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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-07-20, Page 1414 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, July 20, 2016 POLICE BRIEFS On July 10, around 2 a.m., Huron County OPP officers were dispatched to motor vehicle collision involving a number of injured persons on Mill Line near Dungannon. Upon arrival officers deter- mined that a lawn trac- tor had been towing a util- ity trailer with a couch in the box. Eight young adults and youths had been seated on the couch and in the trailer. While driving down a hill the lawn trac- tor incurred mechanical problems and had no brak- ing ability. The lawn trac- tor gained speed resulting in the driver to lose con- trol. The lawn tractor, trailer and couch rolled into a ditch area, causing all nine per- sons to be thrown. Three of the nine persons sustained non -life threatening inju- ries and were transported to a local hospital. The other six were un -injured. The odour of an alcoholic beverage was detected on the breath of the lawn tractor operator, according to police. A roadside breath test was administered on this male operator and the result was a registered reading of "fail". He was transported to the Huron County OPP detach- ment were he failed two more breath tests, police say. A 23 -year-old male from Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh has been charged with the fol- lowing offences: •Driving while abil- ity impaired — motor vehicle (alcohol) • Driving with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in blood • Dangerous opera- tion of motor vehicle causing bodily harm •Dangerous opera- tion of motor vehicle He has a court appear- ance scheduled in August. 1 1 ATTENTION READERS Take advaniage of our pricing for HAPPY NOTES Includes; l irlll ys,Mliliy crs,lri s Vkdrlrn . , Eligag rni nt, Cratuatiins etc. 11.4 PPY £f,RTJFFf ,41r (Mime Personal (Gait.} Love %torn `ThiiI 1 1 Only $23.80 Plus r�.r. Acival Size: Pre -Payment is Required l J1J61 LION ill OW 01101.' & sirilsy-up and rina11 tia. 7h� IeSI. Ih r Gia E Prim avaaiablEi upon 07,,, farT ' 8SeafoMain Street rth, ON (519) 527-0240 nancy.degans@sunmedia.ca _ � d seaforthhuronexpositor.com I Optimist and Cents team up for Annual Men's Steak Night Shaun Gregory All the people who bought a steak were able to cook the large pieces of meat on the massive trailer grill. Bob Dinsmore from the Optimist Club said the organization bought 200 steaks and believes they raised about $1200-$1500. 4 • GOLiER11=11 519 S24 'f 11 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION.,. Li V. - www moi ielinks.ca roam dd lei71-8O 205-3430 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GODERICH MINI -MONSTER BINGO Thursday, July 28th Early Bird Game Starts at 6:50 pm 11 Games at $60, 3 Games at $70, 8 Games for $100, 4 Games at $120, 3 Special Bingos Minimum $250 - Maximum $500 Early Bird Share the Wealth - Min $250 - Max $350 $1500 Jackpot -Full Card $5,500.00 Prize Money to be Wonl PROCEEDS TO THE KofC 2016 PLEDGE TO THE DIALYSIS PROGRAM ALEXANDER MARINE GENERAL HOSPITAL-GODERICH Doors & Canteen Open at 4:30 pm Buffet Style Meal - Dessert & Cold Drink- $9.00 Best Food in Town! Goderich Columbus Centre 390 Parsons Court - Goderich License # M786020 A r } . # IP r ., f . l l r r r r r r r r i r The 2016 Nail and Cut champion. Bob Dinsmore to the left calls out tickets for the 50/50 draw, while a winner walks away with his prize money. Forthcoming Marriage A COLENDRES - STAFFEN Maria Elisa Colendres and John Staffen are pleased to announce their forthcoming marriage on Saturday, July 23, 2016, 3 p.m. at Bethel Bible Church, Seaforth. An Open Reception to follow at the Seaforth Legion, 8:30 p.m. -1:00 a.m.