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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2013-12-04, Page 88 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Remember to be safe during hunting season Dec. 2 was opening day for some controlled deer hunts and muzzleloader deer seasons across much of Southern and Central Ontario and the Ontario Conservation Officers Associa- tion (OCOA) is reminding hunt- ers to practice safe and responsi- ble hunting. All hunters are responsible to ensure they are always handling firearms in a safe manner at all times. "Safe use of firearms can't be stressed enough," said OCOA President Joe McCambridge. `All hunters heading out need to remember to practice safe fire- arm handling at all times." The OCOA would like remind all hunters to remember ACTS and PROVE: • Assume every fire- arm is loaded. • Control the muz- zle direction at all times. • Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard. • See that the firearm is unloaded - PROVE it safe. • Point the firearm in the safest available direction.. Remove all ammunition. • Observe the chamber. • Verify the feeding path. • Examine the bore. "We want everyone to have an enjoyable hunt and by remem- bering these safety rules we can ensure that the sport of hunting will continue to be enjoyed by all outdoors people in Ontario," said McCambridge. Anyone with information about a natural resources or pub- lic safety related offence is encouraged to call the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources violation reporting line at 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667), contact their local CO directly, or call Crime Stoppers at 1800 -222 - TIPS (8477). Clarification: The 2013 Lucknow Kinsmen Music in the Fields generated over $100,000 for local charities, after bringing in $300,000 before expenses. Don't forget you can put these items in your blue box now! New positions established to aid youth exiting CAS care The Ministry of Children and Youth Services has announced a number of new resources, including two new posi- tions, to support youth who are in or leaving the care of Children's Aid Societies. Among the supports announced in a media release, was the Youth -in -Tran- sition -Worker (YITW) Program, which will provide funds to community agen- cies to support eligible young people to identify, access, and navigate adult service systems relevant to their needs. It will also assist them in a transition to adulthood, providing emotional support. The YITW worker will connect youth RIGID PLASTIC PACKAGING marked with the numbers 1 to 7. Please see our "What can I recycle?" page on our website for details. DON'T FORGET: Look for your 2014 Blue Box Schedule available on our website January 2014 at www.brucerecycling.com. to existing supports and resources in the community, including housing sup- ports, education resources, employ- ment services and training, life skills (e.g. financial management, household management), health and mental health services, and legal services. The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce has a long history assisting youth in Grey and Bruce counties. We are very happy to have had our application accepted. YMCA will be hiring a YITW position very shortly and beginning discussions with Bruce Grey Child & Family Serv- ices and other related organizations to get this new program underway. vivOi SPIRAL BOXBOARD these containers can be placed directly in your blue box. Please leave on metal ends. Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.