you are well rested and ready to drive.
Manitoba Mounties used a hearse to drive home the message not to drink and drive this holiday season because impaired driving kills.
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From The Globe and Mail
There is no greater source of stress for most teens than heading back to school.
This anxiety affects kids of all types – from slackers to perfectionists, jocks to prom queens. It is true for kids who struggle at school, get poor grades and have few friends. But it’s also true for academically and socially high-functioning kids. September is a major transition for everyone (parents included).
Every teen feels their problem is unique, that no one has ever felt quite like they do. But, I’ve found that their worries generally fall into three categories (and some teens may worry about all three.)
From The Globe and Mail
There is no greater source of stress for most teens than heading back to school.
This anxiety affects kids of all types – from slackers to perfectionists, jocks to prom queens. It is true for kids who struggle at school, get poor grades and have few friends. But it’s also true for academically and socially high-functioning kids. September is a major transition for everyone (parents included).
Every teen feels their problem is unique, that no one has ever felt quite like they do. But, I’ve found that their worries generally fall into three categories (and some teens may worry about all three.)