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I A I PAGE 8 THE NORTH BAY NUGGET I WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2010 CRIME: Says he never touched two boys Cop accused of molestation testifies A veteran Winnipeg police officer testified in his own defence Tuesday and heatedly denied allegations he molested two young boys. "It would be more than inappropriate, it would be sick," said Kenneth Anderson, his voice rising in anger. "Who does that? I don't." Anderson immediately apologized for his emotional outburst. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry," he said softly. "I don't do anything like that." Anderson, 50, is on trial charged with two counts of sexual assault and four other sex offences.

On Monday, a now 14-year-old boy testified he was sleeping at Anderson's home two or three years ago when he awoke to find Anderson molesting him. A 15-year-old boy testified Anderson molested him during a hotel stay three years ago. The boy told court he awoke to find Anderson sucking his toes and caressing his leg. Anderson told court he met the boys through his involvement with a North End drop-in centre. Anderson said he took a particular interest in the younger boy, who he recruited as a "fire keeper" for sweat lodge ceremonies he held at his Balmoral, home.

"If I had a son, it would have been (him)," Anderson said. Anderson said the boy would sleep overnight at his home following sweats and continued to do so, at his own request, until shortly before Anderson's arrest. Anderson said he took both boys and another boy to a Pine Falls hotel after a visit to a local festival was cancelled due to rain. Anderson told court he had to reprimand the older boy several times for his behaviour at QMI Agency POLITICS: Said he was 'rude and QMI Agency Kenneth Jack Anderson is charged with two counts of sexual assault and four counts of sexual touching, stemming from incidents with two 11-year-old boys dating back to 2006. Anderson is a former Winnipeg cop and employee with CFS.

the hotel pool. On Monday, defence lawyer Hymie Weinstein accused the older boy of fabricating the sexual assault allegations in retaliation for Anderson reprimanding him. Anderson said he believed the younger boy was lying in support of the older boy. Anderson said his "world fell apart" the day he learned of the allegations against him. "I didn't know what was going on," he said.

The trial will resume Jan. 10, when the defence is expected to call one final witness. dean.pritchard@sunmedia.ca offensive' to staff Turfed Alberta MLA Tory apologizes for remarks EDMONTON Maverick Alberta MLA Raj Sherman says he's sorry for hurting the feelings of a former colleague. But sorry isn't good enough, says Alberta Energy Minister Ron Liepert, a target of Sherman's criticism. "To be honest, I'm quite a passionate fellow.

I made some comments and saw that Minister Liepert was genuinely hurt," Sherman said Tuesday. "I apologize for the fact his feelings were hurt because of the comments I made." Liepert, however, didn't appear impressed. He said he wants the punted Tory to retract comments he made last week. "I said I don't want an apology, I want him to withdraw, publicly retract the remarks he made about my character that he can't substantiate," Liepert said. Sherman was critical of Liepert's tenure as Alberta's health minister saying he was "rude and offensive" to front-line staff while running the province's medical system.

The Edmonton-Meadowlark MLA said he can't take back what's already been said. "When you make certain comments, once you make them, you can't retract then," said Sherman. The out-spoken Sherman, who has heaped criticism on the government and Alberta's -care system, was booted from government caucus earlier this 1 week and now sits as an independent MLA. had my heart ripped out of my chest, bounced around for about an FRANK LANDRY QMI Agency hour before it got put back in," said Sherman. "I didn't really have a pulse for about an hour." Alberta premier Ed Stelmach said the problem wasn't that Sherman was "speaking on behalf of patients," but rather directing criticism at specific caucus colleagues, like Liepert.

"He made some remarks about individual members of caucus that were simply not true," said Stelmach. Meanwhile, the opposition parties continued to rally in the legislature Tuesday, demanding Alberta Health Services CEO Stephen Duckett be turfed over ongoing problems in the health-care system. Things came to a head last week when Duckett refused to speak with reporters, saying he was too busy eating a cookie. Liberal boss David Swann questioned why Sherman was given the boot for saying the health care system was broken, yet Duckett continues to collect a pay cheque. Swann said Duckett "hasn't shown any ability to fix the system and has thumbed his nose at the system." Both Stelmach and Health Minister Gene Zwozdesky said it's not their place to decide whether Duckett keeps his job.

