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"A Family Tradition for 133 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 - 3 Suspect in police chase is back in court By Chris Hall , z Port Perry Star : » a A Claremont man charged in connection with the Nov. 15 accident that claimed the life of an Oshawa resident made an appearance in court yesterday morning, David Doerfler, 35, faces a total of five charges including crimi- nal negligence causing death and criminal negli- gence causing injury as a result of the death of John Michael Gibbons, a 47- made his fourth court appearance yesterday. He faces a number of charges, including crimi- nal negligence causing death and criminal negli- gence causing injury, which were laid by the Ontario Provincial Police. Mr. Doerfler is also charged with one count of criminal harassment, one count of possession of a controlled substance, | and one count of breach of probation. of Hwys. 12 and 7A. Durham Police officers were responding to a call from a female who said her ex-husband was harassing her. Officers observed a 1997 Ford Ranger pickup matching the description they were given and followed it south on Old Simcoe Rd. to Hwy. 7A, where they continued their pursuit westbound. Police allege that in his effort to elude the offi- gation was carried out by the province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU), a body which looks into any serious injury or death involving police officers. The three officers involved in the accident were found innocent of any wrong-doing. Mr. Doerfler was ordered to undergo a 30- day psychiatric assess- ment at a Whitby insti- tution late last year. He cers, Mr. Doerfler turned off his headlights and con- tinued travelling west- bound at speeds in excess of 100 kilometres, say police. The accused ran a red light at the intersection and slammed into the driver's side of a south- bound 1986 Cadillac, killing Mr. Gibbons. The passenger, Lorna Gibbons, was seriously injured in the accident. An extensive investi- year-old Oshawa man. ings. He made a brief Mr. Doerfler was appearance Monday arrested and charged shortly after 2 a.m. on Nov. 15. It is alleged he ran a red light while flee- ing Durham Police at the Manchester intersection morning, and was ordered to make another appear- ance March 1. A publica- tion ban has been imposed on the proceed- Drive collects 4,000 items for food bank Judy Luke's class- room at S.A. Cawker Public School was crammed with food items last week, as stu- dents sorted the harvest of an ambitious drive in support of the local food bank. Close to 4,000 items were brought in by kids at S.A. Cawker as they participated in the school's seventh annual Have a Heart Valentine's Day food drive. "The kids here are wonderful," Ms Luke said Friday, amid a buzz of activity in the class- room. "They all bought into it, and they all try so hard." The drive is a project of Ms Luke's Grade 7 class, as part of their English program. It's up to students to pro- mote the food drive among their fellow stu- dents, then reap the donations for the Operation Scugog food bank in Port Perry. "(Students) prepare a speech and present it to the class, and try to - promote it with the kids," said Ms Luke. Friday, in addition to boxing food for delivery, the Grade 7 class was also delivering cakes to the classrooms whose members made the largest contributions to the drive. "We feel everyone is a winner, because they all participate," said Ms Luke. Farewell get-together for 'Ken Hudson is on Friday One last bash will be "held in honour of one of PDurham's finest Friday when a retirement social and tea is held for police Sgt. Ken 'Hudson. Sgt. Hudson, a veter- an with the Durham Regional Police and most recently media relations officer with North Durham's 26 Division, called it a career after more than 30 years as an officer on Jan. 25. He will be the centre of attention on Feb. 19 at the Nestleton Community Hall, start- ing at 7 p.m. Special presentations will be made at 8 p.m. A long-time resident of the Nestleton area, Sgt. Hudson is well known in the communi- ty. He was often in the news as part of his duties with the force. "This is a way for the community to pay trib- ute to Ken," said event organizer Barbara Martin (Oppers). "Everyone was eager to participate, and we expect a great turnout. This event is open to everyone in Scugog Township." ' Best wishes only, please. Those wishing more information on the é¢vening can contact Barbara at 985-4910. t News? Call 985-7383 We've got to make room for all the new spring styles so wereCleari NG our fall and winter shoes and boots.... to the bare walls! Starts Friday, Feb. 19th at 9:30 NATURAILIZER, Kids' selected fo Athletic Shoes by Adidas, Aerosoles, Naturalizer, Pina Colada women's shoes Shop carly for best selection! 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