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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2014-05-28, Page 9Wednesday, May 28, 2014 • News Record 9 Prescription Drug Drop -Off Day a success for Huron County OPP HURON COUNTY - The Ontario Provin- cial Police (OPP) is calling Prescription Drug Drop -Off Day across the province a huge success. Over 70 OPP detachments participated this year across Ontario. A total of 138 kilo- grams of prescription medications were received by the OPP from the public who participated in this public health and safety awareness initiative on May 10. The Huron County OPP site allowed sev- eral people to take advantage of this free and simple way to safely dispose of their unused and expired medication. A total of 4.4 kilo- grams was turned over at the Goderich loca- tion. A wide variety of prescription medica- tion including hydromorphone, codeine and OxyContin was dropped off. The success of this initiative is measured by the public awareness generated in our communities in regards to the dangers asso- ciated with unused prescription medications. Better awareness of the dangers of unused or expired medications means that people are increasingly making a greater effort to take prescription drugs back to the phar- macy where they can easily be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Continued vigilance by those who are in possession of drugs that can be dangerous when they fall into the hands of those for whom they were not intended, will help to curb this public safety issue. HOWICK - An unlicensed driver drew some attention to himself with his erratic and dangerous driving this past weekend in Fordwich. At approximately 12:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer spotted a black Ford Focus travelling southbound on Fordwich Line. According to police, the officer observed the driver make an abrupt turn onto Alice Street in what appeared to be an attempt to avoid the officer. Police said the officer attempted to follow the vehicle however it quickly sped off driv- ing in an erratic manner throughout the vil- lage of Fordwich. Several concerned citizens witnessed the dangerous driving throughout the village and were able to direct the officer to an Edward Street residence. The suspect vehicle and driver were subse- quently located and the driver was arrested for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. Further investigation revealed the driver was unlicensed, the vehicle was not insured and the plates on the vehicle were not authorized. As a result, a 20year-old-male from How - ick has been charged with dangerous opera- tion of a motor vehicle, drive motor vehicle - no validation on plate, drive motor Two candidates meetings set for local area First in Holmesville tomorrow night and one in Goderich June 2 Voters in Huron County will get two opportunities to hear the views of local candidates on a number of issues head- ing into the provincial election on June 12. The Huron County Federation of Agriculture will host an all -candidates meeting at the Holmesville Community Centre on Thurs., May 29 at 8 p.m. All the candidates in the local elec- tion have been invited to this meeting. On Mon., June 2, the Huron County Chamber of Commerce will host a can- didates forum at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Goderich from 7 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Peter Jackson of The Beach will mod- erate the forum. The public may submit questions online by emailing info@huroncham- ber.ca. The event is sponsored by the Huron Perth Association of Realtors. For more information, contact Nicole Middelkamp-Hope at 519-440-0176 or nicole@huronchamber.ca The candidates confirmed for the Goderich event are incumbent Con- servative MPP Lisa Thompson, Liberal Colleen Schenk, NDP Jan Johnstone and Green Party Adam Werstine. Huron Perth Rugby Championships held on May 22 Special to the News Record The Huron Perth Rugby Championships were played Thrus., May 22 in cool and wet conditions at St. Anne's in Clinton. A huge thank you to senior boys coaches Glen Dither of St Anne's and Pat Donnelly of FE Madill for prepping and painting a second field during the morning so play could be moved to a higher/drier field in the aftemoon. Senior Boys Round Robin: G1 - FE Madill defeats St. Anne's 24-0 G2 - Stratford NW defeats St. Acme's 17-5 G3 - FE Madill defeats Stratford NW 27-13 Stratford NW wins HP Silver. FE Madill wins HP Gold. Both teams will represent HP at A/AA WOSSAA on Thrus., May 29 in London. Girls Semi Finals G1 - St. Anne's defeats South Huron 20-0 G2 - Stratford NW and FE Madill tied 5-5 and Stratford NW wins in kicks. Girls Finals Bronze - FE Madill defeats South Huron 10-0 Gold - St. Anne's defeats Stratford NW 22-0 Stratford NW wins HP Silver. St. Anne's wins HP Gold. Both teams will represented HP at A/AA WOSSAA on Mon., May26 in London. vehicle - no license, use plate not authorized for vehicle, and operate a motor vehicle without insurance. He has a court date scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice - Wingham on June 19. BLUEWATER - A 44 -year-old Goderich woman will have to make a court appearance following a traffic stop on May 17. At approximately 9:15 p.m. a Jeep Grand Cherokee was observed speeding north- bound on Parr Line near Zurich-Hensall Road. Police said a Huron County Ontario Pro- vincial Police (OPP) officer used a radar device to measure the vehicle's speed at a high of 140 km/h in a posted 90 -km/h zone. The accused was charged with race a motor vehicle. She will have to attend Ontario Provincial Offences Court - Goderich at a later date to answer to the charge. Her driver's license was suspended for seven days and the vehi- cle was impounded for seven days. HURON EAST - An 18 -year-old year old male driver was issued a three day suspen- sion following a traffic stop on May 17. Just before 11:00 p.m. a Dodge Ram pickup truck entered a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) checkpoint located at the intersection of Front Road and 5th Avenue. Police said upon speaking with the teen the officer noted the driver had been drink- ing alcohol. A roadside test was completed and the driver registered a warning on the roadside - screening test. Further investigation revealed the passenger had an open con- tainer of beer inside the truck. The 18 -year-old driver from East Zorra- Tavistock Township was served with a three- day driver's licence suspension and a ticket for drive Motor Vehicle with open container of liquor. Fri & Sat 6;45& 9:15 Sun - TFiur :n if Iin't May 30 - Jiine 05 e1h t4Ie Fwi rtib Charm Tillman Anemia' Soyirrlc I No16 sbrioltHorrls million N DIL WAYS TO DIE inthe wo2t u+-ra r.• •Ile a.. 4: rL ex Sot 6:46 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 8:00 www,mc ielinks.c.a -13110-265-3436 roc HirRia44 CGU NTV Cordially invites you to join us for our Annual General Meeting Thursday, June 19th at 5:30 p.m at Clinton Lions Park Picnic supper provided - $5.00/person (please bring a lawnchair) Inclement weather venue — Betty Cardno Memorial Centre - Clinton (pods for Memories presentation by Jenn Burns RSVP by June 12th, 2014 519-482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012 Jessica Grunert & Derek Leppington are Engaged! Let's get together & celebrate! 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