That decision, legally, rests with the AHS board, said Stelmach. The premier, however, called Friday's cookie incident offensive, saying it distracts from the work AHS is doing to fix problems in the health care system. The AHS board could decide Duckett's fate as early as Wednesday, he said. frank.landry@sunmedia.ca See all the news unfolding Your Canadian news just a click away VISIT canoe.ca A Quebecor Media Company yourlifemoments.ca Marking your milestones. 1-866-541-6757 Obituaries In Memoriam Thanks Births Celebrations More Deaths ABBOTT, Zeta Peacefully at the North Bay General Hospital on Friday November 19, 2010, at the age of 88 years.

Zeta (nee Baskervile) was the beloved wife of the late Donald A. Abbott, who predeceased her in 1976. Dearly loved mother of Bonnie Woodford of Wawa, Douglas of B.C., and Paul and his wife Joan, of North Bay she will be lovingly remembered by her granddaughters Aja, Jamie and Sarah. Also sadly missed by her sister Roxy Lee of Waterford. In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place.

A grave side interment service will be held in Terrace Lawn Cemetery, corner of Ski Club Road and O'Brien at on November 27th. Rev. Rick Thorne officiating. If desired donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation or the Heart Stroke Fund will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to MARTYN FUNERAL HOME.

Online condolences may be offered at www.martynfh.com 12139399 BERTRAND, Joseph Valmore (Sonny) July 10, 1945 November 18, 2010 Passed away peacefully at the Mattawa General Hospital on Thursday, November 18, 2010 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 65 years old. He was the beloved son of Enide Bertrand (Nesseth) and the late Cleo Bertrand. He was a loving father of Kenneth of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Michelle Bertrand of Crestomere, Alberta, and Angela Carthy of Bon Accord, Alberta. Will be dearly remembered by his grandchildren Joselle, Joseph, and Cleo Bertrand as well as Alyssa, Ashley, and MacKenna Carthy.

Survived by two sisters Aline McLaughlin (Don) and Claudette DesRoches (Robert). Predeceased by a brother Claude and five other infant siblings. He will be dearly missed by his very good friend, Nicole Duhaime and his many music playing buddies. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation at MARTYN SLOAN MATTAWA CHAPEL, Wednesday, November 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Funeral service Thursday November 25th at 2pm at Sainte Anne's Church in Mattawa. Interment at Sainte Anne's Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made in his memory to St. Andrews in the Pines United Church or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.martynfh.com 12138987 COLLETTE, Gabriel Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at North Bay General Hospital, Scollard Site, Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the age of 81.

Gabriel Collette was the beloved husband of Ruth Creed) and loved father of Robert (Peggy), Cathrine Collette, Rita Ferron (Joe), Mary Ann Borgo (Tony), Christine Andrews (Scott), Jerry (Natalie) and John (Leah) Collette, Margaret Plumtree (Walter) and dear step-father to Robert (Jen), Richard (Sabina) and Randy Steuernol (Patricia), Max Creed. He will be lovingly remembered by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gabriel was predeceased by his first wife, Florence Desroches, parents, Eva Lefebvre) and Isadore Collette, brothers, Phillip, Raymond and Israel Collette and one sister, Rita McCauly. Family and friends may pay their respects at McGUINTY FUNERAL HOME, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at McGuinty Funeral Home, Friday at 11:00 a.m.

Cremation at Forest Lawn Crematorium. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated by the family. www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com 12139729 His weary hours and days of pain, His troubled nights are past; And in our aching hearts we know He has found peace at last. Memoriam Verse To remember a loved one with this verse Call 1-866-541-6757 Today Deaths FAIRMAN, John Gordon 1951 2010 Peacefully at his home, surrounded by family and friends, John passed away on the evening of Sunday, November 21st, 2010. John was the beloved and devoted husband of Lindia (nee Perrin), and the late Deborah (nee, DeRose).

The proud and loving father John (Ashley) of Vancouver and Penny (Carsten) of North Bay, and loved step father to Cynthia Norman (Neil), Bonnie Males (Mike) and Anthony Dolbeck, all of North Bay, "Poppa John" will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Daniel, Alex, Gracie, Shawn, Christopher and Sarah, and his feline buddy Joey. Predeceased by his parents Bruce and Ruth Fairman, he will be sadly missed by his brothers Ross (Donna) of Greenbank, Don (Marie) of Napanee, Allan (Pat) of Dunnville, and Tom (Connie) of Gravenhurst, John was the much loved brother in law of Lois Norrie (late Lloyd) and Linda Poitras (Michael) both of Foots Bay, Bill DeRose (Donna) of Orillia, Carol Boulley (late Tony), Lorraine Peever (Mel), Gordon Perrin (Helen) Dianne Perrin (Keith Norman), and Claudette Trudel (Andy), all of North Bay, Judy Beaulieu (Omer) of Deux Riviere, and Doris Serran (Danny) of Welland. John was a gas fitter by profession and enjoyed his 35 year career with Union Gas. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends as a fun loving man who always enjoyed a good joke and was devoted to his family. Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2 4 7 9 pm.

Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday 25th at Rev. Father Ken Gauthier of Corpus Christi Parish officiating. Cremation will follow with interment of ashes in Forest Lawn Cemetery. If desired donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be offered at www.martyfh.com.

12138521 GAUTHIER, Estelle Paquette) 1952-2010. The family announces with sorrow her death in Sturgeon Falls, Saturday November 20, 2010 at the age of 58 years. Daughter of the late Joseph Paquette and the late Aurore Courville) Paquette. Loving wife of Maurice Leuszler of Sturgeon Falls. Dear mother of Lynn Liard (Luc) of Hagar, Marc Gauthier (Crystal) of Alberta, Sandra Goupil (Denis) of Garson, Guidry (Calvin) of Georgia USA, Deidra Leuszler, (Jesse) and Badden Leuszler Sturgeon Falls.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her 12 grandchildren. Also survived by her brothers and sisters Roland Paquette, Alice Ethier, Lucille Larocque, Bertha Green, Simone Larocque, Eva St. Martin, Michel Paquette, Florine Blais, Rita St. Onge, Juliette Lafantaisie and Denise, Roberge. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Rolande Servant, Yvette Robert, Paquette, Paquette and Ovila Paquette.

A small family gathering is planned to lay her to rest on April 16, 2011 at the St Mary's cemetery, Sturgeon Falls. Donations to the charity of your choice if you wish (cheques only). Arrangements in care of the BOURGEOIS FUNERAL HOME, Sturgeon Falls. www.theoretbourgeois.com 12138484 Every day, in some small way, Memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, still loved, and ever dear.

Memoriam Verse To remember a loved one with this verse Call 1-866-541-6757 Today 11283637 Deaths 12138893 VAN DER ZEE, RIBBERT, Gerry After a long and difficult time of pain and suffering, our dear and loving mother and grandmother has gone from us. Gerry van der Zee, Ribbert, was born May 1, 1940 in Enschede the Netherlands and passed away November 8, 2010 in Reuver, the Netherlands, peacefully in the comfort of her own home. She has been a great example of courage and strength to us through her entire life. She was an inspiration; we will always cherish the memories of her while she was healthy and will never forget how much pain and discomfort she had in her final years. A funeral mass tribute was held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 in Reuver, the Netherlands.

Cherished mother of Corine and son-in-law Giuliano Celebre, grandmother to Anthony, Christian and Ricardo Celebre. "Rust in vrede. Rest in peace. KUEHL, Budd Suddenly at his residence, on Thursday, November 19, 2010 Mr. Budd E.

Kuehl of Bayfield in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Leah (Homerstone) Kuehl of Brussels. Loving father of David Kuehl of Clinton, Nancy KuehlSchaefer Paul Schaefer of Bayfield. Cherished popa of Andrew, Nathan lie Martene and Amanda Kuehl-Schaefer. Dear brother of Madeline Dwyer of St.

Johns Newfoundland. Loved and sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by infant brother Garnet brother Reg Kuehl. Friends were received at the FALCONER FUNERAL HOMES Clinton Chapel, 153 High Clinton, on Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and on Monday, November 22, 2010 from 1 p.m.

until time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow with interment of ashes in North Bay. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to the First Baptist Church, Goderich, or the Salvation Army Christmas Bureau would be greatly appreciated. 12138909 PROSSER, William (Bill) Passed away peacefully at Kensington Village Nursing Home, London on Monday, November 22, 2010 in his 82nd year. Devoted husband of the late Loretta (Mayhew) Prosser who predeceased him in 2005.

Much loved father of Kirby and Kim Prosser, Patti and Mike Fleet, and Kyle and Rosanna Prosser. Cherished grampa of Kayla, Kristian, Keri, Josh and Serena. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Clarence Prosser. A memorial service will take place at FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1997 Dundas St.

Wavell) London, on Saturday November 27, 2010 at with visitation one hour prior. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. 12138893 12138912 Although we smile and make no fuss No one misses him more than us. And when old times we oft recall, It's then we miss you most of all.

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