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Canoe, ATV incidents, fatality prompt OPP warning
With the arrival of above average
temperatures and sunny skies earlier
this month, many Huron County
residents and visitors found their
way outdoors and engaged in some
of their favourite outdoor pursuits.
Enjoying your favourite outdoor
activity is certainly encouraged, but
doing it in a safe and responsible
manner can mean the difference
between a great day spent outdoors
or a day marred by injury or death.
Huron County Ontario Provincial
Police (OPP) would like to remind
the public to always think "safety
first" following a weekend that
turned deadly on Huron's waterways
and roadways.
Two canoeing incidents occured
earlier this month that required
emergency services to get involved.
The first occurred on April 7 when
a 23 -year-old male lost his life while
canoeing down the Nine Mile River
in the evening. His canoe overturned
when it struck a deadfall and he
ultimately drowned to death. The
male was not wearing a life jacket or
a personal floatation device.
The second canoeing incident
occurred on April 8 on the Maitland
River. Two intoxicated males in their
early 20s were paddling down the
fast -flowing river when they also hit
a deadfall in the water and
overturned their canoe. Fortunately,
the males were wearing personal
floatation devices (PFD) and they
stayed afloat in the water. The males
spent approximately an hour in the
cold water before they made it to
shore. Their screams for help were
heard by a resident that lives on
Maitland Block Road and
emergency services were called.
The canoers were eventually
located and successfully rescued
around 7:30 p.m. Both males were
completely underdressed and
unprepared for the water conditions.
They were transported to hospital
and treated for hypothermia.
Cold waters are dangerous and it is
especially important to wear a PFD
during cold water seasons — it can
make an unexpected mishap
survivable. Make sure you are well-
dressed and consider taking a few
extra warming items on board.
Hypothermia is a particularly
significant risk right now. Boaters
and those working and playing near
the water need to remember — the
colder the water, the less rescue time
there is. Before heading out, it is
essential to do a thorough check of
your vessel to ensure you have all
your required and recommended
safety equipment.
A pair of incidents involving all -
terrain vehicles (ATVs) also
occurred in Huron County during the
same time period.
On Sunday, April 9, shortly before
5 p.m. police learned of a collision
involving a side-by-side utility
vehicle (UTV). Officers learned the
driver was travelling along the
Yin and Yang
When the weather is warm, students have a bit more pep in their step and students at Hullett
Central Public School are no different. They flocked to the playground at recess last week
when the weather got warm and enjoyed plenty of outdoor activities. Shown are Amber
Shannon, left, and Kyrah Haak enjoying the playground. (Denny Scott photo)
County approves Seaforth severance
Continued from page 6
in Seaforth wanting to expand.
He also provided some history
about the potential expansion,
saying that for a number of years the
neighbours weren't on the same
page, but now they are in terms of
going forward, so the opportunity
should be seized.
Huron East Deputy -Mayor Joe
Steffler agreed, saying that further
development in Seaforth is
important and that if representatives
from Bridges wanted to speak
against the expansion, they had
multiple opportunities without
leaving it to the "1 lth hour" like
they did.
The Planning and Development
Department provided council with a
list of conditions if council wished
to go ahead with approving the
application.
Other councillors agreed, feeling
that anything that wasn't addressed
in the conditions could be worked
out between the applicant and the
adjacent landowner ahead of a land
sale.
While the planning department
had recommended deferral, council
opted to approve the application
with the listed conditions.
Legion fundraiser set April 27
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Legion Building Fund which has
three new projects ahead of it — a
new roof, renovated kitchen and
renovated bar. The fund was
depleted earlier when the branch
saw significant renovations to
increase usable space and increase
accessibility.
The night will also serve as the
last chance for people to pick up
tickets for the Legion and Ladies
Auxiliary ATV draw and an
opportunity to buy tickets to the
Blyth Legion steak dinner, both of
which will occur on April 29, two
days later.
Tickets for the steak dinner are
$20 each.
For more information, contact
Hubbard at the number above or
kswarwick@ezlink ca, the Legion or
find the Blyth Legion on
Facebook.
shoulder of Maitland Block Road
when the rear cargo bucket released
and three young passengers fell out
onto the ground. The three young
women, all in their early 20s,
sustained non -life threatening
injuries. Neither the driver, nor his
four passengers were wearing
helmets.
Just over an hour later on Hern
Line in South Huron officers
responded to a call of an overturned
ATV down in the deep ditch. Upon
arrival police located a 42 -year-old
male who had sustained minor
injuries. The male was wearing a
helmet at the time of the crash,
however, he had been drinking
alcohol.
"Unfortunately we still see too
many young people engaging in
risky and dangerous behaviour.
Whether it is failing to wear the
required safety equipment or making
the decision to operate a vehicle or
vessel after consuming alcohol,
these are risks that are unnecessary,"
Huron OPP Detachment
Commander Inspector Jason Younan
said. "The events of this past
weekend should be a reminder to
everyone that sometimes
unnecessary risks can lead to life -
changing or fatal events. Please
adopt a safety conscious mindset and
always think about your safety first."
Fatal incident in
Exeter investigated
The Ontario Ministry of Labour
and the Huron County Ontario
Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment
were on-site to investigate a fatal
accident that took place southwest of
Exeter earlier this month.
Shortly after 9:15 a.m. on April 10,
Huron OPP, Huron County
Paramedic Services and South
Huron Fire Department responded to
an emergency call at a grain elevator
located on Kirkton Road southwest
of Exeter. Upon arrival emergency
personnel located an unresponsive
male victim.
The adult male's injuries proved to
be fatal and he was pronounced dead
at the scene.
The preliminary investigation has
revealed a truck driver had just
finished dropping off his load and he
had cleared the weigh station. Prior
to leaving the grain elevator
property, the driver stopped to check
on the condition of his trailer. A short
while later he was found lying
pinned beneath one of the tractor -
trailer tires.
The deceased has been identified
as William Inch, 62, from St. Marys.
Investigators from The Ministry of
Labour, OPP West Region Technical
Traffic Collision Investigation Team
(TTCI) and OPP Commercial Motor
Vehicle Safety Unit attended the
scene to assist with the investigation.
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MUNICIPALITY OF
MORRIS-TURNBERRY
TAX INSTALLMENT NOTICE
The first installment of the 2017 property taxes is due on Thursday,
April 27, 2017.
Payment can be made by mail or directly at the Municipal Office, 41342
Morris Rd., PO Box 310, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0. For your
convenience, a drop box is available at the front door for after hours
use. Payments can also be made at most banking institutions and by
telephone and internet banking.
Failure to receive your property tax bill does not in any way exempt you
from payment.
Nancy Michie
Administrator Clerk -Treasurer
519-887-6137
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2017 LARGE ITEM PICKUP
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day for all residents in the URBAN AREAS,
on Friday, May 5, 2017.
Any items not 'swapped'
will be collected on Monday, May 8, 2017.
Any large items from the URBAN or RURAL areas can be delivered
to the Municipal Landfill, 85047 Clyde Line on Monday, May 8, 2017
at NO CHARGE.
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